2009, Automobile Manufacturer and Engine

CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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MAY 17, 2012

The study claims mechanical damage and suggests degraded engine performance, emissions and durability on conventional vehicles from the use of E15 or E20 fuel. Growth Energy, an ethanol industry trade group, petitioned the EPA in March 2009 to raise the limit on ethanol in gasoline from 10 to 15 percent. Background. The CRC test.

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2001 2009 Engine Industrial

Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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OCTOBER 1, 2017

of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15.

Gasoline

Gasoline Europe Diesel Market

Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

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JULY 15, 2009

In the first quarter of 2009, automotive production in Europe fell by 35% to 3.4 million vehicles, according to the latest Economic Report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). in the first five months of 2009, surpassing the record of 38.8% ACEA Economic Report , 1Q 2009. Source: ACEA.

2009

2009 Production Austria 2008

Schaeffler highlights latest version of UniAir electrohydraulic valve control at Vienna

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APRIL 28, 2017

At the Vienna Motor Symposium, Schaeffler is highlighting the latest generation of its UniAir fully-variable electrohydraulic valve control system, first introduced in volume production in 2009. The latest generation of UniAir also now allows vehicles in the upper-class automobile market to operate more economically and with lower emissions.

Land Rover

Land Rover Engine Automobile Manufacturer Automobile

Benteler-SGL inaugurates new composites production facility in Austria

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

The company’s customer base includes nearly all of the well-known automobile manufacturers, primarily from the premium. The core competencies of SGL Group in material sciences and carbon fiber-based preliminary products are complemented by the market and engineering technical. Benteler-SGL GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 2008.

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Austria Production Carbon Fiber Automobile Manufacturer

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. Light truck market share had been more variable in recent years, e.g., truck share changed by 4% or more in each year for MY 2009-2012, with two years of increases and two years of decreases. Top: Engine power and displacement.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA

China Forecast to Produce 12M Vehicles This year

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

The government’s stimulus plan for the auto industry formulated this year had achieved great success in terms of boosting domestic demand and ensuring the industry growth, he said at the on-going 2009 International Forum on Chinese Automotive Industry Development held in Tianjin. Sales of China’s domestically-made automobiles totaled 1.09

China

China Stimulus Vehicles Automobile Manufacturer

Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) sent a letter to US House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriators in support of additional funding to complete research into the impacts of mid-level blends of ethanol. Source: Joint IEPR/TC workshop.

Auto Industry

Auto Industry Industrial Industry Auto

Bosch: Electrification is Coming, But Combustion Engines to Dominate for Another 20 Years

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JULY 1, 2009

While full electric powertrains (battery and fuel cell) will at some point become pervasive in light-duty vehicles, the dominance of the internal-combustion engine will remain unchallenged over the next twenty years, according to Robert Bosch GmbH executives at their annual International Automotive Press Briefing in Boxberg, Germany.

Engine

Engine Li-ion Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric

Mazda Begins Commercial Leasing of Hybrid Rotary Hydrogen Vehicle

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MARCH 25, 2009

Mazda is the first automobile manufacturer to begin commercial leasing of a hydrogen hybrid vehicle; the first units will be delivered to local government authorities and energy-related companies during 2009. The engine output is converted to electricity, which then powers the motor that drives the wheels.

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Mazda Hydrogen Commercial Hybrid

EPA Expects to Make a Final Decision on Increasing Ethanol Blend Limit in Mid-2010 at the Earliest; Timing Depends on Further Testing and Results

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

In March 2009, Growth Energy, a new advocacy group promoting ethanol and biofuels, submitted a request for a “green jobs” waiver allowing an increase in the ethanol blend limit from 10% (E10) up to 15% (E15) to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

EPA

EPA 2010 Automobile Manufacturer 2009

Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

In powertrain production, new generations of engines will be launched with enhanced performance, fuel consumption and emission levels. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. share of the world passenger car market.

Future

Future Bentley 2011 North America

Fuel Systems Solutions to Acquire Certain FuelMaker Assets and Purchase Orders

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MAY 1, 2009

has agreed to acquire selected assets and technology for compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling products manufactured by FuelMaker Corporation, including the home refueling appliance marketed under the Phill brand ( earlier post ). million and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2009. Fuel Systems Solutions , Inc.

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Purchase Fuel Alternative Fuels Honda

Volkswagen of America temporarily withdraws application for US certification of MY 2016 vehicles; AECDs

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

EPA defines an AECD as “ any element of design that senses temperature, motive speed, engine RPM, transmission gear, or any other parameter for the purpose of activating, modulating, delaying, or deactivating the operation of any part of the emission-control system. ”. diesel engine. Typical AECDs include controls for: Starting.

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2016 America EPA Vehicles

Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

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JANUARY 22, 2014

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is maintaining its stance on B5 (5% biodiesel, i.e., fatty acid methyl ester, blends) as the maximum until further findings and market observations on the use of B7 are reported. Impact on engine oil. Source: JATOP.Click to enlarge. Impact on stability. Impact on emissions.

