Downsizing, Honda and Light

Study Assesses Product Attribute Trade-offs and Technological Progress; Meeting Proposed Obama Fuel Economy Standards Will Require Downsizing and Change in Fleet Mix

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Changes in the attributes (clockwise from upper left, weight, power, fuel economy and torque) of the Honda Accord over time as an example of fleet trends in the US. Volvo is the most efficient manufacturer of light duty trucks, followed by Subaru, GM and Honda. Knittel, 2009. Click to enlarge. Knittel, 2009.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Honda came in second, with Toyota, Nissan, and Volkswagen in a three-way tie for third place.

2013

2013 Kia Hyundai Sale

Industry survey finds aluminum use in autos at all-time high; average per vehicle use expected to more than double from 2012 by 2025

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The report expects aluminum to double its share of the light vehicle material mix by 2025 vs. the 2008 EPA baseline vehicle. Using aluminum will extend the efficiencies of other technologies, while enabling secondary cost-savings from downsized powertrains without sacrificing performance. kg) per year per light vehicle.

2012

2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial

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

Green Car Congress

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.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards

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

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

In addition, Honeywell has drawn upon its engineering competencies in the automotive and aerospace industries to create a new two-stage electrical compressor used by Honda Motor Co. Regional highlights include: In North America, more engine downsizing is expected. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle. liter six-cylinder.

Global

Global Sale Transportation Vehicles

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

Multiple ways exist for introduction of methanol into the fuel infrastructure (light blends or heavy blends) and into vehicles (light duty or heavy duty applications). In addition, Honda has independently investigated the concept. The optimal approaches are different in different countries and in different markets.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Coal Gasoline

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

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

Los Angeles

Los Angeles North America Ford MPG

GMZ-led project tracking to deliver vehicular thermoelectric generators for Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Honda Accord

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2014

GMZ Energy and its partners are on track to deliver a 1 kW thermoelectric generator (TEG) for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle as well as to design and to integrate a light-duty vehicle TEG into a Honda Accord as part of a DOE-funded project. down-speeding, downsized engine, etc.), GMZ is targeting a fuel economy improvement of 5%.

Honda

Honda Houston North America Vehicles

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

The second-generation hybrid system has been thoroughly enhanced from its predecessor: The downsized GDI engine features an aluminum block and head, a compression ratio of 13.5:1, Drivers are first alerted of a vehicle in the blind spot by warning lights in the side mirrors. Eco-spoke alloy wheels with. Click to enlarge. Competition.

PHEV

PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in

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

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. 2017 Honda CR-V.

2018

2018 Engine SUV MPG

The Greenius Goes Into Overdrive

Creative Greenius

APRIL 12, 2009

That’s right my friends, while others are cutting back, downsizing, slowing down and pulling back, your Creative Greenius is not only Ready to Go, I’m already going, baby, and I’m moving at Obama speed.

Al Gore

Al Gore Solar Climate Change Gore

Can General Motors bounce back? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Its dive into the financial doldrums was short-lived however, and on July 10, 2009, the company bounced back with the formation of a new, downsized GM (see article ). diesel engine for light trucks. However, the new GM has chosen to turn its back on diesel technology and has tabled plans for a 4.5l

General Motors

General Motors Green Motor Motors

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

Compared to new diesel engines, the Delphi team found that BSFC for GDCI at light loads was comparable or better, and at high loads was about 5% higher. For this reason, GDCI is a good candidate for aggressive downsizing, downspeeding, and boosting, which is a proven strategy for high vehicle-level fuel economy. Honda 2.2L

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin

Perhaps not what you thought

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a detailed proposal designed to strengthen greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. Honda ended up beating its fleet standard by 12 g/mi, performing at 212, while FCA’s fleet underperformed by 28 g/mi, scoring an abysmal 303.

EPA

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019

Perhaps not what you thought

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a detailed proposal designed to strengthen greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. Honda ended up beating its fleet standard by 12 g/mi, performing at 212, while FCA’s fleet underperformed by 28 g/mi, scoring an abysmal 303.

EPA

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019

EV Driven

Study Assesses Product Attribute Trade-offs and Technological Progress; Meeting Proposed Obama Fuel Economy Standards Will Require Downsizing and Change in Fleet Mix

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

Industry survey finds aluminum use in autos at all-time high; average per vehicle use expected to more than double from 2012 by 2025

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

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

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

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

GMZ-led project tracking to deliver vehicular thermoelectric generators for Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Honda Accord

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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

The Greenius Goes Into Overdrive

Can General Motors bounce back? The Green Piece

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

Perhaps not what you thought

Perhaps not what you thought

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