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Second, they estimated fuel savings using the FHWA data on vehicle miles, fuel use and miles per gallon (mpg). Sims, Matteo Muratori (2020) “Two trillion gallons: Fuel savings from fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles, 1975–2018,” Energy Policy , Volume 142, 111517 doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2020.111517. Greene, Charles B.
In 2018, 27% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the US had fuel economies of more than 30 miles per gallon (783 l/100 km), according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, none of the light-duty vehicles produced in 1975 had fuel economy greater than 30 miles per gallon (mpg). In 2018, 2.4% In 1995, 4.4% Source: U.S.
Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).
GTI1 has been named International Engine of the Year 2018 in its category. to 42 mpg US); the corresponding NEDC level is 4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US). Volkswagen’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! The 85 kW / 115 PS gasoline-fired engine is the first of its kind to be combined with a four-way catalytic converter and installed in the up!
Preliminary data suggest further improvements in model year 2018. Since 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 104 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 29%, or 5.6 Average estimated real-world CO 2 emissions are projected to fall 8 g/mi to 348 g/mi and fuel economy is projected to increase 0.5
The Starship initiative, launched in 2018, is intended to demonstrate how a Class 8 truck’s energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy-efficient technologies and lubricants. mpg in the 2018 run with Starship 1.0. At ACT Expo in Anaheim, Shell announced that Shell Starship 3.0 achieved 10.8 Starship 2.0
miles per gallon (MPG). Other major highlights from the Trends Report include: MY 2019 new vehicle estimated real-world CO 2 emissions increased slightly from the record low for MY 2018. mpg, or slightly below the record high achieved in model year 2018. The MY 2019 new vehicle emission rate increased 3 g/mi to 356 g/mi.
Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) on the combined cycle—nearly five MPG better than the proposed CAFE 2025 requirements for a vehicle of a similar size. liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has dropped nearly 400 pounds (181 kg)—approximately 10% of its mass—compared to its predecessor. The 2018 Equinox’s body structure design was optimized with a mixed-material strategy for strength and low weight. diesel model offers a GM-estimated 40 mpg highway fuel efficiency.
Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2018 Hybrid and Plug-in will be produced in Asan, Korea, with Hybrid availability in the first quarter of 2018 and Plug-in availability in the second quarter of 2018. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter
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The EPA has now released the fuel-efficiency ratings for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, and they came in 1 mpg below the combined number the company had hoped to reach.
Aluminum automotive sheet deliveries will show spectacular gains through 2018, the WSD report says. billion pounds in 2018 from 504 million pounds in 2014—for a growth rate of 51% per year compounded. Automotive designers using steel may well exceed in the body-in-white the weight savings needed to achieve the MPG targets.
mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of only 86 g/km1. l/100 km (56 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km. The latter benefits from a longer 4 th and 5 th gear, low Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC) tires, Toyota’s Stop & Start system and aerodynamic improvements. l/100 km (57.3
Nissan’s 2018 Rogue crossover, which goes on sale 24 October at Nissan dealers in the US, will be the first model in the US to offer Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist technology. ProPILOT Assist is available on the 2018 Rogue SL grade as part of the Platinum Package. The 2018 Rogue is available with all-wheel or front-wheel drive.
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Buick launched the 2018 Buick Envision in China with a new nine-speed transmission, updated design and enhanced connectivity. Like Buick’s new Regal and 2018 LaCrosse introduced earlier this year, the 2018 Envision features Buick eMotion Intelligent Drive Technology. The Envision originally went on sale in China in October 2014.
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In the US, Model Year (MY) 2018 vehicle fuel economy was 25.1 In model year 2018, the average estimated real-world CO2 emission rate for all new vehicles fell by 4 grams per mile (g/mi) to 353 g/mi, the lowest level measured since 1975, when EPA data collection began. mpge, of all large manufacturers in model year 2018.
The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE.
