CO2, Gasoline and MPG

Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

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MAY 3, 2020

A team from the University of Tennessee and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has the fuel savings due to fuel economy improvements over the past 43 years amount to approximately two trillion gallons of gasoline. Second, they estimated fuel savings using the FHWA data on vehicle miles, fuel use and miles per gallon (mpg).

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Fuel Economy Economy Light 2018

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

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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. mpg US) and 7.1

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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MAY 16, 2013

On a larger efficiency scale, the new S-Class in its first year will offer two hybrid versions, a gasoline model and a diesel variant: the S 400 HYBRID, S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, S 500, and S 350 BlueTEC. These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US).

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA

New Opel 88 g/km CO2 (71 mpg US) diesel Corsa ecoFLEX model; 26% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2, 26% boost in performance over 5 years

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

mpg US)—equivalent to 88 g CO 2 /km in its three-door version, and 3.4 l/100 km (69 mpg US) and 89 g/km CO 2) in its five-door version. liters diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US) and emissions of 94 g/km CO 2. Click to enlarge. GM’s Opel has introduced a diesel Corsa 1.3 l/100 km (71.3 The last generation Corsa 1.3

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MPG Diesel CO2 Oil

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy

New Top-End Audi A1 Features 1.4 TFSI Dual Charged Gasoline Engine; 40 MPG US

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

liters of fuel per 100 km (40 mpg US), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 139 g/km (223 g/mile) (provisional figures). Audi will present the new top engine version for the Audi A1 at the Paris Motor Show, a dual-charged 1.4 TFSI engine with 136 kW (185 hp) and 250 N·m (185 lb-ft). TFSI consumes on average 5.9

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Audi MPG Engine Gasoline

EPA’s annual automotive trends report shows slight increase in fuel economy from MY2017 to MY2018

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MARCH 3, 2020

In model year 2018, the average estimated real-world CO2 emission rate for all new vehicles fell by 4 grams per mile (g/mi) to 353 g/mi, the lowest level measured since 1975, when EPA data collection began. Tesla improved fuel economy (as measured in miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent, or mpge).

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Fuel Economy Economy 2004 Fuel

Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Valvematic gasoline engine. Powertrains.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions

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

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MARCH 31, 2014

Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

Mercedes-Benz C 350 e PHEV can reduce full lifecycle CO2 emissions up to 41% compared to gasoline-engined C 250

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MARCH 18, 2015

Compared to the gasoline-engined C 250, the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) can reduce full life-cycle (manufacture, use over 200,000 km and recycling) CO 2 emissions by some 26% (9.6 liters per 100 kilometres (98 - 112 mpg US), or 55 – 48 g CO 2 /km) and up to 31 kilometres (19 miles) of all-electric driving.

Gasoline

Gasoline PHEV Emissions Mercedes

New BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition will drop CO2 emissions to 99 g/km

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JUNE 5, 2011

BMW is equipping its second-generation 1 Series with gasoline and diesel engines all of which feature new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. liter gasoline engines: 116i with 100 kW/136 hp; and 118i with 125 kW/170 hp. Four-cylinder in-line gasoline engine with. Four-cylinder in-line gasoline engine with. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Emissions CO2 MPG

Volkswagen launches second-generation Santana; up to 28% improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

The Santana is powered exclusively by naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engines of the newly developed EA 211 gasoline engine series. l/100 km (40 mpg US), while the 1.6-liter liter version produces 66 kW / 90 PS / 89 hp and has a combined fuel consumption of 5.9 liter has 81 kW / 110 PS / 109 hp and fuel consumption of 6.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Emissions Fuel

Urban Drive Cycle Testing shows a 26% mpg improvement on Ford Transits with XL Hybrids drive system

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AUGUST 10, 2016

liter and EcoBoost gasoline engines providing 20% fuel and CO2 savings. The testing process used compares fuel economy performance from a Ford Transit van operating on the OEM gasoline powertrain with that of a Ford Transit operating with the XL3 hybrid-electric system.

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Ford Hybrid MPG EPA

Renault introduces LPG version of Dacia Duster in France

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

16V 105 hp (78 kW) gasoline/LPG engine. The price of these two versions is identical to that of the equivalent gasoline-engined versions they replace. The 4x2 version of Dacia Duster emits 146g of CO2/km when running on LPG, compared with 167g/km when using gasoline. mpg US) with LPG and 7.2 mpg US) with gasoline.

