Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed long-anticipated Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content; evaporative emissions; and tailpipe emissions from all light-duty vehicles (LDVs, or passenger cars), light-duty trucks (LDT1s, LDT2s, LDT3s, and LDT4s) and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles (or MDPVs). Vehicle emissions.

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EPA Gasoline Standards Emissions 286

Cars That Think

AUGUST 22, 2023

Singh, a power-electronics engineer, has been working to replace the internal combustion engines used in the company’s equipment with hybrid (diesel-electric) and all-electric versions. That was Singh’s job when he joined the company’s advanced power-electronics department in 2011 as a senior staff engineer.

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Engine Power Powered New Zealand 78

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2014

The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter Depending on its configuration, the single-stage turbocharged engine generates 85 or 100 kW (116 or 136 hp) of power from a displacement of 1598 cc and delivers 280 or 300 N·m (207 or 221 lb-ft) of rated torque.

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Mercedes 304

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2013

Among the findings were: The plug-ins achieved an average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional gasoline vehicle of similar size with an average charging frequency of 1.1 Up to 61% of CO 2 emissions can be reduced compared to conventional gasoline cars of similar size. times a day. times a day.

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Prius Gasoline Toyota Fuel 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. liter gasoline direct injection engine. Chadwell et al. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2013

The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 This is the lowest consumption of any of the gasoline or diesel MiTo engines, while power delivery and torque are the second-highest of the MiTo gasoline range.

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2014 Gasoline 2000 Exhaust 299

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter liter V8 gasoline units. Eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions are now fitted to all gasoline and diesel XJ and XF variants as standard for greater efficiency and performance. liter i4 Turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2016

Panasonic Corporation has developed conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors realizing large capacitance and large current in a compact form factor (SMD type), suited for automotive ECUs　(Electronic Control Units) power supply circuits of HEV, EV and gasoline-powered vehicles, etc.

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Polymer Downsizing Hybrid Commercial 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2019

Since the initial ground-breaking ceremony in February 2000, we have invested more than 1.3 The expansion project gives Porsche the option to produce fully electric vehicles on the existing production line in addition to gasoline and hybrid models in the future. Porsche decided to establish a site in Leipzig in 1999.

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Porsche Cayenne Bentley 2002 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2020

A team from the Beijing Institute of Technology and Beiqi Foton Motor are proposing a performance optimization strategy for the Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, which is playing a key role in the development of hybrid electric vehicles due to its greater fuel economy than a conventional Otto cycle engine. —Niu et al. 2020.117010.

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Economy Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

Cummins has developed an E-85-specific engine and powertrain that reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80% compared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck. is designed specifically to use E-85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L liter displacement.

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Engine Emissions CO2 Gasoline 319

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner Powered by Cummins. At the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan debuted a concept diesel-powered mid-size pickup: the Frontier Diesel Runner Powered by Cummins. The Frontier Diesel Runner is powered by a 2.8-liter Click to enlarge. to provide a 5.0-liter Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Diesel Nissan Engine San Diego 326

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving.

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2010 Gasoline Toyota Diesel 199

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

For ages, this writer used a gasoline-powered pressure washer, firm in the belief it ran better and more reliably than any cheap electric plug-in unit ever would. battery-powered household tools have come a long way from the Bad Old Days – and are even light years ahead in terms of performance than those on sale just a few years ago.

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Juice Water Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion 88

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2020

The program guides the interested layperson through a selection of parameters: which type of engine should be used, gasoline-burning or diesel, for example, or one powered by natural gas, a fuel cell, or a battery. Our tool offers a very wide range of engine types.

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Mariner Climate Change DC Cars 435

Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

Disneyland will replace gasoline vehicles at its Autopia ride with EVs in 2026, the Los Angeles Times confirmed this week. Disneyland will phase out the gasoline engines in its Autopia vehicles “within the next 30 months,” according to the Los Angeles Times. Since 2016, the attraction has been sponsored by Honda.

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Los Angeles Honda Gasoline-Electric Chevron 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L EcoBoost gasoline engine option and a new hybrid option. The high-powered diesel will be available in early 2015. liter gasoline engine.

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Diesel Ford Hybrid Power 230

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2019

Changes in emissions by Scoping Plan sector between 2000 and 2017. Emissions from gasoline used in on-road vehicles are the main driver of that increase. Electricity generated by California’s in-state wind power projects, large commercial-scale solar power projects, rooftop solar panels, and hydropower generation stations.

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2017 2016 Transportation Emissions 230

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

This is the first CARB certification awarded since 2000 for a liquefied petroleum gas retrofit system, and the first CARB certification for any alternative fuel system for retrofit installation on 2010 model year vehicles. liter Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 cargo vans and wagons.

