Carbon, Downsizing, Fuel Economy and Products

General Motors plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040; eliminate LDV tailpipe emissions by 2035

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JANUARY 29, 2021

GM plans to become carbon-neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and has committed to setting science-based targets to achieve carbon neutrality. The use of GM’s products accounts for 75% of carbon emissions related to this commitment. Carbon Offsets and Credits. Electrification.

General Motors

General Motors Carbon Emissions GM

HyBoost demonstrator debuts at LCV2011; 50% by swept volume downsizing with low-cost electrification

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

liter model but with significantly reduced real-world and drive cycle CO 2 emissions, and comparable improvements in fuel-economy. The project deliberately focused upon technologies and systems that are already on the market or are capable of practical production implementation in the near term. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Downsizing

Downsizing Low Cost Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy China Economy 2015

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

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APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e., Source: IEA.

Carbon

Carbon Supplies Global Transportation

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK.

Diesel

Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.).

GM

GM MPG Manufacturer 2017

Federal Mogul develops advanced aluminum piston for high-performance light-duty diesel engines

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JUNE 19, 2012

downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. —Arnd Baberg, Chief Engineer Piston Product Engineering, Federal-Mogul. Federal-Mogul's 2D ultrasonic inspection technique enables high performance pistons for diesel downsizing. Click to enlarge. its strength. its strength.

Diesel

Diesel Light Engine Downsizing

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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APRIL 19, 2013

As a result, as the ethanol content of the fuel is increased, the fuel economy and driving range for a given fuel tank size are reduced. Downsizing/downspeeding. Volumetric fuel economy. Evaluating fuel economy and CO 2 emissions of E10, E20 and E30 in an EcoBoost engine.

Engine

Engine Fuel Ford Future

Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. 136 kg], which translates into improved fuel economy and enhanced performance and safety for the end consumer. New Engine Valves.

Eaton

Eaton Emissions Fuel Range

Hitachi Automotive Systems supplying 5 kW/kg high power density prismatic Li-ion cells for MY 2016 Malibu Hybrid

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MAY 20, 2015

Featuring a new full-hybrid powertrain which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the 2016 Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 Hitachi uses an NMC cathode paired with a hard carbon anode. Ah Li-ion cell—a downsized and lightweighted version of the 5.5

Malibu Hybrid

Malibu Hybrid Li-ion 2016 Lithium Ion

CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL have been working for the past 18 months to develop a value-driven micro/mild HEV solution, utilizing CPT’s production-ready VTES electric supercharger ( earlier post ).

VRLA

VRLA Hybrid Downsizing Fuel

Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. Regional highlights include: In North America, more engine downsizing is expected.

Global

Global Sale Transportation Vehicles

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

The higher-voltage variant will support moves by European vehicle manufacturers announced earlier this year to introduce 48 volt passenger vehicle power networks to help meet the requirement for lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. TDI models, but even lower CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption than the current production 1.4l

Volt

Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.

Environment

Environment Engine 2010 Parts

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. fuel economy improvement. Spark Ignited Engines Product Group.

Engine

Engine Fuel Economy Energy Gasoline

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

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JUNE 4, 2010

Estimated price increases are based on current economic conditions and the concept of “incremental retail price equivalent (RPE) cost,” which represents the average additional price consumers would pay for a fuel economy technology. For example, the report notes the promise of cylinder deactivation, turbocharging and downsizing.

Purchase

Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

SwRI’s HEDGE Technology Eliminates Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Highly Boosted Engines

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JUNE 28, 2010

The presence of low-speed pre-ignition is considered a major impediment to automobile manufacturers’ efforts to aggressively downsize engines to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This four-year program expands on earlier efforts to improve gasoline engine technology for future emissions and fuel economy requirements.

Engine

Engine Fuel Economy Gasoline Emissions

Ford focused on lightweighting as a major enabling technology for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles from ICEs to EVs

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JANUARY 14, 2011

The company is also running its largest display ever at NAIAS, featuring feature a broad spectrum of new products including the all-new Ford Focus, Ford Explorer, Mustang Boss 302, Ford C-MAX multi-activity vehicle and Ford F-150 with four all-new powertrains. ’re certainly not close to the limits on that.

Ford

Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

EPA

EPA Standards Light PHEV

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%. liter unit in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines—all of which offer reductions in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20% compared to the outgoing models.

Ford

Ford Engine Global Market

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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AUGUST 16, 2016

SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. Advances for the Production of Low‐Cost Electric Drive vehicle Motors (Area of Interest 5). Federal funding.

Vehicles

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal

CPT and Eminox to collaborate on development of retrofit electric supercharging and aftertreatment solutions for heavy-duty vehicles

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

The additional control of compressed air for transient performance provided by Cobra means that we can purge diesel particulate filters and other forms of exhaust after-treatment for NO x reduction and, most importantly, without compromising fuel economy. What we have developed is a robust product scaled for heavy duty vehicles.

