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. grams/mile CO 2 -equivalent and 24.4 Earlier post.)

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MPG 2017 EPA Fuel Economy 210

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

The addition of a bi-fuel CNG pickup will help satisfy a broader range of needs for commercial customers looking for a one-stop alternative fuel vehicle from the factory.

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2012 Commercial GM Fuel 261

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AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

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JULY 29, 2023

NHTSA currently projects that the proposed standards would require an industry fleet-wide average for passenger cars and light trucks of roughly 58 miles per gallon (mpg) in MY 2032 and an industry fleet-wide average for HDPUVs of roughly 2.6 gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038.

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Standards Fuel Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 283

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications. We are committed to providing smart, alternative fuel solutions for car buyers, and look forward to continue growing our eco-vehicle portfolio.

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2019 Hyundai Engine Alternative Fuels 320

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MAY 15, 2010

The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent Alternative Fuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. At the same time, the team expects to hit an emissions target of EPA bin 3, according to Kevin Fern, president of AFVTech. range of 200+ miles. The “Gasser” CNG Hot Rod. Click to enlarge.

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2010 Las Vegas Carbon Fiber MPH 273

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. EPA expects to propose a national CO 2 vehicle emissions standard under section 202 (a) of the Clean Air Act.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

The Fit EV received the highest fuel-efficiency rating given yet by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with an adjusted combined mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, with a fuel consumption rating of 29 kWh per 100 miles. EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating is 82 miles.

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Oregon Honda 2013 California 244

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

CleanFUEL USA and Bi-Phase Technologies serve as tier-two suppliers for the 49- and 75-gallon capacity LPG fuel system, respectively. engine, and with this LPG offering, GM is the only automaker to offer four alternative fuel options for US fleet customers: LPG, CNG, ethanol (E85) and B20 biodiesel.

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GMC Chevrolet GM Alternative Fuels 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the US. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5

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Indiana 2012 Honda Gas 186

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OCTOBER 2, 2011

To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. Compared to the previous model, city fuel economy is up by 12.5%

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Honda 2012 Gas Dealers 231

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JULY 14, 2010

In addition, GM has chosen Productive Concepts (PCI), an alternative fuels conversion company, to become an integral part of its production. PCI will integrate the CNG fuel delivery and storage system with the hardened engine at its facility in Union City, Ind.

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GM GMC Fuel Chevrolet 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2010

kWh battery system with active thermal management, the CODA offers a range of up to 120 miles based on US06 and LA4/UDDS EPA tests. kW on-board charger supports a full charge requires in about six hours; a recharge for a short, 40-mile commute will take lees than two hours. Equipped with a 33.8

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2011 Alternative Fuels Cars Electric 186

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

The conversions are part of AT&T’s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. The van, which is certified to the ARB SULEV standard, has a standard fuel capacity of 20.0 GGE and has a limited warranty of 3 years/50,000 miles. Earlier post.).

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Conversion 2010 Cleaning Clean 210

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JANUARY 1, 2018

For example, in Chicago (calculations via the US Department of Energy (DOE) fueleconomy.gov site) the Ioniq PHEV is responsible for 200 g GHG/mile, upstream and downstream. The Ioniq Electric: 180 g/mile. EPA combined fuel economy. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. The PHEV has a 3.3 Ioniq Hybrid (Blue). Ioniq Electric.

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PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai 170

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JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Diesel Emissions Light Los Angeles 230

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AUGUST 28, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the five-county Philadelphia region of Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties as non-attainment for ozone and fine particulate matter air quality standards. Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties recently achieved attainment status for federal ozone standards.

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Pennsylvania Grant Cleaning Clean 186

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Initially, the placement of alternate fuel tanks presented a challenge for car haulers utilizing a 9-car trailer with an over-the-cab head rack. Most of its car hauler trucks average more than 100,000 miles per year. The CNG truck is expected to drive an average of 7,000 to 8,000 miles per month.

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Transportation Toyota Peterbilt Long Beach 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

This is part of AT&T’s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. The converted vehicles will utilize the BAF CalComp System, a proprietary CNG fuel system certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB).

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2009 Convert Alternative Fuels Vehicles 150

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MAY 15, 2009

First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV). 1—to maximize performance from natural gas fuel.

