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MARCH 29, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply by Toyota under license to Mazda of the hybrid system technology used in the Toyota Prius. Mazda is aiming to commence sales of a hybrid vehicle starting in Japan by 2013. Earlier post.). Power split device. Power electronics.

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The launch of new RAV4 was well received by customers with demand currently outstripping supply. liter Hybrid Dynamic Force gasoline engine is based on the unit featured in the regular RAV4 Hybrid, with improvements to meet the performance requirements of the plug-in hybrid system. Total Lexus sales increased by 14.5%

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MAY 17, 2011

The study further anticipates an upward trend toward pre-recession levels of about 16 million units by 2013. The shift between gasoline prices and demand for smaller cars. The sharp rise in gasoline prices over the past year, along with the weakened US dollar, will continue to have an impact on consumer purchasing decisions.

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In cases with the highest supply and lowest demand outlooks, the United States becomes a significant net exporter of energy. Significant net energy imports persist only in the Low Oil Price and High Economic Growth cases, where US supply is lower and demand is higher. million bbl/d) in 2013 to 26.4 With greater U.S.

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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.” liter MZR gasoline engine. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a targeted fuel economy in excess of 61 km/liter (143.5 In Series Hybrid Mode the gasoline engine operates as a generator supplying electricity to the electric motors. mpg US, 1.6 l/100km) and a cruising range in excess of 880 km (547 miles). Series Hybrid Mode.

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JANUARY 25, 2013

More specifically, he suggests that other than supporting fundamental R&D, programs to promote alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) “ are not currently warranted for climate protection. Source: DeCicco 2013. kJ/m); and net GHG emissions impact per unit of fuel energy consumed by the vehicles (e.g., Click to enlarge. gCO 2 e/MJ).

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The ADEPT project was launched in 2013 to demonstrate the potential for 48V-based intelligent electrification to deliver full hybrid-scale fuel efficiency from a highly cost-effective package. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 A high-pressure, camshaft-driven pump provides the fuel pressure required for the direct injection system. New Ecotec 2.0L

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MARCH 29, 2015

from 2013, according to NGVAmerica’s 2014 NGV Production/Sales Report. The heavy-duty market segment grew at a healthy pace, up 30% over 2013. The medium-duty market segment also grew steadily, up 24% over 2013. The report is based on the organization’s annual survey of OEMs and approved aftermarket suppliers. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Specifically, EPA is proposing a total renewable fuel target of 15.21 billion gallons; the final 2013 overall volumes and standards require 16.55 million gallons specified for 2013. million gallons specified for 2013. EPA is proposing to maintain the biomass-based diesel standard for 2014 and 2015 at the 2013 level of 1.28

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. Industrial shipments of bulk chemicals, which benefit from an increased supply of natural gas liquids, grow by 3.4% per year, from 21.5

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Because of the delay in issuing the 2014 RFS standards, EPA is moving the compliance demonstration deadline for the 2013 RFS standards to 2015. The RFS requires a certain percentage of renewable fuels in the US fuel pool. Nearly all gasoline sold in the US is now E10 (10% ethanol). million gallons specified for 2013.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

This advanced MCU family will help automakers worldwide address regional automotive fuel economy and safety trends by enabling a new generation of engine management solutions. Automakers are under increasing pressure from both governments and consumers to improve overall fuel efficiency across their fleet and lower polluting emissions.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

BMW 4-cylinder gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo. BMW estimates that the BMW X3 xDrive28i will provide much improved fuel economy figures with the new TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine over the former 6-cylinder engine it replaces—as it has with other BMW models that have transitioned from 6- to 4-cylinder engines.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The others are: Petroleum and Renewable Fuels Supply Chain , Stillwater Associates LLC. Inventory of Federal Regulations Affecting Biofuels other than the Renewable Fuel Standard , Van Ness Feldman. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Authority to Amend the Renewable Fuel Standard , Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP.

