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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 Charter now also references the E100 and B100 Guidelines published by the WWFC Committee in 2009.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. The EPA report is the authoritative reference for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. Source: EPA. Fuel economy.

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

As many countries take steps to require vehicles and engines to meet strict fuel economy standards in addition to stringent emission standards, Category 5, which raises the minimum research octane number (RON) to 95, will enable some gasoline technologies that can help increase vehicle and engine efficiency.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

A study by a team at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (Brazil) found that higher compression ratios in a spark-ignition engine improved performance of both an E22 blend (78% gasoline, 22% ethanol) as well as neat hydrous ethanol. This product is referred to as hydrous ethanol—approximately 93% ethanol and 7% water.

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JULY 2, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period on its proposed rule revising the national Renewable Fuel Standard program, commonly referred to as RFS2, by 60 days. The comment period, originally due to end on 27 July, will now end on 25 September 2009. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 22, 2017

million passenger vehicles with gasoline engines and 1.3 Between 2009 and 2011 various workgroups were formed under the umbrella of the UN’s Economic Commission for Europe to develop a new emission-measuring method called the Worldwide Light Duty Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). At the end of 2016 around 3.1

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

ZAP will convert the gasoline mail truck to run on electricity as specified by the USPS at facilities in Santa Rosa, California. The USPS fleet consumed 444 million gallons of fuel in 2009, costing roughly $1.1 Following completion the converted vehicle will undergo field trials in the Washington, DC metropolitan area later this year.

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AUGUST 26, 2011

Comparison of the percent differential for WTW (well-to-wheel) GHGs from gasoline produced from WCSB oil sands using different production processes relative to gasoline produced from reference crudes. Source: FEIS, Appendix V. Click to enlarge. The NETL study serves as a key input for analyses conducted by EPA and DOE.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to increase the use of higher ethanol blends up to E85 (85% ethanol/15% gasoline) by expanding refueling infrastructure and launching targeted outreach to promote public awareness. The FOA is available at FedConnect, and can be found by searching for Reference Number DE-FOA-0000125.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Substituting biofuels for marginal fossil-based liquid fuels results in the avoidance of significant GHG emissions that are not currently accounted for in the European Renewable Energy Directive (2009/28/EC), according to a new analysis by the consultancy Ecofys. those that are marginally “not produced”. the marginal fossil fuels.

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JULY 3, 2015

. … Given the current barriers to increasing ethanol-based biofuels (blend wall, slow growth in cellulosic biofuel production, regulatory uncertainty surrounding the RFS), transportation electrification seemingly offers a more immediate opportunity to displace gasoline. They considered three levels of GHG-intensity for US electricity supply.

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JUNE 16, 2009

In the near-term (2011), lithium-ion batteries could grow to represent about 21% of the hybrid and EV advanced battery market, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman, President of Advanced Automotive Batteries and the organizer of last week’s Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009. Mild, moderate and strong hybrids make sense at $5/gallon.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is current considering a request to allow more than the current limit of 10% ethanol in gasoline to increase overall ethanol consumption in the US fuel pool. Earlier post.) The auto industry in principle is not opposed to the introduction of such mid-level blends (i.e., Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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APRIL 22, 2009

presented a pair of papers at the SAE 2009 World Congress describing the development of a variable compression ratio (VCR) engine enabled by a dual piston mechanism. mm with reference to the piston pin. Kawajiri (2009) Advanced Design of Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism (SAE 2009-01-1046).

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AUGUST 18, 2011

This can be blended into the gasoline pool for the renewable fuels market. In 2009, the project was awarded a $50 million cost matching grant from the U.S. The off-gas from the fermenter is used to generate additional power for export to the local electricity grid. Purification. Department of Energy (DOE) and a $2.5

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APRIL 17, 2014

GDCI engine was significantly better than advanced production spark injection gasoline engines, and comparable to very efficient hybrid vehicle engines at their best efficiency conditions (214 g/kWh). This early work established that gasoline-like fuels with high resistance to autoignition are preferred for PPCI. Combustion stability.

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MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. MY 2009, 2010, 2011 and < useful life mileage. Conversion Manufacturer Requirement. Certificate Issued?

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

However, current normalization practices risk masking impacts that may be significant within the context of the decision, albeit small relative to the reference data (e.g., Rogers and Seager (2009). Rogers and Seager (2009). Rogers and Seager (2009). Rogers and Seager (2009) Click to enlarge. total US emissions).

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MAY 16, 2009

FCEV” refers to all fuel cell vehicles, including E-REVs and fuel cell hybrids. The paper was presented by authors Ed Tate and Peter Savagian at last month’s SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit. four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 1.8kWh, 30kW battery pack provide motive power through GM’s two- mode FWD hybrid system ( earlier post ).

