Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2021

US President Joe Biden announced a new target for the United States to achieve a 50-52% reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2030. Source: EPA “Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks”. or 5,769 MMT CO 2 Eq. after accounting for sequestration from the land sector.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 27, 2016

It's well known by now that the European Union testing protocol for fuel economy is much less rigorous than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Mercedes 96

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 l/100 km) highway; final EPA 2019 Transit Connect Wagon 1.5-liter liter EcoBlue diesel engine fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019. In Europe, Ford has been rolling out the 1.5L Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

The divergence of real-world CO 2 emissions vs. manufacturers’ type-approval (100%) in Europe from various on-road data sources. The authors used official fuel economy and CO 2 ratings from the fueleconomy.gov website published by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Source: ICCT.

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Green Car Congress

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.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

also found that no brand in Europe complies with the latest Euro 6 air pollution limits for diesel cars and vans in real-world driving. Over the last 12 months investigations in Europe (notably the testing programmes in Germany, France and the UK) have shown that the scandal engulfing VW represents the tip of an iceberg.

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Pollution Diesel Europe Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

Transonic is currently working with four OEMs on evaluating the system, Rocke said: one each in Asia, North America, Europe and the other in the heavy-duty engine sector. Transonic’s testing on a mid-size vehicle on a chassis dynamometer resulted in EPA highway fuel economy of 64 mpg (3.7 L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9

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Green Car Reports

MAY 24, 2012

We occasionally feature cars sold in Europe on GreenCarReports, but often issue a disclaimer with regard to gas mileage figures. Unlike EPA ratings, which are broadly achievable on most vehicles, European official economy figures are unrealistic, giving a highly optimistic estimate of what to expect in regular driving.

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Europe Gas EPA Economy 82

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Demand for HFO-1234yf is increasing around the world in response to concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and the need to comply with the Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) Directive in Europe and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations in the US. 2013 have a GWP below 150. 2013 have a GWP below 150. Refrigerant. HFO-1234yf.

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Louisiana Production Fuel Economy Europe 246

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 25, 2017

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, believes diesels will allow the company to meet future, tougher fuel-economy standards. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) now says the company failed to disclose software for its EcoDiesel 3.0-liter But that faith is being sorely tested at the moment.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 6, 2013

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) target of 54.5 In reality, that target won't be as difficult to hit as the numbers suggest, as the average on EPA window stickers will be lower--closer to 40 mpg in reality. mpg by 2025 has caused cheers from some people, and jeers from others.

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MPG 2020 Fleet Europe 94

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2017

This release coincides with the timing of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Phase 2 GHG and Fuel Efficiency Standards. Prototype evaluations for OEMs in North America, Europe and Asia begin this year. Allison Transmission also announced availability of its latest fuel economy technology for its 1000 Series and 2000 Series.

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2000 2020 Fuel Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Tesla said it developed the core technology internally and that it leverages the economies of scale of existing charging technology already used by the Model S, enabling Tesla to create the Supercharger device at minimal cost. Tesla will also begin installing Superchargers in Europe and Asia in the second half of 2013.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2010

The new 115 PS engine has a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg (8.4 L/100km) (forecast EPA values for the USA). Combined cycle fuel economy is estimated to be 34 mpg. Every Jetta engine offered in Europe fulfills requirements of the EU-5 emissions standard. Optimized for the new model are the 125 kW (170 PS / 168 hp) 2.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2 Ford is also researching dynamic cruise control, a technology that predicts road conditions to optimize fuel economy. Ford has years of experience with Auto Start-Stop via its electrified powertrain hybrid and plug-in hybrid offerings, and the feature is popular on a host of Ford models in Europe.

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Available Ford 2017 America 351

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2016

Now the significant impetus behind MHDV powertrains is regulatory; governments in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific are in the process of rolling out new legislation to set emissions and efficiency targets. Medium- and heavy-trucks represent 4.3% of vehicles in the US, drive 9.3%

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a testing exemption to Renergie, Inc. to investigate the in-vehicle use of different blends of hydrous ethanol. Sixty vehicles will be involved in the test program which will last for a period of 15 months. Earlier post.).

