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Aramco and Stellantis collaboration indicates eFuel compatibility with 24 European engine families produced since 2014 (Euro 6)

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Stellantis has concluded that 24 engine families in European vehicles sold since 2014, representing 28 million vehicles on the road, are ready to use advanced drop-in eFuel without any powertrain modification, following months of testing at its technical centers across Europe.

2014

2014 Saudi Arabia Engine Carbon

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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JUNE 23, 2014

Cost of the new engine relative to gasoline baseline. The approach that Cummins and partners have taken features: Replacing the aluminium V8 gasoline engine and emission control system with smaller diesel (2.8-liter) diesel weighs 362 lbs (164 kg), while the ECS weighs 152 lbs (69 kg). Earlier post.). Source: Cummins.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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EPA Light Standards Emissions

EIA: fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise

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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

Fuel Economy Gasoline Economy Standards

BASF opens its largest European production plant for mobile emissions catalysts; LD gasoline and diesel and HD diesel

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JULY 18, 2014

The emissions catalysts produced there will be used by manufacturers of light duty gasoline vehicles and light and heavy duty diesel vehicles to meet more stringent Euro 6/VI emissions regulations. BASF has inaugurated its new production plant for mobile emissions catalysts in ?roda ska, a Special Economic Zone near Wroc?aw,

Diesel

Diesel Gasoline Emissions Poland

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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JULY 9, 2015

Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. Alternative powertrain sales.

Cost Of

Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. extends Cummins range of on-road diesel engines for North American vehicles. V8 Turbo Diesel to be used in the Nissan Titan pick-up truck ( earlier post ), the ISV5.0

Diesel

Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles

Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of the Cruze. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 turbo-diesel engine is based on a proven 2.0L

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning

Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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AUGUST 8, 2017

As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance.

Mazda

Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric

New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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MARCH 21, 2019

Average new LDV fuel economy (liters gasoline equivalent per 100 km (L ge /100 km) by country or region (2005-17) and new registrations (2017). A key driver of the recent developments of the average fuel consumption include the rapid decline of diesel sales in several major vehicle markets, most notably in Europe. Source: GFEI.

Global

Global Fuel Economy Diesel SUV

Total natural gas vehicle sales in US down 6.5% in 2014 due to 34% drop in light-duty sales; medium- and heavy-duty up

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MARCH 29, 2015

In 2014, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle (NGV) production/sales in the US totaled just over 18,000 vehicles, down 6.5% from 2013, according to NGVAmerica’s 2014 NGV Production/Sales Report. The report is based on the organization’s annual survey of OEMs and approved aftermarket suppliers. Source: NGVAmerica.

2014

2014 Sale Light Gas

Honeywell expects to launch 100 new turbo applications with more than 20 new technologies in 2014

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Honeywell, a leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, expects to launch more than 100 turbocharger applications involving more than 20 new technologies in 2014. Honeywell expects turbocharging to continue growing globally from 31% in 2013 to 38% by 2018.

2014

2014 2018 North America Gasoline

Study suggests GTL blending could increase overall US refinery efficiency by improving diesel efficiency

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JUNE 20, 2014

Impact of GTL diesel blending (5% penetration relative to refinery crude input) on US average overall refinery efficiency. Additional processing of domestically sourced tight light oil could marginally increase refinery efficiency, but these benefits could be offset by crude rebalancing, they found. Credit: ACS, Forman et al.

Diesel

Diesel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Oil

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the US will offer new 4-cylinder diesel; new 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine in other markets

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the updated 2014 E-Class Sedan and Wagon, featuring an array of new driver assistance systems in addition to new fuel efficient engines. Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. Earlier post.).

