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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Fuel consumption (top) and travel time (bottom) for different penetration rates of CAVs. Rios-Torres and Malikopoulos (2016). 2016) “Energy Impact of Different Penetrations of Connected and Automated Vehicles: A Preliminary Assessment,” Proceedings of 9th ACM SIGSPATIAL on Computational Transportation Science, 2016 doi: [link].

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MAY 18, 2016

Ignis（Launched on 18 February 2016）. Baleno（Launched on 9 March 2016）. Suzuki said that the background to the irregularity lies in the fact that its Sagara proving ground is located atop a hill close to the sea, where it is significantly affected by weather conditions such wind, and carrying out tests was difficult.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

Argonne National Laboratory has published a new cradle-to-grave (C2G) lifecycle analysis (LCA) of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways. This analysis builds on a previous comprehensive life cycle analysis, updating that study’s 2016 assumptions and methods. fuel sales tax) and/or credits (e.g., vehicle subsidies).

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MAY 28, 2020

Since the ProRail family of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems was introduced in 2016, it has been used in a wide variety of applications, and powers tens of thousands of commercial fleet vehicles on the road. BlueiQ’s Eco Mode and Driver Feedback help drivers manage fuel economy and avoid unplanned stops.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may require Volkswagen to build more electric cars as a penalty for its diesel cheating. We also have fuel-economy figures for the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe. Today, the Koch Brothers may launch a lobbying effort against electric cars, while the U.S. Catch up on last week's.

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JUNE 16, 2012

The company also announced plans to reduce usage another 25% on a per-vehicle basis by 2016. Other successful initiatives—highlighted in Ford’s 13th annual Sustainability Report—include reductions in water use, waste-to-landfill and CO 2 emissions as well as improvements in vehicle fuel economy and safety.

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MARCH 5, 2014

The new engine will also be featured on the MY 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks, available in spring 2015. New injector tips spray a finer mist of fuel into the cylinders which provides a more complete burn and helps reduce noise, vibration and harshness. MY 2016 F-650/F-750. Ford’s second-generation 6.7-liter

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APRIL 2, 2016

For example, aluminum is a less expensive metal and if the nanostructure of aluminum alloys can be seen and hierarchically arranged in a similar manner, that would also help the auto industry build lighter vehicles that use less fuel and put out less carbon dioxide that contributes to climate warming. Arun Devaraj, Vineet V.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2015

Today we have an announcement from BMW, Volkswagen, and ChargePoint about a plan to build around 100 DC fast-charging stations using the Combined Charging Standard (CCS), fuel-economy ratings for the 2016 Honda HR-V, and how Tesla''s direct-sales scheme is starting to influence other companies.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

But in the interim, deploying plug-in technology in strategic segments will deliver some of the environmental benefits of EVs as the nation continues to build its charging infrastructure.” Previously, GM also sold the Chevy Volt PHEV from 2010 to 2019, as well as the Cadillac ELR from 2014 to 2016.

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APRIL 29, 2015

The Jaguar US lineup will expand in 2016 with the addition of the all new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE compact sports sedan in 20d (diesel) and 35t models each in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and available in RWD or AWD. The fuel economy leader will be the Jaguar XE 20d, powered by the company’s new Ingenium 2.0

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MAY 16, 2019

At the end of 2016, Delphi Technologies entered production with its industry first 350 bar GDi system, which reduces exhaust particulates by up to 70% compared with industry-standard 200 bar systems. This reduces emissions in regulated testing including RDE (Real Driving Emissions). Delphi 500+ bar GDi injector.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Automakers earn greenhouse gas emissions credits for building vehicles with lower emissions than required by law. These credits can be used to offset emissions from less fuel-efficient vehicle models or sold or traded to other automakers for the same purpose. Hyundai will pay a $56.8-million Kia will pay a $43.2-million

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JANUARY 23, 2014

We continue to work with our customers to anticipate long-term demand, which will be met by a new high-volume manufacturing plant we will build in Geismar, Louisiana. The plant will use new process technology and is expected to be fully operational in 2016.

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MAY 21, 2010

US President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a first-ever National Policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for Model Years 2014-2018. miles per gallon.

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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APRIL 5, 2013

The new engines will offer improved fuel economy, higher quality, better performance and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. The 8-speed automatic transmission will assist in improved fuel economy and performance. Details of what variants the plant will build will be announced later. Earlier post.).

