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MARCH 7, 2018

More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. The 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van offers three different engines—including a diesel—capable of running on five different fuels. liter EcoBlue fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019).

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JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL used six similar trucks for the evaluation project: three Azure Dynamics Balance hybrids, and three diesels (Freightliner MT-45).

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Audi announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second US clean diesel offering launched this year. Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 Audi launched its first TDI clean diesel model, the Q7 TDI, earlier this year. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. Source: Lammert 2009. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% Both the Freightliner hybrid model and the conventional model use a Mercedes-Benz MBE 904 four-cylinder diesel engine. Source: Lammert 2009.

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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption. in-line diesel.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year. For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. Source: EPA. mpg US (11.2

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JULY 9, 2015

Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. Average diesel take rates. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Model year.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Mazda will exhibit the Mazda SKY-G direct injection gasoline engine, the Mazda SKY-D advanced diesel engine and the Mazda SKY Drive high-efficiency automatic transmission. liter diesel engine.

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OCTOBER 1, 2017

In absolute numbers, 152,323 fewer diesel cars were sold. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15.

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MARCH 19, 2019

SuperTruck II is a partnership between the DOE, truck manufacturers and equipment suppliers seeking to improve freight efficiency to more than 100% over an equivalent 2009 model, and to improve engine brake thermal efficiency performance to 55% or greater.

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AUGUST 28, 2009

The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. g/km in the first half of 2009. No delay to used diesel emission standards. From January 2010, used diesel vehicles in New Zealand will need to meet the Japan 2005 standards.

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JULY 26, 2010

UPS is targeting a 20% improvement in fuel economy for its US package delivery fleet from 2000 to 2020. The new goal builds on gains UPS already has made by increasing its US MPG 10% between 2000 and 2009 and applies to a US ground fleet of 60,000 vehicles. In 2009, UPS drivers logged 77.3 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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JULY 14, 2016

liter, diesel passenger cars manufactured for model years 2009-2016. liter diesel Volkswagens, Audis and Porsches sold in California. This decision affects about 16,000 3.0-liter CARB staff determined that the proposed recall plans submitted by the companies are incomplete and deficient in a number of areas.

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JANUARY 28, 2011

A new Carnegie Mellon University study released at the Washington Auto Show finds that for passenger cars, aadvanced vehicles with higher fuel economy—i.e, turbocharged direct injection diesels or hybrids—retain more value than a paired conventional vehicle—i.e., But that’s only one element of the equation.

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AUGUST 18, 2012

When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. TCI diesel engines to improve their efficiency. Kia has fine-tuned both the Theta II 2.4 The revised 2.4-liter

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Clean-diesel vehicles, a slowly growing segment of the market, unquestionably return higher fuel economy figures than their gasoline-engined counterparts. But they have their own set of issues, too, including recalls specific to some of the diesel engine components.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. In 2009, Audi launched the A3 and Q7 TDI models in the US. Earlier post.) l/100km), city and highway combined.

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JANUARY 12, 2016

VW’s submitted recall plan for 2-liter diesel passenger vehicles sold in California between 2009 and 2015 which were sold with the software defeat devices. This rejection only applies to VW’s diesel 2.0L diesel vehicles manufactured for model year (MY) 2009 through MY 2015 to circumvent CARB and EPA emission test procedures.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Ford Motor Company reported that it has built its two-millionth EcoBoost engine since the launch of the line in 2009. With customer demand exceeding its initial projections, Ford now expects EcoBoost production to exceed its global diesel engine production. Global Ford EcoBoost engine production: total since launch in 2009.

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MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

in May, while diesel fuel declined 7%, according to the latest figures from the California Board of Equalization (BOE). May 2009 gasoline sold for use on California roads totaled 1,291 million gallons of gasoline. May 2009 diesel fuel sold for use on California roads totaled 209 million gallons of diesel.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The aim of Volkswagen has been to ensure that these measures do not result in a change to the fuel economy figures, performance figures or CO 2 or noise emissions of the vehicles affected. Over the next few months, the measures will also be implemented on the engines with 1.2- liter displacements. Earlier post.)

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MAY 13, 2010

in 2009 are green innovations, evidence of the rapid development by GM researchers and engineers. Green automotive technologies are the building blocks for creating and improving alternative power plants and increasing fuel efficiency ,” said James E. Source: GM. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 5, 2009

A team of researchers from Detroit Diesel and Chris Atkinson, of Atkinson LLC, are developing, demonstrating and validating a next-generation, model-based diesel engine controller that can optimize fuel efficiency in real time in low-emissions heavy-duty diesel engines under fully transient engine operating conditions.

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APRIL 16, 2014

The Audi A3 TDI diesel Sportback is making its US debut at the New York International Auto Show. TDI clean diesel mated to the standard 6-speed S tronic transmission. Audi introduced TDI technology in the US in 2009. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). A3 TDI Sportback. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The world’s consumption of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products reached a record high of 88.9 In 2009, Asia surpassed North America as the world’s largest petroleum-consuming region as consumption rebounded from its 2008 decline. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge. million bbl/d.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Citroën will unveil the DS3 supermini—the first model from the new DS line—at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 next month. The DS3 will be available with a choice of Euro V power plants consisting of two HDi diesel units and three BMW co-developed gasoline engines. Tags: Diesel Europe Fuel Efficiency.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2017

liter V-6 diesels that were sold from 2009 through 2016? And just how far off base was Ford CEO Mark Fields in claiming that up to 1 million jobs could be lost under the fuel-economy standards now in place? What will happen to more than 80,000 Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen vehicles powered by 3.0-liter

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. The average price of US on-highway diesel was $5.718 per gallon, up $2.432 from a year ago.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

liter, Euro 5 compliant common-rail diesel (CRD) engine. The new turbo diesel is paired to a six-speed manual transmission and produces 120 kW (163 hp DIN) and 320 N•m (236 lb-ft), delivering 16% more power, 3% more torque and 25% more towing capability (1,500 kg) compared with the previous diesel engine. 100km compared to 6.1L/100km;

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JULY 2, 2009

In June, Volkswagen’s diesels posted their best US sales month since their re-launch with 5,072 units, representing 26% of total Volkswagen new vehicle sales. Overall, VW sales were down 18% by volume in June 2009 to 19,027 units. Volkswagen of America is encouraged by the momentum of our clean diesel TDI sales.

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MARCH 27, 2012

Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.) in 2008 to 53.7%

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JULY 9, 2009

An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. the Ford Escape Hybrid is compared against the conventional, gasoline-fueled Ford Escape.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time. Emissions under the dual-fuel concept, at 11 bar IMEP.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Honda will introduce a higher-powered, diesel Accord Type S at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March. liter i-DTEC diesel engine like the standard Accord. Performance, fuel economy and emissions data will be available once homologation is completed, and pricing will be announced nearer the on sale date later this year.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2015

The Volkswagen Group of America (VW) submitted a recall plan to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) on Friday, responding to the violations described in ARB’s 18 September 2015 letter to VW concerning illegal defeat devices in 2-liter diesel-powered vehicles, model years 2009-2015. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 9, 2013

The proposed WWFC5 provides automaker and engine manufacturer proposed recommendations for the quality of market gasoline and diesel fuel. The revised Category 4 will allow biodiesel in diesel fuel at levels up to 5% by volume. For gasoline, Category 5 raises the minimum gasoline research octane number (RON) to 95.

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