Automobile, Economy, Exhaust and Fleet

Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy China Economy 2015

European automakers and fuel suppliers argue for diesel as they call on policy makers to accelerate fleet renewal

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

We have introduced high‐efficiency diesel engines and diesel particulate filters that eliminate almost all particle emissions from the exhaust tailpipe. AECC is an international non-profit scientific association of European companies making technologies for engine exhaust emissions control.

Diesel

Diesel Fleet Renewable Fuel

Honeywell Global Turbo Forecast projects 49M turbocharged vehicle sales, $12B revenue per year by 2019

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

2019

2019 Global Sale Downsizing

Canada aligns with US on light-duty vehicle GHGs, Tier 3 regulations and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The final Regulations Amending the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations for model year 2017 and beyond will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on 8 October. Once fully phased-in, the Tier 3 exhaust emission standards would be as much as 80% lower than current Tier 2 emission standards.

Canada

Canada Light Vehicles Fuel

EPA Report: data show automakers on track in meeting Greenhouse Gas Standards after first year

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2014

On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Manufacturers Performance Report that assesses the automobile industry’s progress toward meeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks in the 2012 model year—the first year of the 14-year program.

Standards

Standards EPA Gas 2012

Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Saying Goodbye to a Supercar Clean Fleet Report recently spent a fun-filled, enjoyable week in the 2023 McLaren GT. Usually concerned about fuel efficiency, Clean Fleet Report took a break this week as it was too much fun driving this fine, spirited, powerful automobile without concern for saving a few drops of gasoline.

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in Brazil.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

Advantage EV

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

In Department of Energy fuel economy tests, in short-trip city driving, a conventional gasoline car’s gas mileage is about 12 percent lower at 20 degrees Fahrenheit than it would be at 77 degrees Fahrenheit and can drop as much as 22 percent for very short trips of around 3 to 4 miles. Electric vehicles are popular in cold climates.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Gas Norway F-150

Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

In addition to the systematic further development of its highly efficient diesel engines, Mercedes-Benz Vans will in the future also offer locally emission-free electric drive in all segments and will push forward with the electrification of the commercial fleet. The eVito will be followed by the eSprinter in 2019. Earlier post.)

Connect

Connect Connected Mercedes 2019

CCFA counters Paris mayor’s proposed total diesel ban with suggestion to focus on legacy fleet

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The CCFA has five members: Alpine, Citroën Automobiles, Automobiles Peugeot, Renault and Renault Trucks.). Why not rely on the order of May 2013, which identifies the vehicles in the fleet, according to their levels of emissions, for the implementation of the traffic restriction project in the capital? London, Berlin.)

Diesel

Diesel Fleet Pollution Europe

Ronn Motors H2GO Real Time Hydrogen Injection System provides 22% CO2 reductions

Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

Ronn Motors CEO, Ron Maxwell, commented, “We have completed exhaustive research, extensive testing and retesting, dedicating thousands of man hours in our quest for the ultimate solution. As well, fuel economy results indicated an improvement of 3.4% Ronn Motor Company, Inc. Litre Engine (the Ford family 4.6

CO2

CO2 Motor Motors Motoring

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. Earlier post.)

2016

2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

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NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

To address this request, the NRC formed the Committee on the Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy. Further, the benefits of some technologies are not completely represented in the tests used to estimate corporate average fuel economy (CAFE).

Fuel

Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel

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Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

European automakers and fuel suppliers argue for diesel as they call on policy makers to accelerate fleet renewal

Honeywell Global Turbo Forecast projects 49M turbocharged vehicle sales, $12B revenue per year by 2019

Canada aligns with US on light-duty vehicle GHGs, Tier 3 regulations and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency

EPA Report: data show automakers on track in meeting Greenhouse Gas Standards after first year

Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Advantage EV

Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

CCFA counters Paris mayor’s proposed total diesel ban with suggestion to focus on legacy fleet

Ronn Motors H2GO Real Time Hydrogen Injection System provides 22% CO2 reductions

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Plug In America - Links and Resources

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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