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Since 2011, significant improvements in battery technologies and overall EV efficiency have led to an expanding number of EV models and increased driving ranges. The median EPA estimated range for all EV models offered in the 2020 model year exceeded 250 miles, according to figures from the US Department of Energy (DOE).
In model year 2011, there were just three different models of all-electric vehicles (AEV) available and their ranges on a full charge (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) spanned from 63 to 94 miles. From 2011 to 2018, the median of the AEV ranges increased by 52 miles: from 73 to 125 miles.
The company projects it will roll out 155 additional trucks in 2011, making Frito-Lay the largest commercial fleet of all-electric trucks in North America. The trucks, designed by Smith Electric Vehicles, generate zero tailpipe emissions and operate for up to 100 miles on a single charge.
In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1 Tg CO 2 eq) in 2011. Tg CO 2 eq (25%).
million miles from ground deliveries. UPS also set a new alternative fuel goal of one billion cumulative miles (from a baseline of the year 2000) driven by alternative fuel/advanced technology vehicles by 2017, said David Abney, UPS Chief Operating Officer—more than double the previous goal of 400 million miles.
The number of electric vehicle miles traveled (eVMT) has been increasing each year since the introduction of the first mass market plug-in vehicles in late 2010. Beginning in 2014, annual all-electric vehicle eVMT has exceeded that of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the US, reaching a new high of nearly 10 billion miles in 2020.
MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg. MY2012-2025 standards are EPA GHG standards in miles per gallon equivalent, incorporating air conditioning improvements. mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) (4.32 L/100km) or 163 g/mile of CO 2 for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025.
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Today we're featuring some cheap wheels with this 2011 Suzuki SX4. The seller says that except for the transmission, the car is in good shape, with 136,000 miles on it. This one runs but needs a transmission -- it has gone out. The transfer case, tie-rods, and control arms are new. There's not much more to the ad copy, unfortunately.
NASCAR announced that it will surpass 10 million competition miles on Sunoco Green E15, a biofuel blended with 15% American-made ethanol, by the end of the 2016 season. The 10 million miles will have been accumulated across practice, qualifying and racing laps since the biofuel was adopted by the sport. energy independence.
Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the US was seven times higher in 2017 than in 1950, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). Growth of VMT and vehicles slowed from 2008 to 2011 but continued the upward trend thereafter. Growth of VMT and vehicles slowed from 2008 to 2011 but continued the upward trend thereafter.
a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, reports that its fleet of over 500 natural gas vehicles has surpassed 20 million miles (32 million km). Since deploying its natural gas vehicle program in 2011, Ryder has replaced approximately 3.1 Ryder System, Inc.,
If balanced to meet an overall GHG reduction goal, sufficiently aggressive policy goals would result in the following deviations from the baseline scenario in 2050: a 9-21% reduction in VMT (down to 4000-4700 billion miles per year), a 100-340% increase in new LDV FE (up to 65-110 mpgge), and a 65-77% reduction in FCI (down to 22- 35 gCO 2 e/MJ).
All B-Class Electric Drive vehicles will be covered by Battery Coverage Plus which includes 8-year, 100,000 mile battery coverage, coverage for defects, coverage for capacity, no cost annual maintenance, and Roadside Assistance. Range is an estimated 85 miles (137 km).
decrease in 2012 from 2011. The major contributors to the decrease in emissions from 2011-2012 were the decrease in energy consumption across all sectors in the US economy, and the decrease in carbon intensity for electricity generation due to fuel switching from coal to natural gas. Click to enlarge. The Inventory of U.S. Source: EPA.
Because of the pandemic, there was a substantial reduction in 2020 in vehicle miles traveled. Overall , vehicle miles traveled in 2020 were down 13% compared with 2019. The biggest drop was in April 2020 (a reduction of 40% compared with April 2019) followed by a gradual rebound later in the year. Consumption per capita (gallons).
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VMT per capita has declined across the US (2006 to 2011). A new report by the US PIRG Education Fund and the Frontier Group details reduced driving miles and rates of car commuting in the US’ most populous urbanized areas, as well as greater use of public transit and biking in most cities. Source: US PIRG. Click to enlarge.
The AP reports that GM CEO Dan Akerson told an employee meeting that Li-ion batteries developed by Envia Systems could take a car 100 miles on a single charge within a couple of years, and potentially double that with some luck. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). “I That would be a game changer.”.
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The energy intensity of a transportation mode is calculated by dividing the amount of fuel used by the number of passenger miles traveled and converting the result into a common measure—Btu (British thermal units) per passenger mile traveled. Energy intensities of flying and driving, in Btu per passenger mile.
Aerial photo of Green Crude Farm in November 2011. Construction of this first phase, which began on 1 June 2011, was completed on time and on budget. acre ponds which are 1/8 of a mile long. Click to enlarge. Sapphire Energy, Inc. When completed, the facility will produce 1.5 acre and 2.2
The report estimates miles driven, electricity consumption, petroleum reduction, and greenhouse gas emissions attributable to electric vehicles. From 2011 to 2021, annual PEV sales grew from fewer than 18,000 to more than 630,000, equivalent to an average year-over-year growth rate of 43%. Annual sales of PEVs in the US by year.
This added capacity may extend the maximum driving distance per charge for compact EVs to around 1,000 km [621 miles] from the 200km or so for existing vehicles. 10, 682–686 (2011) DOI: 10.1038/nmat3066.
