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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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There will be a common engine package for full-size truck, large SUV and large sedan/coupes, and the technologies and benefits will be more substantial than cylinder deactivation was in 2003, Lee said. FCA also plans to consolidate its small gasoline engine lineup with a new family to be launched in 2015. —Bob Lee.

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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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Consumption of gasoline in China grew from 0.9 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2003 to more than 2 million bbl/d in 2013, according to figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Increasing oil demand is requiring increasing imports; since 2009, China has been importing more than half of its petroleum needs.

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Bentley ending production of iconic W12 engine with the most powerful version ever

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Bentley will cease production of its 12-cylinder gasoline engine in April 2024, by which time more than 100,000 examples of the iconic W12 will have been handcrafted in the company’s Dream Factory in Crewe, England. The second cools the engine block and oil system, while the third handles the thermal load of the turbochargers.

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IFQC annual ranking of gasoline sulfur standards sees progress around the world; US drops to 46th

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Maximum gasoline sulfur limits. A trio of European countries and one from South America made major strides in reducing their levels of sulfur content in gasoline, allowing them to advance in the annual global ranking published by Hart Energy’s International Fuel Quality Center (IFQC). Sulfur is found naturally in crude oil.

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Petroleum demand in US in July rose 2.2% year-on-year; highest July for crude production since 1920

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million barrels per day last month, according to the American Petroleum Institute’s (API’s) Monthly Statistical Report for July 2015. Demand for and production of oil and refined products were the highest July in eight years, since 2007, said API Chief Economist John Felmy. Gasoline demand rose last month by 2.1% from July 2014.

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US petroleum demand grew 5.4% in May; highest production since May 1972; highest crude stock inventory since 1930

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This was the highest monthly demand yet seen in 2015. Fuel demand was up across the board last month, but stocks of crude oil and gasoline remained elevated thanks to robust production. Gasoline demand grew by 2.5% Over the same period, demand also rose for jet fuel (11.5%), residual fuel (1.3%) and “other oils” (13.8%).

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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Europe has gasoline taxes over $4 per gallon and still finds the need to adopt aggressive performance standards for cars to reduce GHGs and oil use. The initial sales requirement was 2% of car sales in 1998 (representing about 20,000 vehicles at the time), increasing to 5% in 2001 and 10% in 2003. 2015-2107 credit level.

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