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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.).

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liter Power Stroke diesel engine ( earlier post ) this month. The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 liter Power Stroke diesel fuel economy estimates will be published this spring.

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Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Click to enlarge.

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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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In addition, its diesel version is the top selling passenger car diesel in the market here, with about 29% share, according to figures compiled by Baum & Associates and hybridcars.com. TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic).

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MARCH 9, 2011

The new Hino COE diesel and diesel hybrid for the North American market. Hino Trucks is introducing new Class 4 and Class 5 cab over engine (COE) diesel and diesel electric hybrid models specifically designed for the North American market. Click to enlarge. The 155 and 155h models will carry a 14,500 lb. GVW rating.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. Powered by a 3.0-liter The tank is replenished at the regular maintenance intervals every 10,000 miles.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a reduction in the cellulosic biofuel and total renewable fuel standards (RFS) for 2014. Specifically, EPA is proposing a total renewable fuel target of 15.21 billion gallons; the final 2013 overall volumes and standards require 16.55 of US fuel.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Opel will introduce three new diesels to its Meriva lineup at the Paris Motor Show. CDTI engine, respectively developing 81 kW/110 hp and 96 kW/130 hp and up to 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque for an average combined fuel consumption of 5.2 By the end of 2011, all major carlines will offer the Start/Stop technology.

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JULY 12, 2013

) have been linked—at exposure levels as low as 1 ppbv (parts-per-billion by volume)—to health issues such as atherosclerosis, cataracts, and rheumatoid arthritis (Roberts 2011). mg kg fuel –1 and were significantly higher than previous biomass burning emission estimates. In the reported study, Wentzell et al.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. Beyond 2020, CAFE standards for both passenger cars and light-duty trucks are held constant.

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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 2011 and 2012, higher oil prices and increased fuel efficiency of light-duty vehicles contributed to reduced US consumption. Year-on-year changes in petroleum consumption by region.

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JANUARY 8, 2011

The 2011 Ford F-150 equipped with all-new 3.5-liter Each of these engines also offers a combination of good fuel economy, power and capability. All 2011 F-150s, except those equipped with the optional 6.2-liter All 2011 F-150s, except those equipped with the optional 6.2-liter L/100km, respectively).

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AUGUST 4, 2011

However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine.” SKYACTIV at Powertrains, Fuels & Lubes. Although downsizing—i.e.,

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JUNE 15, 2010

For the US and Canada, the new Jetta will be offered with three gasoline engines and one turbodiesel direct-injection engine (TDI Clean Diesel). liter TSI with 147 kW (200 PS / 197 hp), which will power the Jetta GLI in North America starting in 2011. The new 115 PS engine has a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg (8.4

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Among its many findings, the Reference case suggests that US primary energy consumption will grow by 7% from 2011 to 2040 to 108 quadrillion Btu. However, energy use per capita declines by 15% from 2011 through 2040 as a result of improving energy efficiency (e.g., quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0

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liter TDCi diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission, or 210 PS bi-turbo 2.0‑liter liter TDCi diesel with six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. l/100 km) fuel efficiency and 149g/km CO 2 supported by Auto-Start-Stop technology. The improved diesel line-up features 130 PS and 160 PS variants of Ford’s latest 2.2-liter

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2011 through 2013, a 28% increase over its previous three-year net new business. Improving fuel economy, lowering emissions and enhancing the driving experience remain key objectives for auto makers around the world. Powertrain component supplier BorgWarner Inc. announced $2.3

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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. This engine provides better fuel economy and refinement than our current World Gas Engine.

