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JUNE 13, 2014

Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Source: Crane (2013).Click The first rapid prototype of their Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) for light vehicle applications is on display at Tenneco’s booth at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA Motor Show. For light duty passenger vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured over the US06 cycle. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050). Babiker (2013) Energy Economics , 36: 322–333 doi: 10.1016/j.eneco.2012.09.001.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2013

The GFEI, a partnership of international agencies and top energy policy experts, suggests that these cost savings could in part be used to help offset the costs of developing a global market for electric vehicles over this time frame, since the savings are estimated to be at least four times bigger than these costs.

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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MAY 22, 2014

liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. million in 2013 to 55.4 Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 The technology helps improve the Malibu’s city fuel economy by 14%.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. New Fiesta.

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MARCH 31, 2011

Startup Pinnacle Engines unveiled plans to commercialize a new, more efficient combustion engine by 2013. The company says the new engine design enables significant reductions in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions without increasing vehicle cost. Production is slated to commence in Q1 2013. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

With customer demand exceeding its initial projections, Ford now expects EcoBoost production to exceed its global diesel engine production. million for 2013, up more than 60% from 2012. Ford says its EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. Global take rates.

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MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Click to enlarge. Source: UCS. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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JULY 16, 2012

unveiled the new Nissan Note, a global B-segment compact car, at a world premiere held at the Osanbashi venue in Yokohama. The new Note goes on sale in Japan this fall and in Europe in 2013. Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the UK will produce models for Europe, which are planned for release in 2013. The new Nissan Note.

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MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. —Dan Akerson. Vehicle electrification. Earlier post.). Energy policy.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Annual stop-start light duty vehicle sales by region, world markets: 2013-2022. By 2022, total global annual sales for light duty stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will exceed 55 million, accounting for 54.3% billion total in 2013. Source: Navigant. Click to enlarge. By then, 82.8% of vehicles sold in Western Europe, 69.9%

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This makes intake easier for the active cylinders, reducing intake pumping losses for improved fuel economy.

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JUNE 11, 2013

Annual light duty electric vehicle sales by drivetrain, world markets: 2013-2020. In its latest forecast for hybrid and plug-in electric vehicle sales, Navigant Research expects that hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which today account for about 2% of global light duty vehicle sales, will grow to almost 4% of global LDV sales by 2020.

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Automakers are not reducing the weight of small cars, but instead are prioritizing weight reductions where it offers the most promise to boost fuel economy and reduce emissions—their larger, heavier cars and trucks. —Mario Greco. billion in domestic plant expansions to support growing demand in the auto market.

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MARCH 27, 2013

Electric vehicle drive motor revenue by region, world markets: 2013-2020. million in 2013, according to a new report from Navigant Research (formerly Pike Research). Total global market revenue will grow from just less than $1 billion in 2013 to more than $2.8 Source: Navigant. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 3, 2013

The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. The EA888, a global product for Volkswagen, is also produced in the EU and China. Engines Fuel Efficiency' The EA888 for the US. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Accord, due to go on sale in the US on 19 September, features the first use of a new Honda-developed catalyst which significantly reduces the precious metals required in catalysts for emissions aftertreatment. The new catalyst enhances the performance of palladium, also allowing a reduction in rhodium use. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Holden previewed the design direction of its coming VF Commodore range—to be launched mid-year—with a public reveal of the 2013 Calais V luxury sports concept. 2013 Calais V luxury sports concept. The new VF Commodore will be more fuel efficient; due in part to the Australian Federal Government’s grant of A$39.8

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

General Motors hosted the 2013 GM China Tech Day at the GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai from 9-12 December. Among the areas of emphasis were: GM’s Global Battery Systems Lab in Shanghai is one of GM’s three key battery testing facilities worldwide.

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). A Federal Quadrennial Energy Review.

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JULY 23, 2010

will introduce HFO-1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant in 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models in the US. lower global warming potential (GWP) than the current refrigerant. On average, R-134a refrigerant has an atmospheric life of more than 13 years, giving it a global warming potential (GWP) of more than 1,400.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

As the world population increases by the estimated 30% from 2010 to 2040, ExxonMobil sees global GDP rising by about 140%, but energy demand by only about 35% due to greater efficiency. The Outlook for Energy provides ExxonMobil’s long-term view of global energy demand and supply. Click to enlarge. Outlook for Energy.

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APRIL 12, 2010

By 2013 Ford expects to be producing approximately 1.5 million EcoBoost engines globally, about 200,000 more than originally expected. Plans call for an EcoBoost engine to be available in 80% of the company’s global nameplates and 90% of North American nameplates. About half of the 1.5 Ford engineers have upgraded the 3.5-liter

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JULY 22, 2014

direct injection turbocharged engine—named one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines in 2013—which generates maximum output power of 191 kW (256 hp) and peak torque of 353 N·m (260 lb-ft). It includes stop/start technology, for better fuel economy. Envision is equipped with a 2.0T

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MARCH 6, 2012

liter EcoBoost V6 engine in the all-new Transit commercial van debuting in North America in 2013 as a replacement for the E-Series wagon and van. EcoBoost engines are fundamental to the Ford strategy of providing technologically advanced, high-output, smaller-displacement powertrains that deliver improved fuel economy and performance.

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. In the first half of 2013, for example, 173,362 units of the A and B?Class 2015 GLA-Class. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Class and the new CLA Coupé were delivered worldwide (+58.0%).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. EcoBoost technology is available in every region Ford serves worldwide, and will be offered on approximately 80% of the company’s global nameplates by the end of this year. Engines Fuel Efficiency' liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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APRIL 4, 2012

Following last month’s launch of the all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5, the 2014 Mazda6 will be the second of Mazda’s next-generation vehicles to receive the full suite of Skyactiv Technologies ( earlier post ), and is expected to be released for sale during the first quarter of 2013.

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APRIL 19, 2011

The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China—two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. Product highlights for North American models include a new 2.5L

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APRIL 22, 2013

recently started production of its electrically powered steering (EPS) column drive technology with a major Chinese vehicle manufacturer (VM) and is due to launch with three further China domestic platforms in 2013. The technology can deliver a fuel saving of 0.3 The technology can deliver a fuel saving of 0.3

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JANUARY 9, 2012

As early as in 2013, drive systems under this name will go into production in vehicles such as the Golf. This will reduce costs and simplify widespread global implementation of electric mobility, Volkswagen points out. Estimated combined fuel economy for the hybrid is 45 mpg (5.2

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. The EPA rating is for both the four- and five-door five-speed manual-equipped 2014 Ford Fiesta with Super Fuel Economy package, which is also rated at 32 mpg city (7.4 l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.) liter and 2.0-liter

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JULY 24, 2013

Ford has been rapidly gaining share in the hybrid market in the US; Ford’s share of the US electrified vehicle market has grown to nearly 16% in the first half of 2013—a 12-point gain over last year. —Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, global product development. Ford hybrid and EV sales, Jan-Jun 2013. Data: Ford.

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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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