Remove Convert Remove EPA Remove Gasoline Remove Polymer
article thumbnail

ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

Green Car Congress

Pressure on the RFS2 has increased as statutory mandated volumes of biofuel exceed the “blendwall” of 10% ethanol in gasoline. Ethanol has about one-third lower energy density than gasoline; accordingly, cars drive fewer miles per gallon when operating on ethanol blends compared with unblended gasoline. The ICCT ethanol paper.

Gasoline 230
article thumbnail

Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

Green Car Congress

liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a more powerful 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. Sonata Hybrid is expected to achieve up to 39 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway and have a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg (6.03, 5.35

article thumbnail

Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain.

Plug-in 218
article thumbnail

DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

Green Car Congress

The additional content which includes the motor, inverter, converter, and on?board Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion. Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter

Kia 90
article thumbnail

EPA honors winners of the 20th Annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge; advanced biofuels

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored the six 2015 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners at a ceremony in Washington, DC. For 2015, EPA announced a new award category for a green chemistry technology that has a “Specific Environmental Benefit: Climate Change.” Department of Energy).

EPA 150
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. When coasting or braking, the regen system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. EPA at 235 miles. The power charge door, located on the left rear fender, looks just like if this car used gasoline. Charging and Regeneration.