2016, Future, Standards and Vehicles

EPA seeks input on Phase 3 GHG standard rulemaking for heavy-duty engines and vehicles

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2022

EPA first adopted GHG requirements for heavy-duty vehicles in 2011. The Phase 1 standards began to apply in Model Year 2014 for heavy-duty vehicles. The Phase 1 standards began to apply in Model Year 2014 for heavy-duty vehicles. The Phase 2 standards began to apply in Model Year 2021.

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EPA Standards Engine Vehicles

Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2022

Danish Minister for Transport Trine Bramsen, Aalborg municipal government representatives, and European media were invited to witness the first test runs of Geely methanol vehicles on Danish roads and visit the e-methanol production facility at Aalborg University. Both have their own advantages and together complement each other, Geely says.

Denmark

Denmark Vehicles Iceland Renewable

Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Buick’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology made its debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Later this year, Buick will become the first brand in China officially to roll out the market-ready technology on a production vehicle, a Buick GL8. Past work on V2X in China.

Buick

Buick China Vehicles GM

BASF 2016 science competition seeks synthetic lubricant solutions for future high-efficiency vehicles

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2016

This year’s competition focuses on chemistries that can be used to develop a synthetic fluid to meet the needs of future high-performance, high-efficiency engines and transmissions. Proposals are being accepted until 9 May 2016. BASF has kicked off its second annual North American Science Competition.

2016

2016 Future Vehicles Oil

GM posts 2016 delivery record in China; 3.87M vehicles, more than 1/3 of global sales

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2017

General Motors and its joint ventures delivered a record 3,870,587 vehicles in China in 2016, which was an increase of 7.1% For comparison, GM brands reported retail sales in the US of 2,446,582 vehicles for CY 2016. Chevrolet deliveries, after a rebound starting in the third quarter, reached 525,273 units in 2016.

2016

2016 GM China Sale

BYD’s “5-4-2” performance standard for New Energy Vehicles; 3 models over 3 years

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2014

Using the recent Beijing Auto Show as its stage, BYD introduced its new “5-4-2” New Energy Vehicle performance standard and a series of cars designed to meet it. “5” 5” represents the maximum time in seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds) in future car models. “4” l/100 km, or 118 mpg US.

Standards

Standards BYD Energy Vehicles

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Earlier this week, the Québec National Assembly unanimously adopted Bill 104, a zero-emission vehicle standard. Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard.

Standards

Standards Emissions Vehicles Purchase

Groupe Renault taking two actions to reduce real-world NOx from diesel Euro 6b vehicles; deploying in July 2016

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2016

Groupe Renault has studied and is deploying a number of actions designed to reduce the NO x emissions of its diesel Euro 6b vehicles in customer driving conditions without a noticeable impact on performance or fuel consumption. The measures will be applied in factory on diesel Euro 6b vehicles from July 2016.

2016

2016 Diesel Vehicles Emissions

Report finds US automakers remain profitable under future CAFE standards even with fuel price fluctuation

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

Even with wide-ranging unpredictable gas prices, US automakers will remain profitable and suppliers will benefit under existing national fuel economy standards slated to be in place until 2025, according to a new economic analysis brief prepared by independent automotive industry analysts, commissioned by the nonprofit group Ceres.

Standards

Standards Price Fuel Future

Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. Earlier post.)

Standards

Standards Hydrogen Fuel Market

UPS invests in Arrival, orders 10,000 electric delivery vehicles

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2020

UPS’ venture capital arm, UPS Ventures, has completed a minority investment in Arrival , which makes electric vehicle (EV) platforms and purpose-built vehicles. UPS will collaborate with Arrival to develop a wide range of electric vehicles with Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Vehicles

Vehicles London Electric Electrical

155 businesses and industry groups send letter of support for California LCFS in current and possibly more stringent future forms

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2017

In five years—2011 to 2016—the LCFS helped encourage a 57% uptick in the use of clean fuels in California. The LCFS gives us the incentives we need to invest in early-commercial vehicle and fuel technologies today in order to bring down the costs for all Californians in the future. —Letter of support.

