Batteries, Gasoline and Standards

Yamato Transport and CJPT to study standardization and commercialization of cartridge batteries for battery swapping

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2022

Yamato Transport and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) will begin studying the standardization and commercialization of replaceable and rechargeable cartridge batteries. Reduce logistics downtime: Battery replacement can reduce vehicle recharging time.

Standards

Standards Commercial Transportation Batteries

Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20% lower CO2; rollout of Blue Gasoline this year

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MAY 4, 2021

Following on the introduction of R33 Blue Diesel ( earlier post ), Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen have now developed a low-carbon gasoline. The new fuel, called Blue Gasoline, similarly contains up to 33% renewables, ensuring a well-to-wheel reduction in carbon emissions of at least 20% per kilometer driven.

Gasoline

Gasoline Renewable CO2 Gasoline-Electric

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. —Proposed Rule: Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles GHG emissions standards.

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EPA Light Standards Emissions

CMU study finds small battery PHEVs and gasoline hybrids the least-cost policy solution to reducing gasoline consumption

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2012

The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. A 2011 paper by Michalek and colleagues found that strategies to promote adoption of HEVs and PHEVs with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., Peterson and Michalek 2012.

Gasoline

Gasoline PHEV Gasoline-Electric Batteries

BMW Dadong plant closing in on standard production of iX3 EV

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JUNE 10, 2020

Standard production of the BMW core brand’s first pure electric model will get underway at the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) in China in late summer as planned: BBA Plant Dadong will produce the first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with a pure electric drive train for the global market.

BMW

BMW Standards Production Fully Electric

Comment on Nio, GAC sign deal on charging and battery swap by Khalid J

CN EV Post

MAY 12, 2024

The standardization of battery design and swapping systems among electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers is akin to the universal fuel compatibility in gasoline vehicles. It’s in the best interest of every EV manufacturer to adopt a common battery design for several compelling reasons.

Batteries

Batteries Battery Charging Gasoline-Electric

Polestar releases LCA reports for long-range and standard-range single-motor versions of Polestar 2 EV

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Polestar has released the LCA reports for the new Polestar 2 versions (Long-range Single-motor and Standard-range Single-motor), including all emissions from cradle to grave. e for “Standard-range Single-motor”. The company published an evaluation of the carbon footprint of the Long-range Dual-motor Polestar 2 in 2020.

Standards

Standards Range Motor Motors

SEAT launches all-new Leon; gasoline, diesel, CNG, mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid; €1.1B investment

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2020

The new-generation compact car benefits from gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); compressed natural gas (TGI); mild-hybrid (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) units. The new Leon’s offer of standard gasoline engines are all direct-injection, turbocharged units and provide power outputs between 66kW/90PS and 140kW/190PS. Mating a 1.4

Plug-in

Plug-in Gasoline Diesel Hybrid

2022 KIA Sorento PHEV joins hybrid, gasoline models

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2021

The 2022 Sorento Turbo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SUV is the latest addition to Kia’s ambitious ‘Plan S’ electrification strategy and the fourth-generation Sorento model range, which was introduced last year in both gasoline-powered and turbo hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) forms. Pricing will be announced closer to its on-sale date.

PHEV

PHEV Kia Gasoline Hybrid

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. This new battery technology and other upgrades give them the range, power and features at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets.

Batteries

Batteries Battery Fuel Electric

PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

PEUGEOT 3008 The PEUGEOT 48V HYBRID system consists of a new-generation 136bhp PureTech gasoline engine, coupled with a new 6-speed dual-clutch electrified gearbox that includes an electric motor. During strong acceleration, the electric engine provides additional torque to the gasoline engine at low revs. e standard.

