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Consumption of alternative fuels by vehicle type, 2011. Replacement fuels—i.e., In alternative-fueled vehicles, consumption of ethanol (E85) increased 52% from the prior year’s consumption, an increase from 90,323 thousand gasoline-equivalent gallons in 2010 to 137,165 thousand gasoline-equivalent gallons in 2011.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

The fuel cell industry is growing even in the face of a global economic recession, with 2010 revenues exceeding $750 million. In the midst of the increase in revenue and shipments, a number of metatrends are emerging that will change the shape the industry by the end of 2011, according to a new white paper by Pike Research.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in November was 24.9 For model year 2017, the EPA revised its methodology for calculating the window-sticker fuel-economy value for new vehicles. The monthly update for November 2016 includes these retroactive changes to model years 2011-2016.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

million vehicles were registered—just 346 more than in 2017— according to JATO Dyanmics. Diesel vehicles posted their lowest market share since 2001, as demand fell by double digits in 20 of the 27 markets included in JATO’s analysis, with the biggest drops in the UK (-30%), Scandinavia (-22%) and Benelux (-22%).

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MAY 17, 2019

New 2018 data from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) indicates that the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) continues to drive production of a growing volume of cleaner transportation fuels for California consumers. The 2018 data also shows fuel producers are in 100% compliance with the LCFS. To date almost 3.3

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AUGUST 16, 2022

EPA first adopted GHG requirements for heavy-duty vehicles in 2011. The Phase 1 standards began to apply in Model Year 2014 for heavy-duty vehicles. The Phase 3 action will propose to revise the GHG emission limits for heavy-duty vehicles while relying on the same basic certification and compliance structure already in place.

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MARCH 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US in February was 23.7 in December 2011 (an improvement of 13% from October 2007). in December 2011 (an improvement of 13% from October 2007). mpg US (9.93 Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

2011 Explorer. The new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25% improvement over the previous V6 model. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model. Each of these measures contributes to Explorer V6 fuel economy.

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JULY 7, 2010

The first EC-funded European Lighthouse Project (LHP) for hydrogen fuel cell cars will launch in Oslo, Norway in 2011 with 17 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and a large scale hydrogen refuelling station by H2 Logic. Tags: Europe Fuel Cells Hydrogen. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) The project has a budget of €19.5

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

a tech leader in improving propulsion efficiency and reducing emissions in passenger cars and commercial vehicles, announced that the one-millionth vehicle utilizing its award-winning Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) technology ( earlier post ) was produced in November 2020. Tula Technology, Inc.,

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APRIL 21, 2017

The DLR Institutes of Engineering Thermodynamics and Vehicle concepts are developing innovative auxiliary units for air conditioning electric vehicles (fuel cell and battery electric) as part of the DLR Next Generation Car (NGC) project. A unit for electric vehicles in the 2.5-kilowatt 2010.11.101.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Highlights include testing, analysis and results that conclude the Achates Power engine: is more efficient, demonstrating a fuel efficiency improvement by more than 19% compared to today’s best diesel engines; is clean, with engine-out emissions that are compatible with current and future standards; and.

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JUNE 21, 2011

More than 40% of consumers view fuel economy as “extremely important” when considering a new vehicle purchase today, up 13.5% from a decade ago, according to a 2011 Maritz Research study. Thirty-seven percent of consumers say fuel economy will have the “greatest impact” on their next vehicle purchase.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

Researchers from London South Bank University (LSBU), School of the Built Environment and Architecture, are investigating the use of metal hydrides to absorb, release and store hydrogen for fuel cell buses. On demand, the hydrogen is released from the hydride (endothermic reaction), utilizing the waste heat of the fuel cell.

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JUNE 20, 2012

million new vehicles registered in the EU in 2011. In addition, the long-term reduction of emissions has been influenced by an increasing uptake of diesel cars, an ongoing trend which continued in 2011. In 2011, 55.2% of the vehicles registered in 2011 in Europe were diesel vehicles, an increase from 51.3%

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AUGUST 3, 2016

American consumers are strongly influenced by fuel efficiency and the price of gas when purchasing a vehicle, according to a new survey conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation on behalf of Johnson Controls. This is up 14% from 2011. 72% say environmental impact is a key benefit in driving interest in start-stop vehicles.

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APRIL 16, 2013

Total US greenhouse gas emissions by economic sector in 2011. decrease in 2011 from the previous year. GHG emissions in 2011 showed a 6.9% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2011 were equivalent to 6,702 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. million metric tons in 2011. billion gallons in 2011.

