Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements). Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. mpg US (5.84 Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. One label design prominently features a letter grade (ranging from A+ to D) to communicate the vehicle’s overall fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions performance. A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

The fourth generation Lexus GS first went on sale in Europe in 2012 as a three model range comprising the GS 250, GS 350 AWD and the high-performance flagship, the full hybrid GS 450h. The full hybrid drive system combines a 105 kW/143 DIN hp electric motor with a 2.5 l/100 km (50 mpg US ).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2012

Preliminary findings from a study by researchers at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) show that current compressed natural gas (CNG) technology applied in conventional light-duty vehicles leads to a 2% fuel consumption penalty when the engine is not resized (i.e., up-sizing”) to deliver comparable performance to the gasoline-fueled version.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Volkswagen will formally unveil the Golf GTE—a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Golf hatchback combining electric mobility with the dynamics of a Golf GTI—at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Golf GTE offers combined cycle fuel economy (provisional) of about 157 mpg US (1.5 The Golf GTE packages a 1.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. liter gasoline engine will be available in two output ratings. The new-generation 2.0-liter

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. —Jenn et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. hybrids, and electric vehicles. less reliance on advanced gasoline vehicles and mass reduction, relative to.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid—the first full hybrid vehicle to go on sale in the European B-segment—made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. liter gasoline engine with a lighter, more compact electric motor, transaxle, inverter and battery pack.

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JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles are 65% lower in the AEO2013 Reference case than the year before, with annual sales in 2035 estimated to be about 119,000. Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated. Click to enlarge. Overall findings.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Kia plans to introduce a mid-sized, full hybrid vehicle in 2011 and follow up with early commercialization of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2012. The Forte LPI hybrid car runs on both Liquefied Petroleum Gas—a popular fuel in Korea—and electricity. L/100km or 40 mpg US) with a CVT transmission. Equipped with a 1.6

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. The results for each fuel economy scenario are: Scenario I: (47 mpg CAFE standard, 37.6 The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9%

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MAY 6, 2012

In the previous model, some of the gasoline engines were mounted with a forward tilt of 10 degrees, and their exhaust side faced the radiator grille, while the exhaust side of the TDI engine faced the bulkhead. The turbocharger was redesigned for the use of low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation. inches) compared to the previous model.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 l/100 km).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

mpg fuel economy and 163 grams of CO 2 per mile by 2025 (equivalent to 54.5 The final rule is expected in mid-2012. Although many are focusing on hybrid and electric vehicles as the means to improve fuel economy, the report says, the internal combustion engine is expected to remain the primary powertrain for years to come.

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Pricing of the diesel model, which is joining the gasoline-fueled Beetle 2.5L VW estimates fuel economy of 29 mpg US city, 39 mpg highway (8.1 The 2012 Beetle is 71.2 Like the Beetle Turbo, the TDI uses rack-and-pinion steering with electric power assistance. liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine.

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OCTOBER 2, 2011

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas. To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2010

A production version of the A8 hybrid is due in late 2011/early 2012 (orders will start in late 2011). TFSI gasoline engine and an electric motor that together develop a total output of 180 kW (245 hp) of system power and 480 N·m (354 lb-ft) of torque. L/100km (38 mpg US), equivalent to 144 grams CO 2 per km (231.75

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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. Build better products.

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AUGUST 23, 2011

2012 Camry Hybrid. The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.).

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum electric range is 15 miles.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 7, 2007

This module contains their current production battery cells and delivers enough usable energy for the vehicle to travel the equivalent of 40 miles on electricity, achieving as much as 150 MPG in urban driving and 100 MPG in highway driving. gallon gas is 2.5 gallon gas is 2.5 Join Plug In Partners today.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 1, 2010

Microsoft’s Hohm to Manage Ford’s Electric Cars. manage off-hours home electrical usage? When Ford’s first all-electric car, the Ford Focus Electric, ships in 2011, the recharging system will be remotely managed by Microsoft. manage off-hours home electrical usage?

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APRIL 10, 2012

Technology warming potential (TWP) for three sets of natural gas fuel-switching scenarios. (A) A) CNG light-duty cars vs. gasoline cars; (B) CNG heavy-duty vehicles vs. diesel vehicles; and (C) combined-cycle natural gas plants vs. supercritical coal plants using low-CH 4 coal. Source: Alvarez et al. Click to enlarge.

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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. Those lucky enough to live in California have the opportunity to own one of the nicest electric cars on the road.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.).

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