Mercedes

Mercedes Gasoline Engine 2014

Study finds lubricating oil the dominant source of primary organic aerosol from both diesel and gasoline vehicles

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MARCH 20, 2014

Findings from a study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley and Berkeley National Laboratory suggest that lubricating oil is the dominant source of primary organic aerosol (POA) from both gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles. 7500 light duty, 50?200 Diesel Emissions Engines Fuels Lubricating Oils'

Oil

Oil Gasoline Diesel Vehicles

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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APRIL 9, 2014

2014-01-1190. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. liter gasoline direct injection engine. D-EGR demonstrator at SAE 2014 World Congress. mpg) and a 9.2%

Gasoline

Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust

2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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MAY 6, 2013

2014 Sprinter. The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm.

2014

2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust

Researchers in POWERFUL develop new two-stroke diesel featuring low consumption and low criteria emissions

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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Two-stroke diesel in test car. The objective of POWERFUl was to design engines for light-duty urban and micro-urban vehicles (segment A and B), capable of reducing CO 2 and criteria pollutant emissions. de Lima (2014) “Analysis of combustion concepts in a newly designed 2-stroke HSDI compression ignition engine” (THIESEL 2014).

Diesel

Diesel Emissions Power Powered

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class with diesel, gasoline, natural gas and electric drives debuting at Paris show

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

The revamped models will be making their way to dealerships from 29 November 2014. Buyers have a wide choice of powertrains: five diesel models with fuel ranging from 3.6 to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 B-Class diesels. B-Class gasoline models. l/100 km (65.3 l/100 km (43.6 B 160 CDI.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric Gasoline Gas

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency' Click to enlarge.

Diesel

Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

EPA sets 2013 percentages for Renewable Fuel Standard; anticipating adjustments to 2014 volume requirements

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AUGUST 6, 2013

The 2013 standard specifically requires: biomass-based diesel (1.28 All volumes are ethanol-equivalent, except for biomass-based diesel which is actual volume. Most gasoline sold in the US today is E10. billion gallons; 1.13%); advanced biofuels (2.75 billion gallons; 1.62%); and cellulosic biofuels (6.00

2014

2014 2013 EPA Renewable

EPA delays issuing 2014 RVO standards for RFS until sometime in 2015

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not finalize the 2014 applicable percentage standards (the 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations, RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program until sometime next year. Nearly all gasoline sold in the US is now E10 (10% ethanol). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

2014

2014 EPA Standards 2015

Efficient one-pot process to convert bio-oil fractions to gasoline-range hydrocarbons

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JULY 24, 2015

A team at South China University of Technology has developed a one-pot process to convert the diesel distillate and residual oil fractions in bio-oil into high-quality fuels by catalytic hydrocracking with combined CoMoS/Al 2 O 3 and HZSM-5 catalysts. The light fraction is mostly water. of saturated naphthene; 23.4% 2015.05.002.

Oil

Oil Convert Gasoline Range

Reduction in diesel carbonyl emissions using F-T fuel from coal

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MAY 29, 2014

Other research has shown that carbonyls directly influence physiological response to diesel exhaust particles and can also contribute to secondary organic aerosol formation. In the Tianjin study, they team fueled a four-cylinder light-duty diesel engine fueled with CFT and DF, identifying 13 individual carbonyl compounds in the exhaust.

Coal

Coal Diesel Emissions Fuel

ORNL study finds multi-mode RCCI can offer 15%+ fuel economy improvements across multiple light-duty driving cycles

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Among their findings were that multi-mode RCCI has the potential to offer greater than 15% fuel economy improvement over a 2009 gasoline PFI baseline over many light-duty driving cycles, despite the lack of complete drive cycle coverage for RCCI mode. During RCCI-only operation, fuel usage was found to be between 57 and 69% gasoline.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Light Fuel

Nissan to produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines in North America; latest step in collaboration

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JANUARY 8, 2012

powertrain assembly plant will build Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz models. Production will begin in 2014, with installed capacity of 250,000 units per year once full ramp–up is achieved. The project is on track for launch in the early first quarter of 2014. Electric vehicles.

North America

North America Mercedes Nissan Gasoline

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. The final MY 2013 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate for all light-duty gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles is 369 g/m—a 7 g/mi decrease relative to MY 2012. Source: EPA.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA

2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Jetta is Volkswagen’s current best selling car in the US; total 2014 Jetta sales through September were 115,055 units, or 42.5% In addition, its diesel version is the top selling passenger car diesel in the market here, with about 29% share, according to figures compiled by Baum & Associates and hybridcars.com. crank angle.

