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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

development program for dual-fuel diesel/natural gas engines ( earlier post ), including the latest-generation injector from Delphi, are undergoing engine testing at Westport, and will be delivered to OEM customers for validation and vehicle testing early in the first quarter of 2016. Westport Innovations Inc. For customers, HPDI 2.0

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Land Rover will offer the option of diesel powertrains in two 2016 model year luxury SUVs: the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015. l/100 km) on the highway. seconds respectively, compared to 6.9

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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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. Incentives for selling AFVs. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016

At the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show, Qoros Auto introduced the first drivable engineering development car—a modified Qoros 3 hatchback—equipped with the QamFree engine featuring FreeValve’s Pneumatic-Hydraulic-Electric-Actuator (PHEA) technology. Earlier post.) FreeValve AB is a sister company to Koenigsegg Automotive.

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JULY 12, 2013

l/100 km) highway or better; and to reduce the average CO 2 tailpipe emissions of its US fleet by 15%. Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report. In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3 The 2020 target was raised from 0.70

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. The agreement provides a framework to reach an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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MARCH 15, 2017

In coordination with EPA, the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is evaluating its fuel economy standards for that period. In 2012, EPA and NHTSA set joint greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards over a decade in advance for MY 2022-2025.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy. million in 2016. million versus 7.5

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

All four trims come with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters, but Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity (and treat) to drive the Civic Sport Touring with the 6-speed manual (6MT) that is also an option on the Sport model. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined.

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JUNE 9, 2016

C2G GHG emissions of various vehicle-fuel pathways. Analysis was performed using GREET2014, and vehicle and fuel pathways are constrained to those deemed scalable to approximately 10% of the LDV fleet. and to simulate fuel economy over various driving cycles. time to accelerate from 0–60 mph, maximum speed, etc.),

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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JULY 3, 2017

Improving the efficiency of road-freight transport is critical to reducing the growth in oil demand, carbon emissions and air pollution over the next decades, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest report, The Future of Trucks: Implications for energy and the environment.

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OCTOBER 23, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

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JULY 23, 2010

The new regulation requires an overall 40% improvement in overall US fleet average vehicle fuel economy by 2016. GM says that the use of HFO-1234yf will help GM vehicles significantly exceed their targets under the new regulations.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The competition between the internal combustion engine and electric vehicles, the disruptive force of “mobility-as-a-service” (MaaS)—such as ride-hailing—and the much-anticipated emergence of autonomous vehicles will lead to more profound changes in personal transportation than experienced over the past century combined, the study says.

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MARCH 13, 2016

These are: Advanced internal combustion engine and powertrain systems. Fleet-level operational efficiency improvements (intelligent scheduling, driver assistance, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, platooning, and other levels of automation). The US consortium will pursue five topics; responsive application will address all five.

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APRIL 7, 2021

The agency’s regulatory framework forces each automaker to maintain a positive balance in its bank of compliance credits, earning a credit surplus when its model year fleet outperforms its aggregate emissions target, and incurring a deficit when its fleet underperforms. In 2021, each will count as 1.5 effectively ending the bonus.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

Internally, the 8-speed transmission features four gear sets and five shift elements (multi-disc clutches and brakes) inside the transmission. Additionally, lower viscosity transmission fluid is used resulting in improved transmission efficiency and fuel economy improvements especially during cold environments or vehicle start-up.

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MARCH 8, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Kia Motors unveiled four new models. Due on-sale across Europe from Q2 2017, the new derivative combines the tourer versatility of the conventional Optima Sportswagon with the high-efficiency powertrain found in the Optima Plug-in Hybrid sedan, introduced towards the end of 2016.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

This goal reflects contributions from both improved engines (7%–14% reduction in fuel consumption) and improved fuels (including 15 billion gallons/year of advanced biofuels). At a fleet level, Optima will result in an additional 9%–14% fleet greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction by 2040.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

In addition, when in the generator mode, the internal combustion (usually gas) engine charges the battery pack. note: Larry originally wrote this in 2016, but since Toyota is still advertising about its hybrid “that doesn’t need to be plugged in,” we thought it was worth updating and repeating.]

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MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. The statement of task specifically asks how the on-road LDV fleet could reduce, relative to 2005, petroleum use by 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, and GHG emissions by 80% by 2050. Source: NRC.

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APRIL 22, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. Energy Intelligence April 2016. [

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

A team at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a paper assessing technical barriers to the use of higher blends of ethanol. car warranties, cost, food-vs-fuels arguments). Primary technical concerns with using intermediate-level blends of ethanol in the vehicle fleet include: Fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The department, to that end, is first of all supporting the development of the next generation of internal combustion technologies. The 2016 target is 250 g/mi. Further greenhouse gas emission reduction from conventional internal combustion engines is achievable and cost effective: “ A lot more can be done.”

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This story is the 2,000 th one posted on Clean Fleet Report (as a point of reference we hit story #1,000 on Feb. The Tesla Model S ’ introduction in 2016 marked another milestone, but the Model 3 in 2019 and Model Y in 2020 broke the EV market wide open. The Sportback-style with incumbant technology. But a little context.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

These three leading international energy markets illustrate how progress is being made in other major energy-intensive nations, but they are not alone. Closer to home, the federal fuel economy standards require the average fleet fuel economy of OEMs that sell vehicles in the USA to be 35.5 mpg by 2016.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In August 2016, DOE announced funding of up to $7 million further to support the initiative. Co-Optima’s premise is that current fuels constrain engine design—and thus engine efficiency. With the 2016 start date, that gives the team three years to complete the R&D efforts in this area. Fuel Properties.

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2015

In discussing ARPA-E’s newest program area, which targets engine and powertrain technologies, Dr. Atkinson stressed that autonomy enables us to push the limits of engine fuel efficiency, even beyond the 54.5 mile per gallon fleet average fuel economy requirement set for automotive companies to be met by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. billion) through 2016—is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now with the introduction of all-new 1.6-liter mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

The USPS fleet travels more than 1.3 billion miles every year and uses more than 180 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGE) of fuel. If an electric model is selected, the USPS fleet would be the largest electric vehicle fleet in the world. The payload capacity is approximately 1,400 pounds. Electric Auto Association.

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MARCH 19, 2013

The company expects the deal will accelerate the adoption of its technology, which it says will be in fleet trials with bus operators later this year through an agreement with bus constructor Wrightbus. Evaluation programs are ongoing with several other vehicle manufacturers across a wide range of sectors including passenger cars.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

liter compression-ignition OPE will will be 30-50% more fuel efficient than comparable diesel and gasoline direct injection engines, reduce emissions and cost less than alternative technologies under development for meeting 2025 CAFE fuel economy and Tier 3 emission targets. The new Achates Power 2.7-liter Source: Achates Power.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Ford is showcasing the latest Transit and Transit Custom line-up powered by the Ford EcoBlue diesel engine ( earlier post ) at 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show. Ford’s Transit Custom Kombi M1 and Tourneo Custom models are now available to order with a unique-to-segment rear air suspension system, for customer delivery in late 2016.

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JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. We already have sufficient biofuel sources since the PHEV uses only 10% liquid fuel.

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