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JUNE 30, 2010

A recent lifecycle analysis by CH2M HILL calculates that ZeaChem ethanol produced from the farmed hybrid poplar trees offers a 94-98% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum-derived gasoline. The latter refers to long-term supply agreements. Earlier post.). The feedstock needs to be. Sustainable; Dedicated; and.

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APRIL 16, 2009

REDDIT STUMBLE UPON MYSPACE MIXX IT Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS ( close ) By Peter Valdes-Dapena , CNNMoney.com senior writer Last Updated: April 15, 2009: 2:59 PM ET The Dodge Circuit, slated to enter production late next year, is based on a vehicle platform engineered by Britains Lotus.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

These proposed changes to the EERs, along with proposed changes to how they are used in the calculations specified in the regulation, reflect engine efficiency and fuel economy data that were not available during the original 2009 rulemaking. A crude oil that does not satisfy both of these conditions is referred to as non-basket HCICO.

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JULY 18, 2012

The project—the Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Validation and Demonstration Project, also referred to as the National Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Learning Demonstration—met its key technical targets, the NREL report said. 3/gallon gasoline equivalent (gge) hydrogen production cost (based on volume production).

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MAY 3, 2021

GM and other automakers are moving ahead without waiting years or decades for wide deployment of V2V and V2I, collectively referred to as V2X. Level 4 Prototype Cars on California Roads Since 2009. Google, in partnership with Stanford University, has successfully had self-driving vehicles on the road since 2009.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

A negative value means the case has a lower TCE than the reference case. Total GHG emissions from electricity generation and vehicle gasoline consumption, in the United States Eastern Interconnection in 2030, for 0%, 20%, and 100% EV adoption scenarios. They assumed a gasoline price of $4/gallon (2009 $).

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AUGUST 30, 2009

In April 2009, Consumer Reports recommended only 17% of the GM cars they tested while they recommended 70% of the Fords. The Cadillac CTS/CTS-V is on Car and Drivers Top Ten list and in the July 2009 issue Motor Trend said “ Yet where it really matters, as a performance sedan, the CTS-V soundly spanks the BMW M5. Click to enlarge.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 21, 2009

After all, it takes someone who refers to his Prius as “the gas guzzler&# and his Culver City, Calif., I never liked automobiles because I don’t like burning gasoline. January 2009 | Conversations The Electric Car Returns (and This Time It’s Personal). I never liked automobiles because I don’t like burning gasoline.

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JULY 22, 2009

He identified three major themes in 2009 for renewable energy: “ Energy markets are undergoing their most fundamental changes since the 1930s; cap and trade is the most complex issue outside of health care; and schisms exist within the energy community that will grow stronger over time. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008).

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MAY 5, 2011

A team from the University of Wisconsin and General Motors has found that high-speed gasoline direct injection compression ignition (GDICI) operation in the low temperature combustion (LTC) regime in a light-duty diesel engine is feasible. On the contrary, gasoline fuels have CN lower than 30 (or RON higher than 60). and Reitz, R.D.

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APRIL 9, 2024

& From GM Authority :& For reference, the 2 trim level was expected to share bits with the 2X — namely the two-motor powertrain — but feature a smaller battery and a shorter equipment list. Even the gasoline-powered Hummer H2 and H3 from the early 2000s retailed for quite a bit more than most other models that shared their platform.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2012

The powertrain system—the patent application for which was filed in 2009—includes an electrical energy storage system—such as a Li-ion battery pack—and an electric traction motor. Fuels can include gasoline blends, and alcohol blended hydrocarbon fuel grades. E80, E85), and neat ethanol (E99).

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DECEMBER 25, 2009

If ARB does not withdraw the rule to fix these deficiencies, OAL must return the rule to ARB—as was done to the Phase 3 Reformulated Gasoline regulations after OAL determined ARB had failed to respond to comments. The upper end of this range is 25% higher than the figure used by ARB for the carbon intensity of gasoline, Dinneen pointed out.

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APRIL 21, 2009

A Brief Look at Todays Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and the Companies That Are Revolutionizing an Old Industry Plug-in Hybrids: Vehicles of Tomorrow Monday April 20, 2009, 4:00 pm EDT Buzz up! Compared to a gasoline powered vehicle a hybrid uses less fuel, has a smaller carbonfootprint, and has a comparable range and performance.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Focus, Renault Megane, Toyota Corolla and Opel Astra—in their analysis, and compared EV configurations to a regular gasoline car, diesel car, parallel hybrid car and series HEV (SHEV). All reference car configurations except the diesel use gasoline engines, because the. projections in the World Energy Outlook 2009.

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MAY 9, 2009

At the recent SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, General Motors engineers presented the first front-wheel-drive (FWD) iteration of their two-mode hybrid transaxle, termed the 2MT70 ( earlier post ), scheduled for its first application in the Saturn 2009 VUE 2-Mode Hybrid light sport-utility vehicle later this year ( earlier post ).

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