2015

2015 Diesel Power Powered

Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

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MAY 24, 2017

Based on a three-year study of toxic and environmentally relevant pollutants from gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines, Swiss researchers have concluded that some GDI engines emit just as many soot particles as unfiltered diesel cars did in the past. By contrast, diesel cars with particle filters exceeded the limit only 45-fold.

Engine

Engine Exhaust Gasoline Diesel

Chevy Cruze to get lower-power diesel variant in Europe; 99g CO2/km

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AUGUST 8, 2013

diesel engine. The new engine joins the 1.7L (130 hp/ 96kW) and 2.0L (163 hp/120 kW) diesel units in the Cruze line-up. Starting this autumn, a choice of four gasoline engines will also be available on all body styles of the Cruze—a naturally aspirated 1.4L (100 hp/75 kW); a 1.4L

Diesel

Diesel CO2 Power Powered

Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

To further reduce fuel consumption, Chrysler incorporated stop/start technology into the new Ram 1500 as well as the diesel version of the Jeep Wrangler that Fiat is selling on our behalf in Europe. This transmission is now in the new Ram 1500, the Jeep Grand Cherokee (including in the diesel version), and the Dodge Durango.

Chrysler

Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge

Neste files patent on gasoline fuels with high bioenergy content

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AUGUST 22, 2015

Neste, currently largest producer of renewable drop-in fuels (primarily diesel) with its NEXBTL platform ( earlier post ), has filed a patent ( US20150144087 ) on a gasoline composition (and the method for making it) comprising up to 20 vol% (preferably from about 10-15 vol.%), of paraffinic bio-hydrocarbons originating from the NEXBTL process.

Gasoline

Gasoline Fuel Renewable Emissions

MIT study finds significant economic and environmental benefits from designing US LDVs to use higher octane gasoline (98 RON)

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MAY 29, 2014

In a companion study to an SAE paper presented in April ( earlier post ), researchers at MIT have quantified the net economic and CO 2 emissions benefit that could be obtained by utilizing 98 RON gasoline in light-duty vehicles, based on reasonable assumptions for possible refinery changes and the evolution of the LDV fleet.

Gasoline

Gasoline MIT Design Emissions

Ford introduces new Focus ST with diesel and EcoBoost options

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JUNE 30, 2014

The new Ford Focus ST (in the new dark gray paint option) is offering a choice of an EcoBoost or diesel engine. For the first time, the Focus ST it will be offered with the choice of an EcoBoost gasoline or a new version of Ford’s 2.0L TDCi diesel engine. The diesel Focus ST is the most fuel?efficient Click to enlarge.

Diesel

Diesel Ford MPH Engine

2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

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APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. In addition to its three four-cylinder gasoline engines (2.0-liter liter diesel ( earlier post ). TDI Clean Diesel engine in the Jetta develops its maximum power over a low speed range of 3500 to 4000 rpm.

New York

New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust

Siluria and Wood launch Modus: process technology to convert low-value offgas into high-octane, low-sulfur gasoline blendstock

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Jointly developed by Siluria and Wood, Modus provides a proven and cost-efficient, one-step process to upgrade low-value refinery off gases, otherwise burned for heat, into high-value fungible refinery products such as high-octane, low-sulfur gasoline blendstock. Modus expands revenue sources and ultimately increases profitability.

Convert

Convert Gasoline Li-ion Gas

Among BMW’s highlights at New York Show are new diesel X3, plug-in hybrid concept X5

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. liter TwinPower Turbo diesel 4-cylinder engine. Earlier post.). The new X3 xDrive28d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter

New York

New York Plug-in Concept Diesel

Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

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JULY 7, 2014

The number of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) in use worldwide will nearly double between 2014 and 2035, according to a new forecast report by Navigant Research. of the market in 2014 to 11.2% of the market in 2014 to 11.2% in 2014 to 87.1% of vehicles in use in 2014 to around 6.9% Source: Navigant.

Market

Market Alternative Fuels Engine Gas-Electric

EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

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APRIL 9, 2019

Average CO 2 emissions of new light commercial vehicles (vans) dropped by 7.5 Other key findings of the report: For the first year since 2009, gasoline cars constituted the majority of new registrations in 2017 (almost 53%). g CO 2 /km less than the average gasoline car. g CO 2 /km less than the average gasoline car.

