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AUGUST 2, 2012

Among the findings of the two-year study are that—if technology hurdles and infrastructure challenges can be overcome—economically competitive low-carbon fuels and improvements in fuel economy will result in substantial reductions in GHG emissions. For light-duty CNG, leveraging liquid ICE fuel economy technology.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

liter hybrid system akin to that in the Prius c ( earlier post ) and that achieves a fuel efficiency of 33.0 Not only is friction loss reduced, coolant flow rate can be very precisely controlled, contributing to improved fuel economy. The NiMH hybrid battery is placed under the rear seat for more efficient use of interior space.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Federal Agency Battery and Energy Storage Initiatives and Funding Obligations, Fiscal Years 2009. GAO was asked to: identify the scope and key characteristics of federal battery and energy storage initiatives; determine the extent to which there is potential fragmentation, overlap, or duplication, if any, among these initiatives; and.

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Energy Storage 2009 2012 Energy 231

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JANUARY 20, 2014

liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine, evolved and matured from the third-generation Prius, together with a class-first full hybrid system (THS II with reduction gear) achieves fuel economy of 23.8 The NiMH hybrid battery is located below the front seat, creating a comfortable riding space and large cargo space. Both the 1.8-liter

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

One of the things WiTricity has been doing since the first public disclosure back in 2005 and then the formal formation in 2007 is taking this core of technology of magnetic resonance and applying it into practice. From 2005 to today, we’ve come a long way. In many of these vehicles, the battery is relatively smaller.

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APRIL 18, 2013

While fuel economy of engined-cars is the key technology pathway to decarbonizing the transport sector by 2020, the 2DS also envisages 20 million EVs on the road by 2020, with yearly sales reaching seven million vehicles. Vehicle downsizing has enabled considerable efficiency improvements, particularly in OECD regions and since 2005.

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APRIL 7, 2015

All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. The overall improved system also helps achieve fuel economy gains. The XTRONIC combined with the engine adopts the same step shift control as gasoline vehicles have, which contributes to superior fuel efficiency and strong acceleration.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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APRIL 25, 2012

The new Cima achieves both a 20% improvement in fuel economy (JC08 mode) over 2015 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards. The Cima also features, among its other technologies, the first application of sound-absorbing tires on a Nissan vehicle.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Nissan is also planning to have 4 EVs on the market, including the Nissan LEAF, and says it will take global leadership in supplying batteries for electric drive. Nissan said it will also provide a second-life energy storage system with used EV batteries through the 4R business.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. Total US energy-related CO 2 emissions remain below their 2005 level (6 billion metric tons) through 2040 , when they reach 5.6

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 Compared to traditional hybrid systems, the electric motor driving range is expanded for high-speed driving (up to more than 100 km/h (62 mph) on a level highway) and the EV mode is frequently applied, helping the Fuga Hybrid achieve best-in-class fuel economy.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

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MARCH 18, 2013

In response to a Congressional mandate in 2010, the National Research Council (NRC) convened the Committee on Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels to assess the potential for vehicle and fuel technology options to achieve substantial reductions in petroleum use and GHG emissions by 2050 relative to 2005.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

The new Civic Hybrid will feature the first application of a lithium-ion battery technology in a Honda hybrid. The Civic’s family of engines with intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) technology becomes more fuel efficient for 2012. million units since the 2006 model went on sale in late 2005.

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Honda Concept Civic Hybrid Gas 186

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MARCH 8, 2010

The dashed blue line is 2005 emissions; the scale on the right shows the percent of 2005 level. The economy-wide CO 2 prices applied increase the cost of driving only marginally with respect to the business-as-usual case. Fuel prices above $8/gallon may be needed to significantly reduce US GHG emissions and oil imports.

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MAY 16, 2013

The IS 300h achieves fuel economy of 23.2 This performance exceeds the 2015 fuel efficiency standards by 20% and the 2005 standards of the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles by 75%. Lexus unveiled the new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show in January. Earlier post.). mpg US, 4.3

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JUNE 23, 2009

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, first appropriated in the fall of 2008, will provide about $25 billion in loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels. Nissan will receive $1.6

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JANUARY 3, 2017

In addition, Ford announced that its global utility lineup will be the company’s first hybrids powered by EcoBoost rather than naturally aspirated engines, furthering improving performance and fuel economy. The company has sold more than 520,000 electrified vehicles in North America since 2005 and 560,000 globally. New Services.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

Assuming no changes in policy related to greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide emissions grow slowly, but do not again reach 2005 levels until 2027. After falling 3% in 2008 and nearly 7% in 2009, largely driven by the economic downturn, energy-related CO 2 emissions do not return to 2005 levels (5,980 million metric tons) until 2027.

