2007, Downsizing and Economy

Study Assesses Product Attribute Trade-offs and Technological Progress; Meeting Proposed Obama Fuel Economy Standards Will Require Downsizing and Change in Fleet Mix

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AUGUST 2, 2009

Changes in the attributes (clockwise from upper left, weight, power, fuel economy and torque) of the Honda Accord over time as an example of fleet trends in the US. In contrast, fuel economy actually increased by 15% during that period. Knittel, 2009. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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MARCH 31, 2014

In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Compared with the predecessor, primary energy savings of 8% (2013) and 25 percent (2007) are achieved over the entire life cycle. The new C-Class. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 l/100 km (36.8

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter liter naturally aspirated engine, the downsized engine with electric supercharger reduces the 70-100 km/h (44-63 mph) top gear acceleration time from 18 to 11 seconds. More than 90% of the available torque is delivered in less than a second. Compared with a 1.6-liter

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Downsizing Electric Electrical Exhaust

California ARB amends diesel rules to reduce cost of compliance

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DECEMBER 18, 2010

ARB staff proposed amendments to the Truck and Bus regulation and Off-Road regulation to provide relied to fleets adversely affected by the economy, and to take into account the fact that emissions are now lower than previously predicted. Off-Road (e.g., construction equipment) Regulation. Ease annual requirements to clean up engines (e.g.,

Diesel

Diesel Cost Of California Downsizing

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

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JUNE 4, 2010

Using a 2007 base vehicle, the committee estimated the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines over that timeframe: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition (CI) diesel, and hybrid. In contrast, fuel economy measures how far a vehicle will travel with a gallon of fuel.

Purchase

Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

Air Resources Board Amends Off-Road Diesel Emissions Rule to Aid Compliance

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JULY 24, 2009

The California Air Resources Board adopted amendments to help business owners comply with its 2007 regulation aimed at reducing toxic diesel emissions from the state’s estimated 180,000 off-road vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers used in construction, mining and other industries. Earlier post.).

Diesel

Diesel Emissions 2007 Fleet

Chrysler Disbands ENVI Electric Vehicle Group; Function Absorbed into Traditional Line Organization

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Reuters reports that Chrysler has disbanded its ENVI team, formed in 2007 to bring electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market. As outlined in the plan, Chrysler is putting a more immediate focus on downsizing its engines and improving fuel economy across the entire portfolio. Earlier post.)

Chrysler

Chrysler Electric Vehicles Minivan Vehicles

Ford Begins EcoBoost Engine Production

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MAY 20, 2009

Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the plant, which had been idled in 2007. EcoBoost technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to deliver up to 20% improved fuel economy, 15% fewer CO 2 emissions and superior driving performance compared with larger displacement engines. The EcoBoost begins production.

Ford

Ford Engine Cleveland Production

MHI completes development of new-generation LNG carrier; reductions in size and weight, with more capacity and 20% lower fuel consumption than conventional ships

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JULY 13, 2011

The new configuration enables greater structural efficiency and size and weight reductions, resulting not only in improvements in fuel consumption and operating economy but also in enhancements in terms of compatibility with LNG terminals and maintainability. 2007) Key Technologies for Mitsubishi LNG Carrier Now and in the Future.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Fuel Mariner Panama

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.

Environment

Environment Engine 2010 Parts

Renault Powertrain Strategy: Focus on Electric Motor Development for EV Powertrains, New Technologies for Conventional Engines

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FEBRUARY 17, 2009

The company introduced the TCe 100 in 2007 and the TCe 130 in 2008, earlier post.). In the meantime, Renault will carry over its downsizing policy to cover utility vehicles with the replacement of its current 2.5-liter More efficient manual and automatic transmissions. Renault is developing a new family of modular TCe gasoline engines.

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Engine Motor Motors Motoring

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Small displacement engines offer excellent CO 2 and fuel economy benefits; they have lower parasitic losses and operate more efficiently under part load conditions. EVO Electric Limited , is a 2007 spin-out from Imperial College London to develop advanced electric machines and drive systems based on its proprietary axial flux technology.

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Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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JUNE 16, 2011

To address this request, the NRC formed the Committee on the Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy. Further, the benefits of some technologies are not completely represented in the tests used to estimate corporate average fuel economy (CAFE).

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA

IIHS Says Its Crash Test Study Suggests Small Cars Cant Protect People in Front-to-Front Crashes as Well as Bigger, Heavier Models

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APRIL 14, 2009

Driver deaths per million 1-3-year-old cars registered, 2007. Crash statistics confirm this, the Institute said, noting that driver deaths per million 1-3-year-old minicars in multiple-vehicle crashes during 2007 was almost twice as high as the rate in very large cars. Equally clear are the implications when it comes to fuel economy.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Cars MPH 2007

Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 25, 2022

lawmakers established the RFS in 2005 and expanded it in 2007, well before solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles became the stalwarts of decarbonization they are today. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which stewards the RFS, had repeatedly downsized the targets by nearly 25 percent. By the mid-2010s, the U.S.

Fuel

Fuel South Korea Renewable Tax Credit

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Batteries not ready. Red Herring ).

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

Study Assesses Product Attribute Trade-offs and Technological Progress; Meeting Proposed Obama Fuel Economy Standards Will Require Downsizing and Change in Fleet Mix

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

California ARB amends diesel rules to reduce cost of compliance

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Air Resources Board Amends Off-Road Diesel Emissions Rule to Aid Compliance

Chrysler Disbands ENVI Electric Vehicle Group; Function Absorbed into Traditional Line Organization

Ford Begins EcoBoost Engine Production

MHI completes development of new-generation LNG carrier; reductions in size and weight, with more capacity and 20% lower fuel consumption than conventional ships

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

Renault Powertrain Strategy: Focus on Electric Motor Development for EV Powertrains, New Technologies for Conventional Engines

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

IIHS Says Its Crash Test Study Suggests Small Cars Cant Protect People in Front-to-Front Crashes as Well as Bigger, Heavier Models

Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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