Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2014

An optimal diesel engine has been chosen by selection procedure where ratings criteria will be based on performance, weight, size, fuel economy, emissions, multi-fuel capability, reliability, noise, technology, costs, integration, cooling, and drag. … The engine weight is the crux of the project.

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Light Diesel Engine Fuel Economy 239

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

announced new integrated stop-start technology in conjunction with Project ETHOS, an ultra-low carbon powertrain program created by Cummins Inc. to demonstrate the potential of alternative fuels for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) reductions in medium-duty commercial vehicles. Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.

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Engine Gasoline-Electric 2000 Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2011

General Motors will develop an all-new global family of small-displacement Ecotec gasoline engines over the next several years that will deliver improved fuel economy, higher quality, better performance and reduced CO 2 emissions. Click to enlarge. The program could encompass more than 2 million engines a year by the end of the decade.

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Gasoline GM Global Engine 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2012

Projected range of impact of demand, fuel efficiency improvements, and alternative fuel-vehicle systems on light-duty fleet GHG emissions. Internal combustion engine technologies are likely to be the dominant propulsion systems for decades to come, with liquid fuel blends continuing to play a significant, but reduced role.

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Light Miles Energy Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.)

Ford 225

Ford Emissions Diesel Engine 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. Navistar, Inc.

Vehicles 150

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

The LoNo Program is a capital program focused on deploying new low- or no-emission production buses that are market-ready or near market-ready; i.e., it is not a program for designing and developing prototypes. Hydrogen fuel-cell and battery-electric buses qualify as zero-emission. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Emissions 150

Emissions Grant 2015 Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. —QTR.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

Sample topic areas that might address one or more of these barriers include: Novel cell, module or pack designs that significantly improve the thermal or safety performance, or significantly reduce the weight, volume, and cost of non? Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

Hydrogen 244

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Bold Design.

Sierra 96

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 96

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

As a result, engines and vehicles as well as the entire distribution system that transports fuels from the refineries to the end-users, have been designed around petroleum-derived fuels. Thus, these fuels should have more similarities than differences regardless of feedstock or manufacturing process. —Smagala et al.

Chevron 231

Chevron Diesel Renewable Oil 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2016

A new high-level white-paper from clean transportation industry group CALSTART shows that US companies that develop and manufacture high-efficiency, low-carbon technologies for heavy-duty vehicles are ready to support more efficient trucks and buses. Full map of high efficiency heavy duty vehicle technology companies from preliminary listing.

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Industrial Industry Alabama United States 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Expressively Designed Premium Sedan. Genesis says the 2022 G70 sport sedan is “designed to perform, tailored to be driven, engineered to care.” We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money.

MPG 82

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 82

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Increasing complexity of vehicle design is driving the need for better simulation and more powerful computers. injector optimization at ORNL); and reduced models for design optimization and control strategies. Fuel spray processes. However, designers now primarily use empirical methods that limit the efficiency achievable.

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Engine 2001 2012 Fuel 291

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The XT5 has a low dash design that nicely incorporated the 8.0-inch

Cadillac 74

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) contracted with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions at West Virginia University to conduct in-use testing of three light-duty diesel vehicles (two 2.0L Overall, urban/suburban driving leads to a 32-39% reduction in fuel economy over highway driving.

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Diesel Emissions Light Los Angeles 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The additional control of compressed air for transient performance provided by Cobra means that we can purge diesel particulate filters and other forms of exhaust after-treatment for NO x reduction and, most importantly, without compromising fuel economy. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox. —Andy Dickinson. Earlier post.)

Vehicles 150

Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes). As a result, a fuel tax would be a useful instrument for motivating motorists to reduce their vehicles’ emissions.

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Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric 199

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Every car, SUV and truck is designed and built for a reason, and buying one to not do what it was intended to do is wrong in so many ways. A five-speed manual is standard on the ES base model (but unavailable on the SE which we tested) with a small reduction in fuel economy to 33/41/36. The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. Its engineers know how to design a chassis that produces high-quality driving dynamics. The i-Active AWD system has been designed to deliver driving dynamics for a varied array of surface conditions. Efficient under the hood The 2.5L

Mazda 78

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 78

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Appealing Exterior Design. Attractive design details.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

It came on with a bang, winning many Car of the Year awards, recognized for its design, performance and ride comfort. The neutral weight balance (48-percent front/52-percent rear) came with a sport-tuned suspension, consisting of double-wishbones up front and a multilink rear with a composite leaf spring design. Carbon Fiber Exterior.

PHEV 75

PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 75

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Chevrolet made the radical decision to have the 2021 Corvette, or C8 as aficionados call it, become a mid-engine sports car, abandoning the front engine design that began when the first Corvette rolled off the line in Flint, Michigan, on June 30, 1953. Design Details: Exterior. Designed to slip through the air. Road Manners.

Chevrolet 85

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 85

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. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

We didn’t notice a significant drop in performance running the lower octane, so over many years of ownership there could be a substantial savings in fuel cost not going for high-test. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Your numbers may differ.

Carbon 75

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 75

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Following their “Kodo–Soul of Motion” design language, Mazda says the CX-9 with its “fluid exterior lines gives an appearance of movement even while standing still.” Design cues include a long hood, laid-back windshield, short overhangs front and rear and a raked window with an integrated spoiler on the hands-free power lift gate.

Mazda 52

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

This subcompact crossover is designed to take the roads and trails less traveled, with an immediately recognizable design that will grab looks wherever you go. EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L A throwback but full of modern tech. Two Engines, One Transmission. Cute, but fun. are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined.

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Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy 65

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. kilowatt-hours/kWh).

PHEV 102

PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 102

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. Middletown Biofuels LLC. City of Philadelphia. Temple University.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia PHEV Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Vehicle Technologies funding is targeted at a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Area of Interest (AOI) 2: Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

Spacious Interior: An Eye for Detail The interior is a superb example of crafts people integrating fine materials into a well-designed cabin. Tahoe gets Black and Saddle and with Carbon Oak trim, and Mojave gets seats in Black and Graphite with Carbon Oak trim. Wireless phone charging and Bluetooth are standard.

All-Electric 78

All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 78

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Improved and extended data collection is critical to designing and re-assessing these policies. The timing and exact configuration of road freight decarbonization pathways should be adjusted to the different geographies and economies of each region around the world. It is critical that these standards include heavy freight trucks.

Emissions 255

Emissions CO2 Alternative Fuels Climate Change 255

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

The refinery CO 2 accounting uses standard, published carbon intensity factors for the various refinery fuels.some observers assume that the US crude oil slate is set to shift precipitously and completely to heavy, high-sulfur crudes, and they assert that this shift would lead to steep increases in refinery energy use and CO 2 emissions.

Oil-Sands 247

Oil-Sands Oil Emissions CO2 247