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France MPG Gasoline Kits

Nissan introducing new Micra with supercharged 3-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine; 95 gCO2/km

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Nissan is launching a version of the Micra city car equipped with a new supercharged gasoline direct injection engine. The Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharger (DIG-S) engine produces 72 kW (97 hp) and 142 N·m (105 lb-ft), while CO 2 emissions are 95 g/km for the manual version and 115 g/km for the CVT version. The new 1.2L

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Gasoline Nissan Engine Gasoline-Electric

Lifecycle CO2 emissions of new Mercedes CLS 30% lower than predecessor

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Over the entire life cycle, the primary energy savings amount to 27% compared to the predecessor; this corresponds to the energy content of 9,300 liters of gasoline. In the CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY gasoline model, for example, consumption has dropped from the predecessor’s figure of 10.1 mpg US) on its market entry in 2004 to 6.8

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Mercedes Emissions 2004 CO2

Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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AUGUST 9, 2013

The E200 NGD can run on either gasoline or natural gas; benefits of running the car on natural gas include a 20% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared with comparable operation using gasoline, and much lower fuel costs. liters of unleaded gasoline (NEDC combined) for every 100 kilometers (37.3 Benz gasoline engines.

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Mercedes Gas Gasoline MPG

Opel Mokka sub-compact SUV offering 5 powertrain variants

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

mpg US), combined cycle. mpg US), equivalent to 139 g/km CO 2. On the gasoline side, the 1.4-liter mpg US), combined cycle, with emissions as low as 149 g/km CO2. On the gasoline side, the 1.4-liter mpg US), combined cycle, with emissions as low as 149 g/km CO2. liter gasoline variant.

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SUV MPG CO2 Gasoline

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

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AUGUST 14, 2012

In 2010, the price of regular gasoline averaged $2.78 It is estimated that the miles per gallon (mpg) of light duty vehicles improved by 1.0% (20.4 mpg) from 2010 to 2011. This contributed to a decline in gasoline consumption of 2.9% per gallon. In 2011, the average price rose to $3.53 per gallon—an increase of 27%.

2011

2011 Emissions Energy CO2

Volvo Car Corporation DRIVe diesels with automatic transmission now deliver same fuel consumption as manual versions

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

mpg US) and 119 g/km. liter T3 gasoline engine with manual gearbox down to 139 g/km. Volvo Car Corporation’s DRIVe Towards Zero also includes improvements of the gasoline engines. mpg US) in the S60. mpg US) in the S60. CO2 emissions at 135 g/km. mpg US) and 164 g/km. engine and Powershift is 4.3

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Volvo Corporation Diesel Fuel

MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The gasoline engines. The EA211 family gasoline engines used are exclusively turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engines (four valves, four cylinders). The gasoline engines offered at launch on the new Golf deliver 63 kW / 85 PS / 84 hp and 103 kW / 140 PS / 138 hp. l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light

Peugeot ratchets down fuel consumption on on 1.6 HDi and 1.6 e-HDi engines

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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

e-HDi 92ch with a 5-speed manual gearbox; equivalent to 67 mpg US.>. Average CO2 emissions for the entire Peugeot range has dropped from 128.6 Depending on version, these engine developments are supplemented by an aerodynamic kit (spoiler, underbody shield), Low or Ultra Low Resistant tires. g/km in 2011 to 125.2

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Engine Fuel Kits Oil

Opel introduces new Corsa 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX, Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX

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MARCH 31, 2015

LPG fuel costs are almost 50% lower compared to gasoline. liters per 100 km (34 mpg US) over the combined cycle and emits only 113 g/km CO 2 —around 13% less co2 than in gasoline operation. LPG offers 66 kW/90 hp in both LPG and gasoline operation and is available with a five-speed manual transmission.

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Gasoline MPG Germany CO2

New diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic to debut at Amsterdam Motor Show; 67 mpg US

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APRIL 7, 2011

The new diesel ECOnetic, which will go on sale early next year, leverages a number of advanced technologies that Ford expects will make it more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including conventional diesel-, gasoline- and hybrid-powered vehicles. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5

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Diesel MPG Ford Motor

Renault Introduces Its Lowest CO2-Emitting Production Car; 98 g/km

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JANUARY 13, 2010

mpg US) and a theoretical range of 1,486 km (923 miles). Taken together, these changes bring about a 5% improvement in CdA, taking it from 0.725 to 0.690 and directly benefiting the vehicle’s CO2 emissions. Renault introduced its lowest CO 2 -emitting production car yet ahead of the Brussels Motor Show. liters/100km (63.6

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CO2 Production Cars Diesel

Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

billion tons of CO2 emissions through 2055 (equivalent to more than twice the total U.S. CO2 emissions in 2022) if both the proposed light- and medium-duty vehicle standards are adopted. In 2021, real-world fuel economy was over 25 mpg (compared to the proposed 2032 target of 58 mpg.)