Hybrid

Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Recharge

New SEAT Leon first model of the brand to offer five different powertrain technologies: gasoline, diesel, MHEV, PHEV and CNG

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MARCH 30, 2020

The all-new SEAT Leon offers five different powertrain technologies: gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); mild-hybrid (eTSI); plug-in hybrid (eHybrid); and compressed natural gas (TGI). All gasoline engines offered by the new Leon are direct injection and turbocharged units, with power outputs between 90 and 190 PS. TSI engines. Mating a 1.4

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel PHEV Gasoline-Electric

Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

With the turbocharged gasoline engine, the Audi Q8 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 The 48V mild-hybrid system features a lithium-ion battery and a belt alternator starter (BAS) that supplies the 48 V main electrical system of the SUV coupe with electricity. Both Q8 variants are fitted with 19-inch wheels with 265/55 tires as standard.

Audi

Audi Gasoline Engine Diesel

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.)

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Standards Hydrogen Fuel Market

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2018

Other technologies—such as efficiency improvements in gasoline engines as well as the rollout of hybrid electric power trains—offer more compelling and cost-effective pathways to reducing CO 2 emissions from European passenger cars, the ICCT says. —The ICCT. Renault Clio) and lower medium (e.g.,

Diesel

Diesel CO2 Standards Emissions

ŠKODA introduces PHEV version of flagship along with first battery-electric production model

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2019

ŠKODA, a member of the Volkswagen Group, has introduced the SUPERB iV—a plug-in hybrid version of its flagship SUPERB— and the CITIGOe iV, the company’s first production battery-electric vehicle. TSI gasoline engine delivering 115 kW (156 PS) and an 85 kW electric motor. The SUPERB iV is powered by a 1.4

PHEV

PHEV Batteries Battery Production

Honeywell introduces Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2023

While hydrogen is expected to play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, at standard conditions, it is a flammable gas with low density and cannot be transported efficiently in a gaseous form. The carrier can then be transported in the same way as gasoline or similar hydrocarbons.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Transportation Gas Gasoline

Volkswagen’s new Touareg to offer two PHEV variants

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MAY 25, 2023

Volkswagen’s updated Touareg SUV will launch in five powertrain versions: a turbocharged gasoline engine, two turbodiesel engines and two plug-in hybrids. All are paired as standard with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and the 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive. kWh (gross) battery pack. All use a 3.0-liter liter V6 engine.

PHEV

PHEV 2002 North America Plug-in

Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

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MAY 22, 2019

The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. Battery pack capacity for the two options is 43 kWh and 86 kWh, respectively. Earlier post.) Miles/kWh).

Ford

Ford Batteries Battery Li-ion

New Volkswagen CC features stop/start and battery regeneration on all diesel models, battery regeneration on all gasoline models

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

The new CC will be powered by gasoline and diesel direct-injection engines; all of the diesels (TDI) are equipped with a Stop/Start system and battery regeneration mode (for recovering braking energy) as standard. All gasoline engines also have battery regeneration functionality. The new Volkswagen CC.

Gasoline

Gasoline Los Angeles Diesel Batteries

Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2019

Audi’s updated Q7 SUV will have the company’s 48V mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. Its central component, the belt alternator starter (BAS), powers a 48-volt main electrical system in which a compact lithium-ion battery stores the energy. During braking, the BAS can recover up to 8 kW of power and feed it back into the battery.

Audi

Audi Standards SUV PHEV

IHS Markit: GM announcement latest sign that peak gasoline demand from light vehicles has already come and gone

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

IHS Markit places the global peak for oil demand (gasoline and diesel) from LVs in 2019 when the demand averaged 29.1 Demand peaking is due to the impact of rising vehicle fuel economy and emission standards, and as time goes by, from more sales of electric vehicles. million barrels per day (MMb/d).

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Light GM Gasoline Oil

Opel begins production and deliveries of hydrogen Vivaro van

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The hydrogen van is the ideal solution for driving long distances with zero emissions as well as for transporting larger loads without losing time while charging the batteries. The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN is based on the existing battery electric Opel Vivaro-e, the “2021 International Van of the Year”. —Head of Development Marcus Lott.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Production Lithium Ion Recharge

Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2023

Having passed the various certification tests at UTAC (the French car, motorcycle, and bicycle technical union), this conversion offers a level of safety that meets market standards. The product is also eligible for national and regional subsidies in France (depending on income and region) and its cost of use and maintenance is reduced.

