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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

those which do not favor one technology over another through consumer incentives, federal subsidies, testing standards or technology-specific credits. Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013. mpg, or 22%.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% NREL is planning a second-generation study for 2010 to look at more advanced versions of the Eaton hybrid now in operation within the UPS fleet. Source: Lammert 2009. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Achieved Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) fuel economy performance has exceeded the anticipated levels for 2012 and 2013 model years—the two years that the current standard has been in effect—according to a new analysis by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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MARCH 4, 2010

The chart shows heat release from a standard diesel combustion cycle (solid black line), overlaid with the heat release from a TSCi cycle (dashed blue line). Transonic’s testing on a mid-size vehicle on a chassis dynamometer resulted in EPA highway fuel economy of 64 mpg (3.7 As a comparison, the 2010 Prius delivers 51 mpg US (4.6

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JULY 22, 2010

As a comparison, the 2011 Lexus HS 250h Standard—which Ford uses as the MKZ Hybrid’s closest competition— carries an MSRP of $35,100; the premium model for 2011 carries an MSRP of $37,870. liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, named one of Ward’s 2010 10 Best Engines. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Sonata is the first midsize sedan to adopt GDI technology as standard equipment in a naturally aspirated powertrain. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show. When equipped with the six-speed manual, the Sonata achieves an estimated 23 mpg city/34 mpg highway fuel economy rating.

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JANUARY 15, 2012

The particle number count under those conditions increased by more than an order of magnitude in comparison to DPF-out particle concentrations. Current 2010 USEPA emissions standards for NO x and PM are set at 0.20 The team used a MY 2007 Volvo MD11 engine compliant with USEPA 2007 emissions standards. g/bhp-hr and 0.01

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. annual increase in average fuel economy through 2016.

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JULY 26, 2010

I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. The 2010 Ford Explorer 2WD with a 4.0L This enables increased mechanical efficiency for improved response and performance, while optimizing fuel economy. Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L V6 and the new 2.0L

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

By comparison, a full hybrid application yielded only a 5 °C difference between the two motor technologies over the same drive cycle. GM presented the study at the recent SAE 2010 Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium. The HVH250 Standard version delivers 82 kW peak output and 325 N·m peak torque from a 33.5 Earlier post.).

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JUNE 10, 2009

Measured fuel economy improvements cannot factor in a hybrid system. The vehicle freight efficiency improvement must be achieved while meeting prevailing emission standards and Class 8 tractor-trailers vehicle safety and regulatory requirements. This engine must be capable of meeting 2010 emission standards, and be commercially viable.

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JULY 11, 2012

grams in 2010 (the latest year for which figures are available) and a mandatory target of 175 grams in 2017. The proposed 2025 US standard would bring that down to 163 g/mile in MY 2025. The proposed 2025 US standard would bring that down to 163 g/mile in MY 2025. grams in 2011 and a mandatory target of 130 grams in 2015.

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JUNE 2, 2016

This is particularly advantageous when it comes to contact with customers, since the customer base—ranging from private households to large-scale industry—for Mercedes-Benz energy storage solutions is very diverse in comparison to the automotive division. A total of 330 people are currently employed at the Kamenz facility.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Environmental costs are often not shown on financial statements because the bearers of such costs can be either particular individuals or society at large, are often both non-monetary and problematic to quantify for comparison with monetary values. billion in 2005. The Nexus approach. The three nexuses are linked by climate change.

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JANUARY 12, 2013

Consumption-based power mixes and NG transmission distances by Chinese province in 2010. In February 2012, the China State Council approved its first national ambient air quality standard for PM 2.5 , which will come into effect by the end of 2015. Credit: ACS, Huo et al. Click to enlarge. While the increases in PM 10 and PM 2.5

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Adapting the 6F architecture to the EcoBoost engine demanded a close look at every component, piece of hardware, and calibration measure to ensure that this transmission could answer the needs of a higher output engine; help, not hinder, fuel economy; and meet Ford’s strict durability standards. mm versus 31.5 mm on the 6F-50.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

