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AUGUST 22, 2015

Neste, currently largest producer of renewable drop-in fuels (primarily diesel) with its NEXBTL platform ( earlier post ), has filed a patent ( US20150144087 ) on a gasoline composition (and the method for making it) comprising up to 20 vol% (preferably from about 10-15 vol.%), of paraffinic bio-hydrocarbons originating from the NEXBTL process.

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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. Click to enlarge. —Jenn et al.

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APRIL 23, 2014

refiners) under the Renewable Fuel Standard 2 program down to 810,185 ethanol-equivalent gallons, or a 0.0005% ratio of the renewable fuel volume to the non-renewable gasoline and diesel volume used in 2013. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised the 2013 cellulosic biofuel requirements for obligated parties (e.g.,

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AUGUST 12, 2014

In its new 10-Q report filed with the SEC, struggling cellulosic diesel and gasoline company KiOR reports that it has  substantial doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern. The company had issued a similar warning in its 10-K annual report filed in March. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MAY 6, 2013

2014 Sprinter. An integrated electronic control unit measures the recorded data continuously, identifying the road surface and markings by reference to differences in contrast. Click to enlarge. The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. The EPA report is the authoritative reference for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. Source: EPA. Fuel economy.

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APRIL 13, 2023

In this proposed rule, heavy-duty Class 2b and 3 vehicles are referred to as "medium-duty vehicles" (MDVs) to distinguish them from Class 4 and higher vehicles that remain under the heavy-duty program. This proposed standard would revise the existing PM standards established in the 2014 Tier 3 rule. Mid roof tractor 68.2

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The EPA report is an authoritative reference for CO 2 emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. —EPA 2014 Trends report. Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 - 2014. EPA Trends report.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2040 in the AEO2013 Reference case. 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. Source: EIA.

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MARCH 11, 2013

As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Click to enlarge.

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It additionally covers all automobile applied sciences and powertrains, together with battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and gasoline mobile automobiles. That get entry to additionally applies to telematics knowledge had to diagnose and service a automobile, if now not another way to be had.

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MARCH 27, 2014

Source: EUR 26236 EN - 2014 Click to enlarge. A specific objective is to have the outcome accepted as a reference by all relevant stakeholders, including industry, academia and government. The hybridization option investigated brings an additional energy and GHG reduction of about 30% for gasoline and 20% for diesel hybrid vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Use of sunliquid 20 also resulted in a 50% improvement in particle emissions count in contrast to the EU 5 reference fuel. Gasoline with 20% ethanol can already be used easily in our latest Mercedes-Benz BlueDIRECT gasoline engines. —Professor Andre Koltermann, Head of Group Biotechnology at Clariant.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Pressure on the RFS2 has increased as statutory mandated volumes of biofuel exceed the “blendwall” of 10% ethanol in gasoline. Ethanol has about one-third lower energy density than gasoline; accordingly, cars drive fewer miles per gallon when operating on ethanol blends compared with unblended gasoline. The ICCT ethanol paper.

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APRIL 14, 2015

AEO2015 presents updated projections for US energy markets through 2040 based on six cases (Reference, Low and High Economic Growth, Low and High Oil Price, and High Oil and Gas Resource) that reflect updated scenarios for future crude oil prices. year from 2013 through 2040 in the Reference case, far below the rates of economic growth (2.4%/year)

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JANUARY 3, 2014

WTW energy demand and GHG emissions for EV and PHEV drivetrains for various electricity sources; gasoline ICE vehicle is solid square, hybrid the hollow square. Included in the analysis are fuel cell, electric, hybrid-electric and conventional ICE drivetrains; energy carriers include gasoline, diesel, CNG, biogas, hydrogen and electricity.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Headwaters’ HCAT technology improves catalytic residue hydrocracking, creating the possibility of higher residue conversion to lighter transportation fuels such as diesel and gasoline. Having the Neste Oil facility as a commercial reference has generated interest from around the world in adding HCAT to ebullated bed upgraders.

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JUNE 7, 2017

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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JULY 22, 2014

Consumers and inspectors expect —Pope and Wright (2014). NIST Handbook 44, the bedrock reference text for weights and measures inspectors, includes specifications, tolerances and other requirements for commercial weighing and measuring equipment ranging from gasoline dispensers to grocery store scales. Resources.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

In addition, they argue, biofuels should not just be compared to the average performance of gasoline or diesel but with the fossil fuels they most likely replace—i.e. —van den Bos and Hamelinck 2014. —van den Bos and Hamelinck 2014. —van den Bos and Hamelinck 2014. Recommendations.

