Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

The standards are projected to result in average fleet-wide consumer fuel economy sticker values of 36 miles per gallon (mpg) by model year 2025, 10 mpg higher than the current fleet average. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements). Click to enlarge.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

The eight-inch touchscreen infotainment is merely a six-speaker AM/FM radio (no satellite) with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. EPA ratings for a non-Tremor AWD Maverick - remember, same powertrain - are 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24mpg combined. Nothing feels flimsy, but neither does it feel premium.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. The results for each fuel economy scenario are: Scenario I: (47 mpg CAFE standard, 37.6 The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9%

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Included among these is a pilot program for Pay As You Drive auto insurance, intended to incent reduction in vehicle miles travelled (VMT). This includes varying the rates on new car sales taxes, annual auto excise (property) taxes, and registration fees, with rates raised on low-MPG vehicles and reduced on high-MPG ones.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Their assessment is based on utilizing a sugar cane mill for energy production; a hybrid automobile powered by an internal combustion engine that consumes ethanol with an efficiency of 15 km/liter (35 mpg US, or 6.67 km/liter (46 mpg US, or 5.1 67 million ha are sufficient to cover the global auto fuel requirements.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2019

in Greater London, 65% in Hong Kong, and 61% in Tokyo in terms of share of public transport among auto mobility. 100 km (45 mpg US) in 2030 and below 3.4L/100 100 km (69 mpg US) in 2050. The mode share of public transport in most cities in China are less than 40%, and the share for some big cities is even less than 10%.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

mpg US (5.87 The CFA report examines historical and current day mileage and pricing data as well as new polling data to determine what consumers want and need, whether or not the auto industry can deliver on those needs, and whether or not fuel economy improvements will be cost prohibitive. L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

According to the report, future growth in auto aluminum usage will be primarily driven by these and other applications being converted from steel. A material mix shift is necessary to achieve a 10% weight reduction for light vehicles and 51 mpg US. Twenty percent of all bumpers in 2012 will be aluminum. Ducker Worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

mpg and 22.4 mpg) that lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy. mpg US (12.7 Under the Canadian feebate program, cars that get 43 mpg, for example, qualify for a $2,000 rebate, while cars that get 42 mpg receive a $1,500 rebate. For example, a car with an 18.5 —Joel Slemrod.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

It carries a $6,800 price tag, gets 672 miles (1,081 miles) of highway driving on one tank of gas (84 mpg / 2.8 Ford uses the ComauFlex system to optimize its assembly process and resource use. l/100km highway), can reach speeds of over 100 miles per hour, and is engineered to a 5-star safety rating.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Simulations of future vehicles under the footprint-based standards found that the sales-weighted average vehicle size increases by 2–32%, undermining gains in fuel economy by 1–4 mpg (0.6–1.7 Carbon-dioxide emissions from these larger vehicles are 5–15% higher as a result (4.69×10 10 11 –5.17×10 track width times its wheelbase.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2012

combined rating of 40 mpg with a pre-production version of the Dodge Dart, based upon Fiat architecture technology. The Dodge Dart is scheduled to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 9 January. The increase is effective immediately, and brings Fiat’s interest in Chrysler to 58.5%. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The study also suggests that a long-term Cash-for-Clunkers program may be more suitable to CO 2 e reduction because with such a program policymakers could send a clear, long-term signal to auto manufacturers for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Vehicle scrappage schemes have been implemented in a number of countries in Europe and the US.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

Further, the report finds that the existing culture within the domestic auto companies systematically underestimates the value of fuel economy, which has crippled profitability. mpg) would increase Detroit automakers’ gross profits by roughly $3 billion per year and increase sales by the equivalent of two large assembly plans.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Earlier post.). Passenger cars.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2017

If the average mpg of manufactured vehicles cannot satisfy the standards, the manufacturer is fined for each 1 mpg that falls below the CAFE levels. Under the current CAFE standards, the determination of a manufacturer’s compliance is based on the annual production volume-weighted average fuel economy of a manufacturer’s vehicle fleet.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services. Congresswoman Linda T.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2017

Emissions standards going forward were to be based on a data-driven and objective review in which the EPA, the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are aligned every step of the way. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2013

The automotive industry is pursuing an increased use of lightweight materials in auto body structures, for reduced weight and improved vehicle fuel efficiency. mpg by 2016), but that motivation has now increased with the latest mandate. (BYU has been involved in friction stir welding and processing (FSW&P) research since 1998.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