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Kits France Electric Electrical

Citroën strengthens plug-in hybrid offering

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Citroën is offering a new, more accessible plug-in hybrid with a new version on the C5 Aircross that combines the 150 hp (110 kW) PureTech gasoline engine with an 81 kW electric engine for a combined power of 180 hp. kWh battery consisting of 84 cells, which provides up to 58 km (36 miles) of electric driving. kWh battery (11.3

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Gasoline-Electric

New Volkswagen Passat Variant features new PHEV drives; fast charging up to 50 kW, 100 km range

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The range of two new plug-in hybrid drives, one mild hybrid drive and five turbocharged gasoline and diesel engine variants is characterized by efficiency. kWh battery (net energy content), they make all-electric ranges of around 100 km possible. Two 150 kW (204 PS) and 195 kW (265 PS) turbo gasoline engines (2.0

Range

Range Charging PHEV Gasoline-Electric

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2014

CO 2 emissions of the B-Class Electric Drive compared with the B 180 gasoline-engine variant [t/car]. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd. Click to enlarge.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Mercedes Emissions

Bentley installs biofuel tank at Crewe factory after successful biogasoline performance trial at Goodwood

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2023

The biogasoline conforms to the global EN228 standard for gasoline, meaning that it’s a straightforward replacement for normal pump fuel. Any Bentley ever built will run as powerfully and smoothly on the second-generation biofuel as it does on normal pump gasoline, while dramatically reducing its carbon footprint.

Bentley

Bentley Installation Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

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. An additional 78 model variants comprising hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs, and BEVs also meet the 2020 or later standards. PM and criteria pollutants.

Standards

Standards PHEV California CO2

F-150 Lightning price cut, Cybertruck batteries, Tesla and EV satisfaction: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

JULY 22, 2023

Which SUV costs less to lease as a plug-in hybrid than in standard gasoline form? Why are Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid owners being advised not to plug in? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 21, 2023.

F-150

F-150 Plug-in Green Cars Price

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

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. Click to enlarge. The conference.

Standards

Standards International Vehicles Hybrid

R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

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JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). Market-introduction will begin in 2022. —Opel’s Managing Director Engineering, Christian Müller.

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Engine Gasoline Hybrid Gasoline-Electric

CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Earlier post.). Incentives for selling AFVs. —Jenn et al.

Gasoline

Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel

New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Audi unveiled the eighth generation of its successful A6 full-size sedan; all engines feature Audi’s 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) system ( earlier post ) as standard equipment. In Audi’s new mild-hybrid technology, a belt alternator starter (BAS) works together with a lithium-ion battery. The Audi A6 can coast between 55 and 160 km/h (34.2

Audi

Audi Standards Hybrid MPH

Ford and Sunrun partnering to advance home energy management using F-150 Lightning

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Ford is partnering with solar company Sunrun to enhance home energy management, leveraging the onboard battery capability of the all-electric F-150 Lightning. The F-150 Lightning extended-range battery system can store 131 kWh and deliver up to 9.6 Once power is restored, the system automatically reverts back to utility power.

F-150

F-150 Ford Energy Solar

Volvo reveals new XC90; limited diesel, gasoline First Edition on sale only online

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2014

The two launch engines are the D5 twin turbo diesel and the T6 supercharged and turbocharged gasoline unit. Power and torque charts for the T6 gasoline unit (left) and the D5 diesel (right). The gasoline supercharged and turbocharged T6 delivers an output of 316 hp (236 kW) and a maximum torque of 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) of torque.

Volvo

Volvo Gasoline Diesel Sale

Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

—Daniel Lescow, Head of Mercedes‑Maybach at Mercedes‑Benz Group AG The basis of the hybrid drive is a highly efficient inline six-cylinder engine from the current Mercedes‑Benz gasoline engine generation, delivering 270 kW/367 hp. The electric motor’s maximum torque is 440 N·m.

