Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 10, 2014
mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. mpg fuel economy, which would represent a slight improvement over MY 2013. mpg per year.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 31, 2013
Each transit agency was required to select a compliance path—either the “diesel” path or the “alternative fuel” path—by 1 January 2001. Path selection set the fuel type for new urban bus acquisitions through model year 2015. In June 2004, ARB staff proposed amendments to the demonstration project requirements.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 7, 2018
million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. The technical collaboration work is focused on integrating and optimizing new battery electric technology from Cummins that will power Gillig zero-emissions transit buses.
Green Car Congress
JULY 21, 2009
In converting the standard delivery vehicles, the powertrain equipment, including the engine, transmission, fuel tank and drive shaft, were replaced with a Cummins 6.7L ISB EPA 07 200-hp (149 kW) EGR diesel engine and Eaton hybrid-electric system, with Li-ion batteries for energy storage.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 13, 2013
l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Based on the final Trends data through MY 2012, CO 2 emissions have decreased by 85 g/mi, or 18%, since MY 2004, and fuel economy has increased by 4.3 Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013. mpg, or 22%.
Plugs and Cars
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
The Detroit News has the alternative fuel breakdown in the president's budget request, and it isn't pretty. Increases for hydrogen fuel cell research from $289 million in FY 2007 to $309 million in FY 2008. The automakers wanted a new $500 million pot for battery research. nk City confiscated in 2004! We need cars.
Spirit of DC - PHEV3A
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
Major Jerry Asher wheels around Arizona in a Toyota Prius hybrid, packing an extra battery and preaching a message to “kick gas” in favor of electric power. Instead, students gathered around the rear of the car and checked the large battery pack.It Fuel is going up,” said student Sergio Jimenez.
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