Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. Audi believes there are a variety of viable alternative fuel solutions, including electric, but diesel is readily available today.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. quadrillion Btu in 2025, due to incorporation of the model year 2017 to 2025 GHG and CAFE standards for LDVs. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

Specifically, AEO2019 projects that: Increases in fuel economy standards temper growth in US motor gasoline consumption, which decreases by 26% between 2018 and 2050. This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued its first euro-denominated unsecured Green Bond today, expanding its commitment to the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Each manufacturer will have its own fleet-wide standard which reflects the vehicles it chooses it produce. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Projected US sales by powertrain type in 2020. Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020.

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Green Car Congress

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. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has approved specifications for dimethyl ether (DME) used as fuel in compression ignition engines. These include gasoline, diesel fuel, and other fuels such as biodiesel and hydrogen.). The approval of the quality specifications opens the way for public sale of the fuel.

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California Fuel Engine Sale 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The new Panda initially will be available with front-wheel drive, with a 4x4 joining later, and will offer a range of 4 engines, 3 gasoline and 1 diesel. TwinAir Turbo Natural Power (gasoline/methane) and 69 hp 1.2 EasyPower (gasoline/LPG) will follow. Aspirated TwinAir, both equipped with the Start&Stop system as standard.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2016

g/bhp-hr, the lowest of the CARB Optional Low NO x standards. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resource Board (CARB) require On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) to be implemented in heavy-duty alternative fueled vehicles for the 2018 model year. g/bhp-hr level by 90% to 0.02

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Grant Gas Engine Alternative Fuels 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2009

Opel is now offering five dual-fuel LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)-powered Corsa, Meriva, Astra station wagon and Zafira models with a wide performance range, expanding its line of ecoFLEX models with alternative propulsion. The vehicles cost an extra €2,200 (US$3,100) compared to the gasoline variants—lower than for retrofit solutions.

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Automotive Task Force Range GM Gasoline 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2013

The proposed project will investigate the factors that influence sales of ZEVs in California (e.g., In the proposed project, researchers will merge monthly ZEV registration data with census tract data in order to correlate the factors that influence ZEV sales across California using econometric methods. Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Volvo said its 2010 results derived from a concerted focus under the “DRIVe towards zero” banner; sales of fuel-efficient diesel engines from the DRIVe range have been highly successful and are one of the explanations behind the major reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. —2011 Cars & CO 2 Report. Source: T&E.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

VW was slowly moving beyond conventional gasoline and diesel engines anyway, Lux noted, with plans of putting out 20 more plug-in vehicles by 2020 ( earlier post )—such as the production version of the Audi e-tron quattro. Diesel passenger vehicle sales in the US will drop drastically. Earlier post.)

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EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

ZEV sales must constitute nearly 100% of new vehicles in 2040 for ZEVs to constitute approximately 87% of the on-road fleet by 2050. Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package, the ZEV regulation along with new LEV III smog-forming pollutant and GHG standards can be the catalyst to that transformative process. Greenhouse gas emission standards.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

Significant public messaging from the government on EVs has yet to lead to either promised breakthroughs in battery technology or significant sales outside of public fleets. Combined, EVs and hybrids could reach 15% of aggregate new-car sales in the four major markets—Europe, North America, China, and Japan—in 2020.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

This will be the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 horsepower (hp) and 369 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Green Car Congress

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. 1—to maximize performance from natural gas fuel. The Honda Civic sedan being built in Indiana features the fuel-efficient 140-hp, 1.8-liter,

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

While all members of the EPG have and continue to support the development and use of safe and sustainable alternative fuels, the action EPA has taken to permit E-15 to be sold as a legal fuel, even if limited only to certain products, will have adverse consequences for the environment and consumers. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. quadrillion Btu—as a result of increases in demand for personal travel and movement of goods that outstripped gains in fuel efficiency. Diesel remains the most widely used HDV fuel.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

Optimized internal combustion engines are the major contributor to the reduction of passenger car GHG emissions with significant improvements until 2020 and the subsequent penetration of more effective alternative technologies into the fleet. GHG abatement in road transport sector will cost approx. can be removed.

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Transportation Emissions Fuel Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The latest Euro VI emission standards, for example, comparable in stringency to US 2010 standards, became effective in 2013. —Jog Lall, sales and marketing director Eminox. It was less than 12 months following the sale of the air-cooled version of its technology to Valeo. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

will also need to be made with the further development and distribution of sustainable fuels which can be alternatives to traditional diesel and gasoline. activities closer to the market such as public procurement, standardization and demonstration activities. Sizeable efforts. At the same time, road safety.

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Auto Industry 2020 Industrial Industry 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost-effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2014

Offering a higher-octane gasoline to the consumer market in the US as the standard grade could deliver an incremental 4.5% to 6% reduction in fleet fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, on top of a projected 26.8% In other words, they proposed making the current premium fuel the new standard grade.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China is targeting the cumulative production and sales of more than 5 million new energy vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles, by that time as well. Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The 2022 Genesis G70 comes with two gasoline engine options. The G70 comes with an extensive list of advanced safety features that your dealer sales representative should go over with you in detail. Standard RWD – $38,570. Standard AWD – $40,670. Standard RWD – $43,145. Tailored to be driven.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

With an announced on sale date of spring 2023, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is slowly getting attention from full-size pickup owners. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Just like when fueling a gasoline car at any station, VinFast owners can charge at any of the chargers at Blink, ChargeHub, EVgo, Flo, SemaConnect or Electrify America. The VF 8 has standard, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, power assisted vented front and rear discs and automatic emergency braking. Power front seats are standard.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. only the MY 2017-2021 CAFE standards are final. Background.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Toyota’s hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine and gasoline-only engine power. The Crown is well-equipped with active and passive safety features and comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. A head-up display is not available.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. The Luxury and Premium Luxury models come standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional. All-wheel drive comes standard on the Sport model. Ready to go head-to-head. Three Models.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 275 horsepower (hp) and 317 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined with the FWD model. liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine that, when combined with the electric motors, produces 246 hp and 233 lb.-ft. Here are our thoughts. RX 350 AWD.

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