2017

2017 Emissions CO2 2016

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

Thus, for the first time, in the newly released 2014 edition of the Trends report, EPA presents a brief analysis of the impact of alternative fuel vehicles on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CCO 2 O2 emissions. —EPA 2014 Trends report. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy

Navigant forecasts plug-in and fuel cell vehicles to be 2.5% of all vehicles in use in 2035; global parc of >2B vehicles

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MAY 20, 2014

million new light-duty vehicles (LDVs) will be sold globally in 2014, putting more than 1.2 Navigant forecasts that sales of conventional ICE vehicles will fall significantly over the period, experiencing a CAGR of -6.7%; the share of vehicles in use with conventional ICE powertrains will thus fall from 95% in 2014 to 45% in 2035.

Plug-in

Plug-in Global Plug Vehicles

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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MAY 15, 2014

They then applied the relative scale to the global LDV fleet WTW (well-to-wheels) CO 2 emissions of approximately 3 GtCO 2 /yr in the year 2014 to get the absolute (Gt CO 2 /yr) emissions. The overall ethanol volume blend share in the gasoline/ethanol fuel pool grows from 14% (10% by energy) in 2020 to 30% (22% energy basis) in 2030.

Light

Light Global CO2 Ford

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). The fuel economy of gasoline-powered LDVs continues to increase, and advanced technology fuel efficiency subsystems are added, such as micro hybridization, which is installed on 42% of gasoline LDVs in 2040.

Oil

Oil Light Energy Vehicles

Navigant forecasts LD natural gas vehicles to account for 2.8% of global vehicle parc by 2024

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DECEMBER 31, 2014

Cumulative light-duty NGV sales by segment. In a new report , Navigant Research forecasts that light-duty natural gas vehicle (LD NGV) sales will grow 119% between 2014 and 2024, culminating in 42.1 between 2014 and 2024, with the number of passenger car sales growing at a slightly slower rate (5.3% Source: Navigant.

Gas

Gas North America Global Vehicles

Aramco and Stellantis collaboration indicates eFuel compatibility with 24 European engine families produced since 2014 (Euro 6)

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

EIA: fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise

BASF opens its largest European production plant for mobile emissions catalysts; LD gasoline and diesel and HD diesel

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

Total natural gas vehicle sales in US down 6.5% in 2014 due to 34% drop in light-duty sales; medium- and heavy-duty up

Honeywell expects to launch 100 new turbo applications with more than 20 new technologies in 2014

Study suggests GTL blending could increase overall US refinery efficiency by improving diesel efficiency

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the US will offer new 4-cylinder diesel; new 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine in other markets

Study finds lubricating oil the dominant source of primary organic aerosol from both diesel and gasoline vehicles

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

Researchers in POWERFUL develop new two-stroke diesel featuring low consumption and low criteria emissions

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class with diesel, gasoline, natural gas and electric drives debuting at Paris show

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

EPA sets 2013 percentages for Renewable Fuel Standard; anticipating adjustments to 2014 volume requirements

EPA delays issuing 2014 RVO standards for RFS until sometime in 2015

Efficient one-pot process to convert bio-oil fractions to gasoline-range hydrocarbons

Reduction in diesel carbonyl emissions using F-T fuel from coal

ORNL study finds multi-mode RCCI can offer 15%+ fuel economy improvements across multiple light-duty driving cycles

Nissan to produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines in North America; latest step in collaboration

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

Chevy Cruze to get lower-power diesel variant in Europe; 99g CO2/km

Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

Neste files patent on gasoline fuels with high bioenergy content

MIT study finds significant economic and environmental benefits from designing US LDVs to use higher octane gasoline (98 RON)

Ford introduces new Focus ST with diesel and EcoBoost options

2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

Siluria and Wood launch Modus: process technology to convert low-value offgas into high-octane, low-sulfur gasoline blendstock

Among BMW’s highlights at New York Show are new diesel X3, plug-in hybrid concept X5

Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Navigant forecasts plug-in and fuel cell vehicles to be 2.5% of all vehicles in use in 2035; global parc of >2B vehicles

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

Navigant forecasts LD natural gas vehicles to account for 2.8% of global vehicle parc by 2024

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