Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040. The Reference case projects an increase in VMT that, all else equal, would increase motor gasoline fuel consumption.

Fuel Economy 231

Fuel Economy Gasoline Economy Standards 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. 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. Fuel economy.

Fuel Economy 230

Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2018

Researchers at ORNL, in partnership with FCA US and Nemak USA, have developed a new suite of aluminum-based alloys that could give automakers a boost in achieving ambitious fuel economy goals. The journey to ACMZ began in 2012, with a challenge from DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office for a new high-performing alloy. Earlier post.)

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel USA 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

Although independent reporting on these subsidies has increased, global efforts to move forward with subsidy reform have been hindered by a variety of causes, leaving international pledges unfulfilled. of the GDP for 2011–12, according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s Global Subsidies Initiative ( GSI ).

Renewable 312

Renewable International Fuel Energy 312

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil demonstrated a 2% improved fuel economy compared to Mobil 1 5W-30 engine oil (3.93% over the 20W-30 baseline oil) in standard fuel efficiency engine dynamometer tests. The prototype oil also successfully passed a 100-hour high-temperature, high-load engine dynamometer test.

Fuel Economy 369

Fuel Economy Oil Economy Engine 369

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy (adjusted EPA window sticker value) of new vehicles purchased in the US dropped 0.2 UMTRI average sales-weighted fuel economy. The sales-weighted CAFE (unadjusted mpg) for May 2012 was 29.1 UMTRI also reported that its Eco-Driving index for March 2012 was 0.83—a mpg US (9.9

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Purchase 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2018

Researchers at ORNL, in partnership with FCA US and Nemak USA, have developed a new suite of aluminum-based alloys that could give automakers a boost in achieving ambitious fuel economy goals. The journey to ACMZ began in 2012, with a challenge from DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office for a new high-performing alloy. Earlier post.)

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel USA 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. David Koeberlein, Cummins.

Peterbilt 342

Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Worldwide, the vehicle fleet is not making enough progress on fuel economy and is failing to reach global targets aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions, cutting oil consumption and improving energy efficiency according to a new report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) ( earlier post ) released at the Paris COP21 Climate Summit.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Climate Global 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

Chrysler’s Dodge brand introduced the 2014 Dodge Durango full-size SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The three-row SUV is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission that improves fuel economy up to 9% (for the V-6 model) as well as a range of other enhancements. EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available.

Durango 225

Durango Fuel Economy Dodge Economy 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

Kia Motors America (KMA) staged the premieres of the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan and the upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the New York International Auto Show. The 2012 Rio features all-new ISG (stop-start) technology and fuel economy of up to 40 mpg US highway. Kia calculates that fuel economy for the 1.6-liter

Kia 199

Kia 2012 Engine Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2012

Utilization of biofuels in developing economies will be reviewed, implications for sustainability will be discussed, and future trends that may lead to the need for new biofuels standards will be identified. Documentary and measurement standards needed to facilitate trade and applications in new areas will be identified.

Standards 218

Standards International Future Maryland 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

will debut the subcompact Prius c ( earlier post ) next January at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Positioned as an entry into the Prius Family, the Prius c will offer fuel economy better than 50 mpg US (4.7 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Click to enlarge. L/100km) in the city.

Prius 225

Prius Detroit 2012 Toyota 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

trillion) through to 2050 and can help cut the world’s road transport energy use and CO 2 emissions by nearly half in that same time, by improving vehicle fuel economy, according to an opinion paper recently published by the Commonwealth Advisory Bureau (CAB) and sponsored by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI). disaster.

Fuel Economy 246

Fuel Economy Economy Oil Trinidad 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2012

Dennis Assanis at the University of Michigan suggests that accessing the “thermodynamic sweet spot” in high-efficiency, dilute, boosted gasoline engines has the potential for vehicle fuel economy gains between 23% and 58%. Their paper is published in the International Journal of Engine Research. —Lavoie et al. Martz and Dennis N.

Fuel Economy 236

Fuel Economy Gasoline Economy Engine 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The average cost of a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery has already fallen 82% from 2012-2020. IHS Markit expects that the biggest contributor to falling battery cell costs throughout the coming decade will be reductions in manufacturing costs through larger factory sizes and improving economies of scale.

Lithium Ion 360

Lithium Ion Cost Of Li-ion Batteries 360

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Source: 2012 Global R&D Funding Forecast. in 2012 to more than $1.4 According to the forecast, that R&D funding growth will largely be driven by Asian economies, which will see an increase in spending of nearly 9%. billion in R&D in 2012, up 3.75% over 2011. billion in 2012, a decrease of 1.16%. billion in 2012.

2012 277

2012 Global Companies Economy 277

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2012

A paper on the study appears in the International Journal of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. Mike Knowles, Helen Scott and David Baglee (2012) The effect of driving style on electric vehicle performance, economy and perception Int. They found that efficiency could vary from 0.46 km to 1.89 —Knowles et al. 2012.050492.

