Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2014

Using the recent Beijing Auto Show as its stage, BYD introduced its new “5-4-2” New Energy Vehicle performance standard and a series of cars designed to meet it. “5” 2” stands for the maximum liters of gasoline maximum that will be consumed for 100 km traveled in a BYD car—i.e., l/100 km, or 118 mpg US. l/100 km, or 118 mpg US.

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Standards BYD Energy Vehicles 262

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2015

Mercedes-Benz increases engine range for refreshed A Class compact. With the refresh of its A-Class, Mercedes-Benz has increased the range of available engines. Mercedes-Benz is using the A-Class model facelift as the opportunity to introduce the new nomenclature for the drive variants in this model series. A 180 BEE 1.

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Mercedes Engine Range MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2017

The average diesel car in Europe typically emits about 17% less CO 2 than a similar conventional gasoline car within the same vehicle segment. However, across all vehicle segments, average CO 2 emissions of new diesel and gasoline cars are close (119 grams per kilometer [g/km] vs. 123 g/km, respectively).

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Diesel Standards CO2 Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

2015 Jetta TDI. For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T Click to enlarge.

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2012

L/100km) on the JC08 cycle, making the Mirage the most fuel efficient registered gasoline car in Japan. This figure is more than 20% better than Japan’s 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standards. L/100km)—10% better than the 2015 standard. km/liter (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/liter (54.6 mpg US, 4.3

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Japan Mitsubishi MPG Gasoline 287

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2013

Class family in Europe. The E200 NGD can run on either gasoline or natural gas; benefits of running the car on natural gas include a 20% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared with comparable operation using gasoline, and much lower fuel costs. liters of unleaded gasoline (NEDC combined) for every 100 kilometers (37.3

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Mercedes Gas Gasoline MPG 311

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a proposed rulemaking for the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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EPA Standards Fuel Gas 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2015

A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers comparing life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from different natural gas pathways for medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) found that the GHG reduction potentials of the pathways vary sharply between non-Class 8 MHDVs (e.g., refuse trucks and tractor-trailers).

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Gas Diesel Gas-Electric Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system. The M 256 is the first member of a new family of premium gasoline engines that have for the first time been systematically designed for electrification from the outset. New four-cylinder gasoline engine M 264. Cross-sections of the M256.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2015

The entire engine range (115 to 220 PS) meets the Euro-6 standard. The first generation Sharan made its debut in Geneva in 1995; between 1995 and 2015 more than 800,000 Sharans were sold worldwide. The vehicle is the best-selling German MPV in its class. The DSG transmission is included as standard with the top 220 PS engine.

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Standards Fuel MPG Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility, unveiled last week, offers an all-new engine—a 2.3-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) four-cylinder unit. Class-exclusive Active Grille Shutters are designed to help improve MKC fuel efficiency at highway speeds. Click to enlarge.

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Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three gasoline engines—all equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and Euro 6-compliant—as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Efficiency class. (A+) Efficiency class.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel 2015 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

2015 GLA-Class. 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. ECO stop/start is standard. liter gasoline engines will extend from 115 kW (156 hp) in the GLA 200 to 155 kW (211 hp) in the GLA 250.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2015

A team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with a colleague at EcoEngineering, has explored the potential of blending ethanol with natural gasoline (condensate) to produce flex-fuels (ASTM D5798-13a) and high-octane, mid-level ethanol blends (MLEBs). The prepared the natural gasoline−ethanol blends volumetrically.

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Fuel Gasoline Gas Oil 150

Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

So we’ve had Ram ProMasters since the 2015 model year, replacing the Dodge Sprinter van based on a design from previous owner Mercedes-Benz. liter V6 gasoline engine, but the new EV is still quite pricey. Nissan never offered its e-NV200 compact electric van here (and the gasoline NV200 itself is now gone too). Got all that?

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Ford Fleet Gasoline-Electric Electric 76

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JANUARY 25, 2012

This corresponds to the energy content of around 2,400 liters (634 gallons) of gasoline. The TÜV Süd technical inspection authority awarded the compact sports tourer the Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. This certification is based on a comprehensive life cycle assessment of the B-Class.

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Mercedes Emissions CO2 MPG 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The NEXO can be refueled in as little as five minutes, allowing a consumer lifestyle very similar to a comparable gasoline-powered SUV in terms of range and refueling speed. liter); the Gamma I-4 in 2012; the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain in 2015; the Nu (2.0-liter cubic feet and allowing for a flatter load floor. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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2019 Hyundai Engine Alternative Fuels 320

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Codenamed iQ[Al], the architecture will form the basis for a new range of future Jaguars, the company said; the first product will be a mid-size premium C/D segment sedan on sale in 2015. This will be the first aluminium monocoque product in the segment. The C-X17 sports crossover represents an exciting new direction for Jaguar.

