2001, Economy, Fuel and Light

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

Green Car Congress

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

Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Total consumption (millions of gallons). Consumption per capita (gallons). The maximum consumption per capita (505 gallons) was reached in 1978.

2020

2020 Gasoline 2019 2000

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

Green Car Congress

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.). Other parameters.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Europe Fuel

Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

The bottom line, he concludes in this third report, is that “ We drive fewer light-duty vehicles, we drive each of them less, and we consume less fuel.”. Fuel consumed per person. In 1984, the average amount of fuel consumed per person was 400 gallons. Fuel consumed per licensed driver. Fuel consumed per household.

2004

2004 Fuel Motor Motors

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

In response, the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Renewable Fuels Association charged that the study was fundamentally flawed. The study claims mechanical damage and suggests degraded engine performance, emissions and durability on conventional vehicles from the use of E15 or E20 fuel. Background. Earlier post.)

2001

2001 2009 Engine Industrial

Delphi fuel pumps compatible with new E15 measure from EPA

Green Car Congress

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

E15 now available in North Dakota

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

North Dakota is the ninth state to offer the fuel blend containing 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. The fuel is approved by the EPA for all cars and light-duty vehicles with a model year of 2001 or newer, as well as flex-fuel vehicles. million gallons.

North Dakota

North Dakota Available South Dakota North Carolina

Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.)

2018

2018 Miles Fuel Hydrogen

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

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

The increase from 2012 to 2013 was due to an increase in the carbon intensity of fuels consumed to generate electricity due to an increase in coal consumption, with decreased natural gas consumption, according to the report. billion gallons in 2001 to 1.4 The transportation sector was the second largest sector source, at 27%.

2013

2013 EPA Coal 2004

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

Green Car Congress

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).

Energy

Energy Light Vehicles 2012

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

Green Car Congress

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.

Standards

Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy

To Look Forward, Sometimes You Have to Look Back

Cars That Think

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. Riezenman wrote about hydrogen fuel cells as a promising answer to long-haul transportation needs. Back then, the hydrogen economy seemed right around the corner.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen 2001 2000 Climate

Singapore introducing stiff new feebate scheme for low carbon cars

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

To help car buyers make informed decisions, the CO2/km performance data for each car model is available on mandatory Fuel Economy Label (FEL) information labels affixed on cars that are on sale in showrooms. The outgoing Green Vehicle Rebate (GVR) scheme was introduced in 2001 to encourage the take up of green vehicles.

Singapore

Singapore Carbon Taxi C1

Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

The Truth About Cars

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

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) comparing official and “real-world” fuel consumption and CO 2 emission values for passenger cars in Europe and the United States shows that the average discrepancy between the values in Europe increased from less than 10% in 2001 to 25% in 2011.

Europe

Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom

Event: 2023 Acura Integra Introduced

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The last time we saw the Acura Integra was in 2001 as a coupe. Power numbers, curb weight and fuel economy were not revealed at the World Premiere event in Los Angeles on November 11, but expect the performance and efficiency to follow the same lines as other Honda and Acura compact sedans. Remember me?

Acura

Acura Los Angeles Honda 2001

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

Green Car Congress

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. Background.

China

China Ozone Chinese United States

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

Green Car Congress

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

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

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 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. L/100 km) on the highway. 1 compression ratio. LT1 valvetrain and AFM.

2014

2014 Oil Exhaust Engine

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

Green Car Congress

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

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

FCEV” refers to all fuel cell vehicles, including E-REVs and fuel cell hybrids. Charge-sustaining fuel economy for all vehicles is assumed to be 36 miles per US gallon. However, all motive power, including that from the battery pack, ultimately comes from the combustion of liquid fuel. by Jack Rosebro.

PHEV

PHEV CO2 Hybrid Fuel

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%, according to a new report published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). However, by aggregating large sets of on-road fuel consumption data, clear trends can be observed. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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.

GM

GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

mg kg fuel –1 and were significantly higher than previous biomass burning emission estimates. Reported primary fuel based emission factors (EFs) for gaseous acids are few, yet are required as inputs into air quality models to constrain model predictions of organic aerosol, organic aerosol O:C ratios and aqueous phase chemistry.

Exhaust

Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions

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

Green Car Congress

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

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

Green Car Congress

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. To maximize the fuel consumption benefits of the design, a VCR engine requires a low-cost fast response actuator that is reliable and efficient. The Envera VCR crankcase. Source: Envera.

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

Taking legal action over the ZEV mandates would be a repeat of the late 1990s: automakers filed a federal lawsuit that led California to water down its ZEV requirements beginning in 2001, thus effectively ending most automakers electric vehicle (EV) programs for more than a decade. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

2014

2014 Global Sale Motorcycles

First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km). 1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Earlier post.) Twin turbo V6.

Volvo

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine

13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

billion miles every year and uses more than 180 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGE) of fuel. The USPS operates a fleet of more than 200,000 vehicles in all areas of the United States and its territories; approximately 163,000 of these are right-hand drive, light-duty carrier route vehicles (CRVs) purchased between 1987 and 2001.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Vehicles Fleet

The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

Cars That Think

AUGUST 27, 2022

Around the world, many of Kim’s protégés were lauded for their brilliant success in transforming the economy of a nation that had just started assembling radio sets in 1959 and was fabricating outdated memory chips in the early ’80s. That success can be traced in part to Kim, now an emeritus professor at KAIST. Chang Hae-Ja.

South Korea

South Korea Industrial Industry Universal

The Most Powerful Greenius In America

Creative Greenius

JULY 19, 2009

As our planet’s atmosphere overheats because the greenhouse gas firewall we’ve built by burning fossil fuels works so damn well, there is one secret weapon we can all still whip out if we want to fight back and try to save ourselves from frying. Big Dick did all this while knowing full well the damage burning fossil fuels does.

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

Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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

Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

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

Delphi fuel pumps compatible with new E15 measure from EPA

E15 now available in North Dakota

Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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

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

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

To Look Forward, Sometimes You Have to Look Back

Singapore introducing stiff new feebate scheme for low carbon cars

Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

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

Event: 2023 Acura Integra Introduced

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

The Most Powerful Greenius In America

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