Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. mpg US (5.84 Schoettle and Sivak 2013. Click to enlarge. NHTSA developed two phases of standards in this rulemaking. L/100km) in MY 2021.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

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APRIL 25, 2016

Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. In hybrid operation, such as when the high-voltage battery is flat, fuel consumption is 29 mpg (8.1 inch screen.

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Plug-in Concept SUV 2016 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Changes in light-duty vehicle technology penetration share. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) or more and 6 times more cars with ratings of 30 mpg (7.8 Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2017

Seventy-four percent out of the 124% improvement comes from aerodynamic enhancements, while the rest comes from engine efficiency, tire rolling resistance, light weighting and other advancements. On a track test, the new SuperTruck I vehicle achieved 13 mpg (18.1 l/100 km), compared to a typical truck on the road that gets around 5.8

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Fuel Fuel Economy Eaton MPG 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. Proposal for a Regulation to define the modalities for reaching the 2020 target for reducing CO 2 emissions from new light commercial vehicles (provisional version).

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Green Car Congress

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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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 Auto manufacturing capacity continues to grow, and annual output could reach the 100 million mark by 2016. mpg US) for 2020. Source: Worldwatch. Click to enlarge. million in 2010 to 76.8

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Global Auto Production Hybrid 273

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Simulations of future vehicles under the footprint-based standards found that the sales-weighted average vehicle size increases by 2–32%, undermining gains in fuel economy by 1–4 mpg (0.6–1.7 The CAFE standards for 2011-2016 are footprint-based—i.e., L/100km) by 2016. Future rulemaking should either allow.

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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy 240

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AUGUST 9, 2019

This study sheds light on the urban passenger transport sector in China, which accounted for around 20% (188 MtCO 2 ) of the total carbon emissions of the transport sector in 2016, and aims to answer whether the CO 2 emissions from the urban passenger transport sector can reach its peak before 2030 and how to reach the peak.

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Transportation Emissions China Taxi 316

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

Following the US launch of the Clarity Fuel Cell in late 2016, the Clarity Electric will go on-sale in 2017. The first of the Clarity Series to launch will be the Clarity Fuel Cell, Honda’s most technologically advanced vehicle ever, slated to begin deliveries to customers in select California markets in late 2016. Earlier post.).

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2017 Honda Plug-in Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2016

A team at the Ohio State University has developed a membrane that regulates bi-directional ion transport across it as a function of its redox state and that could be used as a programmable smart membrane separator in future supercapacitors and redox flow batteries. Herya and Sundaresan (2016). Travis Herya and Sundaresan (2016).

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Energy Storage Energy Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The report expects aluminum to double its share of the light vehicle material mix by 2025 vs. the 2008 EPA baseline vehicle. According to the report, future growth in auto aluminum usage will be primarily driven by these and other applications being converted from steel. kg) per year per light vehicle. Ducker Worldwide.

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2012 Downsizing Auto Industry 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

In addition to precluding future regulation of stationary sources of greenhouse gases by the EPA under the current framework, passage of a disapproval resolution would also nullify EPA’s soon to be introduced final ruling on greenhouse gases from light duty vehicles. —Congressman Skelton.

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid.

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

The reference case projections do not include the effects of potential future policies that have not yet become law—e.g., It does include the revised handling of fuel economy standards to reflect the proposal for light-duty vehicles in model years 2012-2016. New light duty vehicle efficiency reaches 40 mpg by 2035.

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Top) 2016 XC90. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

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. Focus on fuel economy.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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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. Vehicle and fuel data were then used to forecast future LDV fleet energy use and GHG emissions using two models, as well comparing different policy-driven scenarios. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for passenger cars for MY 2016. On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

The taxpayer is financing the American automakers’ survival and their future. The plan calls for 39 mpg for cars and 30 mpg for light trucks and SUVs by 2016; no automaker lawsuits; and California subscribes to the national program through 2016. However, the power relationships have shifted somewhat.

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Plug-in Plug Cars Obama 100

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Further, the fossil fuel share of primary energy consumption falls from 82% in 2011 to 78% in 2040 as consumption of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls, largely because of the incorporation of new fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles. mpg in 2025. quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

six-piston) light-duty version of its opposed piston engine (OPE) in both diesel- and gasoline-fueled versions. Achates will demonstrate the engine in 2018 in a driveable light-duty truck. That works out to an estimated window-sticker label rating of 28 mpg combined.). liter, 3-cylinder (i.e., The new Achates Power 2.7-liter

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Light Engine Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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) and 109 g/km CO 2. Compared to the current 2.0 l/100 km (57.4

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

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JANUARY 24, 2011

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California have announced a single timeframe for proposing fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. mpg US (6.9 mpg US (6.6 Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

In traditional conversion technology, the exotherm heat is negligible for use as a heat source in oxidation due to the extremely light loading that is possible with conventional technology. ORNL began accepting license applications in March 2016. Jackson and several of her ORNL teammates joined LeMond Composites in 2016.

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer 218

Green Car Congress

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. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Background. Summary findings.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. This is a business where the future kills the present. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

Green Car Congress

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. mpg US)—a 10 per cent reduction over the equivalent outgoing model. mpg US)—down 13% from the equivalent outgoing model. l/100 km (35.6

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Ford Diesel Auto Powered 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). The Ioniq hybrid and electric platforms will be our future e-mobility foundation. The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 Ioniq Hybrid.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). The Ioniq hybrid and electric platforms will be our future e-mobility foundation. The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 Ioniq Hybrid.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2021

A major part of my California Cruising road trip was to exclusively use the Electrify America charging network, which was established by Volkswagen in 2016 as mitigation of the diesel emissions settlement with the US government. Lighting things up. The future of the dash? Mood lighting. Classic German Design.

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Miles Charging All-Electric Range 81

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

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Audi PHEV Fuel Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

mpg and for light trucks of 31.3 mpg projected overall industry average required fuel economy in MYs 2021-2026, compared to 46.7 mpg projected requirement in MY 2025 under standards issued in 2012. That program is in effect right now and will remain so for the foreseeable future. million barrels per day.

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