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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background. Isenstadt and German (2017).

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MAY 15, 2014

They developed the LDV CO 2 glide paths using a modified version of the Sustainable Mobility Project (SMP) model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). 15 years and to facilitate comparison with regulations.… The SMP model calculates 2000?2050

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MAY 4, 2016

A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. In their study, Bishop et al. —Bishop et al. Bishop, Donald H. Stedman, Daniel A. 6b00717.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

Reliable estimates of greenhouse gas emissions for corn ethanol are important since these values help determine significant policy and market decisions on state, national, and international levels.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. Noel Perry, businessman and founder of Next 10.

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JANUARY 8, 2023

Light detection and ranging (lidar) technology provides a three-dimensional map of all objects around the vehicle regardless of external lighting conditions, and as such can be a key element in autonomous vehicle (AV) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Tesla being a notable holdout so far.)

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

Despite the continuing and significant reductions in the legislated limits of light-duty diesel vehicle NO x emissions under the European Euro 1 through 5 regulations of recent years, many studies have demonstrated that real-world NO x emissions appear not to have been reduced as significantly. US EPA LEVIII). Johnson, T.,

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JANUARY 18, 2018

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Achates Power and new development parter Aramco Services ( earlier post ) showcased a Ford F-150 fitted with a 3-cylinder, 2.7-liter A comparison between the 2.7L Fabien Redon and Steve Ciatti (2017) “ OPGCI: An Evolution that Revolutionizes the Internal Combustion Engine ”.

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MAY 18, 2018

Strong global demand raised international oil prices by more than domestic ones. Meanwhile, international Brent crude oil prices continued to increase by more—8.5 By comparison, Light Louisiana Sweet crude oil had weaker constraints and traded at a discount to Brent of $2.23 per barrel in April, up by 5.6%

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JANUARY 6, 2017

In Europe, the average amount of NO x present in exhaust emissions from modern diesel passenger cars under real-world conditions is more than double the levels from modern trucks and buses, according to a new briefing paper released by the independent research organization International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Source: ICCT.

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EV Central

AUGUST 21, 2024

Outside are giant circular LED daytime running lights and Hyundai’s signature pixels for indicators and rear lights. Massive bonus are external and internal power sockets (220V) for V2L, allowing bi-directional charging without requiring additional kit. inch widescreens are headlines in a tidy, smart cabin.

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JULY 31, 2019

Even for consumer light-duty vehicles, particularly larger size passenger vehicles, limited access to charging infrastructure and/or the substantial recharge time may drive continued demand for alternatives. Source-to-Tank cost comparison of carbon-neutral transportation fuels. Zhao et al.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The comprehensive report assesses the lifecycle impacts of representative European light- and heavy-duty vehicle types (cars, vans, trucks, buses and coaches) with 65 generic vehicle/powertrain combinations across 7 vehicle types. Demonstrate that methodological treatments can significantly influence the overall comparisons (e.g.

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MARCH 25, 2022

The latest iteration of the internal combustion engine has several new elements within its architecture to help achieve a thermal efficiency of 41%, one of the highest figures within the automotive industry for a production road car. liter direct-injection, Atkinson-cycle engine.

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MARCH 5, 2013

Worldwide, light-duty vehicle (LDV) fuel economy is not improving fast enough to cut average fuel use by 50% for all new cars by 2030, according to a working paper issued by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ). —“International comparison of light-duty vehicle fuel economy”. Source: GFEI. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The study was independently reviewed by expert representatives from Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Argonne National Lab, and thinkstep to establish conformance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the globally recognized benchmark for standard setting. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

The hydraulic components (motor and pump) recover and store the energy generated by the internal combustion engine and by braking and deceleration (kinetic energy); kinetic energy from braking that would otherwise be lost as heat is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in a pressure accumulator. l/100km (81.1

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Cars That Think

JULY 19, 2022

His Small Radiosondes on a Great Mission project was showcased in May at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Atlanta. In comparison to launching 2,000 to 5,000 balloons that stay up for just two to three hours, my balloon can stay up in the air for 52 days.” Let’s say the user wants to turn on a light.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

A new study by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) forecasts that sales of electric vehicles will hit 41 million by 2040, representing 35% of new light duty vehicle sales worldwide. million EVs have now been sold worldwide and 2015 saw strong growth, they still represented less than 1% of light duty vehicle sales last year. per year.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 25, 2024

