Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. —Dan Akerson. Vehicle electrification. Earlier post.). —Dan Akerson. Energy policy.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

Nichols also said that California will work with Federal agencies on the next phase of light-duty vehicle GHG and fuel economy standards for model years 2017-2025. These new standards, however, must be followed by additional action in order to continue the impressive reductions already in place up to 2016. Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy Economy Standards California 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2012

The company also announced plans to reduce usage another 25% on a per-vehicle basis by 2016. Other successful initiatives—highlighted in Ford’s 13th annual Sustainability Report—include reductions in water use, waste-to-landfill and CO 2 emissions as well as improvements in vehicle fuel economy and safety.

2016 256

2016 Ford Manufacturer Energy 256

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2024

The hybrid launches are expected to help GM “comply with the more stringent fuel economy and tailpipe emissions standards that are being proposed,” according to Barra. Previously, GM also sold the Chevy Volt PHEV from 2010 to 2019, as well as the Cadillac ELR from 2014 to 2016.

Plugin 109

Plugin GM Hybrid Market 109

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Combined fuel economy (mpg). Earlier post.).

PHEV 150

PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. MWh/vehicle in 2010. Earlier post.). The 2020 target is 1.97

GM 275

GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. Schoettle and Sivak 2013, EPA/NHTSA 2010, 2012). L/100km) if this level were achieved solely through improvements in fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 220

Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

William Buechner, ARTBA vice president of economics & research, assumes the increase in fuel efficiency standards between now and 2016 will occur as required (the Obama Administration in 2010 put in place an increase from an average 28.3 mpg by 2016).

MPG 207

MPG Standards Obama Fuel 207

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

billion over the 2010-2014 period for the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support a broad range of research activities for advanced technology vehicles. The target is vehicles capable of achieving energy efficiencies significantly greater than required under current and pending Federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

2010 257

2010 2014 Vehicles Hydrogen 257

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2015

In 2010, the first full year of EcoBoost production, 62,704 vehicles with the technology were built. liter EcoBoost engine returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 liter EcoBoost, has a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h) , yet still returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 32 mpg (7.34 liter EcoBoost V6.

Ford 150

Ford Engine Louisville Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4 They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4

Climate 150

Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Since 2010, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has been focusing on hydrogen as a next-generation energy source and has been developing technologies for producing, transporting, and using hydrogen throughout the entire supply chain needed to support society. Meanwhile, fuel economy has been kept the same. (If

Mazda 387

Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The Obama Administration will release a Notice of Intent for 2017-2025 light duty fuel economy standards on 30 September.

MPG 225

MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It targets low emissions as well as a significant improvement in fuel economy. They will debut in Daimler and Renault and Nissan vehicles in 2016. The new transmission project will be led by Daimler, which is licensing the technology to Nissan for use in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles starting in 2016. stake in Nissan).

Nissan 231

Nissan Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

2016 150

2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2015

G is currently in field trials with full production expected to commence in mid-2016. The SEGR technology was introduced with the ISL G in 2007, and was developed to meet 2010 EPA emission requirements. g/bhp-hr PM and 2016 US greenhouse gas and fuel economy regulations. will unveil the ISB6.7 Earlier post.)

Gas 150

Gas Engine North Carolina Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

The company’s EDI PowerDrive 6000 PHEV drivetrain system surpassed one million miles in a commercial fleet setting in late 2016. Efficient Drivetrains has been active in supplying its EDI PowerDrive and Vehicle Integration in China since 2010.

Fleet 150

Fleet China PHEV Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Existing US policies that stress energy efficiency and alternative fuels, together with higher energy prices, will curb energy consumption growth and shift the energy mix toward renewable fuels, according to the reference case for the Annual Energy Outlook 2010 ( AEO2010 ) released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Renewable 199

Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

Chrysler 268

Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Additionally, lower viscosity transmission fluid is used resulting in improved transmission efficiency and fuel economy improvements especially during cold environments or vehicle start-up. With the Council’s approval, work in the plant will begin immediately and be completed in the third quarter 2016.

Chrysler 199

Chrysler Dodge Indiana Durango 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

million in 2010 to 76.8 Auto manufacturing capacity continues to grow, and annual output could reach the 100 million mark by 2016. Greater fuel efficiency, along with the use of cleaner fuels, can help mitigate these impacts, although increases in the numbers of cars and the distances driven threaten to overwhelm fuel economy advances.

Global 273

Global Auto Production Hybrid 273

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2012

Net petroleum imports as a share of total US liquid fuels consumed drop from 49% in 2010 to 38% in 2020 and 36% in 2035 in AEO2012. million barrels per day in 2010. Use of renewable fuels and natural gas for electric power generation rises. million barrels per day in 2007 to 5.5

Oil 210

Oil 2005 Production 2010 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83 In the forecast, global transportation-related energy demand grows close to 30% from 2016 to 2040. l/100 km) now to close to 50 miles per gallon (4.7 l/100 km) in 2040.

Light 170

Light Oil Fuel Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Canada and the US are working towards a common North American approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing aligned and progressively tighter regulatory requirements over the 2011-2016 model years. The fleet average GHG emission standards would become progressively more stringent with each new model year from 2012-2016.

Canada 236

Canada Light Emissions Gas 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

According to evidence submitted by California during the waiver process, an EPA official said, automakers are currently already in compliance with the MY2009 Pavley requirement, and are tracking to compliance for 2010. mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. Earlier post.)

EPA 150

EPA Grant California Rhode Island 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. The agreement provides a framework to reach an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

Ford 150

Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

As background, in 2010, Nissan introduced the FR-Hybrid system, a front-engine, rear-wheel drive one-motor, two clutch powertrain offered in the Infiniti M. Overall fuel economy is improved in a wide range. Earlier post.) The FF-Hybrid is the front-wheel drive successor to FR-Hybrid. Torque exceeds the 3.5L —Owen Thunes.

Engine 220

Engine Hybrid Fuel Economy Li-ion 220

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

This enables frequent use of LU and allows the engine to run on low revs for best fuel economy. Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive said that the carmaker expects to make record sales in 2016 for the third consecutive year. In 2010, Volvo Cars was acquired by Geely Holding.

Volvo 150

Volvo PHEV Range Miles 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

The French-Japanese-German industrial cooperation of Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance began in April 2010, with three “pillar projects” primarily focused on Europe. The new engines will feature advanced technology in a compact package and will offer a significant improvement in fuel economy, as well as low emissions.

Infinity 210

Infinity Mexico Nissan Mercedes 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy.

Fuel Economy 338

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The gap between the most- (Norwegian Air Shuttle) and least- (British Airways) fuel-efficient airlines on 2014 transatlantic operations was 51%—roughly twice the performance gap between the best and worst US airlines on domestic operations (25% in 2014), according to a newly released study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

Fuel 150

Fuel 2014 Climate Protection Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

GM 262

GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2017

The database includes joint Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and GHG emission standards for LDVs. In the BAU scenario, GHG emissions from the LDV sector decline by 53% from 2010 to 2030 and by an additional 21% from 2030 to 2050, due largely to existing CAFE regulations. million tonnes in 2030 and to 0.3

Emissions 150

Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technology Office (FCTO) has released the latest edition of an annual report showing that the average fuel economy of fuel cell electric buses from three fleets is 6.8 However, NREL also noted that the fuel economy for the FCEBs has shown a decrease over time.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Hydrogen 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

China has been GM’s largest market since 2010, last year accounting for about one-third of its global sales. In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. million last year.

China 186

China GM 2014 2017 186