California

California Future Industrial Industry

Roskill: Niobium industry looking for a future beyond steel; Li-ion batteries a possibility

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

CAGR between 2010 and 2019, accelerating since 2016, according to Roskill Information Services. Consumption has benefited from the restructuring of the Chinese steel industry and from the new regulations prescribing stricter standards for construction. Niobium consumption has increased at a 5.0%

Li-ion

Li-ion Industrial Industry Lithium Ion

Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

The new HD National Program covers vehicle classes 2b through 8. US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The joint DOT/EPA program will include a range of targets which are specific to the diverse vehicle types and purposes.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Standards Obama Economy

VW BUDD-e electric microbus named “2016 Concept Truck of the Year”

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2016

The Volkswagen BUDD-e battery-electric microbus concept ( earlier post ) has been named “2016 Concept Truck of the Year” at the 15 th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. More than two dozen jurors participated in the selection process of the 2016 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards.

2016

2016 Concept Los Angeles 2002

V2V safety technology now standard on Cadillac CTS sedans in US

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2017

Cadillac introduces Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications this month in the CTS performance sedan, which is in production now. V2V-equipped vehicles share information that can be used to alert drivers to upcoming potential hazards, laying the groundwork for a connected, safer future. Click to enlarge.

Cadillac

Cadillac Standards 2017 Canada

Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. turning circle for easy maneuverability.

Toyota

Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel

EPA proposing updates to Renewable Fuel Standard

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2016

EPA is proposing updates to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) regulations and related fuels regulations to better align the standards with the current state of the renewable fuels market and to promote the use of ethanol and non-ethanol biofuels. FFVs currently represent about 8% of the US passenger vehicle fleet.

EPA

EPA Renewable Standards Fuel

EPA re-opens Mid-Term Evaluation Process for light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas standards 2022-2025

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2017

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.)

EPA

EPA Standards Light Gas

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

Standards

Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy

EPA proposes Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content and vehicle emissions; harmonized with California LEV III

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed long-anticipated Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content; evaporative emissions; and tailpipe emissions from all light-duty vehicles (LDVs, or passenger cars), light-duty trucks (LDT1s, LDT2s, LDT3s, and LDT4s) and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles (or MDPVs). Model Year.

EPA

EPA Gasoline Standards Emissions

CARB releases Midterm Review of ZEV regulation, LEV III GHG and PM standards; calls for post-2025 standards

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

ARB has now released the Midterm Review of Advanced Clean Cars Program —an extensive evaluation of the California passenger vehicle market and technology. The Review finds that the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards currently in place for model years 2022-2025 are readily feasible at or below the costs estimated back in 2012.

Standards

Standards PHEV California CO2

DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2020

Partners since 2016, DAIHEN licensed WiTricity’s technology to commercialize wireless charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) in factory and industrial settings. The D-Broad system has been shipping since 2016 and continues to see strong momentum in the market.

Japan

Japan Solar Golf Cart Charging

Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2017

New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. Even so, current auto sales and profits remain strong.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Standards Emissions

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

EPA

EPA Standards Emissions Light

US reaches $1.5B settlement with Daimler AG over emissions cheating in Mercedes-Benz diesels; civil penalty of $875M

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Under the proposed settlement, lodged with the US District Court for the District of Columbia, Daimler will recall and repair the emissions systems in Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles sold in the United States between 2009 and 2016 and pay $875 million in civil penalties and roughly $70.3 million in other penalties.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Emissions Diesel Mercedes

GM to introduce at least 10 new New Energy Vehicles in China from 2016-2020; focus on autonomy, connectivity and sharing

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

At a press conference in Shanghai, General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said that the company will introduce at least 10 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China. In June, GM began using mass-production methods for autonomous vehicles. According to Barra, customers do not just appreciate connected vehicles, they demand them.

Connect

Connect Connected GM China

Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

The new model is the latest product from Geely’s decade-long 3 billion RMB (US$470-million) investment into methanol vehicle development. Methanol fuel choices offer the world a road to a greener and more sustainable future. Geely Holding Group is the largest developer and producer of methanol vehicles in the world.

