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ExxonMobil: diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one global transportation fuel by 2020

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Transportation fuel mix in millions of oil-equivalent barrels through 2020. Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. China has made big progress in electric car technologies but still lags behind other countries in certain areas, said the report.

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New LowCVP report highlights need to go “beyond the tailpipe” for CO2 metrics for vehicles

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Proportion of lifecycle CO 2 e emissions for future cars 2020-2030. It clearly shows that there are a range of potential routes to deliver significant carbon reductions, including both increased electrical mobility with battery vehicles and plug-in hybrids but also low carbon liquid and gaseous fuels. Click to enlarge.

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Study: EVs cannot succeed without developing parallel supercharging networks

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Electric vehicles cannot succeed without developing a nationwide network of fast-charging networks in parallel with the cars. Other automakers are collectively investing $200 billion in their new electric models. General Motors, the researchers said, spent $1 billion developing its first electric car, and another $1.2

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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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The Sorento Hybrid is powered by a new Smartstream electrified powertrain, pairing a 1.6-liter liter T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) with a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 44.2 kW electric motor. The new Sorento will also be available as a Plug-in Hybrid variant from late in 2020.

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Tianjin Automotive Test Center certifies PowerGenix NiZn batteries for stop-start systems

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Through this testing period, performed under a range of temperatures and under abusive electrical and environmental conditions, Tianjin Automotive Test Center found NiZn batteries met or exceeded all safety, product performance, mechanical integrity and storage standards. l/100 km)by 2020. l/100 km) by 2015, and 47 mpg (5.0

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R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

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The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). Market-introduction will begin in 2022. —Opel’s Managing Director Engineering, Christian Müller.

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