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Standards Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy

New Nissan Note to make world premiere at Geneva show; as low as 95 g/km CO2

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Both new Note gasoline engines displace 1,198cc and are lightweight, compact and efficient three-cylinder 12-valve units. This translates to combined fuel economy of 50 mpg US, while CO 2 emissions are 109 g/km. mpg US (with manual transmission) on the combined cycle. The entry-level 1.2-liter Further up the range is the 1.2-liter

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Nissan CO2 MPG Google

Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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AUGUST 9, 2019

Correspondingly, the energy structure would become much cleaner, with the share of gasoline declining from 62% in 2012 to 29% in 2050 and the share of electricity increasing to 56% in 2050. Technical roadmap of bus,taxi, and car for peaking the CO2 emissions at 2030 or before. 100 km (45 mpg US) in 2030 and below 3.4L/100

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Transportation Emissions China Taxi

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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MAY 15, 2014

2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet. The overall ethanol volume blend share in the gasoline/ethanol fuel pool grows from 14% (10% by energy) in 2020 to 30% (22% energy basis) in 2030. The new vehicle FC reduction in the following years would be essentially zero.

Light

Light Global CO2 Ford

New Mercedes-Benz B 180 produces 16% less CO2 emissions over full lifecycle than its predecessor

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JANUARY 25, 2012

This corresponds to the energy content of around 2,400 liters (634 gallons) of gasoline. Fuel consumption of the B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY gasoline model with dual clutch transmission ranges—depending on the fitted tires—from 5.9 l/100 km (38 to 40 mpg US) in comparison to 7.3

Mercedes

Mercedes Emissions CO2 MPG

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. Overall fuel economy (miles per gallon gasoline equivalent) and average tailpipe + net upstream CO 2 emissions for EVs and PHEVs in 2014 Trends report. mpg, and reduces the overall CO 2 emissions by 3 g/mi.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy

Opel to Show New Meriva Diesels, More ecoFLEX Units at Paris

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AUGUST 4, 2010

lower emissions (119 g/km CO2) than its ecoFLEX predecessor. liter/100 km (45 mpg US). gasoline (69 kW/94 hp) together with a Euro 5 upgrade and a CO 2 engine optimization package, delivering significant fuel economy in urban driving. Fuel consumption and CO2-emissions have been reduced on the Insignia ecoFLEX model from 5.2

Diesel

Diesel CO2 MPG Fuel Economy

Diesel-Like Direct-Injection Engine Gets 50 Percent Better MPG

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MAY 23, 2012

There are plenty of advantages to diesel engines: High fuel efficiency, low CO2 emissions, and in modern turbocharged applications, plenty of easy-to-access torque and power. However, they aren't without their faults--expense, particulate emissions and a lack of smoothness compared to the best gasoline engines and hybrids.

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Diesel Low CO2 Engine MPG

Entry-Level 2011 Lotus Elise Certified at 149 g CO2/km

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APRIL 9, 2010

This gives the Elise the lowest CO 2 for its performance level for any gasoline sportscar in the world, according to Lotus. mpg US) on the extra urban cycle. Lotus had earlier suggested that the 1.6-liter liter 4 cylinder VVT-I engine would emit less than 155 g CO 2 /km. The new Elise consumes 5.04 L/100km of fuel (46.7

2011

2011 CO2 Fuel Economy MPG

New Porsche 911 Turbo Will Offer An Almost 18% Reduction in CO2

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AUGUST 7, 2009

liter gasoline engine delivering maximum output of 500 hp (368 kW). The first entirely new engine in the 35-year history of the Turbo comes with features such as Direct Fuel Injection and twin turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, the latter attribute being unique to Porsche on a gasoline engine. mpg US) under the EU5 standard.

Porsche

Porsche CO2 MPG Gasoline

Ford Fiesta Econetic Diesel Offers Lower Fuel Consumption than Prius in Australian Combined Cycle Testing; Prius Still Offers Lowest CO2

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

mpg US) under the Australian combined fuel test cycle, offers lower fuel consumption than the third-generation Prius, with 3.9 L/100km (60 mpg US) under the same test cycle. Australia’s GoAuto notes that the new Ford Fiesta Econetic diesel ( earlier post ), with fuel consumption of 3.7 L/100km (63.6

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Prius Diesel Ford Fuel

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The authors also explored the trade-offs between the fuel penalty of using a gasoline particulate filter and BC reduction efficiency.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy

MINI Cooper SE EV making show debut at IAA; MINI boosts electric range of Countryman PHEV up to 35 miles

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km) will make its show debut at the IAA in Frankfurt next week. The hybrid system aboard the new MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 comprises a three-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor, generating combined system output of 165 kW/224 hp.