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OCTOBER 5, 2014

Cool Planet’s biogasoline blendstock is 100% compatible with pump gasoline. The Cool Planet plant will produce approximately 8 million to 10 million gallons of high-octane, renewable gasoline blendstocks (reformate), as well the biochar, all made from sustainable wood residues. Source: Cool Planet. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JULY 8, 2014

The report examined 70 commercial gasoline stations in the state to determine which, if any, could integrate hydrogen fuel, based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) hydrogen technologies code published in 2011. There are 9,710 retail gasoline stations in California. Click to enlarge. Harris, Daniel E.

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JULY 1, 2013

One focus of the project will be centered on light- and heavy-duty vehicles running on gasoline/ethanol blends in order to improve engine efficiency and lower emissions. PFS with gasoline. Thus, at high load conditions which utilize high boost pressure, PFS can be used with gasoline fuel to reduce ringing and allow higher efficiency.

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MAY 12, 2012

The Directorate for Engineering is now seeking proposals (NSF 12-559) for awards totalling up to $12 million for FY 2012, 2013, and 2014, pending availability of funds. Development of low temperature combustion (LTC), learn-burn gasoline combustion and development of alternative (e.g.,

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MARCH 13, 2015

Lest we be too quick to forget whence we came, America is now 9-months into lower gasoline prices, which started their swoon the week of June 30, 2015 from a lofty national average just under $3.70, tumbling almost every subsequent week before bottoming and bouncing from $2.02 by Thomas Miller for Oilprice.com.

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MAY 15, 2014

Most evidence indicates that natural gas as a substitute for coal in electricity production, gasoline in transport, and electricity in buildings decreases greenhouse gases. Newell and Daniel Raimi (2014) “Implications of Shale Gas Development for Climate Change,” Environmental Science & Technology doi: 10.1021/es4046154.

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JANUARY 19, 2014

In practice, “engine braking” refers to the driver’s lifting of the gas (accelerator) pedal and keeping the gear on, and it is typically used to enhance fuel economy or simply to limit or decrease a vehicle’s speed during downhill driving or deceleration. —Rönkkö et al.

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APRIL 17, 2014

In a presentation at the SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium and then in a paper given at SAE 2014 World Congress, Mark Sellnau, Engineering Manager, Delphi Advanced Powertrain, reported that Brake Specific Fuel Consumption for the 1.8L Earlier post , earlier post.). CNL (combustion noise). load & speed dependent.

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APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. In addition to its three four-cylinder gasoline engines (2.0-liter Also integrated in the new generation of headlights is what is referred to as the Advanced Front-lighting System (AFS). 2015 Jetta.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The Qorivva MPC5777M will help address these needs by powering traditional diesel and gasoline direct injection systems as well as hybrid electric and plug-in electric vehicles. Alpha samples of the MPC5744K are available now, with general market samples planned for availability in 2014. General market samples are planned for Q3 2013.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

First, actual on-road operation must be characterized, which is referred to as the road-load force specification. —Patrick Merritt, principal scientist in the Engine, Emissions, and Vehicle Research Division. Dynamometer settings are determined in two stages.

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MAY 15, 2014

They then applied the relative scale to the global LDV fleet WTW (well-to-wheels) CO 2 emissions of approximately 3 GtCO 2 /yr in the year 2014 to get the absolute (Gt CO 2 /yr) emissions. They refer to these emission trajectories as the global CO 2 caps. 2025) vehicle CO 2 reduction task from 4.5 to 5% YOY to 3.5% Winkler, Timothy J.

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MAY 2, 2014

Gautam Kalghatgi and his colleagues at Saudi Aramco provides further support a pathway for significant improvements in the efficiency of a gasoline engine (i.e., Broadly, this approach is termed Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI). spark ignited, SI) by running it in compression ignition mode with naphtha fuels. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 24, 2014

But they have also been proposed as a means for increasing grid flexibility in order to integrate renewables, with much emphasis on the possibility of using the vehicles for grid storage via a bidirectional electrical connection between the vehicle and the electricity grid, referred to as vehicle-to-grid (V2G). —Allison Weis.

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JULY 11, 2023

The ramp up, albeit at petite volumes, is a part of Toyota’s push to jump-start the worldwide marketplace for gasoline mobile era by means of feeding call for for business vehicles. The programs that might be made in Kentucky are according to the similar era worn within the Mirai gasoline mobile sedan. of the overall.

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Electric fuel cost is a fraction of gasoline or diesel fossil fuel cost, even at a time when petroleum prices are temporarily reduced due to geopolitical manipulations and manufacturing costs. At present PHEVLERs, PHEVs and conventional gasoline engine vehicles in the USA all use a liquid fuel blend comprising 90% gasoline and 10% biofuel.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

2014 Accord PHEV. The 2014 Accord Plug-in has been rated by the EPA with a maximum all-electric EV mode range of 13 miles (21 km) (Honda had earlier projected 10 to 15 miles), and a fuel-economy rating of 47/46/46 mpg city/hwy/combined (5.0/5.1/5.1 Click to enlarge. l/100km respectively). Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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