The green line is the US 2010 baseline. Here, the potential for fuel economy improvement would even be larger than in diesel truck engines. Emissions under the dual-fuel concept, at 11 bar IMEP. The horizontal axis shows the percentage of gasoline in the blend. Rolf Reitz. The US consumes about 13.5

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

However, the AutoTECHCAST survey suggests that while the availability of certain features as standard (e.g. Technology/features are among the top 5 most important factors in recent car purchasers' decisions (after price, fuel economy, reliability/dependability and value for the money), with 40% acknowledging it played a role.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Under California’s vehicle emissions ratings, PZEVs (Partial Zero Emission Vehicles) meet SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) tailpipe emission standards and also have zero evaporative emissions. The SULEV standard, established under the current LEV II regulation, is equivalent to the Federal Tier 2 Bin 2 standard.

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JUNE 10, 2011

An interim report with some of this study’s major findings and recommendations was released in June 2010. Unlike other fossil fuels, natural gas plays a major role in most sectors of the modern economy—power generation, industrial, commercial and residential. Source: IEA. Click to enlarge. MIT: The Future of Natural Gas.

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MAY 17, 2015

1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. EPA-rated fuel economy is 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined.

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AUGUST 23, 2011

By 2020 the key 12 global auto OEM groups are expected to reduce their platforms from 223 in 2010 to 154, a reduction of more than 30%, according to analysis by global consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. As a result, their average production volume per platform is expected to increase more than four-fold by 2020 compared to 2010.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Change in primary oil demand by sector and region in the central New Policies Scenario, 2010-2035. Under the WEO 2011 central scenario, oil demand rises from 87 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2010 to 99 mb/d in 2035, with all the net growth coming from the transport sector in emerging economies. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 4, 2015

kg), for a power-to-weight ratio of 478 W/kg; by comparison, Wrightspeed’s new Fulcrum microturbine offers a power-to-weight ratio of 750 W/kg. There have been a number of problems with automotive applications of turbines, Wright noted, among them fuel economy and efficiency, and cost. The 65 kW Capstone unit weighs 300 lbs (136.1

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APRIL 12, 2024

MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel. The closest comparisons for hydrogen-only cars are the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo. To provide a basis for comparison, Honda let us first drive a 2024 CR-V Hybrid that weighed 500 pounds less than the e:FCEV.

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MARCH 24, 2010

The concepts will be showcased from 1 May through 31 October at the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. Recharging can occur from a conventional wall outlet using standard household power, allowing EN-V to travel at least 40 kilometers (25 miles) on a single charge. UN-HABITAT State of the World’s Cities 2010/2011.

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APRIL 17, 2014

In 2010, The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected Delphi, along with partners Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc (HATCI); Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants (WERC); and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) for a $7.48-million Background. Earlier post.) DOE UFEV program targets. Vehicle fuel efficiency on FTP. +35%

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JANUARY 13, 2017

liter compression-ignition OPE will will be 30-50% more fuel efficient than comparable diesel and gasoline direct injection engines, reduce emissions and cost less than alternative technologies under development for meeting 2025 CAFE fuel economy and Tier 3 emission targets. A comparison between the 2.7L —Fabien Redon.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The group then used a combined forecasting and backcasting approach to calculate the results: from 2010 to 2020, global cost and performance data were forecasted, based on proprietary industry data; after 2020, on projected learning rates. These three were then backcasted to 2010, resulting in a development pathway for each powertrain.

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 Interior: Scandinavian Influenced The standard 100-percent vegan interior has no animal-derived products in any of the materials or surfaces. The lift gate is power-operated.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

Debuting in the next-generation F-Series Super Duty truck, the new diesel engine will deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy while adding more fueling flexibility—the engine is sanctioned for up to B20 biodiesel blends—and meeting 2010 emissions requirements. This layout has several advantages. Combustion system.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video. Standardization of battery shape and chemistry is another consideration that gives one pause. Forcing companies to conform to standardized batteries prevents them from designing better cars. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home.

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MAY 27, 2010

As a comparison, the Exxon Valdez accident spilled almost 11 million gallons. The House of Representatives has already passed a bill that would finally jumpstart a permanent transition to a clean energy economy, and there is currently a plan in the Senate.that would achieve the same goal. President Obama Actions on Offshore Drilling.

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