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The target is vehicles capable of achieving energy efficiencies significantly greater than required under current and pending Federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. EPA and NHTSA just released their joint proposed rulemaking for an average 250g/mile CO 2 and 34.1 mpg US limit by 2016, earlier post.)

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2010 2014 Vehicles Hydrogen 257

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) rolled out its new fleet of 77 buses fueled by propane autogas. The alternatively fueled buses will help the agency reduce its operating costs, and will reduce emissions by 2 million pounds per year. MTS purchased 31 minibuses and 46 paratransit buses fueled by propane.

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San Diego Ford Fuel Alternative Fuels 150

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The NZ engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) meeting the 0.02 Big Blue Bus will use the grant approved by the MSRC partially to fund the purchase of 58 new Cummins-Westport 8.9L NO x engines.

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Purchase Engine Los Angeles North America 150

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Among their findings: A note on fuel pricing and cost per mile. In their report, Schoettle and Sivak used a national average fuel price for electricity of $0.12/kWh kWh (EPA is now using $0.13 as the average price), resulting in an average effective cost per mile for BEVs of $0.04. mp and a fuel price of $2.35

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. In 226 miles of driving, mostly in the Normal drive mode, on highways in Southern California we averaged 41.4 Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Nickel Metal Hydride 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

This corresponds to US EPA Tier 2 Bin 2.). An increase of full useful life durability requirements from 120,000 miles to 150,000 miles, which guarantees vehicles operate longer at these extremely low emission particulate levels. Clean Fuels Outlet (CFO) Regulation.

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Light Emissions Cleaning Clean 225

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Despite the projected increase in LDV miles traveled, energy consumption for LDVs further decreases after 2025, to 13.0 quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. mpg in 2025.

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Fuel Energy 2013 Hybrid 225

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MAY 5, 2015

liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. We surveyed customers likely to use natural gas or propane, and 72% told us they want to have these alternative-fuel capabilities available on F-150 with the 5.0-liter

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F-150 2016 Ford Gas 150

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JULY 21, 2009

The standard FedEx trucks used in the retrofit program were 2000 or 2001 models with 300,000 to 500,000 miles driven. In converting the standard delivery vehicles, the powertrain equipment, including the engine, transmission, fuel tank and drive shaft, were replaced with a Cummins 6.7L

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Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton 170

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JANUARY 18, 2014

burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy. pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy. miles in passenger vehicles and 435,000 miles for heavy?duty

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2025

seconds Trims/Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat/230 miles Payload: 2,235 pounds Maximum Tow Rating: 7,700 pounds Extended Range Battery 4×4 with a single speed transmission Dual electric motors 131 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery 580 hp 775 lb.-ft. We put on a total of 510 miles. 470 miles were on the highway, delivering 2.7

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 73

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APRIL 5, 2012

In November 2011, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed standards for the secondary phase of the National Program (CAFE/GHG vehicle standards for model years 2017-2025), with a standard of 49.6

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

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JULY 6, 2015

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have found that the per-mile greenhouse gas emissions of an electric autonomous taxi in 2030 would be 63-82% lower than a projected 2030 hybrid vehicle driven as a privately owned car and 90% lower than a 2014 gasoline-powered private vehicle. Greenblatt & Saxena (2015).

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Taxi Emissions Climate Change Gas-Electric 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The EPA rates the all-electric driving range at 295 miles, which was spot-on to our results, where we averaged a respectable 3.2 miles per kilowatt-hour. The 2025 i4 eDrive comes with 1,000 kWh (about 3,000 miles) of complementary charging through Electrify America. Charging and Regeneration The 83.9 The on-board 11.0

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BMW Cleaning Clean DC 90

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JUNE 22, 2015

The six field test trucks were equipped with Euro 5 engines and covered approximately one million kilometers (621,000 miles) in commercial service over a two-year period. —Tobias Bergman, Product Manager for alternative fuels and hybrids at Volvo Trucks. Earlier post.).

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Volvo Diesel Renewable Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2025

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to take the Civic Hybrid on a 970-mile, mostly freeway, road trip from Southern to Northern California and back. miles per gallon. The engine hums like a sewing machine.

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Civic Hybrid Honda Hybrid Fuel Economy 73