Downsizing, Light, Market and MPG

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

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JULY 11, 2017

Those attributes make diesels a strong option for customers who put a high priority on towing or fuel economy and manufacturers that want to market high fuel economy, they conclude. Then, just as light-duty diesels were finally gaining market share, the VW emissions testing scandal set diesels back once again. Background.

Diesel

Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. Peugeot said it will also target new markets. L/100 km (118 mpg US).

Downsizing

Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

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MARCH 4, 2014

The downsized hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter liter gasoline engine with a light, compact electric motor, transaxle, inverter and battery pack. l/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 79 g/km, while allowing customers frequent electric driving mode. l/100 km (65 mpg US), with 84 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (63.6

LS 600H

LS 600H Europe 2013 Sale

Navigant forecasts global road transportation energy consumption to increase 25% by 2035; 84% from conventional fuels

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JULY 28, 2014

Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. However, Navigant foresees that the consumption of gasoline will slowly decrease as alternatives and diesel become more popular in light-duty vehicle (LDV) segments. The alternative fuels market share will grow from roughly 7.4%

Transportation

Transportation Global Fuel Alternative Fuels

GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

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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 ). mpg US mpg) in 2011—an improvement of 1.8% mpg US) global average by 2030 for new cars.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2005

Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

TFSI twin turbo V8 for the upcoming Audi top-of-the-line S8 ( earlier post ), due on market in early summer 2012, develops 382 kW (520 hp), while consuming 10.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). Weighing 220 kilograms (485 lb) including all key add-on parts, the V8 is comparatively light.

Audi

Audi Downsizing Fuel Engine

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

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MARCH 31, 2014

The C 180 (115 kW) with manual transmission was taken as the base variant of the new C-Class at market launch for the lifecycle analysis; it was compared with the corresponding preceding model. It was not possible, however, to achieve the very good figure shown by the preceding model at the time of market exit, Mercedes-Benz said.

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

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

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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

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 CAR report, the US Automotive Market and Industry in 2025 , relies on technology and market forecast data from the National Research Council (NRC) and J.D. The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9% Source: CAR.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards

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

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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 The car is Europe’s No.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles North America Ford MPG

Study Finds That Tripling US LDV New Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 2035 Through Evolutionary Change is Ambitious But Doable

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Tripling US new light-duty vehicle fleet fuel efficiency by 2035 through evolutionary change—e.g., DeCicco’s analysis shows that optimizing internal combustion engines plus rising adoption of grid-free hybrids will enable new fleet fuel economy (unadjusted) to reach 52 mpg (4.52 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18

Fleet

Fleet Fuel Automobile MPG

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter The eight-speed transmission is allied to Jaguar’s Intelligent Stop/Start system on all turbodiesel and V6 and V8 gasoline engines (market dependent). l/100km (25 mpg US) and 216 g/km of CO 2. l/100km (46 mpg US).

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH

Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

L/100 km (51 mpg US). L/100 km (48 mpg US) on average and emits no more than 129 g/km CO 2. L/100 km (56 mpg US) will be added to the range in spring 2010. L/100 km (43 mpg US)and does not emit more than 129 g/km CO 2. L/100 km (43 mpg US)and does not emit more than 129 g/km CO 2. The top-of-the-line 2.0

Exhaust

Exhaust MPG Gasoline-Electric Engine

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Combined fuel economy (mpg). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

PHEV

PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in

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

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8% fuel economy improvement.

Engine

Engine Fuel Economy Energy Gasoline

Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

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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 Most Plausible Early Market consumers value fuel economy. Source: Ken Kurani. Click to enlarge. Ken Kurani. Steven Plotkin.

PHEV

PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change

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

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JUNE 27, 2017

With the recent addition of the Atlas and now the 2018 Tiguan, Volkswagen will be competitive in 4 of the 5 biggest segments in the US Market. Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. Source: Volkswagen. Click to enlarge.

2018

2018 Engine SUV MPG

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

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MAY 8, 2013

Especially with increased production volume of renewable fuels and optimized powertrain solutions for flexible fuel vehicles, there is a chance for combustion engines to not only remain in the market but also be sustainable for future vehicle. FTP75 (mpg). HWY (mpg). Earlier post.). The project team is replacing a 3.6L

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. ExxonMobil expects that by 2040, hybrids and other advanced vehicles will account for nearly 50 percent of light duty vehicles on the road, compared to only about 1 percent today. This shift will be reflected in the market for transportation fuels. Click to enlarge.

Personal

Personal Global Transportation Fuel

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. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Background. Summary findings.

Standards

Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA

3rd generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV lineup on average consumes 25% less fuel than previous models; pilot for the energy-transparent vehicle development tool

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

l/100 km (39 mpg US) with 158 g CO 2 /km) and has a range of up to 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) when equipped with an optional larger tank (93 liters vs. the standard 70 liters, the latter good for 1,150 km or 715 miles). Joachim Schmidt, Board Member of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales & Marketing. BlueTEC diesel units. Earlier post.)

Mercedes

Mercedes SUV Fuel Energy

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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. MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. EPA proposal likely to slow EV adoption By PETER DOUGLAS: MEMBER, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. billion barrels.

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. MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. EPA proposal likely to slow EV adoption By PETER DOUGLAS: MEMBER, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. billion barrels.

EPA

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019

EV Driven

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

Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

Navigant forecasts global road transportation energy consumption to increase 25% by 2035; 84% from conventional fuels

GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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

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

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

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

Study Finds That Tripling US LDV New Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 2035 Through Evolutionary Change is Ambitious But Doable

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

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

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

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

3rd generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV lineup on average consumes 25% less fuel than previous models; pilot for the energy-transparent vehicle development tool

Perhaps not what you thought

Perhaps not what you thought

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