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JUNE 24, 2012

As of May 2013, Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will start building its successful Toyota Yaris compact car for export to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. liter gasoline engine, automatic transmission, differences in the rear bumper, as well as other items linked to specific local regulations.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

Acura will unveil three new vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show including a new compact sports sedan, a redesigned RDX crossover sport utility vehicle, and a concept version of the next generation Acura NSX super car.

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MARCH 4, 2014

The Federal Association of the German bioethanol industry (BDBE, Bundesverband der deutschen Bioethanolwirtschaft) announced that sales in 2013 of 10% ethanol blend (called Super E10) increased by 5.4% million tonnes and reached a 15% share in a shrinking market gasoline. million tonnes; in 2012 this jumped to 2.6 million tons.

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JUNE 21, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2). The proposed 2012 overall volumes and standards are: Biomass-based diesel (1.0 bill gal in 2012.we —Proposed rule for 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) short-term forecasts of US gasoline consumption, which cover the current and upcoming calendar year, have risen 1.6% The latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) expects 2014 gasoline consumption to be 8.82 over the past year. million barrels per day (135.2 billion gallons).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

2013 TS030 Hybrid. The TS030 made its debut in the WEC in 2012, and notched up three victories in six races. Toyota Racing begins the first full test of the 2013-specification TS030 Hybrid at Paul Ricard in southern France tomorrow. liter, normally-aspirated V8 gasoline engine. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

Tesla by far dominated the transfer of ZEV credits in California in 2012. California ZEV credit balance by automaker, as of 30 September 2013. California ZEV credit transfers in between 1 October 2012 and 30 September 2013. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 15, 2012

The new 2013 Range Rover luxury SUV, to go on sale in September and with deliveries to begin in 2013, is the first SUV with a lightweight all-aluminium monocoque body structure. To deliver the model’s characteristic performance, customers have the choice of V8 gasoline engines and TDV6 and SDV8 diesel engines.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. Athanasios Mamakos, Christos Dardiotis, and Giorgio Martini (2012) “ Assessment of particle number limits for petrol vehicles ” (JRC report). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles.

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MAY 1, 2014

Cars sold in Europe in 2013 were collectively 4% more efficient than the year before, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The average CO 2 emissions level of a new car sold in 2013 was 127 g CO 2 /km; the target for 2015 was 130 g/km. million new cars registered in the EU in 2013.

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MAY 2, 2014

Total US imports of biomass-based diesel fuel—biodiesel and renewable diesel—reached 525 million gallons in 2013, compared to 61 million gallons in 2012, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). billion gallons in 2012 to 16.55 billion gallons in 2013. billion gallons to 1.28

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MARCH 5, 2013

From 2013-2015, Ford of Europe will increase total EcoBoost gasoline engine production by 35%. In five years, Ford says, more than 50% of Ford gasoline engines in Europe will be turbocharged. Of those models, Ford expects that in 2013 one in four will be sold with the 1.0-liter liter three-cylinder and the 1.6-

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JULY 9, 2015

Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Shell has developed a lead-free replacement for aviation gasoline (Avgas 100 and 100LL); the replacement fuel will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process. Leaded gasoline for automobiles was phased out of use in the US by 1995 due to its environmental and health impact.) Shell is the first major oil company to do so.

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MAY 1, 2013

According to the new report, from 2011 through Q4 2012, cumulative credits generated under the LCFS total 2,835,662 metric tons of CO 2 e, while cumulative deficits total 1,550,698 metric tons CO 2 e, for a net excess of 1.285 million credits (metric tons of CO 2 e). gCO 2 e/MJ, respectively, in Q4 2012. gCO 2 e/MJ and 59.6

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JUNE 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. Acceleration improves significantly when in Sport mode.

