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billion gallons of fuel ethanol in 2017, surpassing the previous record of 1.2 US imports of ethanol in 2017 increased compared with 2016 but remained relatively small at 77 million gallons, resulting in the United States being a net exporter of ethanol for the eighth consecutive year. The United States exported nearly 1.4 in Manitoba.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). liter gasoline engine when the battery is depleted, allowing customers to drive more than 500 miles.

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

Groupe PSA and Nidec Corporation, through Nidec Leroy-Somer Holding, will form a joint venture in the field of electric traction motors. Driven by several factors, the electrification of automobiles has been expanding and the market of electric motors for automotive is projected to double to JPY 6 trillion (US$53.5 billion) in 2030.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that through its local importer and distributor MMC Ukraine, MMC will supply the National Police of Ukraine with 635 units of the Outlander PHEV. These vehicles are to be delivered around July 2017. Mitsubishi has extensively revised the Outlander PHEV for 2017.

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MAY 11, 2020

In 2019, CO 2 emissions from petroleum fuels—nearly half of which are associated with motor gasoline consumption—fell by 0.8%, and CO 2 emissions from the use of natural gas increased by 3.3%. The United States now emits less CO 2 from coal than from motor gasoline.

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MAY 22, 2019

Low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) could reduce China’s demand for gasoline and, in turn, impact global oil prices, according to a new issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “ million of them—roughly 30% more units than conventional electric vehicle makers did.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

Hyundai Motor Group outlined its future powertrain development strategy at its International Powertrain Conference in Korea. At the conference, Hyundai Motor Group is displaying the first four engines and two transmissions from its forthcoming line-up of new Smart Stream powertrains. Beginning with the introduction of 1.6-liter

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MAY 4, 2022

RNG use as a transportation fuel grew 13% over 2020 volumes, up 234% from 2017 levels. NGVAmerica and RNG Coalition report that in 2021 a total of 610 million gallons (GGE) of natural gas were used as motor fuel. RNG use as a motor fuel in 2021 displaced 3.8 Of that, 390 million gallons (GGE) were from renewable source (64%).

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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). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also excelled on two other fronts. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

Among the exhibits on its stand at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil a new concept model powered by the recently announced SKYACTIV-X gasoline spark-controlled compression ignition (SPCCI) engine. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 9, 2019

All but three European car manufacturers met their specific emission targets in 2017, based on current European vehicle test rules. Nevertheless, average carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars sold in the European Union in 2017 rose by 0.4g g CO 2 /km in 2017 to 118.5 The average new van registered in 2017 emitted 156.1

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MARCH 6, 2018

Average CO 2 emissions generated by new cars in Europe increased during 2017—the first rise in 10 years— according to a new analysis by JATO Dynamics. g/km in 2017, finishing at 118.1 g/km in 2017—far higher than the average CO 2 emissions of diesel and gasoline vehicles across all segments.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

While the hydrogen combustion engine technology is still in the early stages of conceptual development and experimentation (which started in 2017 and is not yet ready for commercialisation), Toyota’s experimental hydrogen-powered Corolla Sport is already delivering high performance at motorsport events in Japan with almost zero tailpipe emissions.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that motor gasoline consumption in the US will remain below the 2007 peak despite an increase in travel. STEO forecasts motor gasoline consumption to average 9.23 million barrels per day (b/d) in both 2016 and 2017, about 0.6% below its 2007 level.

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

The new Insight features the latest generation of Honda’s innovative two-motor hybrid system and will launch next summer as the newest electrified vehicle in the Honda lineup. As a result, the 2-door Insight launched as the most fuel-efficient EPA certified gasoline-fueled vehicle with a highway rating of 70 mpg (3.36

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APRIL 15, 2019

lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2017, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,456.7

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

Toyota Motor Europe will start production of a hybrid transaxle in 2018 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) in Walbrzych, and add two gasoline engines—a 1.5L in 2017 and a 2.0L in 2019—at Toyota Motor Industries, Poland (TMIP) in Jelcz-Laskowice. TMIP, which currently produces 1.4L

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MARCH 8, 2017

The model follows on the world premiere of the twin-turbo gas V6-powered LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. liter V6 Dual VVT-i V6 gasoline engine matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission and two electric motors, together delivering maximum system power of 354 hp.

