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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

direct injection Tau V8 for the 2012 Genesis 5.0 Direct injection technology also produces a significant reduction in emissions through a 40% reduction in catalyst light-off time. liter GDI fuel economy increases over 7% percent from 27 mpg to 29 mpg on the highway. liter V8 (17 mpg city/26 mpg highway).

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JANUARY 7, 2014

Elio Motors has taken the next step in its plan to manufacture its $6,800 3-wheel vehicles in Louisiana; the Caddo Parish Industrial Development Board (IDB) completed its purchase of the former General Motors Shreveport Assembly and Stamping Plant, allowing Elio Motors to progress in its manufacturing timeline. GM produced more than 4.8

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AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. mpg US (5.84 Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. mpg US (5.84 Schoettle and Sivak 2013, EPA/NHTSA 2010, 2012). Schoettle and Sivak 2013. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). L/100km) in MY 2021.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 million in 2011, and 2012 may bring an all-time high of 80 million or more vehicles, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. million to 78.6

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JULY 8, 2013

As automobile manufacturers strive for greater fuel efficiency, it''s the low-hanging fruit proving most effective for immediate gains. That''s why Nissan''s new 2014 Versa Note--replacing the old 2012 Versa hatchback--has improved by a full 5 mpg on the old car''s combined economy.

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

The Axon gasoline-powered city car uses existing engine technology and carbon fibre material advances to offer 100 mpg UK (83.3 mpg US, 2.8 Axon Automotive uses novel manufacturing techniques to make carbon fibre technology, which has been associated with racing cars, affordable for eco cars. Axon Automotive Ltd.

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MARCH 4, 2014

In 2013 total Toyota Motor Europe sales reached 847,540 vehicles, an increase of 9,569 units from 2012, equalling a 0.2 In 2013, the B-segment Yaris Hybrid ended the year with sales more than doubling year-on-year reaching 49,774 units, an increase of 25,041 units from 2012. l/100 km (65 mpg US), with 84 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (63.6

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APRIL 7, 2011

litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (67 mpg US) and to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year. The new Ford Focus ECOnetic will be produced for the European market at the lead Focus manufacturing plant in Saarlouis, Germany. Market introduction is scheduled to be in early 2012.

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JULY 26, 2017

In March, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in MY 2021.

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JULY 16, 2012

mpg US (5.87 The CFA polling data finds continued strong consumer support for the proposed standards, which CFA rounded up to 55 mpg in its question (“ The federal government has proposed requiring automobile manufacturers to increase the fuel economy of their motor vehicle fleets to an average of 55 miles per gallon by 2025. ”).

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MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The all-new fourth-generation 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have received EPA-estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 24 mpg city/31 highway (9.8 As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be powered by a 2.0-liter The advanced fuel injection system works in concert with Ti-VCT, which adjusts the valve timing for optimum performance, helping Focus achieve an estimated 40 mpg highway (5.9 The engine will be manufactured in Ford’s Dearborn, Mich.,

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Ford has begun production of the 2014 F-150 with the gaseous fuel prep option, making Ford the only manufacturer with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. liter V6 has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined. 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Making its model year 2012 debut on the US market, the i-MIEV earned a score of 58, the highest Green Score awarded since the rankings began in 1998. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Domestic manufacturers claimed five of the twelve spots. The natural gas Civic had held first place for 8 years running. Make and Model.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

Manufacturer-estimated combined fuel economy is 45 mpg (5.2 The Jetta Hybrid will go on sale in the last quarter of 2012. The Jetta Hybrid can be driven in pure electric mode at speeds of up to 44 mph (71 km/h) and for a distance of up to 1.2 miles, depending on operating conditions. l/100 km); 0-60 mph is less than 9.0

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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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. —Bruce Belzowski. Alternative powertrain sales. Belzowski 2015. Model year.

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MAY 29, 2013

The divergence of real-world CO 2 emissions vs. manufacturers’ type-approval (100%) in Europe from various on-road data sources. It is important to clarify that nothing in this analysis suggests that manufacturers have done anything illegal. US “My MPG” real-world vs. official (100%) CO 2 emissions by vehicle model year.

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AUGUST 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. LED lighting was installed throughout the plant and vehicle yard to reduce energy usage. Manufacturing Vehicle Manufacturers'

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Simulations of future vehicles under the footprint-based standards found that the sales-weighted average vehicle size increases by 2–32%, undermining gains in fuel economy by 1–4 mpg (0.6–1.7 Furthermore, their results suggest that the incentive is larger for light trucks than for passenger cars, which could increase traffic safety risks.

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The 4-passenger study is equipped with an 18.4

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JULY 31, 2013

Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer in the US with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. The Ford F-150 averages 23 mpg on the highway (10.2 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup. CNG Ford F-150. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). When the 3.7-liter

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JANUARY 9, 2010

To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. The results for each fuel economy scenario are: Scenario I: (47 mpg CAFE standard, 37.6 The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9%

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APRIL 9, 2014

with 1,097,618 cars sold worldwide in 2013, compared to 1,014,965 units in 2012. China registrations were up 50% in 2013 to 403,219 vehicles, up from 268,354 vehicles in 2012. Ford builds the Focus in eight manufacturing plants on four continents. increase from 2012. For Europe, as announced last year, the Focus 1.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

This modular technology platform, initially introduced with the current Golf in 2012 ( earlier post ), enables the manufacturing of Golf models with gasoline, diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid drives from bumper to bumper at Volkswagen factories. The headlights, along with all lights on the GTE, are LED. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

In the US, the main regulatory drivers for increased light-duty vehicle fuel efficiency are the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) CAFE standards and the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GHG standard. Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. Credit: ACS, Jenn et al.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

In addition to precluding future regulation of stationary sources of greenhouse gases by the EPA under the current framework, passage of a disapproval resolution would also nullify EPA’s soon to be introduced final ruling on greenhouse gases from light duty vehicles.

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MAY 4, 2011

and Karsan, a Turkish vehicle manufacturer. Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 However, Nissan will be able to manufacture the NV200 to run on electric-only power starting in 2017. The other two finalists included Ford Motor Co.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The National Academies have released a third review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP); the review follows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews by the National Research Council in 2008 and 2012 ( earlier post ) and assesses the progress the partnership has made. miles per gallon (mpg), compared to the baseline truck at 6.45

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Belzowski also presented preliminary results from a survey of powertrain experts—from automotive manufacturers, suppliers, government, NGOs, academia and consulting—asking for their predictions of powertrain penetrations for 2016, 2020, and 2025. marketshare in 2012 to 1.25 million units and 7.4% Q5 hybrid **.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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