Economy 240

Economy Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric 240

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. liter internal combustion engine (ICE) served as the genset engine. Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the US. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5 in city driving and 5.5

Indiana 186

Indiana Honda 2012 Gas 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2011

GM will reveal the new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week in Detroit. The 2012 Verano. Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. Click to enlarge. An Ecotec 2.4L

Buick 199

Buick 2012 Fuel Economy MPG 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The goal of the partnership is to leverage the complementary missions of deployment and commercialization (DOE) and fundamental research and education (NSF) to address the efficiency of the internal combustion engine (ICE). bio-derived) fuels have the potential to dramatically increase fuel economy. The potential is significant.

Fuel Economy 240

Fuel Economy Engine Economy 2014 240

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

2012 Mazda3. The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission ( earlier post ) when it is launched later this fall. Click to enlarge.

Gasoline 186

Gasoline 2012 Engine Mazda 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Introduction of the 2012 Fiat 500 at LA. The 2012 Fiat 500 made its US debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this past week. EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet released. The new 2012 Fiat 500 offers two transmissions for the North American market. Click to enlarge. Pricing starts at $15,500. MultiAir 105 HP and 1.4

2012 225

2012 Auto Los Angeles Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Powertrain of the 2012 LaCrosse with eAssist. GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. Click to enlarge.

Light 236

Light 2012 Standards GM 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

The global energy map is changing significantly, according to the 2012 edition of the Internal Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook ( WEO-2012 ). — WEO-2012. Current efforts on efficiency fall well short of tapping the full economic potential, WEO-2012 finds.

Global 225

Global 2012 Energy Oil 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

The 2012 Sonic. Chevrolet displayed the all-new subcompact 2012 Sonic—called the Aveo in other parts of the world ( earlier post )— at the North American International Auto Show. The fuel economy ratings are still TBD. Click to enlarge. The Sonic is offered in four-door and five-door variants. The Ecotec 1.4L

Chevrolet 210

Chevrolet 2012 Detroit Auto 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2016

The announcement came as Suzuki delivered the results of an internal investigation into its emissions and fuel efficiency testing ordered by the MLLIT. Wagon R（Launched on 19 September 2012）. Running change in 2012）. The company said it thus was not necessary adjust the measured values. Alto Lapin（Launched on 3 June 2015).

Suzuki 150

Suzuki Japan Fuel Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2010

Ford testing shows Eco-Route can help achieve fuel economy gains of up to 15%. Ford revealed at the SAE 2010 World Congress that it is introducing new functions in its in-vehicle system MyFord Touch to provide real-time information on fuel economy performance that can coach drivers to get more miles to the gallon and save on fuel costs.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

billion from fiscal years 2009 through 2012, supported a variety of technologies, uses, advancement activities, and goals, according to the report. through 2012. GAO focused on fiscal years 2009 through 2012 because DOE made large investments in these technologies during these years. Number of obligations. Funding obligations.

Energy Storage 231

Energy Storage 2009 2012 Energy 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

2013 Ram 1500 at the New York International Auto Show. liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award two years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 hp (227 kW), with 269 lb-ft (365 N·m) of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-6 trucks, according to Chrysler.

Fuel Economy 250

Fuel Economy 2013 Chrysler Economy 250

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

At the China International Industry Fair held earlier in November in Shanghai, SAIC Group displayed six models of new energy vehicles, which will serve the Expo 2010. The Roewe 550, a plug-in strong hybrid car offering a 50% boost in fuel economy, will enter the market in quantities in 2012. SAIC Expo 2010 Gallery.

2010 272

2010 2012 Hybrid PHEV 272

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2018

The state’s current target, set by Brown in 2012, is 1.5 Recommending actions that boost zero-emission vehicle infrastructure to strengthen the economy and create jobs in the State of California. Brown had mentioned the 5-million target in his State of the State address earlier this week. Earlier post.) million ZEVs by 2025.

California 408

California Hydrogen Fuel Charging 408

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e.,

Carbon 265

Carbon Supplies Global Transportation 265

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is soliciting research suggestions for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Research Plan in the form of brief conceptual descriptions that address specified research gaps and support the Board’s ongoing regulatory and policy priorities. The deadline to submit research concepts is 31 January 2012.

Pollution 231

Pollution 2012 California 2013 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

International trade tensions and conflict are well-known reasons, but there are many other possibilities. For example, between 2007 and 2016, the risk for rare earth elements peaked in 2011 and 2012 when China halted exports during a dispute with Japan. Supply chains can be interrupted for any number of reasons. —Nedal Nassar.

Supplies 529

Supplies Manufacturer 2007 2016 529

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

GM is applying its eAssist mild hybrid system to the 2012 Regal, making it the second Buick model after LaCrosse to feature the second-generation light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is GM’s current default mild hybrid system for electrification applications of 20 kW power or less. Regal with eAssist.

Buick 199

Buick 2012 Hybrid Lithium Ion 199