EPA and NHTSA worked closely with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) in developing an Interim Joint Technical Assessment Report (TAR) of potential 2017-2025 scenarios. The two agencies expect to issue a proposal by 30 September 2011. In the TAR, the three agencies evaluated scenarios representing 3%, 4%, 5%, and 6% annual decreases in.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here’s what two organizations— Resource-Media and Recurrent —had to say about the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs) in frigid weather. Driving a traditional 25-MPG car for the same 1,000 miles would cost well over $100. Millions of Americans had a very challenging December with record cold temperatures. Sign up for our newsletter.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

(It is also being applied in the new C Class, as highlighted at the North American International Auto Show.) mpg US)—7% less compared to its predecessor. l/100 km (43.6 This corresponds to a fuel consumption figure of 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers (60.3

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. Byran Nesbitt, Cadillac’s general manager, added that “ Dedicated resources, studio and engineering, allows us to nurture and build the brand identity. ”. This is controlled auto ignition. Build better products.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

liter concept Theta turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine capable of developing as much as 286 hp (213 kW) while and delivering more than 30 highway mpg at the Los Angeles Auto show in 2008. Hyundai had shown a 2.0-liter Earlier post.). in the new production 2.4

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 6, 2007

"Automakers get it this time, calling for up to a 40% increase to 35 mpg by 2022, the first increase since 1985. This quotation tells us all we need to know about what the auto industry would like the future to look like. As an industry they must oppose even the meager Congressional call for 35mpg by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

The 50 mpge combined fuel economy is twice that of the mpg rating of the conventional Tucson. After 15 years as the California Fuel Cell Partnership’s (CaFCP) executive director, Catherine Dunwoody is stepping into a new role at the California Air Resources Board. million km). First drive.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

mpg US (5.87 mpg by 2016 and result in an average light vehicle tailpipe CO 2 level of 250 grams per mile. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in model year 2025. The proposed CAFE standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis for cars and trucks combined, 40.1 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. mpg in 2016. Earlier post.) annual increase in average fuel economy through 2016.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 26, 2007

So he proposed at the California Air Resources Board ZEV workshop on Tuesday. See my 7/12 post Plug-in Hybrid Bills in Congress Scare Auto Makers ) With the addition of the A123 battery module, a Prius gets between 125 and 175 mpg. Les Goldman wants you to convert (your hybrid.) Easy as 123. Let the people convert!

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

For example, the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced at Auto Shanghai 2013, is also based off the MQB architecture, but featured a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L l/100 km (157 mpg US), or 35 g/km of CO 2. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

mpg (19.26 Staffs of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and California Air Resources Board (ARB) are working on the next phase of greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, referred to as Phase 2. Fleet: Schneider, Walmart.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

TDI in earlier models in the US is at the core of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/California Air Resources Board (ARB) charges against Volkswagen ( earlier post ), both agencies are now testing all the 2016 model year Passat models for certificates of conformity, Volkswagen said. liter TDI; and the 3.6-liter The 2016 Passat 1.8T

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

That could yield more than 50 mpg of fuel economy—or usage of less than 300 gallons per year—and still be a lot cheaper than a plug-in hybrid or a fuel cell vehicle, he noted. Let’s talk about water quality, local emissions, natural resources and the wars that come from places that don’t have enough natural resources.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

I write a column for the Electric Auto Association newsletter, Current EVents. The plan calls for 39 mpg for cars and 30 mpg for light trucks and SUVs by 2016; no automaker lawsuits; and California subscribes to the national program through 2016. Here's my June column. The trajectory remains clear, and the pace has quickened.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

the session counted among its panelists: Professor John Heywood, Sun Jae Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Sloan Auto Laboratory at MIT. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). Cities account for 2% of the world’s area and yet they account for 75% of the resources and 75% of the waste ,” said Cervero. Earlier post.)].

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

18, 2009) — In September 2008, when fledgling vehicle manufacturer Aptera named Paul Wilbur president and CEO, the 27-year Detroit auto executive set forth a series of financial goals and product deadlines. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. VISTA, Calif. “Aptera’s production and delivery will be tied directly to funding,&# said Wilbur.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

Even on land, getting oil from tar sands depletes water and other resources and doubles oil’s carbon footprint. Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles. More about that in a moment. And oil only seems cheap. We just had to do it.

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