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APRIL 11, 2017

million b/d in 2017 and 9.9 For summer 2017, EIA forecasts motor gasoline consumption to average 9.5 EIA expects that domestic refinery production, including gasoline blendstock output, will be about 20,000 b/d lower this summer than last summer. of total gasoline consumption. million b/d in 2018.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

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. The two-motor EVT system combines with the 2.0-liter Each electric motor produces 100 hp (74.5 kW) of power.

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MAY 27, 2016

Ford’s 2017 Fusion Energi—incorporating enhancements announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post )—can travel 610 miles (982 km) on a full tank of gas and battery charge according to EPA estimates to be posted to fueleconomy.gov—the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

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APRIL 21, 2016

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. Accord Hybrid.

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Chrysler-parent Stellantis and Common Motors paid a complete of $363 million in civil consequences for failing to fulfill U.S. gasoline economic system necessities for prior type years, paperwork visible on Friday by means of Reuters display. million in consequences for the 2016 and 2017 type years. .”

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The warning came as a new report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed that the fleet average CO 2 of newly registered cars rose for the first time in 2017, despite vehicles becoming ever more efficient. million strong new car market still powered, wholly or in part, by gasoline or diesel.

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JANUARY 23, 2013

The Group’s Eco Hybrid system is compatible with gasoline and diesel engines and will be fitted on its vehicles starting in 2017. The system combines a 10 kW electric motor with a 48V Li-ion battery. This solution is compatible with gasoline and diesel engines mated with manual or automatic gearboxes.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Tenneco introduced its oval-shaped gasoline particulate filter design at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The filters are designed for gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines to reduce particulate emissions in compliance with the Euro 6c emissions regulations, which take effect on 1 September 2017.

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OCTOBER 1, 2017

of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15.

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JUNE 21, 2013

As promised, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk demonstrated a battery swap option for the Model S. An electric vehicle] can actually be more convenient than a gasoline car. The swap, which, similar to the Better Place approach, has the target vehicle drive over a pit for removal of the old and insertion of a new pack, takes about 90 seconds.

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Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? Methanol can be used in internal combustion engines either directly or as a blend with gasoline. Advantages : Methanol has several advantages, including high octane rating, good combustion properties, and lower emissions compared to gasoline.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

General Motors will invest $185 million to make small-displacement gasoline engines at its Spring Hill, Tennessee manufacturing complex. Bedford currently produces transmission casings, converter housings and small gasoline engine blocks. An additional $48.4-million million investment is planned for the Bedford, Ind.

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GM and Honda started operating on gas cells in combination in 2013 and introduced a three way partnership referred to as Gasoline Mobile Device Production to mass-produce a complicated hydrogen gas cellular machine in Brownstown Township in 2017. Hyundai Motor Co. Brightness-duty cars want many extra community filling stations.

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

BMW has unveiled the seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, which will go on-sale in markets around the world in February 2017. The new 5 Series features TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines from the modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units. The BMW 530e PHEV will arrive in March 2017. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 14, 2018

US refineries are running at record levels in response to robust domestic and international demand for motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The four-week average of finished motor gasoline product supplied for the week ending August 3, 2018, was at 9.7

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MAY 18, 2018

The first four months of this year also saw US petroleum demand average 750,000 barrels a day above the same period in 2017 despite higher prices. above April 2017. Consumer gasoline demand, as measured by total motor gasoline deliveries, of 9.3 versus April 2017. versus April 2017. versus April 2017.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. The EU has set a standard for 6 × 10 12 number/km limits between 2014 and 2017, tightening to 6 × 10 11 number/km. Source: MECA, Ford Motor Company. Earlier post.)

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Electric scooter use has been increasing in popularity as a more environmentally friendly and efficient alternative to gasoline vehicles. The incidence of motorized scooter related craniofacial trauma is rising, resulting in thousands of ED visits annually. —Amishav Bresler. Bresler, Curtis Hanba, Peter Svider, Michael A.

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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). Vehicle emissions.

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