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Concept 2015 Gasoline Engine 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

The third vehicle in the Clarity series, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, will launch in all 50 states later in 2017 and is expected to be the volume leader in the series, featuring an all-electric driving range in excess of 40 miles with an efficient gasoline-hybrid extended range mode. Accord Hybrid. EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (4.8/5.0/4.9

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2017 Honda Plug-in Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

Based on the Sport Coupe Concept GTE plug-in hybrid shown in 2015 at the Geneva show ( earlier post ), the new Arteon will sit above the Passat in the Volkswagen line-up, and will replace the CC. The newly developed MQB-based fastback model initially offers a choice of three gasoline and three diesel engines.

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Water 191

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Turbochargers can help downsized engines improve fuel economy as much as 20 to 40% in gasoline and diesel engines, respectively, when compared with larger naturally aspirated engines and still provide the same or better engine performance. Regulations and emerging regions will fuel turbo growth worldwide.

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2019 Global Sale Downsizing 261

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2015

In general terms, fill accuracy and time should be comparable to current gasoline dispensing capabilities. on-board power take-off or standardized plug-in at station); and optimum storage pressures shall also be delineated. The DOE plans to issue the FOA on or about the second week of February 2015.

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Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel Plug 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 California Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership.

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

This performance exceeds the 2015 fuel efficiency standards by 20% and the 2005 standards of the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles by 75%. Placement of the hybrid battery has been optimized to allow the installation of 60:40 split rear-folding seats, thereby providing class-leading interior and cargo space.

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Lexus Japan Hybrid Sale 170

Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

So we’ve had Ram ProMasters since the 2015 model year, replacing the Dodge Sprinter van based on a design from previous owner Mercedes-Benz. liter V6 gasoline engine, but the new EV is still quite pricey. Nissan never offered its e-NV200 compact electric van here (and the gasoline NV200 itself is now gone too). Got all that?

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Charging Ford Gasoline-Electric Electric 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2013

Volkswagen’s MQB (modularen Querbaukasten, or Modular Transverse Matrix), standardizes many transverse-mounted engine vehicle component parameters across brands and vehicle classes while also offering access to new technologies. One of the effects of the MQB was to standardize the orientation of every engine. Source: Volkswagen.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

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Fleet Industrial Industry Charging 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2015

Another goal is accelerating the deployment of advanced biofuels to meet the Renewable Fuel Standard Program 2030 goal of 15 billion gallons/year of advanced biofuel—a sharp contrast to the low volumes currently predicted by the International Energy Agency for the US in 2030.

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Fuel Engine Gasoline Detroit 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are developing a small-scale demonstration reactor that will process 40 tons of wood waste per year from the university into replacements for diesel fuel and gasoline. In addition, this fuel meets the planned EU standard which specifies that fuels must have 10% biofuel content in 2020.

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Waste Universal 2008 Diesel 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Cycloalkanes are important components of not only traditional vehicle fuels such as gasoline and diesel, but also jet fuels, such as Jet-A/Jet-A1/JP-8. In standard production of ethanol, enzymes are used to break down the biomass and release sugars. We do all of this in a one-step process. —Prof.

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Convert Fuel Conversion 2014 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

The new smart generation will be launched onto the market in Europe in November; the US will receive the car in 2015. Additional highlights include the rear doors opening by almost 90° on the smart forfour and the folding front passenger seat backrest which comes as standard for all variants. smart fortwo vs. S-Class.

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Mercedes Engine Standards MPH 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

2015 F-150. EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop. liter EcoBoost’s fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology in the F-150. liter EcoBoost engine features the first use of a compacted graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine, the same material used in Ford’s 6.7-liter Click to enlarge.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. The 2022 Genesis G70 comes with two gasoline engine options. Standard RWD – $38,570. Standard AWD – $40,670.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 82

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APRIL 24, 2013

l/100km) and 130 g/km on the NEDC New European Drive Cycle and significantly more miles per gallon in real world driving, while delivering the performance and driveability of a 2-liter class vehicle. Click to enlarge. —Nick Pascoe, CPT chief executive.

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Hybrid Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Significant growth in the global middle class, expansion of emerging economies and an additional 2 billion people in the world will contribute to a 35% increase in energy demand by 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s latest Outlook for Energy report. The main reasons are rising incomes and an expanding middle class. Fuel efficiency.

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Energy Global 2010 Oil-Sands 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Standard API 618 or high speed reciprocating compressors plus a separate high efficiency turboexpander can be selected alternatively based on plant size and customer requirements. Clean Energy plans to use a standardized design of the new GE MicroLNG plants to build additional MicroLNG plants. GE is committed to natural gas.

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Clean Cleaning Fuel Energy 286

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

The Volkswagen Group’s MQB modular toolkit is one of the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group: the MQB (transverse); the MLB (longitudinal); the MSB (standard drive); and the NSF (New Small Family). liter TSI gasoline engine from the EA 211 series (which spans 1.0L Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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