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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. When equipped with the manual transmission, the unit returns a combined cycle fuel consumption of 5.9 D-4D diesel engine.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Equipped with the EU6-compliant, four-cylinder Ingenium diesel ( earlier post) , the new Evoque will be the most efficient production Land Rover yet, with fuel consumption as low as 4.2 l/100km fuel consumption level, while the 180 PS (178 hp, 132 kW) unit offers 4.8 The 9-speed is standard with the 240 PS gasoline unit.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a proposed rulemaking for the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

When he assumed the role of President, Maloney said that his priority was “ to build upon the 2011 success and remain focused on delivering sustainable growth driven though our core volume products—the Volvo S60, XC60 and XC90. ”. The 2012 XC60 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg US (11.8

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Honeywell will boost the engines of several of the most fuel efficient vehicles in each region including the recently launched 2011 Chevy Cruze in the US, the 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Europe, the BMW X-6 ActiveHybrid, and two new gasoline engine developments in China for GAC-Fiat and JAC. Polk & Co., liter Power Stroke engines.

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

When benchmarked against leading, conventional diesel engines, the Achates Power engine demonstrates: Lower cycle average brake-specific fuel consumption. fuel-specific oil consumption. —David Merrion, former EVP of engineering at Detroit Diesel, Achates Power technical advisory board member, and two-stroke engine expert.

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APRIL 18, 2013

million, up 43% from 2011. While fuel economy of engined-cars is the key technology pathway to decarbonizing the transport sector by 2020, the 2DS also envisages 20 million EVs on the road by 2020, with yearly sales reaching seven million vehicles. HEV sales broke the one million mark in 2012, and reached 1.2 billion to US$4.2

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Technology changes related to revised emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are causing an increase in heavy-duty truck engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain, according to the JD Power and Associates 2012 US Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study. mpg in 2011. Overall Scores.

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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 4, 2010

seconds while delivering impressive EPA fuel economy estimates of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway—a near 18% improvement over the non-hybrid 750i/Li. The first 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7s have begun arriving at US BMW centers. The ActiveHybrid 7 combines an electric motor with BMW’s 4.4-liter

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

Efficiency-enhancing measures include new engines, an improved 7-speed automatic transmission with the gear ratios on all versions optimized for fuel economy, and the ECO start/stop function. European market introduction is slated for March 2011 (ordering can begin in January), with US market introduction scheduled for summer 2011.

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MARCH 9, 2010

Ford is infusing its European product range with new generations of more efficient gasoline and diesel engines, led by the introduction of two 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost gasoline units. liter Ford EcoBoost will be launched in the all-new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX models in late 2010, followed by the next-generation Focus in early 2011.

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JULY 24, 2009

Ford Australia is investing A$230 million (US$188 million) to improve the fuel efficiency and environmental impact of its Australian-made models, including the first global rear-wheel drive application of Ford’s turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection 2.0L Clean diesel variants will reduce CO 2 by up to 25% from six-cylinder gasoline engines.

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MAY 23, 2011

The HybriDrive series hybrid electric system consists of a diesel-powered generator, an electric motor, and an energy storage system. The system also uses no mechanical transmission, a significant maintenance item on conventional diesel buses. and suburban Chicago by the end of 2011. Atlanta, Ga. and Everett, Wash.,

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The projects will focus on new innovations that achieve breakthrough thermal efficiencies while meeting federal emission standards for passenger vehicles—cars and light trucks, as well as commercial vehicles, including long-haul tractor trailers. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four projects for up to $8.4 Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will consider at its December 2011 meeting amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation. Earlier post.). Among the amendements currently under consideration are: Opt-In and Opt-Out Provisions. Reporting Requirements. High Carbon-Intensity Crude Oil (HCICO).

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MARCH 6, 2013

FedEx Express alternative fuel fleet deployment as of August 2012. FedEx Express has exceeded its original goal of a 20% improvement in global vehicle fleet fuel economy by 2020, as compared to 2005, with a more than 22% cumulative improvement in fuel economy for its vehicles. Source: FedEx. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engine family. liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engine, which was initially introduced in 2011; with Auto-Stop-Start technology fitted as standard, Ford is targeting best-in-class fuel economy. Tourneo Custom Concept. Click to enlarge.

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