2013, Gasoline-Electric, Light and MPG

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA

Ford doubles electric drive market share in US from 2012 to 2013; surging with plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. for the first nine months of 2013. for the first nine months of 2013. Monthly 2013 sales of Ford electric drive vehicles. Data: Ford.

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Plug-in 2013 2012 Plug

Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. In 2013 total Toyota Motor Europe sales reached 847,540 vehicles, an increase of 9,569 units from 2012, equalling a 0.2 mpg US), with 85 g/km CO 2.

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LS 600H Europe 2013 Sale

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

Kia enhances 2014 Optima Hybrid

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

The 2014 Optima Hybrid builds upon the advancements of its gasoline-powered sibling, which went on sale in late-fall of last year. The combined gasoline-electric system delivers 199 hp (148 kW) and 235 lb-ft (319 N·m) of torque. The LX model achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

2014

2014 Kia Hybrid MPG

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. Including net upstream CO 2 emissions for vehicles operating on electricity would reduce the positive impact of alternative fuel vehicles on fleet-wide CO 2 emissions, the agency noted. —EPA 2014 Trends report.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy

GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

Green Car Congress

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 kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the Hybrid system. engine with start/stop. An all-new direct-injection 1.8L An 80-cell, 1.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt

Chevrolet introduces 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy

GM makes eAssist standard on the 2013 Buick Regal; new SAE paper coming at World Congress

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

GM is continuing the deployment of the eAssist light electrification system ( earlier post ) as a standard across its platforms. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist will be standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L kW) @ 1,000-2,200 rpm maximum electric motor power (electric assist).

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Congress Buick 2013 GM

Subaru introduces XV Crosstrek Hybrid, its first production hybrid

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

unveiled its first production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Based on the XV Crosstrek crossover introduced for 2013, the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid model arrives in Subaru dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2013. Subaru of America, Inc. For example, the 8.7

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Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Production Gasoline-Electric

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). The fuel economy of gasoline-powered LDVs continues to increase, and advanced technology fuel efficiency subsystems are added, such as micro hybridization, which is installed on 42% of gasoline LDVs in 2040.

Oil

Oil Light Energy Vehicles

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 Included in this is a temporary program that will provide additional credit provisions as incentives for the development and sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery-electric vehicles (BEVs); and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). 2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016.

EPA

EPA Standards Light PHEV

BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

Customers have already been able to place pre-orders for the BMW i8 in all major markets since autumn 2013; BMW says that demand for the BMW i8 is already exceeding the planned production volume during ramp-up. liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. The related electricity consumption was measured at 11.9

BMW

BMW Fuel Production MPG

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. Selected result parameters for the C 180 compared with its predecessor from 2013 [unit / car]. The new C-Class.

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC. Alternative powertrain sales. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The BMW i8 is the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine.

BMW

BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG

Chevrolet MY 2014 Impala full-size sedan to offer 2.4L eAssist powertrain, estimated 35 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

Chevrolet is unveiling its all-new 2014 Impala at the New York Auto Show; the redesigned full-size flagship sedan goes on sale in early 2013 as the model’s 10 th generation. The new Impala will offer a range of three direct-injected gasoline engines, including a 3.6L V-6, new 2.5L four-cylinder and a 2.4L L/100 km) on the highway.

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2014 Chevrolet MPG Buick

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

year from 2013 through 2040 in the Reference case, far below the rates of economic growth (2.4%/year) Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. Renewables meet much of the growth in electricity demand. million bbl/d) in 2013 to 26.4

2020

2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

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. Overall findings.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Sale 2013

Mitsubishi Motors to supply 635 Outlander PHEVs to National Police of Ukraine

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2017

This marks the second time MMC has supplied vehicles under the Green Investment Scheme, the first being to deliver of 507 units of the i-MiEV all-new electric vehicle to the Government of Estonia starting in October 2011. In Series Hybrid Mode the gasoline engine operates as a generator supplying electricity to the electric motors.

Ukraine

Ukraine Mitsubishi PHEV Supplies

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles.

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid

Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

The debut of the new Focus four-door sedan and the Focus Electric in New York follows the Geneva Motor Show debut in March of the Focus three- and five-door hatchback and wagon. liter EcoBoost engine is a transverse-mounted, inline three-cylinder turbo gasoline direct fuel injection with Ti-VCT. 2015 Ford Focus Electric.

2015

2015 Ford 2013 Connect

ASG life-cycle study finds aluminum Ford F-150 “Best Full-size Truck of 2015” from environmental and economic perspective

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

According to the latest annual life-cycle study from the Automotive Science Group ( ASG ), the all-new lightweight aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 leads the full-size light-duty truck competition in all environmental and economic performance areas; accordingly, ASG selected the F-150 as its Best Full-size Truck of 2015. —Colby Self.

F-150

F-150 2015 Ford Colorado

3rd generation BMW X5 to offer 5 diesel variants by end of year; more power, less fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

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

BMW

BMW Diesel Fuel Power

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the US will offer new 4-cylinder diesel; new 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine in other markets

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. The gasoline engines offered in the MY14 E-Class in the US are the V6 and V8 units in the E350 and E550, which will go on sale in Spring 2013. Earlier post.). city/highway).

Mercedes

Mercedes Gasoline Engine 2014

Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Audi first revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It will be joined later in the fall of 2014 by the Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel sedan; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Earlier post.).