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EPA Louisiana Gasoline Brazil 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles 230

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The Escape will be Ford’s first SUV to be available with two fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines, delivering class-leading fuel economy and performance. It is expected to deliver greater highway fuel economy than the current Escape Hybrid, which is EPA-rated at 31 mpg. liter EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) and a 2.5-liter

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Escape Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 This enables increased mechanical efficiency for improved response and performance, while optimizing fuel economy. V6 and the new 2.0L

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2023

But in part due to some creative interpretation and exploitation of federal fuel economy regulations, the SUV and crossover revolution began. Those compact family hatchbacks of the Eighties often had performance variants - mostly in Europe and the UK, but I know I lusted over them - called hot hatches. It’s plush, quiet, and serene.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Economy SUV 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

million units by 2020. (“ Analysis of the GPF Market for Passenger Cars in Europe and North America ”). Frost & Sullivan projects that Western Europe will lead in the adoption of GPF, accounting for 79.0-82.0% Volumes in Eastern Europe will remain very limited and will account for less than 5% of total GPF installations.

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Gasoline 2020 North America Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Projected US sales by powertrain type in 2020.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

The 2012 XC60 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg US (11.8 By contrast, the XC60 concept plug-in would offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating in continuous driving in hybrid mode of 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100km) combined (for the all-wheel drive models) using a 6-cylinder engine.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

More than one generation, if not a bit longer, the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy. Our power system and its management are one of the few examples of highly centralized vertical organizational integration remaining in our economy. The transition to an environmentally sound economy will be messy and slow.

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Renewable Energy Fuel New York City 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

Europe and the US. By way of trans-Atlantic comparison, 95 g/km is equivalent to 152 g/mile; the current US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas emissions standard (part of the joint national standard with NHSTA) calls for 250 g/mile in MY 2016. This is one more important step towards a competitive, low-carbon economy.

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2014

With wind and even solar power increasingly competitive with coal and natural gas without subsidies, with many utilities needing to meet renewable portfolio standards, and with new EPA rules forcing coal plant retirements, the impact of lower oil prices on renewable energy in the US is expected to be insignificant.

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Oil Prices Oil Price Carbon 268

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2017

In addition to advancing the performance of the fuel cell system, GM and Honda are working together to reduce the cost of development and manufacturing through economies of scale and common sourcing. —Mark Reuss, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain“.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

Expected fuel economy for the C-MAX Energi is the equivalent of 95 miles per gallon (MPGe) combined city/highway—the same as for the Prius PHV. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced will have an MSRP of $39,525. Both Prius Plug-in models qualify for a federal tax credit of $2,500.

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Tax Credit Plug-in Tax Ford 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. GM has already introduced the Cruze in Europe and Asia. fuel economy. The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L With the Ecotec 1.4L

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

As Channel NewsAsia determined, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA), the agency responsible for planning, operating, and maintaining Singapore’s land transport infrastructure and systems, tested the Models S using United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) R101 standards. Using the EPA-estimated fuel consumption of 235.6

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Singapore Carbon Emissions Power 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2015

LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology was recently awarded the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Presidential Green Chemistry Award. If scaled up to its full potential in Europe, the technology could enable the production of around 500,000 tons (167 million gallons US, 634 million liters) of bioethanol a year.

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Waste Commercial Gas Building 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2009

EPA 2010; EPA Tier 4i (offroad); Euro 6; Japan PNLT (Post New Long-term)—will become more harmonized. By having a global technology platform in place, the Volvo Group will be able to generate economies of scale in research and development as well as purchasing and production. Click to enlarge. Leif Johansson.

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Volvo 2010 Engine Stimulus Package 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2014

According to NGVA Europe, China has the largest number of natural gas stations in the world, with 880,000 medium and heavy duty natural gas buses and trucks in 2013. This means approximately 15% to 20% fuel economy improvement compared to spark ignited natural gas engines under typical operating conditions.

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Engine Gas China Fuel Economy 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. For Europe, as announced last year, the Focus 1.0-liter For Europe, as announced last year, the Focus 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine with a new six-speed manual transmission and standard Auto Start-Stop feature in the US-spec Focus. l/100 km (54.7 l/100 km (54.7

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2015 Ford 2013 Connect 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

To prepare the Transit Connect, introduced in Europe in 2003, for the needs of small businesses in the United States, Ford upgraded the powertrain to a Duratec 2.0-liter The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification. The Duratec 2.0L

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Transit Connect 2010 Connect Connected 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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