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mpg, 13% greater than the 9.2 mpg of the conventional group on those routes a year earlier. mpg, 20% greater than the 7.9 mpg of the conventional group on those routes a year later. The first study, performed in 2008, focused on first-generation hybrid vans operated by UPS in Phoenix. Earlier post.)

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Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008. The first manufacturer to build and produce a dedicated fuel cell vehicle (FCX Clarity) on a production line specifically made for fuel cell vehicles (2008).

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MAY 6, 2010

between 2008 and 2009. from 2008 to 2009 while the comparable price of natural gas fell 48% on a per Btu basis. The average decline in energy intensity from 2000 to 2008 was 2.0%. Emissions by end-use sector, 2008 and 2009. lower than 2008. mpg US in 2009. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4 mpg US (13.5 As an example, Sivak and Schoettle calculated that a car that nominally gets 36 mpg will experience a reduction to 19.8 mpg in actual fuel economy (a reduction of 45%) as a result of disregarding all eco-driving practices. 5–25%.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

The hydraulic components (motor and pump) recover and store the energy generated by the internal combustion engine and by braking and deceleration (kinetic energy); kinetic energy from braking that would otherwise be lost as heat is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in a pressure accumulator. l/100km (81.1

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Bright Automotive, the developer of the purpose-built, plug-in hybrid IDEA ( earlier post ), and General Motors Co. GM has provided funding to the Indiana automaker, the first funding action by the newly formed General Motors Ventures LLC ( earlier post ). have agreed to pursue a strategic relationship.

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched in Japan the redesigned Crown Royal and Crown Athlete sedans; production of a new hybrid version of the sedan will begin in late January 2013. liter, 4-cylinder inline Atkinson cycle engine featuring next-generation D-4S4 technology with a high-torque motor to provide the drive performance of a 3.0-liter

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). CAR used this study to estimate the likely cost and price impact on new motor vehicles for three different powertrain pathways: spark-ignited; compression-ignited; and electrification. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US) under a constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Under an earlier agreement, SAIC-GM-Wuling began exporting the N200 to Peru in July 2008 as the Chevrolet N200. SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors, was launched in 2002. It consumes less than 5.5

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MARCH 4, 2011

Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week. liter TDV6 diesel engine, working with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and a 69 kW electric motor. billion) on environmental technologies and has targeted a 25% reduction in its fleet-average CO 2 emissions between 2008 and 2012.

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APRIL 2, 2015

liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, is combined with an electric motor. l/100 km (112 mpg US) with combined CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km (based on the ECE test cycle and dependent on the selected tire size). The system performance of the BMW i8 is 266 kW/362 hp and it accelerates in 4.4

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Chrysler is bringing the new Dodge Caliber to the Frankfurt Motor Show fitted with a new 2.2-liter, mpg US vs. 38.6 The new Dodge Caliber debuts at the 2009 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The Dodge Caliber was the top-selling Chrysler Group LLC vehicle outside North America in 2008. The new Dodge Caliber.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

General Motors. Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% over July 2008. over July 2008. American Honda Motor Co., compared to July 2008 results. Jeep Patriot sales increased 134 percent (8,059 units) compared with July 2008. Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 29, 2009

The Fusion Hybrid carries a 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Since Ford Motor Company reached the 60,000 vehicle threshold in the 4 th quarter of 2008, the tax credit amounts are reduced by 50% beginning in the second quarter of 2009 and by an additional 25% beginning in the fourth quarter of 2009.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

For 2008, the last year for which EPA has final data from automakers, the average fuel economy value was 21.0 mpg US (11.2 mpg, or 9%, since 2004. Ford and General Motors are the two marketing groups that showed improvement in MY2008 and are projected to do so again in MY2009. Hybrids are projected to have 1.8%

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JULY 22, 2009

mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. In early 2008, when the unemployment rate was relatively low, the increased price of gasoline led to an increase in the purchases of those relatively expensive vehicles that are fuel-efficient. This ended when gasoline prices declined in late 2008.

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MARCH 24, 2009

Toyota is applying its gasoline and diesel “Optimal Drive” technology in the new B-segment hatchback crossover Urban Cruiser, unveiled as a design preview at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show ( earlier post ) and in a production version at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008 ( earlier post ). L/100km (43 mpg US).

