Argentina, Engine and Gasoline

Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2013

Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged TFSI V6 engine that produces 260 kW (354 hp) and 470 N·m (347 lb-ft) of torque. liter V6 TDI Biturbo diesel, and was not available in the US.

Audi

Audi Detroit Gasoline Engine

Evidence from glacier ice: Until it was banned, leaded gasoline dominated the anthropogenic lead emissions in South America

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2015

Leaded gasoline was a larger emission source of the toxic heavy metal lead than mining in South America, even though the extraction of metals from the region’s mines historically released huge quantities of lead into the environment, according to a study by researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and the University of Bern.

South America

South America Gasoline America Emissions

Westport Acquires OMVL of Italy and 100% of Juniper Engines for 19M; Launching a Light-Duty Automotive Strategy for Alternative Fuel Engines

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of OMVL SpA and OMVL’s 51% share of Juniper Engines Inc. Ian Scott, President of Juniper Engines, will manage the combined companies while Maurizio Grando, Managing Director of OMVL, will continue to manage the Italian operations. In 2009, Juniper Engines introduced its new 2.0-liter

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Italy Engine Light

Ford joins voluntary greenhouse gas reporting program in India; first automaker

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2013

The company already participates in similar programs in the United States, China, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Ford operates a manufacturing plant that produces the Ford Figo, Ford Fiesta, Ford Classic, Ford Endeavour and Ford EcoSport, and an engine plant that produces 17 variants of gasoline and diesel engines.

India

India Ford Gas Argentina

Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2016

This means smart is the first brand to offer its entire portfolio with both a combustion engine and also battery-electric drive. It will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers in Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America.

2016

2016 Nissan South Africa Infinity

JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

All OEMs discontinued smaller diesel engines which was particularly difficult for the industry as high levels of sales came from diesel—Maruti Suzuki shifted to gasoline and CNG when 20% of their sales previously came from diesel engines. While Japan, Korea and the CIS countries recorded very low decreases.

Europe

Europe Sale Market Global

Nissan to launch 3 new EVs and 5 new e-POWER models in Japan by FY2022; 100K LEAFs sold in Japan

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

e-POWER technology features a small gasoline engine that charges a high-output battery, eliminating the need for an external charging source. Nissan announced that it plans to launch three new electric vehicles and five e-POWER models in Japan by the end of fiscal 2022 (31 March 2023).

Japan

Japan Nissan Power Powered

Mercedes-Benz to introduce new Citan urban delivery van; electric drive version being planned

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

The drive concept encompasses a broad range of low-emission, fuel-efficient diesel and gasoline engines and includes a BlueEFFICIENCY package. An electric drive version is also being planned. The Citan will be launched on the market in fall 2012.

Mercedes

Mercedes Argentina Russia Spain

Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine with a new six-speed manual transmission and standard Auto Start-Stop feature in the US-spec Focus. liter EcoBoost engine is a transverse-mounted, inline three-cylinder turbo gasoline direct fuel injection with Ti-VCT. gasoline direct injection engine, the new Focus 1.0-liter l/100 km (54.7

2015

2015 Ford 2013 Connect

MIT and IEA reports take different views of the future of natural gas in transportation

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

Because of the lower carbon/hydrogen ratio of methane (CH 4 ) relative to gasoline, CO 2 emissions from the combustion of natural gas are approximately 75% of those of gasoline for a given amount of energy production. emissions are reduced by around 25% relative to the use of gasoline for the same engine efficiency.

MIT

MIT Gas Transportation Future

Tesla And Other Tech Giants Scramble For Lithium As Prices Double

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2016

Demand for lithium—the hottest commodity on the planet and the only commodity to show positive price movement in 2015—is poised to continue on its upward trajectory, becoming the world’s new gasoline and earning the moniker of “White Petroleum”.

Argentina

Argentina Price Chile Nevada

Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2017

There are three design and equipment variants to choose from as well as four- or six-cylinder engines, rear-wheel drive and engageable or permanent all-wheel drive, a six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed automatic transmission. At market launch, there are two four-cylinder engines. The ECO start/stop function is activated.

Mercedes

Mercedes Diesel South Africa Argentina

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

To answer these questions, we collaborated with Envirostrat to investigate some of the most common questions and concerns about the environmental impact that increased EV uptake will have on NZ, and in particular, how they really compare to ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles). In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries.

Environment

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

To answer these questions, we collaborated with Envirostrat to investigate some of the most common questions and concerns about the environmental impact that increased EV uptake will have on NZ, and in particular, how they really compare to ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles). In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries.

Environment

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

EV Driven

Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

Evidence from glacier ice: Until it was banned, leaded gasoline dominated the anthropogenic lead emissions in South America

Westport Acquires OMVL of Italy and 100% of Juniper Engines for 19M; Launching a Light-Duty Automotive Strategy for Alternative Fuel Engines

Ford joins voluntary greenhouse gas reporting program in India; first automaker

Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

Nissan to launch 3 new EVs and 5 new e-POWER models in Japan by FY2022; 100K LEAFs sold in Japan

Mercedes-Benz to introduce new Citan urban delivery van; electric drive version being planned

Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

MIT and IEA reports take different views of the future of natural gas in transportation

Tesla And Other Tech Giants Scramble For Lithium As Prices Double

Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Stay Connected