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JUNE 25, 2012

and BMW will expand their partnership, one aspect of which will be Toyota providing hybrid systems and fuel cell technology to BMW. In December 2011, the two companies had agreed to a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies including Li-ion batteries. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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decrease in 2012 from 2011. The major contributors to the decrease in emissions from 2011-2012 were the decrease in energy consumption across all sectors in the US economy, and the decrease in carbon intensity for electricity generation due to fuel switching from coal to natural gas. Click to enlarge. The Inventory of U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Ricardo is advancing its work with two novel technologies to improve the efficiency of heavy-duty goods vehicles: a cryogenic split-cycle engine “ CryoPower ” ( earlier post ), and a low-carbon waste-heat powered microwave fuel reformer “ HeatWave II ”.

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JANUARY 28, 2013

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will extend the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program once it reaches its milestone of awarding 500 $3,500 rebates for large-battery system plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles. million toward electric vehicles since 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Toyota has significantly revised its Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles for 2011. liter V6 for 2011, replacing the previous 3.3-liter liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. Click to enlarge. Conventional engine Highlander. The available 3.5-liter

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

These vehicles and fuels regulatory initiatives are aligned with those of the United States. These regulatory amendments represent further action to reduce GHG emissions while building on the existing Regulations for 2011-2016 model year vehicles. Heavy-duty vehicles. GHG regulations.

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JANUARY 6, 2012

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US in December 2011 was 22.2 mpg from November 2011, according to the monthly assessment by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). in October 2011 (a decrease of 15% from October 2007). MPG—a 2.2% Average sales-weighted mpg.

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JULY 9, 2011

TrueCar.com provided actual fuel economy numbers from June US light vehicle auto sales that indicate “TrueMPG” will increase to 21.6 mpg US in June 2011 compared to 21.3 mpg in June 2010, but decreased from May 2011 at 21.9 mpg in June 2011, up from 21.3 Average small car TrueMPG June 2010 v.

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JANUARY 26, 2012

Ford will offer fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines in 11 vehicles in 2012, up from seven in 2011, tripling the production capacity of EcoBoost-equipped Ford vehicles. In 2011, Ford sold 127,883 EcoBoost-equipped vehicles. The high-volume Escape compact utility vehicle and the Fusion sedan gain a 1.6-liter

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JUNE 14, 2011

Kelley Blue Book’s www.kbb.com reports that after increasing close to 25% throughout 20 weeks of consecutive gains, values for fuel-efficient used vehicles have now peaked. In fact, Kelley Blue Book analysts currently see values for some of these vehicles dip into the red for the first time since January. Industry Average.

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

The 2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas—a challenge for high school, university, and college students from across North and South America to design vehicles to go the farthest distance using the least amount of energy—has expanded its categories to include plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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MARCH 6, 2013

From 1970 to 2010, vehicle distance travelled in the US increased by 155% (from 1.674 trillion km to 4.260 trillion km); however, because vehicle load (i.e., Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 occupants carried) decreased by 27% (from 1.9

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APRIL 25, 2011

in 1Q 2011 compared to 1Q 2010; diesel grew 42.9%; and small cars such as the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit grew 23.3%. Sales of all light-duty vehicles in first quarter grew 20.2%. These results led to a hybrid new vehicle marketshare in 1Q 2011 of 2.3%; a diesel marketshare of 0.6%; and a small car marketshare of 3.4%.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2013

The bottom line, he concludes in this third report, is that “ We drive fewer light-duty vehicles, we drive each of them less, and we consume less fuel.”. Sivak examined the period from 1984 through 2011. Fuel consumed per person. In 1984, the average amount of fuel consumed per person was 400 gallons. Peak year(s).

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. Emissions in 2011 were 526 million metric tons (9%) below the 2005 level. mpg) from 2010 to 2011.

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JULY 7, 2012

Prices at the pump are falling in Japan not only due to lower crude oil prices, but also because the widespread popularity of fuel-efficient vehicles has lowered demand for gasoline.A shakeout in the gas station industry is expected as next-generation green cars, including electric and fuel-cell vehicles, become more popular.

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JULY 31, 2022

The first four Urbino 12 hydrogen vehicles will be delivered in July next year. The heart of the Urbino 12 hydrogen bus is a 70 kW fuel cell pack. Electricity generated during operation of the vehicle in the fuel cell is passed on directly to the driveline. meter Urbino electric bus in 2011.

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JULY 1, 2011

Eco-Driving Index (EDI) and the two sub-indices (EDI d and EDI f ) for October 2007 through April 2011. The April 2011 index values for the two primary contributing variables—fuel economy (EDI f ) and distance driven (EDI d )—stand at 0.88 Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge. and 0.98, respectively.

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MARCH 20, 2018

(China Energy), to provide two hydrogen dispensers to China Energy’s first commercial hydrogen fueling station project in Rugao City of Jiangsu Province, eastern China. Air Products’ SmartFuel hydrogen dispenser will be supplied for the project for fueling the hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles.

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