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MARCH 9, 2013

Transportation fuel mix in millions of oil-equivalent barrels through 2020. Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Mix of the global vehicle fleet.

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MAY 16, 2019

BloombergNEF (BNEF) is out with an aggressive forecast that projects electric vehicles taking up 57% of the global passenger car sales by 2040—slightly higher than it forecast a year ago—and electric buses with 81% of municipal bus sales by the same date. Our conclusions are stark for fossil fuel use in road transport.

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MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030.

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DECEMBER 15, 2012

Raj Nair outlining factors affecting real-world fuel economy in hybrids. Combining a “lead foot” with environmental factors can lead to the wide swings in fuel economy results, he said. A key part of that DNA is “fun-to-drive”. Quite a few factors can affect hybrid fuel economy, more so than regular gas engines.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Tenneco and Gentherm (formerly BSST/Amerigon) are part of a US Department of Energy (DOE) consortium actively developing a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for capturing waste exhaust heat in vehicles and converting it to electrical energy to be used to power electrical systems within the vehicle. Fuel Efficiency Thermoelectrics'

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

seconds, but the real highlight of the mild hybrid system is its improved fuel economy. According to Geely Auto Group CTO Feng Qingfeng, the Bo Rui GE MHEV delivers fuel economy of 5.8L/100 By 2020, we aim to bring that level up to 25% improving the fuel economy of B-segment vehicles to under 5L/100km.

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MARCH 6, 2014

Comparison of global passenger vehicle fuel consumption standards normalized to NEDC L/100km. In absolute terms, the new regulations would put China third behind the EU and Japan for fuel consumption and GHG regulations. Other ultra-low fuel consumption vehicles with combined fuel consumption no more than 2.8L/100km

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JULY 18, 2020

The evolving, efficient Ingenium family supports the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its vehicle range. This is part of its Destination Zero mission and a commitment to reducing emissions and making environments cleaner through relentless innovation.

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter Combined with the CR-V’s more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged engine will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class, Honda claimed.

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JULY 28, 2014

In a new report ( Transportation Forecast: Global Fuel Consumption ), Navigant Research forecasts total road transportation energy consumption will grow from 81.1 Approximately 84% of that will be provided by conventional fuels. Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035.

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MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For the first time, the IHS Markit base case scenario for refined products expects total global demand in 2050 to be lower than 2019 levels. The findings are part of a new analysis by the Refining and Marketing service at IHS Markit. However, other more drastic scenarios for falling demand remain unlikely under present conditions.

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JUNE 10, 2019

Ballard Power Systems unveiled its 8th generation high-performance fuel cell module, the FCmove-HD, at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit being held in Stockholm, Sweden. It will be used in 1,000 fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) to be deployed in Europe by the new H2Bus Consortium, which was announced on 3 June.

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JUNE 15, 2011

turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will deliver 2 mpg better fuel economy. A lower axle ratio for the 2012 models enables the approximately 5% increase in highway fuel efficiency for Cruze. These features were part of the $525 Connectivity Plus Cruise option package on 2011 models. The most popular 1.4L

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). Since 1990, methane emissions in the United States have decreased by 8%.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

—Christian Meunier, INFINITI Global Division Vice President. Equipped with the VC-Turbo engine, the QX50 delivers gasoline fuel economy of 27 mpg (US combined, front-wheel drive; 26 mpg all-wheel drive). MPI mixes fuel and air earlier, enabling complete combustion in the chamber for greater efficiency at low engine loads.

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MAY 3, 2013

The new engine delivers a manufacturer-estimated improvement in fuel efficiency for the Beetle models of between 4-8% percent on the combined cycle and by up to 9% percent on the city cycle. The EA888 Gen 3 engine is designed to be lighter and more fuel efficient than the unit it replaces. Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The automotive turbocharging industry will generate $12 billion in revenue by equipping 49 million vehicles with turbochargers annually by 2019, according to Honeywell Turbo Technologies’ 2014 Global Turbo Forecast. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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JULY 30, 2019

for 12 FCmove-HD fuel cell modules to power 12 buses to be deployed with SASA Bolzano, the public transport operator in Bolzano, Italy under the Joint Initiative For Hydrogen Vehicles Across Europe (JIVE) funding program. The smaller, more powerful fuel cell module enables greater flexibility in commercial vehicle design.

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APRIL 24, 2023

The latest Impact Report from Tesla has a central theme: Master Plan Part 3. Tesla has obviously found a clearer vision for its future in Master Plan Part 3. At Investor Day 2023 , Tesla extensively discussed what each department is doing to achieve the goals laid out in Master Plan Part 3. million EVs last year.

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JUNE 7, 2011

Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle.

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. Exxon Mobil Corporation’s new The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040 , released last week, projects that global energy demand in 2040 will be about 30% higher than it was in 2010 as population grows to 9 billion and global GDP doubles. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

million over three years as part of an $80-million Co-Optima funding round ( earlier post ) to conduct research and development for an advanced mixed-mode gasoline (spark/compression ignition) engine to attain significant improvements in both fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. HATCI) was established in 1986 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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MARCH 23, 2017

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers, as part of a Navistar SuperTruck I team, helped design a new type of tractor trailer truck that improves fuel economy by 124%, compared to heavy vehicles on the road today. On a track test, the new SuperTruck I vehicle achieved 13 mpg (18.1 per gallon annually.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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JUNE 15, 2021

The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan. Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Ford and DowAksa are accelerating joint research to develop high-volume manufacturing techniques for automotive-grade carbon fiber, aiming to make vehicles lighter for greater fuel efficiency, performance and capability. The institute is part of the larger National Network for Manufacturing Innovation supported by the US Department of Energy.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) has confirmed it will take part in next month’s RAC Future Car Challenge. Whoever drives for the Kia Rio 1.1 CRDI ‘1’ Eco from Brighton to London on November 3 on behalf of the GFEI will have a decent chance of appearing on the winner’s list. That’s because this [.].

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Nissan e-POWER Sylphy delivers 300 N·m of torque and a fuel economy rating of 3.9 The model also offers five drive modes that allow for performance and fuel efficiency. As part of this effort, by the early 2030s every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets will be electrified. L/100 km (60 mpg US).

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APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e., Source: IEA.

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

The new Duramax engine was engineered in Europe and the US, with global application as one of its developmental objectives. Better efficiency also means better reliability, economy as well as lower emission levels. —Nicola Menarini, Global Chief Engineer, GM Powertrain. The new Duramax 2.8-liter Water-cooled turbo.

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AUGUST 30, 2017

Ballard Power Systems announced that a fuel cell electric bus powered by Ballard’s FCveloCity-HD6 fuel cells has achieved a new durability record with more than 25,000 hours of revenue service. years with no significant maintenance to the fuel cell stack, a core engine component.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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JUNE 2, 2022

A big push is needed from governments, automakers, part suppliers and charging infrastructure providers in the years ahead. Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles already peaked in 2017 and BNEF expects the global fleet of ICE passenger vehicles to start to decline in 2024. Last ICE in 2038.

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