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Under their optimistic scenario (OPT)—which is based on the assumption that EVs are market-competitive with gasoline vehicles, in particular after 2025—they find 15% and 47% adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2030 and 2050, respectively.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

The Outlook for Energy provides ExxonMobil’s long-term view of global energy demand and supply. The outlook is developed by examining energy supply and demand trends in 100 countries, 15 demand sectors covering all manner of personal and business needs and 20 different energy types. Outlook for Energy. Transportation in general.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

Next-generation fuel cell stack co-developed by Honda and GM. The master collaboration agreement announced in July 2013 established the co-development arrangement for a next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies. The companies are making equal investments totaling $85 million in the joint venture.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

four-cylinder engine that will be the standard engine in the 2013 Malibu. to deliver an estimated 190 horsepower (140 kW) and 180 lb-ft of torque (250 N·m)—about 12% more horsepower and 16% more torque than the current Ecotec 2.4L, while offering estimated highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg (7.84 and Ecotec 2.0L

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

These proposed changes to the EERs, along with proposed changes to how they are used in the calculations specified in the regulation, reflect engine efficiency and fuel economy data that were not available during the original 2009 rulemaking. These changes would apply to fuels supplied between 2013 and 2020.

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MAY 30, 2013

By December 2013, these will be joined by the BMW X5 xDrive40d; the BMW X5 xDrive25d; and the BMW X5 sDrive25d. On the gasoline side, the launch engine is the BMW X5 xDrive50i with a new generation of the 4.4L V8 gasoline engine (330 kW/450 hp), to be joined in December by the BMW X5 xDrive35i and the X5 sDrive35i powered by the 3.0L

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Supportive policies should work to ensure that EV owners are able to capture the full economic value of their decision to fuel switch from electricity to gasoline, including any benefits to the grid operator, and any emission reduction benefits, in addition to realizing the savings from replacing gasoline or diesel fuel with electricity.

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MARCH 18, 2013

Even then the US is unlikely to reach a 50% reduction in petroleum use by 2030 because very little time remains for achieving the required massive changes in the on-road LDV fleet and/or its fuel supply. Many of the vehicles on the road in 2030 will have been built by 2015, and these will lower the fuel economy of the on-road fleet.

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APRIL 6, 2010

From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars. by Lars Vercelli.

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APRIL 12, 2013

Simulated fuel economy for 1.8L GDCI showed a predicted fuel economy improvement of 65%, 28%, and 28% for the FTP City, Highway, and US06 cycles, respectively, for a combined FE improvement of 50%. Vehicle simulations for various drive cycles predicted very good fuel economy for all city and highway modes.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Total GHG emissions from electricity generation and vehicle gasoline consumption, in the United States Eastern Interconnection in 2030, for 0%, 20%, and 100% EV adoption scenarios. In their study, they considered the aggregate implications of EV adoption, fuel economy policy, EV charging methods, and renewable electricity standards (RESs).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The 2013 Fit EV. Honda unveiled the all-new 2013 Fit EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and announced plans to begin leasing the battery electric commuter vehicle in the US in the summer of 2012. Honda anticipates a combined city/highway EV range of 76 miles (122 miles) on the new Fuel Economy labels. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. As early as in 2013, drive systems under this name will go into production in vehicles such as the Golf. liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

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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. Naphta is characterized as light or heavy depending upon its distillation cut, and is used as a feedstock of high-octane gasoline. impact compared to diesel or gasoline. —Chang et al.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

liter gasoline engine, goes on sale in January. Other improvements include internal engine friction reduced by 20% and fuel economy increases by up to 20%. It has also made it possible to supply almost all the electricity the vehicle needs when driving through the regeneration system, freeing the engine from the work.

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APRIL 1, 2010

Fuel economy will improve 15% on the SKY-G (gasoline-based) and 20% on the SKY-D (diesel-based) engines, with a simultaneous increase in torque. I can also reveal here and today that our next-generation mid-sized diesel car will achieve highway fuel economy of forty three miles per gallon. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is showcasing the recently-released Mazda Axela (known as Mazda3 overseas) with a variety of engine types at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, including a CNG concept and hybrid variants. Alternative fuels: CNG and E85. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. and a CNG tank. Click to enlarge. 1 compression ratio.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

liter version of this engine has already made its debut in the 2013 Beetle and Jetta GLI, delivering a 10 hp improvement.). Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke.

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JUNE 10, 2013

As a result, they suggested, vehicle window stickers, fuel economy standards, and life cycle studies using average lab-test vehicle efficiency estimates are incomplete. The fuel economy and emissions of vehicles depend on the way they are driven, including daily driving distance and driving conditions.

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