Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

UPS announced an agreement with Big Ox Energy (a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Energy Capital LLC) to purchase 10 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) per year. Use of RNG yields up to a 90% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional diesel. and Doraville, Ga.

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MARCH 17, 2017

will offer a new aftermarket gaseous fuels-prepped cylinder head package for GM 6.0L The new CDP cylinder head will be available for the popular GM engines that have been, or are slated to be, converted to a gaseous alternative fuel engine. CDP Technologies, the OEM sales division of Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2016

UPS will add 200 new series hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. will be deployed beginning in January 2017 starting in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, and, possibly in other states as well. Earlier post.).

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Hybrid Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy Mississippi 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The most recent GREET versions are the GREET1 2017 version for fuel-cycle analysis and GREET2 2017 version for vehicle-cycle analysis. Added biomass-derived high octane gasoline via indirect liquefaction and renewable gasoline/diesel pathways from fast pyrolysis. The first version of GREET was released in 1996.

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Transportation Pollution Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2019

Available clean fuels for the state of Washington could meet a 2028 target of 11.2% The largest fuel pathways used to meet this target include electricity, lower carbon sources of ethanol blended into gasoline, biodiesel and renewable diesel. Biomethane and renewable aviation fuel also contribute.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

increase to UPS’ current industry-leading alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet of 5,088 vehicles worldwide. To support the purchase and planned deployment of the 1,400 new CNG vehicles, UPS plans to build 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations. billion km) in this fleet by the end of 2017.

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Building Fuel Alternative Fuels Oklahoma 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Click to enlarge.

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Carbon Market Alternative Fuels Vehicles 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2015

Neste, Renewable Energy Group (REG) and Solazyme will supply renewable diesel to UPS to help facilitate the company’s shift to move more than 12% of its purchased ground fuel from conventional diesel and gasoline fuel to alternative fuels by the end of 2017.

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Renewable Diesel Alternative Fuels Louisiana 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2019

As a result, it has a carbon footprint more than 30% lower than gasoline manufactured entirely from petroleum. This fuel will be evaluated at Hockenheim by Audi and Aston Martin in the race-taxis used during the weekend support program for competition winners, VIPs and prominent guests for unique, high-speed passenger rides.

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Aston Martin Audi Carbon Fuel 207

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2017

The LCFS gives us the incentives we need to invest in early-commercial vehicle and fuel technologies today in order to bring down the costs for all Californians in the future. The LCFS sets annual carbon intensity (CI) standards—which reduce over time—for gasoline, diesel, and the fuels that replace them.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Among the many provisions, which include a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% below the 1990 level and an EU-wide binding target for renewable energy of at least 27%, is a proposal not to establish a new target for a reduction in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels after 2020. a Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

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2020 Transportation Carbon Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. quadrillion Btu in 2025, due to incorporation of the model year 2017 to 2025 GHG and CAFE standards for LDVs. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel. Research on hydrogen vehicles dipped until the 1990s when European countries announced plans for more hydrogen-centered car power, such as the 2005-07 bi-fuel BMW 7-Series with a V12 engine that ran on either compressed hydrogen or gasoline. Hydrogen Vehicles in 2022.

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Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 87

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

The market has certainly taken some unexpected turns—we’re seeing very interesting, if nascent developments from alternative fuel providers that are both encouraging and reflective of the market-based approach of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Click to enlarge. 2019 and 2020).

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California Carbon Fuel Standards 210

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The general assumption seems to be that Americans will simply ditch their gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of EVs. As of 2017 , commuting to and from work accounted for 30 percent of all miles of passenger travel driven at the local level in the U.S. A better question might be, how do they plan to get there?

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Corporation Fleet Gas-Electric Purchase 76

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. Tcf in the High Oil and Gas Resource case.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

This new guidance is effective beginning with the 2017 model year. Prior to MY 2017 the road-load confirmation procedures specified in Advisory Circular 55c (issued in 1988) will continue to be used. —Patrick Merritt, principal scientist in the Engine, Emissions, and Vehicle Research Division.

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EPA Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

To provide more diverse vehicle and fuel options, DOE will continue to develop advanced batteries and fuel cells, encourage vehicle electrification, and work with partners to address barriers to widespread adoption of all-electric-drive vehicles. Demonstrate three grid-connected advanced offshore wind concepts by 2017. ?.

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EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

liter gasoline engine and a AC synchronous permanent magnet motor producing a total system 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 105 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). You had me at 46 MPG.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Greenhouse gas emission standards. For the 2017-2025 model year standards, ARB proposes to use the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approach and adopt separate standards for CO 2 , CH 4 , and N 2 O. Staff is proposing two sets of changes: amendments through MY 2017, and then regulations for MY 2018 and following.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. This means doing errands, taking the kids to sports or visiting friends, even most commutes, will be done without using any gasoline. Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

Promote electric vehicle adoption by increasing access to charging infrastructure and supporting the development of plug-in electric vehicles that are as accessible, available, and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles. Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. Pacific Gas & Electric. Kansas City Power & Light.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices. Ford announced in the next decade the majority of its vehicles will be electric, and gasoline-powered vehicles like the Bronco Sport will be hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 65

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. mpg fuel economy and 163 grams of CO 2 per mile by 2025 (equivalent to 54.5 Our baseline simulation suggests that an opportunity exists for aggregate industry sales and profits to actually increase as fuel economy improves. Click to enlarge.

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Toyota’s hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine and gasoline-only engine power. More on the Toyota crossover line-up: Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 20 mpg with the gasoline engine only. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

The hydrogen fuel cell in the FCEV acts to keep the battery charged, but can directly power the electric drive motor, similar to the function of a gasoline-powered range extender. In essence the FCEV is firstly an electric car with a hydrogen fuel cell range extender added. The reasons are numerous. .

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The Niro PHEV offers the best of both worlds–EV & gas. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 The Other Kia Niro Options: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid FE. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Smooth Operator. kW electric motor.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE is powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. After registering a credit card, charging will be billed to VinFast, who will process the payment.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. An estimated 68 stations are needed to support the anticipated rollout of these vehicles in 2015-2017.

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Green Vehicles California 2014 2013 295

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The gas-electric punch. The Drive Mode Select helps you get the most performance and fuel efficiency from the hybrid system with choices of Smart, Normal, Sport and Custom. If you opt for the Sonata with the gasoline-only engine, there are 18-inch and 19-inch wheel options. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83