2001, Economy, Emissions and Light

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy

ICCT update finds real-world vehicle fuel economy gap continues to widen in Europe to 40%

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The gap between official fuel-economy figures and the real world for new cars in the EU has reached 40 per cent, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into in-use vehicle fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Europe Fuel

CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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MAY 17, 2012

The study claims mechanical damage and suggests degraded engine performance, emissions and durability on conventional vehicles from the use of E15 or E20 fuel. CRC research programs are managed by five technical committees (Advanced/Vehicle/Fuel/Lubricants, Atmospheric Impacts, Emissions, Performance, and Aviation.). Background.

2001

2001 2009 Engine Industrial

EPA: US greenhouse gases up 2% in 2013; increased coal consumption, cool winter

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APRIL 16, 2015

US GHG emissions by sector, 1990-2013. Total US greenhouse emissions were 6,673 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2013, an increase of 2% (127.9 over the prior year, according to the EPA’s newly published Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990–2013. Total US emissions have increased by 5.9%

2013

2013 EPA Coal 2004

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

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JULY 12, 2013

In a paper published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , the team found that emission factors for HNCO ranged from 0.69 mg kg fuel –1 and were significantly higher than previous biomass burning emission estimates. In the reported study, Wentzell et al.

Exhaust

Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions

EIA Annual Energy Outlook explores implications of behavior and demographics on light-duty vehicle energy demand

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APRIL 18, 2014

Light-duty VMT is beginning to decouple from traditional drivers. The most recent of these In Focus articles explores the impact of demographics and behavior on light-duty vehicle (LDV) energy demand. LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Source: EIA.

Energy

Energy Light Vehicles 2012

Singapore introducing stiff new feebate scheme for low carbon cars

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Singapore will implement a new Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme (CEV) on 1 January 2012, providing rebates to qualified new cars, taxis, and imported used cars with low carbon emissions, and imposing an equivalent surcharge on higher emitting vehicles. The CEV will be applicable till 31 December 2014.

Singapore

Singapore Carbon Taxi C1

ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Among the findings of the report, “HFC-134a phase-out in the Chinese light-duty motor vehicle sector”, was that, considering the social cost of CO 2 e, up to 1 trillion RMB in costs (US$150 billion) required to address climate change could be avoided through 2050 by transitioning to low-GWP alternative MACs. relative to HFC-134a and 98.6%

China

China Ozone Chinese United States

Delphi fuel pumps compatible with new E15 measure from EPA

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Delphi announced that its OE quality fuel products are compatible with the new E15 measure approved last Friday by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase the amount of ethanol currently blended in fuel from 10% to 15% for all light-duty vehicles built in the last decade.

EPA

EPA Fuel South America 2001

Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

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MAY 30, 2023

since 2001 and enjoyed a working partnership with Japan’s largest automaker since the 1960s. The shuffle comes as Toyota's Hino digs out of an embarrassing emission and fuel efficiency scandal and as Daimler looks to streamline its commercial truck holdings. Meanwhile, Hino Motors has been wholly owned by Toyota Motor Corp.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Toyota 2001 2003

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JANUARY 1, 2023

operations in 2021, ironically just after receiving a Special Light-Sport Aircraft airworthiness certificate from the U.S. Back in 2001, Senior Editor Michael J. Back then, the hydrogen economy seemed right around the corner. Back in 2007, we predicted that the flying-car startup Terrafugia would fail.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen 2001 2000 Climate

California Governor announces $120M settlement with NRG will fund electric car charging stations across California; new Executive Order to accelerate commercialization of ZEVs

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MARCH 23, 2012

stemming from claims reaching back to Dynegy and the California energy crisis in 2000 and 2001) that will mostly be applied to fund the construction of a statewide network of plug-in vehicle charging stations, including at least 200 public fast-charging stations and another 10,000 plug-in units at 1,000 locations across the state.

California

California Commercial Charging San Diego

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos. 10 11 –5.17×10

Standards

Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy

Ford, Jose Cuervo team up to make car parts with bioplastic reinforced with blue agave fibers

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JULY 20, 2016

As a leader in the sustainability space, we are developing new technologies to efficiently employ discarded materials and fibers, while potentially reducing the use of petrochemicals and light-weighting our vehicles for desired fuel economy. Rowell (2001) “Utilization of by-products from the tequila industry. Resources.

