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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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Advanced combustion technologies alone could reduce CO 2 tailpipe emissions by 40% from current average levels for new-vehicle fleets of 250 to 270 grams per kilometer (g/km) in the United States, 150 to 170 g/km in Europe, 130 to 140 g/km in Japan, and 200 to 215g/km in China, according to the analysis.

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National Research Council Report Explores Improving Fuel Economy of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Recommends Immediately Beginning Developing a Regulatory Approach

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This is similar to the approach taken by Japan, but with the important clarification that the program would represent all the parameters of the vehicle (powertrain, aerodynamics, and tires) and relate fuel consumption to the vehicle task.

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Vaillant and Honda present home combined heat and power system for Europe

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In Japan and the USA, Honda has offered their micro-CHP units for use in family houses since 2003. In addition, system users also benefit from a refund of the fuel tax for the natural gas used and the charges for using the grid. So far, more than 100,000 of these units have been sold and installed in both countries.

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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The report addresses topics related to the evolution of vehicle technology and its deployment, the development of alternative fuels and energy sources, the impacts of driver behavior, and the implications of all of these factors on future GHG emissions in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan.

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