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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. Source: The ICCT.

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Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. seconds, and is expected to deliver a fuel economy rating of 65 MPGe. The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid launches in North America in the spring of 2017, starting in the U.S.

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The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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In the US, Volkswagen’s updated 2017 e-Golf now carries an an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles—a 50% increase over the previous model year. The 2017 e-Golf goes on sale in the US later this spring, with pricing yet to be announced. The electric motor on the 2017 e-Golf has been upgraded as well. kWh, up from from 24.2

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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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Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Total consumption (millions of gallons). Consumption per capita. Consumption per capita (gallons). The maximum consumption per capita (505 gallons) was reached in 1978.

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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. —Sen et al.

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The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 liters/100 km)—the highest highway fuel economy of any non-hybrid/non-EV in the US. Pricing for 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan starts at $24,670 including $875 destination charge.

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A team from the Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET) reports that while average certified fuel consumption (FC) decreased by 15% between 2008 and 2017, real-world FC remained unchanged, resulting in a fuel consumption gap increase from 12% to 30%. The paper is published in the journal Energy Policy.

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Oil production growth from the United States, Brazil, Canada and Norway can keep the world well supplied, more than meeting global oil demand growth through 2020, but more investment will be needed to boost output after that, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual report on oil markets. mb/d in 2017.

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Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. Earlier post.). Accord Hybrid.

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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. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background. miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1

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The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2017 (AEO2017) Reference case projects a decline in light-duty vehicle energy use between 2018 and 2040 as improvements in fuel economy more than offset increases in light-duty vehicle (LDV) miles. quadrillion Btu in 2017 to 14.2

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A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology.

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Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Click to enlarge.

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Earlier post.).

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The Economic Transition Scenario (ETS), which assumes no new policies and regulations are enacted, is primarily driven by techno-economic trends and market forces. Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles already peaked in 2017 and BNEF expects the global fleet of ICE passenger vehicles to start to decline in 2024.

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liter MidRange, factory-built, dedicated natural gas engine ( earlier post ), to the Type C School bus market at the North American School Bus Show – STN Expo Conference and Trade Show in Reno, Nevada. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) emissions standards of 0.20 Cummins Westport Inc.

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That figure is down from 141 refineries in 2017, with 4 idle. In a letter sent to President Biden on 15 June, the AFPM (American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers) and the API (American Petroleum Institute) listed what they called seven realities about the current situtation: Refined product prices are determined on the global markets.

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A123’s Engine Start Battery is designed as a replacement for absorbent glass mat (AGM) and other lead acid batteries, providing a lighter-weight, longer-lasting solution for micro-hybrid functionality that enhances vehicle performance, improves fuel economy and lowers total cost of ownership. billion market for energy storage devices.

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Toyota intends to deploy these new powertrain units in a rapidly broadening range of vehicle models, starting in 2017. The new units will feature in 60% or more of vehicles sold annually in Japan, United States, Europe and China in 2021, reducing CO 2 emissions in those markets by 15% or more. Dynamic Force Engines. THS II for 2.5-liter

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Drive modes. Power is stored in a 14.1

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The found that using a GPF did not show any fuel economy and CO 2 emission penalties, while the emissions of total hydrocarbons (THC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) were generally reduced. The rapid market penetration of GDI vehicles has led governments to impose stricter standards to control PM emissions.

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As reported in a paper in ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , the results showed that GDI technology has the potential to meet the upcoming California LEV III and US EPA Tier 3 PM mass standard of 3 mg/mi (phasing in over MY2017?2021) Fuel injectors were side-mounted. The vehicles were fueled with an E10 ethanol?

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a,b, Baseline cases (top dark-blue bar) and changes in emissions associated with increasing LDV travel demand, fuel consumption standards and electrification assuming current fuel economy policy (SAFE standards) (a) and stringent fuel economy policies (CAFE standards for conventional vehicles, along with high vehicle size and weight control) (b).

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The project will build and install diesel-fueled two-stroke compression-ignition Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engines into Class 8 demonstration trucks that will be road-road ready in 2019 and operate in fleet service in California in 2020. California’s ultra-low NO x emissions standard is 0.02 Earlier post.). —Dave Johnson.

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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. China will be the next market to introduce particulate filtration of gasoline engine exhaust.

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The remaining approximate 20% is expected from drivetrain-related products including the company’s fuel-efficient DualTronic transmission technology and its traditional automatic transmission and all-wheel drive technologies. Approximately 19% of the expected new business is related to the commercial vehicle market. —Timothy M.

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Daum expects this number to increase significantly with the new Cascadia truck, DTNA’s new flagship truck in the heavy-duty Class 8 market. The new Detroit Connect Analytics provides users with on-demand, automated fuel efficiency and safety performance insights. Earlier post.).

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The city buses will be deployed in a replacement of 26 standard diesel buses, and will reduce fuel consumption and emissions by more than 40% when compared to their traditional counterpart. With its successful delivery of its China-government-certified drivetrain solutions to electrify 8, 10.5,

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In a new study, IHS Markit forecasts that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) will by 2040 grow to an all-time high of around 11 billion miles per year (a 65% increase since 2017) in China, Europe, India and the United States—the key markets examined for the study—and will keep growing. IHS Markit, “Reinventing the Wheel.”

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The proposed new 5 th edition of the Worldwide Fuel Charter (WWFC5), which is available for comment through 28 February, introduces a new Category 5, which the Committee adopted to distinguish markets with highly advanced requirements for fuel efficiency as well as for emission control.

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gallon in late 2016 and it has remained near that level so far in 2017. EIA suggested that the upward trend in premium gasoline sales is likely driven by changes in fuel requirements for light-duty vehicles in response to increasing fuel economy standards.

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According to the analysis, under current standards, buyers of model year 2025 vehicles would fully recoup the extra cost for technology in the vehicle in the third year of ownership under a cash-purchase scenario. Consumer benefits would be more than 3 times the costs of the standards. Fuel savings are 2.4

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The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro Hybrid comes with an extensive list of standard safety features. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid (a 2 nd opinion). Safety and Warranties.

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New fuel economy rules for car makers in the US will price many ordinary Americans out of the market for a new car, the country’s National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) warns today. New CAFE standards proposed for 2017 to 2025 build on previous economy rules introduced by the Obama Administration.

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Fabrication will start in the latter half of 2017, and the melting to extrusion processes will begin in the latter half of 2018. North America is the world’s second-largest automotive market and car production is forecast to continue to grow in the future. Total investment is expected to reach $46.7

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