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2010 F-150 Alternative Fuels Vehicles 275

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Because diesel cars typically consume less fuel than gasoline equivalents they emit, on average, 15-20% less CO 2. These ongoing improvements mean average CO 2 is still a third (-33.1%) lower than in 2000. million strong new car market still powered, wholly or in part, by gasoline or diesel. to a new low of 165.4

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2017 Auto Industry Diesel CO2 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Toyota calculates that as of 31 October, TMC-produced hybrid vehicles sold since 1997 have reduced CO 2 emissions by approximately 30 million tons worldwide and approximately 9 million tons in Japan compared to the amount of emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles of similar size and driving performance.

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 268

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2017

According to the EIA, the 2015 increase in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions from the transportation sector was led by gasoline. The 28% decrease in gasoline prices (in nominal dollars) from 2014 to 2015, along with the continued economic recovery, led to higher fuel consumption. from 2014 levels. between 2014 and 2015.

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2015 Transportation CO2 Energy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

In 2011, Odyne introduced an innovative plug-in hybrid power system which interfaces with the Allison family of commercial vehicle transmissions. The Odyne hybrid power system combines reliable electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology.

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Hybrid Lithium Ion North America Plug-in 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

In 1995, the 1996 Civic was the first certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) gasoline vehicle. In 1997, the 1998 Accord was the first ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) gasoline vehicle. The following year, in 1999, the 2000 Accord was the first certified Super Ultra-low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) gasoline vehicle.

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Honda 2014 Plug-in California 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Volkswagen raised the fuel injection pressure on the base engine from 1600 to 2000 bar. Volkswagen worked with Bosch to modify the injector for the system, which now contains a mini-rail—a small chamber with pressurized diesel so there will always be 2000 bar available. gasoline engine came in at 60 dB. (dB The Jetta 2.0L

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

engine is designed specifically to use E-85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). It delivers the power (up to 250 hp / 186 kW) and peak torque (up to 450 lb-ft / 610 N·m) of gasoline and diesel engines nearly twice its 2.8-liter The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L liter displacement. Earlier post.). liter displacement. Earlier post.).

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Engine Gasoline-Electric 2000 Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2009

liter, four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engine—the 1.8 Di delivers maximum power of 200 hp (147 kw) at 5,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 320 N·m (236 lb-ft) at 1,400 rpm. Click to enlarge. Fiat has launched a new 1.8-liter, Di TurboJet—in the Lancia Delta.

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Gasoline Exhaust Engine Convert 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

The new V engines offer more power and torque, and 22-24% lower fuel consumption than their predecessors. Power consumption by ancillary units has been reduced. This has made it possible to reduce the power output of the water pump despite an increased engine output. 600 N·m is available between 1600 and 4750 rpm.

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Mercedes Engine Gasoline Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

liter i-DTEC offers maximum power output of 118 hp (88 kW) at 4000 rpm, and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm). engine and extensively reducing mechanical friction in each section, a friction level equivalent to present gasoline engine models was achieved. i-DTEC introduced in September 2011 at the Frankfurt show.

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Honda Emissions Diesel CO2 299

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. This is accomplished by using a much larger, more powerful lithium-ion battery pack.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 84

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. Credit: ACS, Kagawa et al. Click to enlarge. —Kagawa et al. fuel combustion), and CO 2 emissions generated throughout the supply chain.

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Emissions CO2 2000 Vehicles 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2017

Honda set a global target for two-thirds of all sales to come from electrified models by 2030 and to halve its total company CO 2 emissions from 2000 levels by 2050. The propulsion motor’s maximum power was raised by 14.8 The generator motor’s power was raised to 142 horsepower (106 kW) from 140.8 with torque remaining at 62.7

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Honda Hybrid 2018 Light 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 4: Commercialization of Vehicle Power Electronics Using Wide Bandgap (WBG) Semiconductors. ($3M) This includes higher junction temperature capabilities, faster switching frequencies, higher voltages, and lower power losses. Addressing poor reversibility and large voltage hysteresis of the air electrode.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Achates Power will work with Delphi Automotive and Argonne National Laboratory on its ARPA-E-funded project to develop an innovative opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition (OPGCI) engine. liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans.

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Downsizing Engine Fuel Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2017

idea Solutions Design, and JB Mechanical to integrate and install a commercial 1000 Watt Atrex Energy fuel cell power generator fueled with compressed natural gas in an all-electric Polaris Ranger ATV. A conventional vehicle with a gasoline engine would use $9 of fuel to go 100 miles. Tripled power density. worth of fuel.

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Gas-Electric Energy Gas Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

The number ‘8’ Toyota hybrid which took second-place in the race required 43 minutes and 20.111 seconds for 30 stops but, due to a fuel tank capacity of 76 liters, was able to refuel up to 2,280 liters of gasoline. Audi made its Le Mans debut in 1999, and celebrated its first victory in 2000.

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Audi Fuel Bentley Porsche 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2011

The new EcoLPi in-line six-cylinder engine is an advanced liquid phase injection, dedicated LPG powerplant that produces 27% more power and 10% more torque than previous E-Gas LPG system, while at the same time reducing fuel consumption by 12-15%. Engine performance is equivalent to that of the existing gasoline-fueled I6.

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Australia Ford Engine Fuel 270