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ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

Green Car Congress

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.

Diesel

Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

EPA official: the future of the internal combustion engine is bright and clear

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Even while projecting to the future and talking about batteries and electric vehicles, he said, “ when you look at our actual analysis and you look to our projections for the future, 95% or more of the vehicles, all of the heavy-duty vehicles in our analysis are relying on IC engines. should not discount novel engine designs.

International

International Future Engine EPA

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

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Source: EPA. As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. Both EPA and NHTSA programs are footprint-based—i.e., g CO 2 /mi (EPA). mpg US (EPA). Light trucks. g CO 2 /mi (EPA).

EPA

EPA Standards Light PHEV

MECA: industry could exceed relaxed US efficiency standards as it has to meet tighter standards elsewhere

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APRIL 2, 2020

On 31 March, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the final rule for The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles for Model Years 2021-2026. The final rule requires a 1.5% mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. Earlier post.).

Standards

Standards Industrial Industry Downsizing

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. Source of data: US EPA (2019). This has resulted in higher catalyst loading per volume of substrate and led to downsizing of systems from those available in 2010. Chart: MECA.

Emissions

Emissions Diesel Engine 2010

Ford study suggests GDI engines can meet coming California and US PM emissions standards over 150k miles; more work to be done

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

As reported in a paper in ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , the results showed that GDI technology has the potential to meet the upcoming California LEV III and US EPA Tier 3 PM mass standard of 3 mg/mi (phasing in over MY2017?2021) Schematic diagram of test vehicle engine & exhaust system and PM sampling systems.

Standards

Standards Emissions Miles Engine

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

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JUNE 25, 2012

Testing at Environmental Solutions Worldwide Americas (ESWA), an EPA-certified vehicle laboratory, showed a 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption achieved with XL Hybrids’ aftermarket hybrid electric powertrain ( earlier post ) on a light-duty cargo van on the UDDS cycle (urban conditions). engine and 6-speed transmission.

Hybrid

Hybrid Fuel Lithium Ion Boston

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization. Cummins Inc.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste

CALSTART survey of major auto suppliers finds 70% don’t want US to change CAFE targets; split on amount of electrification needed

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

When presented with a list of technologies analyzed within a National Academies of Science report ( earlier post ) that might be used to meet fuel-efficiency standards, suppliers picked turbocharging and engine downsizing, along with higher-speed automatic transmissions, as the most critical. Ricardo survey.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards

UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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MAY 27, 2014

The company also showed strong improvements in GHG emissions due to its increased use of hybrids and its focus on smaller, turbocharged engines in vehicles ranging from the Ford Focus sedan to the F-150. To develop the ranking, UCS averaged the per-mile emissions for each light-duty vehicle sold by each automaker. Source: UCS.

2013

2013 Kia Hyundai Sale

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

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Engines and Technologies.

Purchase

Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

Ford Unveils Ford Fiesta for North America at Los Angeles Auto Show; 1.6L I4 with Ti-VCT Delivers Estimated 40 mpg Highway

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

liter DOHC I-4 engine delivers an estimated 119 hp (89 kW) @ 6,000 rpm and 109 lb-ft (148 N·m) of torque @ 4,250 rpm. During development of this global engine measures were taken to keep overall powertrain weight as low as possible. The block, cylinder head and oil pan—traditionally the heaviest engine components—are aluminum castings.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles North America Ford MPG

NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The 21CTP is a cooperative research and development (R&D) partnership including four federal agencies—the US Department of Energy (DOE), US Department of Transportation (DOT), US Department of Defense (DOD), and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—and 15 industrial partners. Finding 3-1. Finding 3-7. Finding 3-7.

EPA

EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid

Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

It is a high octane fuel with combustion characteristics that allow engines specifically designed for methanol fuel to match the best efficiencies of diesels while meeting current pollutant emission regulations. Medium duty applications in a dedicated alcohol (methanol and ethanol) engine, using high level blends of alcohols.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Coal Gasoline

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. TSI EA888 Gen3 B-Cycle (Budack-cycle, earlier post ), coupled with an 8-speed automatic.

2018

2018 Engine SUV MPG

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

CAR did not assume any downsizing of the vehicle sales fleet or significant reduction in performance by vehicles in any segment as a means for increasing fuel economy standards by 2025. the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. vehicles would be seriously reduced. The review.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). Once you take the weight out, you take the engine down and get substantial deltas in fuel economy.

Ford

Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles

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. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG

Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2017

A new study quantifying emissions from a fleet of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines and port fuel injection (PFI) engines finds that the measured decrease in CO 2 emissions from GDIs is much greater than the potential climate forcing associated with higher black carbon emissions from GDI engines. —Saliba et al.

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Fleet Engine Global Fuel Economy

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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JUNE 16, 2011

According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer. —“Assessment of Technologies” Spark-ignition technologies.

Fuel

Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. Background. only the MY 2017-2021 CAFE standards are final.

Standards

Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA

Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. the first time in your entire lives you’ve ever heard the EPA and the OEMs agree on something: tax the fuel. Source: Ken Kurani.

PHEV

PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 The 250 g/mile of CO 2 equivalent emissions limit by EPA is equivalent to 35.5 Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for light trucks for MY 2016.

2016

2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA

Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour kWh battery option for the Light Long Range may be more popular; it’s estimated to provide 304 miles of range in rear-wheel-drive form, using a slightly less powerful 148 kW (201 hp) motor. kilowatt-hour battery powering a single 160-kilowatt (215-horsepower) motor.

Volvo

Volvo Kia SUV North America

Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour kWh battery option for the Light Long Range may be more popular; it’s estimated to provide 304 miles of range in rear-wheel-drive form, using a slightly less powerful 148 kW (201 hp) motor. kilowatt-hour battery powering a single 160-kilowatt (215-horsepower) motor.

Volvo

Volvo Kia Charging SUV

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

Green Car Congress

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. Planning background. ” First-generation EcoBoost.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing

EV Driven

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

EPA official: the future of the internal combustion engine is bright and clear

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

MECA: industry could exceed relaxed US efficiency standards as it has to meet tighter standards elsewhere

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

Ford study suggests GDI engines can meet coming California and US PM emissions standards over 150k miles; more work to be done

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

CALSTART survey of major auto suppliers finds 70% don’t want US to change CAFE targets; split on amount of electrification needed

UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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

Ford Unveils Ford Fiesta for North America at Los Angeles Auto Show; 1.6L I4 with Ti-VCT Delivers Estimated 40 mpg Highway

NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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

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

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

Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

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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