Ford

Ford Parts F-150 Escape

ICCT study finds increasing gap between rated and actual passenger car fuel consumption in Europe

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MAY 29, 2013

The divergence of real-world CO 2 emissions vs. manufacturers’ type-approval (100%) in Europe from various on-road data sources. However, the NEDC was not originally designed to measure fuel consumption or CO 2 emissions, and some features of the test procedure can be exploited to influence test results for those values. Source: ICCT.

Europe

Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom

New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. Emissions are also reduced, particularly cold-start hydrocarbon emissions, which are cut by about 25%. 1 compression ratio. LT1 valvetrain and AFM. Click to enlarge.

2014

2014 Oil Exhaust Engine

National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The Partnership aims to “ accelerate the introduction of advanced truck and bus technologies that use less fuel, have greater fuel diversity, operate more safely, are more reliable, meet future emissions standards, and are cost effective.” The 21CTP was formed in 2001 to reduce fuel usage and emissions in trucks of Classes 3 through 8.

MPG

MPG Miles 2009 Fuel

ICCT: gap between official and real-world fuel economy figures in Europe reaches ~38%; call to implement WLTP ASAP

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Divergence of real-world CO 2 emissions from manufacturers’ type-approval CO 2 emissions for various on-road data sources, including an average estimate for private and company cars as well as all data sources. In total, these sources furnish fuel consumption and CO 2 emission data from more than half a million vehicles.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Europe Economy Fuel

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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. Focus on fuel economy.

GM

GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

Envera LLC Nearing Completion of New Actuator Mechanism Project for Variable Compression Ratio Engine

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MAY 22, 2009

A number of studies have concluded that fuel economy could be improved by about 30% with a combination of VCR, boosting and engine down-sizing. Analysis conducted by Envera in 2004 indicates VCR can provide fuel economy gains larger than 30% through optimized conventional combustion and/or homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI).

Engine

Engine 2002 Fuel Economy Oil

Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations require volume automakers to sell a minimum number of PEVs each year in the state. Additionally, in a sign that regional economies are rebounding, the motorcycle markets in North America and Europe are showing signs of life after several years of decline. million tons. More than 2.2

2014

2014 Global Sale Motorcycles

GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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MAY 16, 2009

The current paper expands this work to several scenarios that involve multiple charge opportunities per driving day, and advocates a well-to-wheel analysis of vehicle-based CO 2 emissions, rather than just tailpipe emissions, to inform several questions: What kind of plug-in vehicles will enable CO 2 reductions most effectively?

PHEV

PHEV CO2 Hybrid Fuel

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Creative Greenius

JULY 19, 2009

But nothing can stop the Creative Greenius, the most Powerful Man in America, and now I am going to put this same secret weapon in your hands and together we are going to use it to destroy the carbon-based economy and create a new, stronger, more American green economy in its place. Won’t that be fun?!

America

America Power Powered Climate Change

EV Driven

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

ICCT update finds real-world vehicle fuel economy gap continues to widen in Europe to 40%

CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

EPA: US greenhouse gases up 2% in 2013; increased coal consumption, cool winter

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

EIA Annual Energy Outlook explores implications of behavior and demographics on light-duty vehicle energy demand

Singapore introducing stiff new feebate scheme for low carbon cars

ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

Delphi fuel pumps compatible with new E15 measure from EPA

Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

To Look Forward, Sometimes You Have to Look Back

California Governor announces $120M settlement with NRG will fund electric car charging stations across California; new Executive Order to accelerate commercialization of ZEVs

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

Ford, Jose Cuervo team up to make car parts with bioplastic reinforced with blue agave fibers

ICCT study finds increasing gap between rated and actual passenger car fuel consumption in Europe

New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

ICCT: gap between official and real-world fuel economy figures in Europe reaches ~38%; call to implement WLTP ASAP

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Envera LLC Nearing Completion of New Actuator Mechanism Project for Variable Compression Ratio Engine

Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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