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MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

When developing the new Cascadia, the engineers set a priority goal of achieving significant fuel savings. A fresh, aerodynamic shape with dozens of new updates and advanced powertrain components contribute to increased fuel efficiency by up to 8% over a 2016 Cascadia Evolution. New Detroit rear drive axle ratios 2.28

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MARCH 12, 2021

Launched in 2016, ARPA-E’s NEXTCAR program focuses on reducing vehicle energy consumption by developing Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies that optimize vehicle dynamic controls and powertrain operation, allowing a vehicle to automatically process and react to its surrounding environment, traffic conditions and nearby vehicles.

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Among these investments, Honeywell will construct a high-volume manufacturing plant using new process technology at the company’s existing Geismar, Louisiana, refrigerants manufacturing site, which is expected to be fully operational in 2016.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

When the final batch of new bus for London vehicles is delivered in 2016, more than 1,000 hybrid buses will be in service on the streets of London. The decision takes forward Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s election pledge to introduce 600 of the new Routemaster-inspired vehicles that resurrect the iconic hop-on hop-off rear platform by 2016.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 25, 2016

Today, we look at various emissions and fuel-economy investigations involving Mitsubishi, Daimler, and other carmakers, build-quality issues on early copies of the 2016 Tesla Model X, and four new electric cars slated to debut for 2017. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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APRIL 19, 2016

At the SAE 2015 World Congress, Toyota presented a set of four technical papers detailing some of the technology innovations used in Mirai fuel cell stack. The 2016 paper by Hasegawa et al. Fuel economy. Along with enhanced membrane physical properties, this measure improved fuel economy by roughly 6.5%

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JUNE 26, 2018

The facility launched an expansion effort in 2016 for production of these ceramic particulate filters, engineered specifically for gasoline engines, in anticipation of European auto market demand for this new emissions control technology.

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JULY 28, 2017

The 2017 updates include modified emissions software calibrations, with no required hardware changes, and FCA US expects that the modified calibrations will have no effect on the stated fuel economy or the performance of these vehicles. Earlier post.). —Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA US and FCA. Earlier post.)

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MAY 26, 2015

The new area will measure approximately 2,500 square meters and construction is expected to start at the beginning of 2016. This new building will be fully dedicated to highly specialized labs, offices and powerful computational machines. In North America, GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado will be equipped with the new 2.8-liter

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 11, 2015

Today we''ve got a proposal from an auto industry trade group that wants to give carmakers extra fuel-economy credits for building safer cars, a report on Tesla Model S delivery times, and a video road test of the 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid. The 2016 Chevrolet Spark minicar is. Today in Car News'

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

As the project approaches its mid-point, the research team—led by Ricardo and including Ford Motor Company, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC), Faurecia and the University of Nottingham—has completed the build of the first functional integration prototype ADEPT vehicle.

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MAY 5, 2016

The deal is expected to close in May 2016, subject to customary conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approval. Software is the secret sauce to the fuel efficiency EcoBoost delivers because it allows engineers to maximize the use of each drop of fuel at a molecular level. Ford intends for the $182.2-million

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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. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). mpg US (5.84

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MARCH 9, 2016

—Cohan and Sengupta (2016). The researchers’ calculations considered emissions throughout the fuel cycle, from production and transport of each fuel through combustion and including leaks of methane. 2016) “Net greenhouse gas emissions savings from natural gas substitutions in vehicles, furnaces, and power plants”, Int.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has developed a new testing capability which integrates a driver model, full vehicle model, and hardware to explore the synergies of advanced combustion, new fuels, and emerging hybrid vehicle architectures over real-world drive cycles. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

are looking to build a collaboration between the national labs and the OEMS, centered on the Combustion Research Facility that I think can be a real competitive advantage for US industry as we work to develop a validated in-cylinder computational model that can accelerate design and optimize it as well. The 2016 target is 250 g/mi.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

in 2016), the company said it is expanding its scope to include vehicles and services—all designed around human-centered experiences. Ford also has plans to build the next-generation Focus for North America in China, saving capital investment and ongoing costs. Allocating capital where Ford can win the future.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

Over the past three years, GM and Honda have been collaborating on next-generation fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems, aiming at commercialization in the 2020 time frame. Earlier post.). FCSM will operate within GM’s existing battery pack manufacturing facility site in Brownstown, Michigan, south of Detroit.

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