2002, MPG and Oil - EV Driven

Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

mpg US (5.87 The CFA polling data finds continued strong consumer support for the proposed standards, which CFA rounded up to 55 mpg in its question (“ The federal government has proposed requiring automobile manufacturers to increase the fuel economy of their motor vehicle fleets to an average of 55 miles per gallon by 2025. ”).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy

Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

mpg US (13.5 Factors related to vehicle maintenance that impact fuel economy include engine tuning, tire selection and maintenance, and weight of engine oil. On a related note, the average adult in the US in 2002 was about 24 pounds heavier than in 1960, resulting in a reduction in fuel economy of up to about 0.5%.). loading).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America

Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Oil is holding us all hostage, economically and physically. Finally, it’s time to begin.

Oil

Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands

Ford introduces new Focus ST with diesel and EcoBoost options

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JUNE 30, 2014

Ford has sold more than 140,000 Focus ST models in 40 countries worldwide since the car was first launched in 2002. mpg US), and 114 g/km CO 2. mpg US), and 158 g/km CO 2. The diesel Focus ST is the most fuel?efficient efficient and lowest CO 2 Ford performance car yet: the 185 PS (182 hp, 136 kW) 2.0?liter l/100 km (53.5

Diesel

Diesel Ford MPH Engine

Volkswagen Unveils New One-Liter Concept Car; Smallest Production-Intent Diesel Yet from Volkswagen Applied in A Full Hybrid Design

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). Volkswagen first revealed a one-liter concept at the annual meeting in 2002, then cancelled the project in 2005. L/100km (170 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36 g/km. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

Diesel

Diesel Concept Design Hybrid

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

Volvo has also emphasized friction reduction in its VEA family, using a variety of techniques including improved roundness of the cylinder bore, which results in very low tangential piston ring forces, a variable oil pump and new low viscosity engine oil. L/100km (29 mpg US) on the European cycle, for 186 g CO 2 /km.

Volvo

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). Low-friction lubricants: low viscosity and advanced low friction lubricants oils are now available with improved performance and better lubrication.

2016

2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA

Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? For people looking for the most effective way to end our addiction to oil, PHEVs have made sense because carmakers can build them now, with todays technology and using todays infrastructure. At $3 for a gallon of gas, driving a non-hybrid car costs 8-20 cents/mile (depending on MPG).

Plug-in

Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid

Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Wakefield, 1998 "Taken For a Ride: Detroit's Big Three and the politics of pollution" by Jack Doyle Books on Peak Oil and Energy Transition "Beyond Oil: The view from Hubbert's Peak", by Kenneth S. Deffeyes, 2005 "The Coming Oil Crisis", by Colin Campbell "Crossing the Rubicon", by Michael C. htm Advocates of the Th!

Plug-in

Plug-in America Plug EV1

Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. In December 2002, Toyota began limited testing of fuel cell vehicles in the US and Japan. miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

Prius

Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid

Main Page - EAA-PHEV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

They use cheap, clean, and domestic electricity for short trips and daily commutes, displacing or eliminating oil consumption and CO2 pollution. Formed in 2002, our efforts for "100+MPG Hybrids" took off when we built PRIUS+ , the worlds first plug-in Prius). Whats all the fuss about "plugging in", what difference does it make?

PHEV

PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled. Several global indicators on the supply of oil and the known carbon pollution environmental damages its caused all lead us to find cleaner ways of transportation. We have oil! safety requirements.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV

Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

James Morrison, 2009 Toyota Prius by Hymotion/Green Car Company (Bellevue WA) October 2008contact Peak Oil Garage. Barry Romich of Wayne County Sustainable Energy Network , 2008 Toyota Prius by Hymotion, September 2008 (Wooster, OH), contact: bromich@. or (800) 262-1984 x211. Contact Nikki AT aminorjourney DOT COM, [link].

Prius

Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Photo: General Motors See Also: Feds Say the Volt Wont Save GM Well See a Chevrolet Volt in June Design Under Constraint: How to Build a Streamlined, Mass-Produced Electric Car Stumble ShareThis Claiming that GM has 18 models that get 30 mpg or more is a bit of a false dichotomy.

Volt

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1

Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Ford introduces new Focus ST with diesel and EcoBoost options

Volkswagen Unveils New One-Liter Concept Car; Smallest Production-Intent Diesel Yet from Volkswagen Applied in A Full Hybrid Design

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

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Plug In America - Links and Resources

Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

Main Page - EAA-PHEV

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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