Remove 2017 Remove Available Now Remove Fuel Economy Remove Light
article thumbnail

EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

Green Car Congress

The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e.,

2018 243
article thumbnail

New ArcelorMittal lightweight car door solutions; up to 34% weight savings over existing steel doors in medium-term

Green Car Congress

Carmakers need to reduce the weight of their vehicles in order to meet future regulations; currently-enacted regulations in Europe (tailpipe emissions) come into full force in 2015 and those for the USA (tailpipe emissions and fuel economy) come into full force in 2021. Fuel Efficiency Materials Weight reduction'

Cars 186
article thumbnail

Ford showcases Transit line-up powered by new Ford EcoBlue diesel at Hannover; 6-speed auto, AWD and SYNC 3

Green Car Congress

litre engine has been developed with the latest turbocharging, fuel injection, combustion system, structural design and low-friction technologies to deliver significant improvements in fuel efficiency, performance and operating refinement, while delivering the durability and low cost-of-ownership demanded for a Transit power unit.

Ford 150