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UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

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JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”.

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Cost Of Diesel Gasoline Vehicles

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. Alternative fuels from biomass. the cost is less than the retail price).

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles

UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

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JULY 19, 2013

Green reviewed the role clean diesel vehicles play in the current vehicle fleet by analyzing the total cost of ownership of diesels and comparing it to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. They developed three- and five-year cost estimates of depreciation by modeling used-vehicle auction data and fuel costs by modeling government data.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Vehicles Fuel Economy

PNNL team develops higher-strength, lower-cost titanium alloy aimed at improving vehicle fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions

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APRIL 2, 2016

b) Comparison of tensile strength and strain to failure (elongation) of Ti-185 alloy with other commercially available Titanium alloys. However, wide scale adoption of β-titanium alloys in transportation applications has been limited due to its high cost. a) Ultimate tensile and yield strength of Ti-185 for three STA conditions. (b)

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Fuel Economy Economy CO2 Low Cost

Honeywell and suppliers to invest ~$300M to boost production of HFO-1234yf low GWP MAC coolant

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

GWP is a relative measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere, with carbon dioxide setting the comparison with a GWP of 1. Comparison of Greenhouse Impact: HFO-1234yf vs. HFC-134a vs. CO 2. Fuel efficiency compared with HFC-134a. Earlier post.) HFO-1234yf’s GWP is 99.9% 2013 have a GWP below 150.

Louisiana

Louisiana Production Fuel Economy Europe

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

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JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1

Diesel

Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Advanced diesel will increase to 23% in 2025 from 17% in 2016.

Diesel

Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy

New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35

San Diego

San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric

Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

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JULY 9, 2017

In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. Click to enlarge.

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Market Fuel Economy Standards 2016

A123 Systems introduces new Nanophosphate EXT Li-ion battery technology with optimized performance in extreme temperatures; OEM micro-hybrid program due next year

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JUNE 12, 2012

The longer life and increased fuel economy yield a benefit to the EXT Li-ion batteries, according to A123’s calculations. EXT addresses cold cranking, and in addition, can reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) for micro-hybrid applications. billion by 2016. TCO calculations for a micro-hybrid application. Jeff Kessen.

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Li-ion Lead Acid Lithium Ion Hybrid

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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APRIL 27, 2016

Accordingly, to offer a product with a competitive value proposition, the industry focus has shifted to increasing the value of the product for the end user from a total cost of ownership (TCO) perspective. Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production

Volkswagen prices 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495; longer range, better fuel economy, more power

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. For city driving, the EPA estimated fuel economy is 126 MPGe; highway driving is rated at 111 MPGe; and combined city/ highway at 119 MPGe, improved over the 2016 EPA estimates of 126, 105 and 116, respectively.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Economy Range

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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JULY 11, 2012

By way of trans-Atlantic comparison, 95 g/km is equivalent to 152 g/mile; the current US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas emissions standard (part of the joint national standard with NHSTA) calls for 250 g/mile in MY 2016. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 solely through fuel economy improvements.

2020

2020 Light CO2 Cars

ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

The assessment, which relies on data from publicly available sources and data and information from the participating automotive suppliers, provides an update to the technology assessments performed by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to inform the 2017–2025 fuel economy and GHG rule.

Downsizing

Downsizing EPA Engine Eaton

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Overall, the number of hybrid models on sale in the US has declined (from 47 in 2015 to 31 in 2016), but average sales per model has increased (up to 11,194 in 2016).

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Overall, the number of hybrid models on sale in the US has declined (from 47 in 2015 to 31 in 2016), but average sales per model has increased (up to 11,194 in 2016).

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

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UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

PNNL team develops higher-strength, lower-cost titanium alloy aimed at improving vehicle fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions

Honeywell and suppliers to invest ~$300M to boost production of HFO-1234yf low GWP MAC coolant

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

A123 Systems introduces new Nanophosphate EXT Li-ion battery technology with optimized performance in extreme temperatures; OEM micro-hybrid program due next year

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

Volkswagen prices 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495; longer range, better fuel economy, more power

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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