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Gas 2011 Price Energy 199

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JUNE 4, 2014

Ford engineers took a holistic approach to weight reduction by incorporating advanced materials into the entire design of the vehicle, including powertrain, chassis, body, battery ( earlier post ) and interior features such as seats. Fuel Efficiency Materials Weight reduction'

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

In total (fleet testing plus developmental testing), the Daimler hydrogen fuel cell fleet has accumulated more than 9.0 The fuel-cell car uses a lithium-ion battery pack with an output of 35 kW and a capacity of 1.4 The B-Class fuel cell stack comprises 440 cells connected in series, with carbon-based bipolar plates.

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MAY 15, 2014

The Ford team updated the SMP model with historical data for 2000, 2005, and 2010, and extended the model to calculate the total CO 2 emissions (tonnes) and the TTW (tank-to-wheel) emission rate (g CO 2 /km) for the new vehicle fleet. Similarly, with the addition of fuel actions, the OECD Europe glide paths are relaxed from 4.5-5%

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

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MARCH 5, 2010

In city traffic, the hybrid drive uses about 20% less fuel than a conventional drive. Both the car’s performance and its fuel economy benefit substantially from the A8 series’ lightweight aluminum body based on the Audi Space Frame principle (ASF). In conjunction with the electric unit, this functions as a torque converter.

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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.

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MAY 16, 2009

However, that work had considered scenarios involving only one battery pack charge per vehicle per day. 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.

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JUNE 23, 2009

Nissan meanwhile, has received money to produce electric cars and battery packs at its manufacturing facility in Tennessee. However, these cars and components must increase fuel economy by at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels.

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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. The E-motor is supplied with energy from a lithium-ion battery located at the front of the car.

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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APRIL 1, 2009

Among the direct transportation-related provisions in the extensive package are a low-carbon fuel standard for all transportation fuels; financial support for large scale demonstrations of electric vehicles; and financial support for automakers retooling plants to make electric vehicles. Transportation Efficiency.

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Climate Standards Carbon California 186

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MARCH 14, 2010

With this high-tech package we are “best in class” with respect to fuel consumption, output and torque.” liter V8 (which made its debut in 2005) naturally aspirated engine has a displacement of 6,208 cc, compared to the 5,461 cc of the new V8.

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Downsizing Standards Fuel Mercedes 186

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Battery charging is accomplished via regenerative braking and engine operation. The two-mode split parallel architecture improves fuel economy up to 25%. The system is pure electric capable, but no electric charging infrastructure is required.

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Global Available 2000 Extended Range 239

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JANUARY 25, 2013

A deeply embedded set of assumptions underpins the nearly universal recommendation for policies to foster adoption of alternative fuels and vehicles (AFVs), meaning non-petroleum fuels and vehicles capable of using them. A parametric analysis by Barter et al.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

times greater than its 2005 model, achieving 2.5 The new generation XTRONIC CVT model achieves an improvement in fuel economy of up to 10% compared to previous CVTs for comparable vehicles, based on in-house measurements using US (EPA) combined mode. liter engine but with much better city and highway fuel economy.

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Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 13, 2006

13, 2006 Andrew Frank, University of California at Davis Mechanical engineering professor and researcher Andrew Frank has spent much of the last 30 years studying electric motors and batteries to make vehicles more fuel-efficient. Frank spoke recently with Staff Writer Doug Beizer about plug-in hybrid technology and car fuel economy.

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JULY 13, 2009

Today, the University of California, Berkeley, Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology releases the new study examining the market size for electric cars with switchable batteries and the economic and environmental benefits of mass-market switch to electric cars. The study also attempts to quantify how the electrification of the U.S.

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OCTOBER 20, 2011

The new MIVEC system together with improved combustion stability and a reduction in piston friction provide an improvement in fuel economy without any loss in engine performance (output and torque) over the 4B10 MIVEC engine (1.8-liter, The new 4J10 MIVEC engine (1.8-liter, liter, inline-4, 16-valve DOHC).

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APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. This breaks the norm of a fuel cell vehicle run solely on hydrogen or simply with a battery for energy storage. kg of hydrogen).

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

The lease terms include an attractive mileage allowance of 20,000 miles per year, up to $15,000 of hydrogen fuel, up to 21 days of an Avis Luxury Rental in California, 24/7 roadside assistance, and eligibility for California “White Sticker” single occupant HOV access. campus of American Honda Motor Co, Inc.,

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