2010 and Fuel Economy

EPA reports decline in CO2 and increase in fuel economy from new US LDVs in 2009; projects increase in new hybrid vehicle share to 4.3% in 2010

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

in 2010, up from 2.3% EPA projects a small improvement in 2010, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided by automakers, to 395 grams of CO 2 per mile and 22.5 As part of its 2010 estimates, EPA is projecting an increase in hybrid share to 4.3%, up from 2.3% The 2010 final data will be available in next year’s report.

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Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA

NREL Study Finds UPS First-Generation Hybrid Vans Deliver Almost 29% Greater Fuel Economy

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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% The hybrids were part of UPS’ first cohort of 50 (prototype) hybrid electric vans. The 12-month average fuel economy for the P70 hybrid vans is 13.1

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Fuel Economy Economy Eaton Hybrid

Study Concludes That Improving Truck Fuel Economy Would Create More Than 120K New US Jobs by 2030

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MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. per gallon fuel price. per gallon fuel price. per gallon.

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Bright Automotive To Convert VW Transporters to Plug-ins

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AUGUST 11, 2009

A VW Transporter van. Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. Fuel economy, 50-mile cycle.

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Bright Automotive Convert Plug-in Transportation

EVO Electric to Demonstrate Plug-in Hybrid Black Cab at Bridgestone Eco-Rally 2010; DuoDrive System with Axial Flux Motor

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JULY 6, 2010

In recent tests, the DuoDrive taxi demonstrated a 56% improvement in fuel economy compared to a standard London Taxi (TX2), and simulations predict that an improvement of 100% is possible with further optimization. Tags: Hybrids Motors Plug-ins. EVO Electric Ltd., Bridgestone ECO-Rally on 7 July.

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Plug-in Taxi Motor Motors

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. It is covered by 15 Renault patents and will be the core C-segment engine, in addition to playing a key role in the brand’s D-segment and van ranges.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts

ALTe Reveals Converted Ford F-150 Range Extended Electric Vehicle Demonstrator at NTEA Show

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MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 Click to enlarge.

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F-150 Convert Ford Electric Vehicles

Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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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

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy

NHTSA, EPA propose first greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

EPA and NHTSA are proposing emission standards for CO 2 and fuel consumption standards, respectively, tailored to each of three main regulatory categories: combination tractors; heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans; and vocational vehicles (including buses and refuse or utility trucks). g CO 2 /ton-mile) NHTSA Fuel Consumption Standards.

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EPA Standards Fuel Gas

Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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AUGUST 18, 2009

Electric vehicles are an important element of our strategy for improving fuel economy and reducing CO 2 emissions. million DOE grant for production of an electric-drive transaxle that could be used for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles at Ford’s Van Dyke transmission manufacturing facility in Sterling Heights, Mich.

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Grid Plug-in Plug Ford

VW to benefit from a Bright IDEA

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AUGUST 12, 2009

The company, which unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van in May, will now convert VW Transporter vans using the series hybrid Bright powertrain. It will have fuel economy of 57mpg based on a 50mile daily cycle.

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IDEA Bright Automotive Plug-in Conversion

Details of Ford’s green car strategy

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JULY 26, 2009

Here is an outline of its plans through to the 2012 model year: Introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles: Ford hopes to introduce an electric Transit Connect Commercial Van in 2010; along with an electric Focus in 2011 and the next generation of full hybrid models by 2012.

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The latest Volkswagen vans look to be become greenest in their class

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MAY 15, 2009

The latest Volkswagen Crafter panel van, chassis and double cab ranges are set to become among the cleanest and most refined vehicles in their class. Conversely, fuel economy rises and emissions fall to not only meet but exceed the latest Euro V standards. per cent, plus improved fuel consumption to help reduce running costs.

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Chrysler Group LLC Begins Detailing Elements of Powertrain Strategy; More Than 25% Fuel Efficiency Improvement During 2010-2014

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JANUARY 8, 2010

Chrysler Group LLC provided some more detail on its revamped powertrain lineup—outlined in November 2009 ( earlier post )—that applies technology that will contribute to an overall fuel-efficiency improvement of more than 25% during the 2010-2014 period. Tags: Engines Transmissions Vehicle Manufacturers. Earlier post.).

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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APRIL 30, 2009

The new fuel economy label which confirms the new VED rates will be available for download from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website [link]. From April 2010 anyone buying a new car will pay a different rate of vehicles tax in the first year of registration. biodiesel) rose in line with the main fuel duty rate.

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Sustainable Transportation 2009 Transportation Tax

Verizon Converting 501 New Ford E-Series Vans to Run on Natural Gas

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JUNE 11, 2010

Verizon will add 501 Ford E-250 cargo vans upfitted with clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) engine packages to its fleet. The vehicles are being converted to CNG by BAF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Cargo vans represent the single largest group of vehicles in Verizon’s vehicle fleet.

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Convert Ford Silverado Gas

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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APRIL 22, 2009

The USPS will be using the vans for a variety of duties at locations around the country – including daily home delivery. The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. Postal Service. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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Minivan Chrysler Dodge Circuit 2009

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EPA reports decline in CO2 and increase in fuel economy from new US LDVs in 2009; projects increase in new hybrid vehicle share to 4.3% in 2010

NREL Study Finds UPS First-Generation Hybrid Vans Deliver Almost 29% Greater Fuel Economy

Study Concludes That Improving Truck Fuel Economy Would Create More Than 120K New US Jobs by 2030

Bright Automotive To Convert VW Transporters to Plug-ins

EVO Electric to Demonstrate Plug-in Hybrid Black Cab at Bridgestone Eco-Rally 2010; DuoDrive System with Axial Flux Motor

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

ALTe Reveals Converted Ford F-150 Range Extended Electric Vehicle Demonstrator at NTEA Show

Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

NHTSA, EPA propose first greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses

Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

VW to benefit from a Bright IDEA

Details of Ford’s green car strategy

The latest Volkswagen vans look to be become greenest in their class

Chrysler Group LLC Begins Detailing Elements of Powertrain Strategy; More Than 25% Fuel Efficiency Improvement During 2010-2014

The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Verizon Converting 501 New Ford E-Series Vans to Run on Natural Gas

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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