The study finds that 46% of owners of heavy-duty trucks that are one model-year old report experiencing some type of engine-related problem, up from 42% in 2011. In addition, the average number of engine- and fuel-related problems has increased to 81 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) from 71 PP100 in 2011. mpg in 2011.
They projected the results on typical range bins seen in the portfolio of electric cars that are available as of 2011. Among the top-level findings of the study are: 61% of all participating cars, SUVs, vans and pickup trucks were used on the Travel Day and they drove an average of 40 miles per day. miles per day).
The 2011 F-Cell. The front-wheel drive B-Class F-CELL offers an operating range of around 240 miles (386 km) on the European driving cycle, or 190 miles (306 km) estimated EPA, and a 3-minute refueling time. In March 2011, Mercedes-Benz announced that it would set up its own. Source: AFCC 2011. Click to enlarge.
Gerdes and Bernius successfully piloted a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid sedan through a 7,899 mile (12,712 km) route across America and achieved an average fuel consumption of 64.55 Kia’s 48 state challenge was completed in 14 days driving an average of 564 miles per day. mpg US (3.64
A breach in ExxonMobil’s Pegasus crude oil pipeline occurred late Friday afternoon near Mayflower, AR (about 20 miles north northwest of Little Rock and at the southeastern end of the Lake Conway reservoir). Route of the Pegasus pipeline. Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge. greater than 250 barrels (10,500 gallons). Earlier post.).
Aptera, initially known as Accelerated Composites, formed in 2005 to bring highly efficient, three-wheeled vehicles to the market ( earlier post ), went out of business in 2011. The company claims that this will be the first solar vehicle-charging system capable of meeting well over the mileage needs of most drivers.
When modern all-electric vehicles (EV) were introduced in model year (MY) 2011, there were four models available with ranges spanning from 63 to 94 miles, with a median range of 68 miles. Over time, the number of models and the ranges of EVs have increased. By MY 2021 the maximum range of an EV had […].
charging equipment (EVCE) has found a decline in the fundamental interest in PEVs among survey participants between 2011 and 2012. In 2011, 40% stated they were extremely interested or very interested in this type of vehicle. However, this latter reason saw a significant decline from 2011. per gallon.
Prius sales March 2011 v. Looked at another way, the 18,008 units of liftback sales in March 2012 were roughly equivalent to liftback sales in March 2011 (18,605); at that time, the liftback was the only Prius model on sale. March 2012. Click to enlarge. by volume from last March. compared to the same period last year.
Ryder System’s fleet of natural gas vehicles has surpassed 30 million miles. Since deploying its natural gas vehicle program in 2011, Ryder has replaced approximately 4.6 million gallons of diesel fuel with lower emission domestically produced natural gas.
The company showed an e-NT400 concept in 2011, earlier post.) 2011 e-NT400 Atlas Concept. The e-NT400 would have a cruising range of 87 miles (140 kilometers) on the NEDC; low running costs would make e-NT400 an attractive business proposition. Nissan has begun development of its second electric commercial vehicle, the e-NT400.
5,500 ft, 1,676 m) in the Eastern Mediterranean, 90 km (56 miles) west of Haifa. It uses the world’s longest subsea tieback—a 16-inch (41-cm), 93-mile (150 km) pipeline. The Tamar and Dalit discoveries were followed in 2010 by the discovery of Leviathan, 29 miles (47 km) west of Tamar at a depth of c. Earlier post.).
Announced in 2011 and now in full production, the Westport WiNG System powers Ford’s F-250 and F-350 trucks with a bi-fuel system (CNG and gasoline). The Westport WiNG System also eliminates risk or anxiety in long-distance driving with a 300-mile driving range on compressed natural gas (CNG) alone, and 650-mile range with both tanks full.
Flows through the Strait in 2011 were roughly 35 percent of all seaborne traded oil, or almost 20 percent of oil traded worldwide. ”. At its narrowest point, the Strait is 21 miles wide, but the width of the shipping lane in either direction is only two miles, separated by a two-mile buffer zone. Source: EIA.
Based on the Staples data, the researchers modeled what would happen if the trucks in the fleet were driven 70 miles a day for 253 work days per year, with diesel gasoline costing $4 per gallon. miles per gallon, compared to 11.56 miles per gallon for hybrid trucks, while the electric-only trucks averaged 0.8 Resources.
SsangYong displayed its XIV 1 B segment CUV (crossover utility vehicle) concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011, and the XIV 2 Coupé at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. e-XIV concept extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.
gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) of CNG, allowing a highway range of more than 240 miles (386 km) Specifications and more details will be available in the near future. Fern was a co-founder of NaturalDrive Partners LLC, the fuel system designer and Manufacturer Of Record of the 2011+ General Motors CNG van program. Earlier post.).
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Honda unveiled the 2013 Fit EV at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and announced plans to begin leasing the 123 city-mile per charge (76 mile range combined adjusted city/highway battery-electric commuter vehicle to its US customers in the summer of 2012.
This represents nearly two-thirds of all vehicles on the road and nearly three-fourths of all miles driven. billion gallons of ethanol in 2011 lowered average gasoline prices by $1.09 Given present market conditions, E15 will sell for less than E10 and gasoline not containing ethanol. per gallon nationally and by $1.69
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