Mercedes

Mercedes Plug-in Plug Hybrid

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

tonnes more CO 2 than an equivalent gasoline car over its lifetime due to a more energy-intensive refining of the diesel fuel; more materials required in the production of heavier and more complex engines; higher emissions from biodiesel blended in the diesel fuel; and longer mileage because fuel is cheaper. l/100 km (37.3 mpg US) and 7.1

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars

Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The participants reported virtually no difference in driving experience compared to regular gasoline- or diesel-fueled cars. liter, 127 hp engine which can run on both 100% methanol (M100) and gasoline. The version used in the fleet test has a 50-liter methanol tank as well as a 10-liter gasoline tank. It features a 1.8-liter,

Iceland

Iceland CO2 Gasoline Renewable

Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

It can be selected with climate-friendly Audi e-gas (synthetic natural gas produced with renewable energy in a Power-to-Gas process, earlier post ) or compressed natural gas (CNG), or can be powered with gasoline. In gasoline operation, the bi-fuel A4 Avant uses 5.4 US gal) gasoline tank, is fitted during production of the A4 Avant.

Audi

Audi Gas Standards Gas-Electric

BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2023

The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology. The high-voltage battery can be charged with direct current with a power of up to 205 kW.

All-Electric

All-Electric BMW PHEV Plug-in

Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs

Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2024

The federal government on Friday revealed vehicle efficiency standards for 2027-2031 that improve the fleet fuel efficiency of new cars and trucks—slightly. That’s down significantly from the 4% annual increase originally proposed for trucks and SUVs, which are already held to a lower standard and have become the dominant portion of U.S.

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MPG SUV Gas EPA

BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2021

The BMW Group is beginning to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads. That is why road testing of near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train is an important milestone in our research and development efforts.

BMW

BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber

Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2021

This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000). Even with an empty battery, a full charge can be achieved in around 30 minutes. S 580 e combined fuel consumption: 1.5-1.1 kWh/100 km.

Plug-in

Plug-in Mercedes Hybrid Plug

Yamato Transport and CJPT to study standardization and commercialization of cartridge batteries for battery swapping

Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20% lower CO2; rollout of Blue Gasoline this year

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

CMU study finds small battery PHEVs and gasoline hybrids the least-cost policy solution to reducing gasoline consumption

BMW Dadong plant closing in on standard production of iX3 EV

Comment on Nio, GAC sign deal on charging and battery swap by Khalid J

Polestar releases LCA reports for long-range and standard-range single-motor versions of Polestar 2 EV

SEAT launches all-new Leon; gasoline, diesel, CNG, mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid; €1.1B investment

2022 KIA Sorento PHEV joins hybrid, gasoline models

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

New SEAT Leon first model of the brand to offer five different powertrain technologies: gasoline, diesel, MHEV, PHEV and CNG

Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

ŠKODA introduces PHEV version of flagship along with first battery-electric production model

Honeywell introduces Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier

Volkswagen’s new Touareg to offer two PHEV variants

Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

New Volkswagen CC features stop/start and battery regeneration on all diesel models, battery regeneration on all gasoline models

Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

IHS Markit: GM announcement latest sign that peak gasoline demand from light vehicles has already come and gone

Opel begins production and deliveries of hydrogen Vivaro van

Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

Citroën strengthens plug-in hybrid offering

New Volkswagen Passat Variant features new PHEV drives; fast charging up to 50 kW, 100 km range

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

Bentley installs biofuel tank at Crewe factory after successful biogasoline performance trial at Goodwood

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

F-150 Lightning price cut, Cybertruck batteries, Tesla and EV satisfaction: The Week in Reverse

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

Ford and Sunrun partnering to advance home energy management using F-150 Lightning

Volvo reveals new XC90; limited diesel, gasoline First Edition on sale only online

Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs

BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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