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Kia introduced the 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. While the Niro PHEV boasts an MPGe rating of 105, its EPA-estimated MPG ratings of 48 mpg city, 44 mpg highway and 46 mpg/combined are similar to those of Niro hybrid.
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In 2018 at the NTEA show, XL displayed a hybrid-electric F-250, as well as the plug-in hybrid F-150. To further illustrate its growth trajectory, the company also reported record sales for 2018, with more than 65% revenue growth over 2017 totals. Earlier post.).
The Orlando was launched in China in September 2018. mpg US), which is a 9% improvement over the model with a standard powertrain. The additions include a choice of five- and seven-seat models as well as sporty Redline variants, with a selection of six exterior colors. Its fuel consumption is as low as 6.1 liters/100 kilometers (38.5
The Nissan Serena became the second model equipped with e-POWER in February 2018, following the Nissan Note e-POWER, which was introduced in Japan in November 2016. km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 The e-POWER system combines an electric motor, which drives the wheels, with a gasoline engine that charges the vehicle’s battery. liter engine.
Monday morning, Ford revealed details of the new diesel-powered 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke, which it claims will achieve an EPA-estimated fuel-economy rating of 30 mpg highway when it goes on sale this spring. Ford's best-selling full-size pickup truck will be powered by a diesel engine for the first time in its 70-year history.
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The proposed regulations cover passenger cars sold in China from 2016 to 2020, and project an overall fleet-average fuel consumption of 5L/100km (47 mpg US) for new passenger cars in 2020, as measured over the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), from an expected fleet average of 6.9L/100km 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015.
Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter The 2018 Sportage is available in Europe and Korea with Kia’s new 1.6-liter, The 2018 Sportage continues to offer a high-powered 2.0-liter The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter km/l (6.13
Scheduled to be placed in service in late 2018, the buses will be designed and built in California at Proterra’s Los Angeles County manufacturing facility. The Council selected Proterra as SJC’s battery-electric bus provider citing the company’s sustainability, performance and operational cost-savings excellence.
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As the company first revealed in February, XL’s newest product expands its successful plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) product family, which also includes the XLP Ford F-150 that the company began shipping in 2018 to municipal, utility and commercial fleets throughout the United States.
Ford dealers will begin taking orders for the 2018 F-150 with all-new 3.0-liter The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 For 2018, stronger axles coupled with the fully boxed, high-strength steel frame add further robustness. liter Power Stroke diesel engine ( earlier post ) this month.
liters per 100 kilometers (98 mpg US) , with CO 2 emissions of up to 56 grams per kilometer. liters per 100 kilometers (138 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions reduced to 39 grams per kilometer. liters per 100 kilometers (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from fuel to up to 49 grams per kilometer. BMW X3 xDrive30e. Market share.
The Gen 2 product achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version of the same vehicle. Originally introduced in 2018, the Lightning Electric Ford Transit Powertrain is available as part of Ford Motor Company’s eQVM (Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers) program. Miles/kWh).
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2018 Lincoln Navigator unveiled at New York Auto Show in 2017. The 2018 Navigator is powered by a 3.5-liter The 2018 Navigator 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg (12.37 The 2018 Navigator 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg (12.37 4x2 by 1 mpg on each cycle.
liters per 100 km (181 mpg US) were made possible by advances in the area of battery cell technology. In 2018, the predecessor BMW X1 xDrive25Le was China’s top-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in the premium SUV segment. The 83% increase in range as compared to the predecessor model and the reduction in fuel consumption by 72% to 1.3
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The vans ordered by California Department of State Hospitals have zero tailpipe emissions and achieve 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes, compared to 13 MPG for a gasoline version of the same vehicle. In fiscal year 2018-2019, the department employed nearly 13,000 staff and served 11,752 patients in the 24/7 hospital system.
The team’s first step in February 2018 was to use GRIDSMART cameras to create an image dataset of vehicle classes. Additionally, the vehicle counts can be taken into consideration when planning for construction or lane changes, as well as helping measure the effects of traffic-control changes.
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