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Miles Range Lithium Ion PHEV

Study finds PHEVs will reduce net emissions of CO2 and NOx; upward pressure on SO2

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FEBRUARY 27, 2011

Whitacre and Jay Apt found that compared to 2005 gasoline fleet efficiency levels, all charging strategies and CD mode efficiencies yield reduction of CO 2. If a 2020 conventional vehicle fleet efficiency target of 35 mpg (6.7 L/100km) is compared to the 2020 CD (charge depleting) efficiency, net CO 2. L/100 km) efficiencies.

PHEV

PHEV Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric

Opel Revamping Corsa for 2010; Better Performance, Lower Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Gasoline engine line-up. The new gasoline engine line-up for the Corsa fully complies with Euro 5 standards. The most popular gasoline powertrains (the 1.0 L/100 km (47 to 43 mpg US), with maximum CO 2 emissions of 129 g/km. liter the cleanest of all gasoline-powered super-minis, GM Europe says. L/100 km (44.4

2010

2010 Emissions Fuel CO2

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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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%

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards

Hyundai Receives More Than 1,000 Pre-Sale Orders for Avante LPI Hybrid

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JULY 2, 2009

The Elantra LPI HEV emits 99 g/km of CO2 and 90% fewer emissions than an equivalent standard gasoline-powered Elantra. L/100km or 42 mpg US); gasoline-equivalent fuel economy is 22.2 L/100km, 51 mpg US). In South Korea, where LPG-powered cars are common, LPG is half the price of gasoline.

Hyundai

Hyundai South Korea Hybrid Sale

Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

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

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

New Opel 88 g/km CO2 (71 mpg US) diesel Corsa ecoFLEX model; 26% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2, 26% boost in performance over 5 years

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

New Top-End Audi A1 Features 1.4 TFSI Dual Charged Gasoline Engine; 40 MPG US

EPA’s annual automotive trends report shows slight increase in fuel economy from MY2017 to MY2018

Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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

Mercedes-Benz C 350 e PHEV can reduce full lifecycle CO2 emissions up to 41% compared to gasoline-engined C 250

New BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition will drop CO2 emissions to 99 g/km

Volkswagen launches second-generation Santana; up to 28% improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions

Urban Drive Cycle Testing shows a 26% mpg improvement on Ford Transits with XL Hybrids drive system

Renault introduces LPG version of Dacia Duster in France

Nissan introducing new Micra with supercharged 3-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine; 95 gCO2/km

Lifecycle CO2 emissions of new Mercedes CLS 30% lower than predecessor

Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Opel Mokka sub-compact SUV offering 5 powertrain variants

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

Volvo Car Corporation DRIVe diesels with automatic transmission now deliver same fuel consumption as manual versions

MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

Peugeot ratchets down fuel consumption on on 1.6 HDi and 1.6 e-HDi engines

Opel introduces new Corsa 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX, Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX

New diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic to debut at Amsterdam Motor Show; 67 mpg US

Renault Introduces Its Lowest CO2-Emitting Production Car; 98 g/km

Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

New Nissan Note to make world premiere at Geneva show; as low as 95 g/km CO2

Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

New Mercedes-Benz B 180 produces 16% less CO2 emissions over full lifecycle than its predecessor

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Opel to Show New Meriva Diesels, More ecoFLEX Units at Paris

Diesel-Like Direct-Injection Engine Gets 50 Percent Better MPG

Entry-Level 2011 Lotus Elise Certified at 149 g CO2/km

New Porsche 911 Turbo Will Offer An Almost 18% Reduction in CO2

Ford Fiesta Econetic Diesel Offers Lower Fuel Consumption than Prius in Australian Combined Cycle Testing; Prius Still Offers Lowest CO2

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

MINI Cooper SE EV making show debut at IAA; MINI boosts electric range of Countryman PHEV up to 35 miles

Study finds PHEVs will reduce net emissions of CO2 and NOx; upward pressure on SO2

Opel Revamping Corsa for 2010; Better Performance, Lower Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Hyundai Receives More Than 1,000 Pre-Sale Orders for Avante LPI Hybrid

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