Audi

Audi Plug-in America Plug

Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug

CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

Green Car Congress

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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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel

VW Beetle TDI diesel going on sale in US this summer

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

2013 Beetle TDI. Volkswagen will bring the new Beetle TDI diesel ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, to market in the US this summer as a 2013 model. 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

Diesel

Diesel Sale Exhaust Engine

Among BMW’s highlights at New York Show are new diesel X3, plug-in hybrid concept X5

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2014

There will also be the first-time offer of the gasoline-engined rear-wheel drive BMW X3 sDrive28i for the US market. The new BMW X3 is available from launch with a choice of one diesel and two gasoline engines, with outputs ranging from 180 hp to 300 hp. The new X3 xDrive28d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter BMW Concept X5 eDrive.

New York

New York Plug-in Concept Diesel

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Energy required to meet rising electricity demand will account for about half of total demand growth. Remarkably, estimates of remaining recoverable crude and condensate relative to current demand have risen from about 60 years in 1981 to about 150 years as of 2013. l/100 km) in 2040, compared to about 25 mpg (9.4

Energy

Energy Global 2010 Oil-Sands

Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

The electric motor transmits power via a belt drive directly to the crankshaft of the combustion engine—an arrangement referred to as “P0 topology.” Belt driven starter generator (48-volt electric drive) from Continental. liters of diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US). Click to enlarge.

Diesel

Diesel Hybrid Volt Production

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. Essentially, Belzowski and his colleague Paul Green found that drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles. EPA estimated fuel economy (mpg) for US TDI models.

Diesel

Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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.

GM

GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050, according to the newly published results of a two-year study by a committee convened by the National Research Council. Vehicles operating on electricity. Source: NRC.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy

Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

A brief moment in EV history passed us by about a decade ago, when the little-known VIA Motors introduced their lineup of VTRUX hybrid-electric vehicles. That’s different to today’s PHEV models, where the gasoline and electric engines work together to power the vehicle as needed, while the gasoline engine also charges the batteries.&

Silverado

Silverado 2014 Gasoline-Electric PHEV

Frost & Sullivan consultant suggests European EV success will require radical lightweighting plus enabling legislation

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

The car of the future is a small city car, but not necessarily electric, Meilhan suggests. The future of electric vehicles (EVs) depends on regulations from governments and the European Union, incentivizing the consumer to buy them. Worldwide, not more than 100,000 electric vehicles are expected to be sold in 2012.

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MPG Tax Gasoline-Electric 2012

Honda previews 2014 Accord plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Set to go on sale in early 2013, Honda’s 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan ( earlier post ) will offer the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles and a calculated total driving range of more than 500 miles. EPA fuel economy ratings and gas-electric range rating determined by Honda.). Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in 2014 Honda Plug

2014 Honda Accord PHEV EPA-certified at 115 MPGe, on sale 15 Jan with MSRP of $39,780; LEV3/SULEV20 compliance

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Although Honda’s presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by the debut of the 2013 Civic, the company also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, featuring Honda’s new two-motor system ( earlier post ) earned an EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on 15 January with an MSRP of $39,780.

2014

2014 EPA Honda PHEV

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. FTP75 (mpg). HWY (mpg).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine

Pre-orders start for Mazda Axela in Japan; gasoline and hybrid models first, followed by diesel

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Mazda Motor Corporation will begin taking pre-orders for the new Mazda Axela sports compact (known outside of Japan as Mazda3) on 10 October 10, 2013 at its dealers throughout Japan. Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version. liter gasoline engine.

Mazda

Mazda Japan Gasoline Diesel

Mercedes-Benz introduces new E-Class with PHEV version coming

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

The new E-Class will come with a choice of two engines at market launch: the E 200 with a four-cylinder gasoline engine and the E 220 d with an all-new four-cylinder diesel engine. miles) of all-electric range. l/100 km (112 mpg US). The E 350 e will deliver some 30 kilometers (18.6 Mercedes-Benz E 350 e plug-in hybrid.

Mercedes

Mercedes PHEV Gasoline-Electric Diesel

News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. kW electric motor powered by electricity from its hydrogen fuel cell (fed by up to 4.3 kg of hydrogen).

Honda

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid

BMW fine tunes plug-in hybrid X5 concept for New York Show

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

BMW first unveiled the concept plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) ( earlier post , earlier post ). l/100 km (62 mpg US) in the EU test cycle. l/100 km (62 mpg US) in the EU test cycle. The electric motor alone is capable of propelling the BMW Concept X5 eDrive to a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).

New York

New York BMW Concept Plug-in

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

Ford doubles electric drive market share in US from 2012 to 2013; surging with plug-in hybrids

Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Kia enhances 2014 Optima Hybrid

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

Chevrolet introduces 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist

GM makes eAssist standard on the 2013 Buick Regal; new SAE paper coming at World Congress

Subaru introduces XV Crosstrek Hybrid, its first production hybrid

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Chevrolet MY 2014 Impala full-size sedan to offer 2.4L eAssist powertrain, estimated 35 mpg highway

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Mitsubishi Motors to supply 635 Outlander PHEVs to National Police of Ukraine

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

ASG life-cycle study finds aluminum Ford F-150 “Best Full-size Truck of 2015” from environmental and economic perspective

3rd generation BMW X5 to offer 5 diesel variants by end of year; more power, less fuel consumption

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the US will offer new 4-cylinder diesel; new 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine in other markets

Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

VW Beetle TDI diesel going on sale in US this summer

Among BMW’s highlights at New York Show are new diesel X3, plug-in hybrid concept X5

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

Frost & Sullivan consultant suggests European EV success will require radical lightweighting plus enabling legislation

Honda previews 2014 Accord plug-in hybrid

2014 Honda Accord PHEV EPA-certified at 115 MPGe, on sale 15 Jan with MSRP of $39,780; LEV3/SULEV20 compliance

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

Pre-orders start for Mazda Axela in Japan; gasoline and hybrid models first, followed by diesel

Mercedes-Benz introduces new E-Class with PHEV version coming

News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

BMW fine tunes plug-in hybrid X5 concept for New York Show

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