Vehicles

Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel

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

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

This means that in addition the power demand is more difficult to achieve with engine downsizing and transmission down-speeding alone. —Paul Bloore, product validation manager for CPT’s hybrid product group. Click to enlarge. The conference.

Standards

Standards International Vehicles Hybrid

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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MARCH 31, 2014

Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Emissions of sulfur dioxide are on a par with those of the preceding model.

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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JULY 7, 2014

The combination of direct fuel injection and additional port fuel injectors, as used on some other Lexus models, ensures ample power and crisp responsiveness at all engine speeds. Combining the cylinder head, exhaust manifold and intercooler with variable wastegate control enhances low speed torque fuel economy.

North America

North America Lexus America Fuel Economy

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG

Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

Downsizing

Downsizing Engine Fuel Gasoline

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Small displacement engines offer excellent CO 2 and fuel economy benefits; they have lower parasitic losses and operate more efficiently under part load conditions. Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Technology Challenge. L/100km) plug-in hybrid scheduled for production in 2011.

Downsizing

Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust

Hyundai showcasing new downsized turbo engines and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; i40 48V Hybrid, i30 CNG

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

In addition, Hyundai is premiering at the Paris show its first 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, fitted into the i30 CNG natural gas concept car, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency. Hyundai is also displaying the diesel i40 48V hybrid concept, featuring a lead-carbon battery. liter T-GDI. The new Kappa 1.0-liter

Hyundai

Hyundai Downsizing Engine Hybrid

DOE FY17 SBIR Phase I Release 2 topics include fuel cells, EV batteries, engines

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

This topic seeks to demonstrate the successful production of > 200A, > 800V rated SiC devices that are designed for automotive qualification, and suitable for use in electric drive vehicle traction motor inverters. All fuel consumption testing must be conducted according to automotive industry norms.

Engine

Engine Fuel Hydrogen Batteries

Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

bar load and has four-stroke-equivalent hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide emissions. These impressive results represent an important step-forward in Lotus Engineering’s strategy of developing an array of more efficient multi-fuel combustion systems. Emissions results are 20 ppm NO x at less than 2.3

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

While oil will remain the most widely used fuel, overall energy demand will be reshaped by a continued shift toward less-carbon-intensive energy source as well as steep improvements in energy efficiency in areas such as transportation, where the expanded use of advanced and hybrid vehicles will help push average new-car fuel economy to 48 mpg (4.9

Personal

Personal Global Transportation Fuel

Exploring gasoline-range naphtha as a low-soot, low-NOx alternative compression ignition fuel

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Light naphtha has a boiling range between 30 °C and 90 °C and 5-6 carbon atoms. Heavy naphtha has a boiling range between 90 °C and 200 °C and 7-11 carbon atoms. This is lower than typical diesel fuel (CN = 51 for EN590 European diesel, CN = 45 for US ultra-low sulfur diesel No.

Gasoline

Gasoline Fuel Range Diesel

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. In addition, we need no more biofuel than what is currently in production now.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

As part of an aggressive deployment strategy for improving fuel efficiency across its product line-up in the near-to medium-term, Ford will offer its first-generation turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) in 90% of its product lineup by 2013. Click to enlarge. Planning background.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Perhaps not what you thought

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program, implemented under President Barack Obama in 2012, called for annual increases of 5% to the average fuel economy of new vehicles through the 2025 model year. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1 billion barrels.

EPA

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019

Perhaps not what you thought

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program, implemented under President Barack Obama in 2012, called for annual increases of 5% to the average fuel economy of new vehicles through the 2025 model year. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1 billion barrels.

EPA

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019

EV Driven

General Motors plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040; eliminate LDV tailpipe emissions by 2035

HyBoost demonstrator debuts at LCV2011; 50% by swept volume downsizing with low-cost electrification

Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Federal Mogul develops advanced aluminum piston for high-performance light-duty diesel engines

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Hitachi Automotive Systems supplying 5 kW/kg high power density prismatic Li-ion cells for MY 2016 Malibu Hybrid

CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

SwRI’s HEDGE Technology Eliminates Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Highly Boosted Engines

Ford focused on lightweighting as a major enabling technology for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles from ICEs to EVs

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

CPT and Eminox to collaborate on development of retrofit electric supercharging and aftertreatment solutions for heavy-duty vehicles

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

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Hyundai showcasing new downsized turbo engines and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; i40 48V Hybrid, i30 CNG

DOE FY17 SBIR Phase I Release 2 topics include fuel cells, EV batteries, engines

Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

Exploring gasoline-range naphtha as a low-soot, low-NOx alternative compression ignition fuel

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Perhaps not what you thought

Perhaps not what you thought

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