Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. Liquid fuels have dominated transportation systems for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

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Green Car Congress

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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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).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2014

On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Manufacturers Performance Report that assesses the automobile industry’s progress toward meeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks in the 2012 model year—the first year of the 14-year program. A note on methodology and values.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) includes a High Technology Battery case that examines the potential impacts of significant breakthroughs in battery electric vehicle technology on the cost and price of all types of battery powered electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

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. quadrillion Btu in 2035 in the AEO2011 Reference case, slightly lower than the 32.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2014

LDVs accounted for 61% of all transportation energy consumption in the United States in 2012—8.4 LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). The Reference case in AEO2014 assumes that VMT per licensed driver begins to increase after 2018.

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Energy Light Vehicles 2012 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2012

Calibration is defined as the procedure required to optimize one or more engine performance indices—such as fuel economy, emissions, or engine power—with respect to the engine controllable variables.). They are operated with reference to engine operating points and the values of various engine controllable variables.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Click to enlarge. miles) on electric power.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2011

Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is rated at 7.8 EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to the on-sale date in the USA. Average fuel consumption lies between 8.6 EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to the on-sale date in summer 2012. L/100km (30.2 l/100km (26.7-27.3

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BMW 2013 Engine Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

To estimate the net effect of AFV incentives on fleet tailpipe and power plant emissions associated with vehicle operation, the researchers used projections of AFV sales through 2025 from the reference case scenarios of the EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) reports in 2012 through 2015. —Jenn et al. Azevedo, and Jeremy J.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Raising the compression ratio in a gasoline engine increases its thermal efficiency, thus improving fuel economy. pounds (25 kilograms).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. mpg) and a 9.2% 2014-01-1190.

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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

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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.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2013

During the testing phase, Ricardo will use its Extreme Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) engine technology, which can deliver up to a 30% fuel economy and CO 2 improvement compared with existing engines. Premixing can be accomplished either with port fuel injection (PFI) as indicated in the figure, or with early direct injection (DI).

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Engine Fuel Gasoline Plug-in 314

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

The cost to the manufacturer of producing the first generation of the PHEV-10 (2010–2012) is expected to be about $6,300 more than that of the equivalent conventional mid-size car (non-hybrid), including $3,300 for the battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Inertia refers to resistance to change or tendency of economic, human and physical systems to change very slowly. Governments can design fuel economy regulations so that they are technology neutral, and that they foster continuous innovation by allowing flexibility in achieving the outcomes rather than supporting specific solutions.

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Green Cars Green Market Green Vehicles 360

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

It is doubtful that we could produce enough biofuel to completely replace fossil fuels for all of our ground, sea and air transportation. [ In the USA rapidly rising Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards [ 28 ] for vehicle model years through 2025 may stimulate more production of PHEVLERs and BEVs. [ References. [

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

These per-barrel increases may be offset by decreases in refined product demand and refinery crude runs resulting from mandated increases in the use of alternative fuels, improved fuel economy of the vehicle fleet, and improvements in refinery energy efficiency driven by prospective state and Federal limits on CO 2 emissions (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. Drivers can run the AC for more than an hour without turning the engine on, resulting in significant reductions in fuel consumption. Engines Fleets Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty'

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2016

The US EPA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) have released the Draft Technical Assessment Report mid-term evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for light-duty cars and trucks for model years (MY) 2022-2025. NHTSA’s analysis did not.

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EPA Standards Gasoline Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

In addition, staff has reevaluated and proposes revisions to the EERs for light-duty battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and light-duty fuel cell vehicles. A crude oil that does not satisfy both of these conditions is referred to as non-basket HCICO. Reporting Requirements.

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Carbon Oil California Standards 231

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APRIL 24, 2014

To determine the ON, the results of testing—done in a single-cylinder, variable compression ratio engine—are compared to primary reference fuels; the fuel under test is assigned the ON of the most closely matching reference fuel. of gasoline consumed in 2012 was 98 RON premium.). Currently, 8.8%

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

General project targets were to deliver diesel-like or better fuel economy using E10 gasoline (RON91), and to achieve low engine-out NO x and PM using low temperature combustion, the intention being to avoid the cost of aftertreatment for NO x and PM, in addition to meeting more stringent standards. Camtronic 2012. 2014-01-1300.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

The operating mode indicator and the fuel economy and tank level gauges in the instrument cluster are also based on engine controller computations. In addition to the engine, the fuel economy and emission values of the eco up! In Germany, there are currently 911 natural gas refilling stations (as of October 2012).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Hydrogen is used in many applications, such as forklifts in warehouses, transit buses, as rocket fuel for the U.S

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

0:00 / 2:36 To hell with gas, drive this Meeting fuel efficiency standards Besides the obvious public relations value - and there will be a ton of that - electric cars like the Circuit could help Chrysler meet stricter fuel economy standards. Pricing for the Circuit has not been announced but will likely undercut the Tesla.

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Green Cars News

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 2012/13 the scales will be reviewed, while retaining the incentive to purchase the lowest emitting vehicles. Emissions g/km. P11d value**. 16. * +3% for diesel cars.

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Sustainable Transportation 2009 Transportation Tax 39

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted the proposed Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package of regulations in advance of the Board’s meeting on 26 January 2012 to consider adopting the new rules. Low-Emission Vehicles (LEV) & GHG 2012. Zero Emission Vehicles 2012. Clean Fuels Outlet 2012.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Estimates of the net climate implications of fuel-switching strategies should be based on complete fuel cycles (e.g., emissions through the natural gas supply network, hereafter referred to as CH 4. Hamburg (2012). well-to-wheels”) and account for changes in emissions of relevant radiative forcing agents. Pacala, James J.

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Climate Change Climate Gas Coal 270

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Naphtha refers to the light fraction produced by distillation that is roughly in the gasoline boiling range of ~30 °C to ~200 °C. This could lead to further benefits in fuel economy by reducing the frequency of regen. Fuel economy. Fuels Lubr. Kalghatgi (2012) ?“ —Chang et al.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler.

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Fuel Economy Standards California EPA 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) References. slow charge. Contact Us.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing), Ford’s advanced multi-valve engine technology ( earlier post ), will be on 80% of its products by 2012, including EcoBoost and non-EcoBoost applications. Gains in new vehicle fleet economy by OEM, 2004-2009. Planning background. Click to enlarge.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Until then, we can always program the ESS to make what Lotus refers to as "more futuristic sounds for electric vehicles [that] can be created using sampled sounds and generated waveforms." for 2012 Featured stories Feed Greenlings: What is regenerative braking?

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