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MAY 24, 2013

Gasoline demand fell 3.9% from April 2012 to its lowest April level since 2000. Consumer confidence has improved and distillate deliveries are up, but gasoline demand remains weak. Gasoline demand averaged 8.5 in April from April 2012. from March 2013 and 1.3% from April 2012. from March 2013 and 1.3%

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DECEMBER 10, 2010

The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved the introduction of a new specification engine for Formula One racing from 2013, underlining the FIA’s stated commitment to improving sustainability and addressing the needs of the automotive industry.

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JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter liter V8 gasoline units. Eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions are now fitted to all gasoline and diesel XJ and XF variants as standard for greater efficiency and performance. liter V6 Supercharged and 2.0-liter

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MARCH 4, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. In 2013 total Toyota Motor Europe sales reached 847,540 vehicles, an increase of 9,569 units from 2012, equalling a 0.2 Hybrid models now represent 18.5%

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a targeted fuel economy in excess of 61 km/liter (143.5 mpg US, 1.6 Series Hybrid Mode. Parallel Hybrid Mode.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist will be standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L For the 2012 model year, eAssist became standard for the larger Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. liter gasoline engine. Pricing and an on-sale date for the 2013 Regal with eAssist will be announced later this year.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus introduced the fourth model—and the second hybrid—in the GS range, the GS 300h hybrid, which will be launched at the end of 2013. The new GS 300h is equipped with a second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system similar to that installed in the IS 300h.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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JANUARY 10, 2013

The A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition gasoline model, with consumption of 5.2 The models will go on sale on 1 February 2013, while the first vehicles will reach customers in March 2013. l/100 km (gasoline) respectively—representing an improvement of five percent in each case. gasoline, direct injection.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

turbocharged, gasoline direct injection engines for applications in Lifan sedans as soon as 2012. The new engines are expected to be put into operation at the end of 2012 or in the first half of 2013, Yang Shimin revealed. Chongqing Lifan Industry (Group) Co., Earlier post.). engines in the market.

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APRIL 4, 2012

BMW held the US premiere of the new 2013 BMW X1 at the New York International Auto Show; the smallest BMW X model will go on sale in the US in the fall of 2012 starting at an MSRP of $31,545. BMW 2013 X1. Click to enlarge. Both engines are paired with an automatic gearbox and extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. Using electricity instead of gasoline when stopped, with automatic and smooth engine start-stop functionality. ECO is based on the 2013 Malibu sedan ( earlier post ). Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen. Click to enlarge. Aero efficiency.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. V-6 currently offered in the 2012 Cadillac CTS. V-6 currently offered in the 2012 Cadillac CTS. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

The September 2014 Monthly Energy Review (MER) published on Friday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has provided more data to support a trend in rising CO 2 in the US that began in 2013. However, in 2013, CO 2 emissions from energy consumption climbed to 5,396 MMT. Top: US Energy Flow, 2013 (quadrillion Btu).

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

A research team from Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) and the University of Applied Sciences Bern, Laboratory for Exhaust Emission Control, reports that ethanol blending appeared to reduce genotoxic emissions from a flex-fuel Euro-5 gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicle (a Volvo V60 with a 1.6

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

2013 Sonata Hybrid. The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers increased fuel efficiency and operation in all-electric mode more often and for longer periods of time, with an advanced version of the brand’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture. Improvements in the 2013 Sonata Hybrid. 2012 Sonata Hybrid. 2012 Sonata Hybrid.

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MAY 31, 2013

Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed into law HB 4001 , the “Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act”, which repeals the state’s Renewable Fuel Standard, effective 1 July 2013. HB 4001 was passed by the House on 12 April 2013, and subsequently passed the Senate on 24 April 2013. 526.201-526.207, F.S.), 526.201-526.207, F.S.),

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. MY 2013 adjusted fuel economy is 24.1 mpg higher than MY 2012. Source: EPA.

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MAY 18, 2013

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) 2013 research plan includes a project that will comprehensively characterize the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) market, with the ultimate goal of increasing consumer purchases of ZEVs. —ARB FY 2013-2014 Research Plan. price, vehicle range, infrastructure).

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Click to enlarge. —Jenn et al.

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