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MARCH 22, 2009

and Altech-Eco have signed an exclusive agreement to bring EPA-certified dedicated and bi-fuel (gasoline/compressed natural gas) retrofitted Ford Focus vehicles (MY 2008 and 2009) to Florida consumers. GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalents), with a driving range of 218 - 318 miles with an average 35 mpg on highway and 24 in the city.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

The hybrid system employs an Eaton automated transmission with an integrated motor/generator (26 kW/ 44 kW peak) and a 340 VDC, 1.8 In 2008, UPS ordered an additional 200 hybrids with additional features and updates. Eaton Corp. provided the hybrid propulsion systems for the vehicles, which were manufactured by Freightliner Corp.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof. His accomplishments at GM include production programs that won “Top 10 Engine” and “Car of the Year” awards, and also numerous advanced concepts demonstrating high efficiency and high performance such as GM’s EV1 electric car, the 100 mpg Ultralite, and the CERV III concept Corvette.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The report expects aluminum to double its share of the light vehicle material mix by 2025 vs. the 2008 EPA baseline vehicle. The survey also looked at average aluminum content by North American automakers, declaring General Motors the content leader at 366 pounds (166 kg) per vehicle. Ducker Worldwide. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 6, 2013

The 2008 on display in Geneva. l/100km (62 mpg US) and 98g/km for diesel, and 99g/km for gasoline. l/100km (62 mpg US) and 98g/km for diesel, and 99g/km for gasoline. 2008 gasoline engine range. 2008 diesel engine range. 2008 diesel engine range. Click to enlarge. liter VTi over a 4-cylinder counterpart).

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Volvo introduced its first three DRIVEe branded models—indicating uprated environmental properties—at the 2008 Paris motor show. At the Paris motor show in 2008, we began our broad-based launch of the DRIVe models via the C30, S40 and V50. L/100 km (39 mpg US) for both cars. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the 2.4 liter concept Theta turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine capable of developing as much as 286 hp (213 kW) while and delivering more than 30 highway mpg at the Los Angeles Auto show in 2008. Theta II GDI. Click to enlarge. With a compression ratio of 11.3:1,

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JUNE 25, 2009

According to statistics compiled by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority cited by BMW, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg US), with an average CO 2 rating of 158 g/km. Aerodynamic Test Center.

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liters per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US)—29% less than a standard engine in 2009. L/100km (65 mpg US)—a third less than diesel in 2009. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers [62 mpg US], or 2.6 liters of diesel [90 mpg US], can be achieved. The electric motor is the most efficient means of powering a car.”

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MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). Major components, including motor-generators, from the 2 nd generation Prius transaxle (left) and the new 2010 Prius transaxle (right). Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 29, 2011

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. L/100 km (112 mpg US) is attained (equivalent to 49 g/km CO2). Earlier post.) Under the hood. Click to enlarge.

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The Cynical Synapse website suggests that at a $5,000 premium over the non-hybrid model, it is barely worth paying for a three-six mpg improvement at a meagre 20mpg city/22mph highway rating. . The idea of replacing vehicles on a one to one basis with those with a higher mpg rating is open to speculation.

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JUNE 1, 2009

General Motors Corp. Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. The New GM will have a number of key vehicle launches in 2009 and 2010, including: Chevrolet Camaro, with highway fuel economy of up to 29 mpg. Earlier post.)

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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.). In the past, the baseline was the manufacturers’ confidential plans for each model year; in the new analysis, the baseline is each manufacturer’s MY 2008 fleet.

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The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently. since the Tesla roadster was introduced in 2008.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Here is the full text of the blog post, and the Press Release from Aptera Motors: [link]. Source: Aptera Motors]. 18, 2009) — In September 2008, when fledgling vehicle manufacturer Aptera named Paul Wilbur president and CEO, the 27-year Detroit auto executive set forth a series of financial goals and product deadlines.

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mpg, save 887 million gallons of fuel over the lifetime of the MY 2011 cars and light trucks, and reduce CO 2 emissions by 8.3 mpg US, a 2.0 mpg increase above MY 2010, corresponding to 326 gCO 2 /mi. mpg US (294 gCO 2 /mi); MY 2011 light trucks will reach 24.1 mpg (369 g/mi). mpg (320 gCO 2 /mi).

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Ford Motor Company’s US hybrid sales for the first nine months of 2009 are 73% higher than the same period in 2008, fueled by the introduction of hybrid versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, which went on sale in March 2009. The front-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid delivers 34 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway.

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kW electric motor powered by electricity from its hydrogen fuel cell (fed by up to 4.3 A fairly conventional look Through a chemical process, the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery. kg of hydrogen). It also has up to 29 miles of range coming from the 17.7

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

100 km (118 mpg US) and 48 g/km of CO 2 in the combined cycle. The HYbrid3 Evolution is a roofless—and higher-powered—version of the HYbrid3 compressor, presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The HYbrid 3 Evolution features electric motors in each of its two front wheels and a naturally aspirated engine at the rear.

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