Japan

Japan Diesel Oil Fuel

EUCAR calls for targeted support for automotive initiatives in €80B Horizon 2020 program; targeting €5B budget

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JUNE 21, 2012

EUCAR is calling for several priority automotive R&I initiatives in the following domains to be included in Horizon 2020 (as outlined in its position paper): A European Green Vehicles Initiative (EGVI), as successor to the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI) which has been operating under FP7 since 2009.The

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2020 Land Rover Volvo 2014

Small cars increase market share in Europe

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

That’s the verdict after figures were released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) showing that the market share of smaller cars in Europe had risen from about 38.8 per cent between January and November, 2009. Both average engine size and power decreased [.]. per cent in 2008 to 44.9

Europe

Europe Automobile Manufacturer Market Automobile

ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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JANUARY 22, 2010

liter Mitsubishi engine.) Jonway currently manufactures several thousand units per month of its A380 compact SUV in 3- and 5-door models and is expanding its product line with new model sedans and other automobiles. million vehicles in 2009, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

China

China Market 2009 Automobile

ZAP Acquires 51% Stake in China’s Jonway Auto in Focus On China EV Market; Plans Acquisition of Other 49% in Second Phase

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Jonway Auto reported annual revenues of approximately US$40 million in 2009 and approximately US$20 million for the first quarter of 2010. Jonway’s volume manufacturing capacity gives ZAP a strong manufacturing base with the means of commercializing its innovative EV technologies. Earlier post.).

China

China Auto Market Automobile

Japan Automakers Support B5, E10 as Baseline Biofuel Blends, Recommend Specifications to ASEAN Countries

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc (JAMA), a nonprofit industry association comprising fourteen manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles in Japan, recently issued position statements on and recommended specifications for bioethanol and biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester, FAME).

Japan

Japan Gasoline Philippines Diesel

It is good to be small as auto market stumbles

Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

In the first quarter of the year, production fell to just 3.4million vehicles according to new statistics from the Economic Report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Indeed the average engine size and power fell from 1,706cc to 1,635cc in the first quarter of 2009.

Market

Market Automobile Manufacturer Scrappage Auto

California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

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JUNE 19, 2009

All promising low-carbon non-petroleum transportation options, including hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and advanced liquid biofuels in combustion engines, face significant technical, resource, and market challenges. Source: DOE Hydrogen Program & Vehicle Technologies Program, 2009 Merit Review.

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Hydrogen Fuel California Vehicles

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Automobile manufacturers were given tax breaks to produce cars that ran on hydrous ethanol, and, by 1980, every automobile company in Brazil was following this lead. By the mid-1980s, three quarters of the cars manufactured in Brazil were capable of running on sugarcane-based hydrous ethanol. Earlier GCC post.]

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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APRIL 1, 2009

heavy duty on-road vehicles, off-road vehicles, locomotives, marine and aviation engines. American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Discussion Draft Full Text. American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Discussion Draft Summary. The Chairmen say this issue will be addressed through discussions among Committee members.

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Climate Standards Carbon California

Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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APRIL 30, 2009

Search Results for Google April 29, 2009 09:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle FRANKFORT, Ky.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Green Star Products, Inc. Green Star Products is not in competition with Toyota or any other major automobile manufacturer because it is targeting a different market.

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Plug-in Green Plug Electric Vehicles

DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

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APRIL 1, 2010

DOT and EPA received more than 130,000 public comments on the September 2009 proposed rules, with overwhelming support for the strong national policy. Manufacturers will be able to build a single, light-duty national fleet that satisfies all federal requirements as well as the standards of California and other states.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Light

CRC study finds that fuel systems in some modern vehicles fail with E15 use

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JANUARY 30, 2013

One scenario floated at the symposium could potentially see a decrease in the ethanol content of regular fuel; the doing away with the current middle formulation, and the creation of a new fuel—a so-called Tier III fuel—that would use mid-range ethanol content (on the order of E20 to E30) with optimized engines. (A

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Fuel Vehicles 2001 Gasoline

Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $29,125—$6,075 less than electric vehicles produced by other mainstream automobile manufacturers—for the base ES model before a federal tax credit of $7,500 and available state financial incentives (subject to availability of funding). i-MiEV, Japan-spec.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Lithium Ion Batteries

EV Driven

CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

Schaeffler highlights latest version of UniAir electrohydraulic valve control at Vienna

Benteler-SGL inaugurates new composites production facility in Austria

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

China Forecast to Produce 12M Vehicles This year

Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

Bosch: Electrification is Coming, But Combustion Engines to Dominate for Another 20 Years

Mazda Begins Commercial Leasing of Hybrid Rotary Hydrogen Vehicle

EPA Expects to Make a Final Decision on Increasing Ethanol Blend Limit in Mid-2010 at the Earliest; Timing Depends on Further Testing and Results

Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

Fuel Systems Solutions to Acquire Certain FuelMaker Assets and Purchase Orders

Volkswagen of America temporarily withdraws application for US certification of MY 2016 vehicles; AECDs

Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

EUCAR calls for targeted support for automotive initiatives in €80B Horizon 2020 program; targeting €5B budget

Small cars increase market share in Europe

ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

ZAP Acquires 51% Stake in China’s Jonway Auto in Focus On China EV Market; Plans Acquisition of Other 49% in Second Phase

Japan Automakers Support B5, E10 as Baseline Biofuel Blends, Recommend Specifications to ASEAN Countries

It is good to be small as auto market stumbles

California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

CRC study finds that fuel systems in some modern vehicles fail with E15 use

Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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