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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Drive cycle fuel economy for PFI, CDC, and multi-mode RCCI operation. Among their findings were that multi-mode RCCI has the potential to offer greater than 15% fuel economy improvement over a 2009 gasoline PFI baseline over many light-duty driving cycles, despite the lack of complete drive cycle coverage for RCCI mode.

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MARCH 11, 2012

In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% to 8.3%) and is projected to triple from MY 2009-2011 (to 13.7%); turbocharging is projected to double in MY 2011 (from 3.5% to 11.1%); and both 6-speed and 7-speed transmissions approximately doubled from MY 2009-2011 (from 24.7% in MY 2009.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

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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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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.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

California gasoline consumption rose 0.6% 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. California diesel prices were $2.35

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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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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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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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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 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. GDI gasoline and R2.2 TCI diesel engines to improve their efficiency. The revised 2.4-liter

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced. This has been achieved within the new Auris gasoline engine range through the use of high, 11.5:1 Valvematic gasoline engine.

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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. Tax credits matter.

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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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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 24, 2015

Achates Power, the developer of a family of two-stroke compression-ignition opposed-piston engines ( earlier post ), has been selected by APRA-E under its OPEN 2015 solicitation ( earlier post ) for an award of more than $9 million to develop a multi-cylinder opposed piston engine operating with compression ignition that uses gasoline as the fuel.

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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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New York Audi Fuel Economy PHEV 191

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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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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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Diesel Audi Engine Los Angeles 252

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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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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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Diesel Gasoline Fuel Economy 2009 225

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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. For gasoline, Category 5 raises the minimum gasoline research octane number (RON) to 95. The revised Category 4 will allow biodiesel in diesel fuel at levels up to 5% by volume.

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MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. liter diesel or gasoline hatchback. liter diesel or gasoline hatchback. Gasoline engines.

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APRIL 17, 2009

liter Valvematic gasoline engine and revised versions of the 1.4 D-CAT 180 diesel units. liter Valvematic engine, built at Deeside in the UK, to be the largest-selling unit in the 2009 Auris range. VVT-i engine, while at the same time making significant improvements in fuel consumption and emissions levels. D-4D and 2.2

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. Tim Johnson, from Corning, in his review of diesel emission control technology at the conference, started as is his practice by a quick regulatory review.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The Charter matches fuel specifications to the vehicle and engine specifications required to meet various customer needs around the world. Increasing the minimum octane rating available in the marketplace has the potential to help vehicles significantly improve fuel economy and, consequently, reduce vehicle CO 2 emissions.

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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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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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APRIL 26, 2009

Proposed by John Heywood and colleagues at MIT in 2005, the basic premise of E85 boosting is that ethanol (or other lower alcohols) suppresses knock due to the large evaporative cooling effect it has on the air-fuel mixture when injected directly into the cylinder, supplemented by ethanol’s inherent high octane number.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Honeywell expects the global turbo segment to double in the next five years, from 17 million new turbo vehicles in 2009 to 35 million in 2015. million engines in 2009 to six million engines in 2015. The growth in all regions is primarily driven by increased adoption of smaller, turbocharged gasoline engines. Polk & Co.,

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JUNE 25, 2009

liter gaosline engine combines turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC for the first time. For its Technology Day 2009 in Germany, BMW focused on describing its work with aerodyanmics, engines and transmissions in the context of its EfficientDyanmics development strategy. Click to enlarge. EfficientDynamics.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The diesel-powered E350 BlueTEC and hydrogen fuel-cell-powered F-Cell will be making their North American debuts at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. liter V6 diesel with 210 hp (157 kW), 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and approximately 30% better fuel economy than a comparable gasoline engine.

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MARCH 22, 2018

California can reduce carbon emissions by more than 70 million metric tons by 2030—akin to taking 15 million gasoline-powered cars off the road in one year—by adopting a higher target for its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), according to an analysis released by the UK-based research firm Cerulogy.

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JUNE 14, 2012

In New Zealand, diesel and electric-powered vehicles pay for their road use through road user charges. Since some 36% of diesel is used off-road, such as on farms, by manufacturing, industrial and commercial ventures, and boats, a fuel tax for road use would impose an unfair burden onto these sectors, the government says.).

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. Naomi Zimmerman, Jonathan M. 5b04444.

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JULY 29, 2011

The new Obama Administration proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks to an average 54.5 Per gallon federal gasoline and diesel taxes collected at the pump are deposited into the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF).

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