The internal combustion engine plays an important role in NASCAR and there are no plans to move away from that.” For comparison, U.S. Though the electric prototype is part of a larger NASCAR sustainability initiative, “There are no plans to use the electric vehicle in competition at this time,” a spokesman said.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

As a comparison, the 2014 Impreza with automatic is EPA-rated at 27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined.). To boost fuel efficiency, Subaru sought to minimize internal engine friction without affecting the driving performance of the Symmetrical AWD (All-Wheel Drive) system. 2015 Subaru Impreza. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The average gap between official fuel consumption figures and actual fuel use for new cars in the EU has reached 42%, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into vehicle fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland).

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AUGUST 7, 2013

The resulting increase in internal trade and transportation of merchandise will also lead to a significantly more prominent role for diesel, Bosch says. According to Bosch, a realistic estimate is that diesel will be able to capture a 10% share of the light vehicle market by 2018. Brazil: no diesel in passenger cars.

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JULY 22, 2016

While further improvements to the internal combustion engine will be needed, Europe needs to accelerate the transition towards low- and zero-emission vehicles. In addition, the Commission will develop a methodology for easy price comparison of electricity and other conventional and alternative fuels. Digital technologies.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

An international research study examining the safety performance of US and EU motor vehicles has found differences in performance between the two. US ratio of pedestrian fatalities in dark vs. light is estimated to be lower than in the EU. —Flannagan et al.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

City officials in Houston estimate that the city’s 27 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 annually compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. Loveland is now aiming to convert all of its light-duty fleet vehicles that work within a close distance of the city to EVs. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 21, 2015

For the study, the team used a Monte Carlo analysis combined with a full lifecycle analysis framework to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) implications of a transition to light-duty natural gas-powered vehicles. For both passenger vehicles and SUVs, the functional unit was one vehicle kilometer traveled. Earlier post.). —Tong et al.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably.

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JUNE 13, 2011

Light-duty vehicle sales, 2010 vs. 2020. million light vehicles (passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles) were sold in India in 2010, up from just 700,000 light vehicles sold in 2000. billion—is expected to reach 11 million light-vehicle sales by 2020. Source: J.D. Click to enlarge. Power and Associates.

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Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2023

It sits on Honda’s untouched light-truck structure and stretches 3.4 It now do business in a larger footprint, a bunch of protection and tech options, in addition to extra horsepower and torque in comparison to the outgoing style. The untouched Pilot is powered via a three.6-liter inches longer than the outgoing style.

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APRIL 4, 2012

The first real-world, head-to-head comparison of improved cookstoves (ICs) and traditional mud stoves has found that some ICs may at times emit more of the black carbon particles that are linked to serious health and environmental concerns than traditional mud stoves or open-cook fires. —Kar et al. Abhishek Kar, Ibrahim H.

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MAY 20, 2014

This is due to their relatively lower energy density in comparison to other types of energy storage devices such as batteries and fuel cells. Microstructure of RGM electrode. (a) a) Schematic illustration of the preparation process of RGM nanostructure foam. Source: UCR. Click to enlarge.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 31, 2024

However, Moro did shed a little new light, saying there will be one-and two-blade variants. But they’re extremely expensive to produce in comparison to both regular and ethanol-blended gasoline. But that too was something the company has already outlined. The rest focused on setting up tomorrow’s vehicles to run on synthetic e-fuels.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

trafficIf about 13% of the existing light-duty vehicle stock (about 2.1 A comparison between Level 1 and Level 2 charging revealed very little differences. For this limiting case, a total number of about 560,000 vehicles (4% of light-duty vehicle stock) would be necessary with a Level 2 (3.3

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JULY 13, 2011

Comparison of O 3. In comparison to other iron oxide materials, it has a particularly high proportion of unsaturated and thus reactive iron centers on its surface. Angewandte Chemie International Edition 50, No. removal % of materials at room temperature. Mathew et al. Click to enlarge. 32, doi: 10.1002/anie.201102007.

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MAY 2, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ) ( earlier post ) launched its second three-year effort to improve vehicle fuel economy around the world at the International Transport Forum in Leipzig. It also announced that a new partner—the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)—has joined the effort.

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My Energi

JULY 18, 2024

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