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Hybrid Iceland Chinese Clean

Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The new charging station is suitable for electric models of all brands with the European standard Type 2 variant of the widely used Combined Charging System (CCS), and is now available for use free of charge. BMW also had an i3 research vehicle at the inauguration. million (US$8.9

Porsche

Porsche Charging Phoenix Vehicles

Consumers’ attitudes toward plug-in vehicles: control over convenience

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

A national survey of consumer attitudes towards plug-in electric vehicles suggests that people would prefer control to convenience in many charging scenarios, and also that renewable energy sources are an important component. Optimized charging allows the system to manage and plan vehicle charging, for example, charging at off-peak times.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Vehicles 2016

GM demos 8 connected vehicle safety applications in Shanghai

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

General Motors demonstrated eight safety applications for its latest intelligent and connected vehicle (ICV) technology for the first time in China at the National Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Pilot Zone in Shanghai, which opened in June. In dense urban areas, electric vehicle penetration could reach 50%. Earlier post.).

Connect

Connect Connected GM Vehicles

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). These are expected to result in a combined MY 2016 average vehicle emission level of 250 g CO 2 /mile (equivalent to 35.5 Each manufacturer will have its own fleet-wide standard which reflects the vehicles it chooses it produce.

EPA

EPA Standards Light PHEV

California DMV releases proposed rules for driverless autonomous vehicles; hearing on 25 April

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2017

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released proposed regulations to establish a path for testing and future deployment of fully autonomous vehicles without drivers. DMV is requiring certification to meeting these federal safety standards. Establish a framework for testing without a driver.

California

California Vehicles Sacramento Standards

Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 6, 2022

Faraday Future FF 91. If you’ve been napping the past couple months and missed these concepts, you may have missed a glimpse of the future of electric vehicles. Faraday Future has gotten to the “production intent” stage with its FF 91. Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist. Jeep Electric Vehicle.

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Concept Future Jeep Lexus

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

IDTechEx’s latest master electric vehicle report “ Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042 ” finds 35.7 million electric vehicles (EV) were sold in 2021 and predicts this will rise to more than 74 million by 2030. Source: IDTechEx - “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042”. GWh annually in 2021.

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Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars

2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

US prices for the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( earlier post )—the first of many Audi e-tron models destined to come to the US—will begin at $37,900. EPA figures will be announced in the near future once they are available from US regulators. The 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron features a 1.4

Audi

Audi 2016 PHEV Tax Credit

SAE International taskforce agrees on SAE J2954 Wireless Charging Test Station; major step forward in global standardization for wireless power transfer for EVs

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2017

The Taskforce members have agreed on specifications for the SAE J2954 Test Stations, which automakers will use as a basis to develop their wireless charging systems, and to verify that they will interoperate with charging systems and vehicles sold by other makers. Earlier post.). The Taskforce agreed that the WPT1 (3.7 —Jesse Schneider.

Standards

Standards International Charging San Diego

PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. 1 ] The average daily driving distance in the USA is 30 miles (48 km), so PHEVLERs are vehicles with at least 60 miles (97 km) of electric range. About the authors.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Future Green

Opel to begin publishing WLTP fuel consumption numbers in Q2 2016; improving SCR for NOx reductions

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Beginning in Q2 2016, and in addition to the official fuel consumption and CO 2 information, Opel will start publishing fuel consumption numbers recorded under the WLTP cycle, starting with the new Astra. This new test cycle will be important to maintain standardized, reproducible and comparable results. Karl-Thomas Neumann.

2016

2016 Fuel Diesel 2017

CALSTART brief highlights growth of and future opportunity for California’s clean transportation technology industry

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2016

The paper, “ California’s Clean Transportation Technology Industry: Time to Shift into High Gear ,” profiles the development of a burgeoning manufacturing sector that is producing zero- and near-zero emission light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as clean fuels, engines, vehicle components, and new mobility services.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Transportation Industrial

2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

All new for the 2016 model is a 1.6-liter inches), and the vehicle has been widened to 73.2 The 2016 Optima features a uniquely engineered body that combines various high-tensile strength steel alloys and sits on a chassis that is stiffer and more durable thanks to the increased use of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS).

