Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

EPA has issued a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. liter, four-cylinder diesels include software (a “defeat device”) that circumvents EPA emissions standards for NO x. EPA call this software “the switch”. —EPA NOV.

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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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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2016

reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of California, by and through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Attorney General, to resolve civil claims regarding approximately 83,000 affected 3.0L

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide.

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DECEMBER 3, 2017

engine, first unveiled at the 2015 LA Auto Show for the 2016 CX-9. Mazda’s Dynamic Pressure Turbo varies the degree of exhaust pulsation depending on engine speed. At low rpms (below 1620 rpm), the volume of the exhaust ports is reduced by closing a valve located just before the turbine that drives the turbocharger. Mazda6’s 2.5-liter,

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

As previously announced, the engine has been available for school bus applications since May 2016 from Thomas Built Buses. g/bhp-hr—50% lower than the current EPA and ARB NO x limit of 0.2 CO 2 emissions meet the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas (GHG) emission requirements. Cummins Westport’s ISB6.7 Earlier post.) The ISB6.7

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. engine with start/stop.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2015

G is currently in field trials with full production expected to commence in mid-2016. G will operate exclusively on natural gas (CNG or LNG) utilizing Cummins Westport’s proprietary spark-ignited, stoichiometric combustion with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology, first introduced with the 8.9-liter The new ISB6.7

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. The mechanic also told him that upwards of 25% of the fuel is being diverted through the exhaust system to heat up the emissions, according to the filed complaint.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

is introducing its new 2016 ISB6.7 G is fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) or renewable natural gas (RNG), utilizing Cummins Westport’s proprietary spark-ignited, stoichiometric combustion with cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (SEGR) technology. G will be in full production by mid-2016.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2016

According to a new forecast report from Navigant Research, global commercial alternative powertrain medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) sales will grow from about 347,000 vehicles in 2016 to more than 820,000 in 2026, representing a CAGR of about 9%. Medium- and heavy-trucks represent 4.3% of vehicles in the US, drive 9.3%

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JULY 1, 2009

These standards rely on engine based technologies to reduce exhaust emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO x ). EPA is proposing to revise the CAA engine program to include two additional tiers of NO x standards for new Category 3 marine diesel engines installed on vessels flagged or registered in the United States. EPA Oceangoing Vessels.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2015

(CWI) announced that its new ISL G Near Zero (NZ) natural gas engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 g/bhp-hr and also meet the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission requirements.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

liter engine to be deployed in 2014 and 2015, with an option to purchase an additional 350 buses in 2016 for both its own fleet and contract operators. liter stoichiometric cooled-exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) engine, is certified to 2010 EPA emissions. LA Metro has one of the largest transit fleets in North America.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2016

The Colorado is currently the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America, with an EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway when equipped with the diesel engine. of total sales in the 2016 calendar year. As such, for the new V-6 and eight-speed combination we focused on improving everyday driving performance.

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Green Car Congress

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. Advanced diesel will increase to 23% in 2025 from 17% in 2016. lbs (4 kg).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

Starting with the first model year 2009 of VW’s new “clean diesel” engine through model year 2016, Dorenkamp, Neusser, Hadler and their co-conspirators installed, or caused to be installed, the defeat device software into the vehicles imported and sold in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2016

Fine particles from car exhaust, power plants and other industrial sources are breathed into the lungs, but the scientists have now found evidence of the effects of that pollution in the pregnant women’s placentas. We found biological effects in women exposed to air pollution levels below the EPA standard. Even small amounts of PM 2.5

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Boston Pollution EPA Standards 150

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MARCH 2, 2016

Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. Like Mazda’s entire lineup of 2016 cars and crossovers, the 2016 CX-9 has adopted efficient, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology. At the heart of the 2016 CX-9 is its new SKYACTIV-G 2.5T SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to US EPA 2013 NO x and PM emissions levels. At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 California Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0 Cummins ISV5.0

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. The aftertreatment system features additional insulation to retain maximum heat energy in the exhaust. Phase 2 standards for medium- and heavy-duty GHG emission standards.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

EPA has investigated the potential that cars running on E30 could be more efficient on an energy basis if their engines are designed for that fuel mix. Theoretically, cars operating on higher ethanol blends than the design point could emit greater concentrations of pollutants in exhaust gas. —Searle et al.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

After adding a third row, the Highlander not only grew in size, but is also now the best-selling retail model in the segment since 2016. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Increased leadership from US EPA and the railroads, along with funding to address California’s needs, would signal a clean-air commitment that must be made to protect those who live and work near rail yards. The emission reductions were to be beyond existing US EPA regulations and ARB regulations and agreements.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Specific subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Advanced high efficiency and clean combustion strategies (low temperature combustion, clean diesel). Combustion control and optimization technology.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2016

showed that real world NO x emissions from Euro IV certified heavy-duty buses using SCR exhaust aftertreatment systems were substantially higher than the certified limit suggesting that the certification cycle does not accurately represent real-world conditions. The researchers used two MY 2013, 2010 EPA-compliant transit buses.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

As result, emissions of NO x increased by a factor of 10 to 40 times above EPA-compliant levels in the US, depending on the the of drive cycle. liter TDI, will begin in January 2016. Under the current plan, the entire initiative will take at least all of calendar year 2016. The recall of the 1.2 Internal findings on processes.

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MAY 4, 2016

California uses the EMFAC (EMission FACtors) emissions model; the rest of the US uses the EPA MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model. They used remote vehicle exhaust sensors to collect emissions measurements, and recorded a video image of the license plate of each vehicle. In their study, Bishop et al. —Bishop et al.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2014

Due to commonality with the WP12, the program is expected to take approximately two years with product availability planned for 2016. Weichai Westport will provide funding for the development with Westport supplying key components and engineering support. Improved emissions profile: Westport HPDI 2.0 China Engines Heavy-duty Natural Gas'

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy to be 13 city/20 highway/16 combined while running on 91 octane. Its design, which debuted in 2016, went through a refresh in 2021 with revised front and rear fascias. The LED boomerang-shaped tail lights sit high above the twin, rectangular tailpipes where that wonderful exhaust notes escapes.

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JULY 24, 2020

The program will demonstrate that a suite of commercially available, EPA-rail-certified engines present a near-term, low-risk solution to create an affordable RNG hybrid line-haul locomotive with near zero emissions while simultaneously improving fuel cost by 50%. OptiFuel’s OFS12 engine is EPA-rail-certified with emissions of 0.00

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JANUARY 25, 2022

The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. In 514 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 34.7 Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for passenger cars for MY 2016. On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. Click to enlarge. Technologies.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. The rear fascia houses quad, chrome exhaust tips. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F. The paddle shifters were fun when attacking corners, allowing the driver to control the power to the rear wheels.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. The 2021 XT5 with the base four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is EPA rated at 22/29/24. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. News: BMW iX EV.

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