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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. Low Carbon Fuel Standard. price, vehicle range, infrastructure).

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APRIL 20, 2011

The 2013 Ford Taurus will become the first car in Ford’s North American lineup to offer the advanced 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine, combining a turbocharger with gasoline direct injection. The Taurus will also offer as standard a 3.5-liter Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS). Smart battery management.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The Air Resources Board re-adopted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ), which requires a 10% reduction by 2020 in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. Gasoline and Gasoline Substitutes. Improving the process for earning LCFS credits by charging electric vehicles. LCFS Compliance Schedule 2011-2020. 95.61 [ 1 ].

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JANUARY 20, 2020

With more than 550,000 hybrid electric vehicles sold, representing 52% of the total mix, Toyota and Lexus offers a total of 20 hybrid models, the widest range of full hybrid electric vehicles in the industry. It is also equipped as standard with the Toyota’s AWD-i intelligent electric all-wheel drive system.

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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 l/100 km)—a 0.5 Source: EPA.

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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. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). Included in this is a temporary program that will provide additional credit provisions as incentives for the development and sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery-electric vehicles (BEVs); and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). 2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016.

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APRIL 3, 2019

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. The all-new 1.5-liter

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will consider at its December 2011 meeting amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation. Electricity Regulated Party Revisions. The markets for electric vehicles (EV) and EV fueling infrastructure have evolved and continue to evolve. Earlier post.). Energy Economy Ratios.

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MAY 13, 2014

Consumption of gasoline in China grew from 0.9 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2003 to more than 2 million bbl/d in 2013, according to figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. Despite incentives, electric vehicles sales to date have been minimal.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Click to enlarge. Overall findings.

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APRIL 6, 2016

Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% The octane rating of gasoline is an indicator of its resistance to spontaneous combustion. Use of higher-octane gasoline can offset the increased risk of engine knock caused by increasing engine compression.

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MARCH 27, 2013

The new hybrid—which uses Nissan’s new FF hybrid system ( earlier post )—will be available in three fully equipped trim levels when it joins the lineup in late summer 2013. l/100 km) combined, an increase of 24% over the standard Pathfinder. For the Hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter liter V6 models.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

has announced pricing on the carmaker’s first-ever production hybrid vehicle, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid, arriving in dealerships in late 2013. Available in a standard trim and top-of-the-line Touring, models include a 13.4 The hybrid model uses the same Active Torque Split version of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as in the gasoline model.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

It takes a lot of money and time to develop and produce hybrid cars and electric vehicles, but that's not to say regular gasoline cars can't benefit from some of their technology. Mild hybrid technology is a cost-effective way of improving the gas mileage of a car using a fairly simple electric motor and battery setup.

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MAY 6, 2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist is standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L 1 April 2013.

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APRIL 17, 2013

At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. gasoline engine. Engine specification.

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MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. has launched the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) featuring a high-power, fuel-efficient lightweight turbocharged gasoline engine with maximum power output of 155 kW? Earlier post.)

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APRIL 14, 2015

year from 2013 through 2040 in the Reference case, far below the rates of economic growth (2.4%/year) Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. Renewables meet much of the growth in electricity demand. mpg in 2013 to 37.0

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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. Earlier post.). Incentives for selling AFVs. —Jenn et al.

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MARCH 19, 2014

KiOR developed a proprietary catalytic process to produce cellulosic gasoline and diesel from lignocellulosic biomass. The biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology platform combines KiOR’s proprietary catalyst systems with FCC processes that have been used in crude oil refineries to produce gasoline for more than 60 years.

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APRIL 7, 2015

liter gasoline engines, Nissan said. In addition, the new X-Trail Hybrid will have Forward Emergency Braking as standard equipment, expanding its safety technology features. Nissan is planning to introduce Forward Emergency Braking as standard on major models in Japan, by the end of autumn 2015. Equipped with an optimized 2.0-liter

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MARCH 31, 2014

Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. Selected result parameters for the C 180 compared with its predecessor from 2013 [unit / car]. The new C-Class.

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JULY 3, 2014

However, the final rule differs in several ways from the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking EPA had issued in June 2013 ( earlier post ): EPA did not finalize proposed compliance requirements for non-RIN-generating foreign renewable fuel producers and the definition of “producer” for renewable CNG/LNG and renewable electricity.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Claims state that Cummins may have installed the units on roughly 630,000 motors equipped to Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2013-2019 model years. Diesel engines tend to be highly efficient, resulting in lower average fuel consumption, and are typically longer lived than their gasoline counterparts.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

To be positioned as the gateway to the Acura brand, the ILX will feature three different powertrains, including Acura’s first gasoline-electric hybrid. liter gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain. The 2013 RDX, scheduled to launch in Spring 2012, will have as standard equipment a 3.5-liter

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MAY 25, 2016

PSA Group is consolidating the development of its models on two global modular platforms—CMP and EMP2—allowing it to offer a wide range of internal combustion, electric and plug-in hybrid gasoline models from 2019. Four electric models will be introduced by 2021, the first of which will reach the market in 2019.

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APRIL 9, 2014

The debut of the new Focus four-door sedan and the Focus Electric in New York follows the Geneva Motor Show debut in March of the Focus three- and five-door hatchback and wagon. liter EcoBoost engine with a new six-speed manual transmission and standard Auto Start-Stop feature in the US-spec Focus. 2015 Ford Focus Electric.

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MARCH 21, 2017

The Citroën Berlingo leisure activity vehicle is now available with an electric drivetrain. The new E-Berlingo extends Citroën’s electric vehicle range consisting of the C-ZERO, E-MEHARI and Berlingo LCV, each one responding to specific needs in its respective segment. Two Lithium-ion battery packs with a capacity of 22.5

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Audi first revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It will be joined later in the fall of 2014 by the Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel sedan; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 19, 2013

The two-motor hybrid system, which is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, has already made its debut in the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, which went on sale in California and New York on 15 January 2013. In Hybrid Drive, the 124-kilowatt (kW) electric motor and the new 2.0-liter Earlier post.). Other models in the 2014 line-up.

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter share of the total market in 2013. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

ABB has been selected by the leading Danish electric-mobility operator CLEVER to supply 50 CCS (Combo) compatible DC fast chargers for CLEVER’s country-wide network. This order follows an earlier roll-out of 50 ABB DC fast chargers at the beginning of 2013 and brings CLEVER’s total nationwide network of DC fast chargers to 100 locations.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 The FIA’s R1A regulations permitted only limited performance modifications to the standard 1.3-liter liter gasoline-engined, three-door Yaris.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The Sacramento BioDigester was built by a public-private partnership in 2013. Nationwide, renewable natural gas has grown more than 70% annually in recent years, facilitated by inclusion in the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2), which sets a minimum volume for the amount of renewable fuel that must be used in the transportation sector.

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APRIL 15, 2014

California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted five new and one revised Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) fuel pathway applications to the LCFS public comment website. Charles, Louisiana in June 2013. The new UCO pathways are based operational data covering the last six months of 2013. gCO 2 e/MJ. gCO 2 e/MJ.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

This marks the second time MMC has supplied vehicles under the Green Investment Scheme, the first being to deliver of 507 units of the i-MiEV all-new electric vehicle to the Government of Estonia starting in October 2011. In Series Hybrid Mode the gasoline engine operates as a generator supplying electricity to the electric motors.

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