2016

2016 Engine Kia Available

California ARB Backs White House Program for Medium- and Heavy-Duty and Next Phase of Light-Duty Vehicle GHG and Fuel Economy Standards; Looking for LDV Improvements on the Order of 3-6% Annually

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

Nichols also said that California will work with Federal agencies on the next phase of light-duty vehicle GHG and fuel economy standards for model years 2017-2025. California has incorporated these national standards into its motor vehicle emissions program. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Standards California

ICCT study confirms feasibility of implementing IMO Tier III NOx standards using SCR; fuel efficiency gains as well

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2014

Selective catalytic reduction is a technically feasible, cost-effective way to achieve the limits on nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions from ships mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for 2016, according to a study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

Standards

Standards Mariner Fuel 2016

Daimler showcases semi-automated Mercedes-Benz Future Bus with CityPilot; driving 20 km BRT route

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2016

Daimler is highlighting its development of the semi-automated Mercedes-Benz Future Bus with CityPilot. The technology of the CityPilot in the Mercedes-Benz Future Bus is based on that of the autonomously driving Mercedes-Benz Actros truck with Highway Pilot presented two years ago. gigahertz (standard IEEE 802.11p). Drive units.

Mercedes

Mercedes Future Light Fusion

EPA seeks input on Phase 3 GHG standard rulemaking for heavy-duty engines and vehicles

Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

BASF 2016 science competition seeks synthetic lubricant solutions for future high-efficiency vehicles

GM posts 2016 delivery record in China; 3.87M vehicles, more than 1/3 of global sales

BYD’s “5-4-2” performance standard for New Energy Vehicles; 3 models over 3 years

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

Groupe Renault taking two actions to reduce real-world NOx from diesel Euro 6b vehicles; deploying in July 2016

Report finds US automakers remain profitable under future CAFE standards even with fuel price fluctuation

Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

UPS invests in Arrival, orders 10,000 electric delivery vehicles

155 businesses and industry groups send letter of support for California LCFS in current and possibly more stringent future forms

Roskill: Niobium industry looking for a future beyond steel; Li-ion batteries a possibility

Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

VW BUDD-e electric microbus named “2016 Concept Truck of the Year”

V2V safety technology now standard on Cadillac CTS sedans in US

Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

EPA proposing updates to Renewable Fuel Standard

EPA re-opens Mid-Term Evaluation Process for light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas standards 2022-2025

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

EPA proposes Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content and vehicle emissions; harmonized with California LEV III

CARB releases Midterm Review of ZEV regulation, LEV III GHG and PM standards; calls for post-2025 standards

DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

US reaches $1.5B settlement with Daimler AG over emissions cheating in Mercedes-Benz diesels; civil penalty of $875M

GM to introduce at least 10 new New Energy Vehicles in China from 2016-2020; focus on autonomy, connectivity and sharing

Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

Consumers’ attitudes toward plug-in vehicles: control over convenience

GM demos 8 connected vehicle safety applications in Shanghai

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

California DMV releases proposed rules for driverless autonomous vehicles; hearing on 25 April

Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

SAE International taskforce agrees on SAE J2954 Wireless Charging Test Station; major step forward in global standardization for wireless power transfer for EVs

PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Opel to begin publishing WLTP fuel consumption numbers in Q2 2016; improving SCR for NOx reductions

CALSTART brief highlights growth of and future opportunity for California’s clean transportation technology industry

2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

California ARB Backs White House Program for Medium- and Heavy-Duty and Next Phase of Light-Duty Vehicle GHG and Fuel Economy Standards; Looking for LDV Improvements on the Order of 3-6% Annually

ICCT study confirms feasibility of implementing IMO Tier III NOx standards using SCR; fuel efficiency gains as well

Daimler showcases semi-automated Mercedes-Benz Future Bus with CityPilot; driving 20 km BRT route

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