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DECEMBER 15, 2014

The 28% drop in the US average retail price of gasoline since 23 June may not have much effect on automobile travel, and in turn, gasoline consumption, according to an analysis by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Gasoline is a relatively inelastic product—i.e., per gallon on June 23, to $2.68

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JANUARY 19, 2012

Gen Y’s strong affinity for hybrid vehicles could make it the “ generation that leads us away from traditional gasoline-powered vehicles ,” reports Craig Giffi, vice chairman and automotive practice leader at Deloitte LLP, after seeing the results of Deloitte’s annual survey of consumers and what they want in an automobile.

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MAY 30, 2014

Pilot plant integrating Carbona gasification with TIGAS syngas-to-gasoline process. on an integrated biorefinery to make renewable “drop-in” gasoline. The use of renewable gasoline could reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 92% when compared to conventional gasoline. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 4, 2013

In electric mode, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a range of about 50 km (31 miles). According to the ECE standard for plug-in hybrid automobiles, the five-door model consumes on average just 1.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile). A3 Sportback e-tron.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. kilograms of compressed hydrogen on board, enough for about 168 miles before a five-to-seven minute refill is required.

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APRIL 17, 2021

The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e., Petroleum-based products supplied 95% of the energy used for transportation, with 60% from gasoline consumption in automobiles and other highway vehicles.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

He also called on Congress to raise the gasoline tax $0.10 He also called on Congress to raise the gasoline tax $0.10 per gallon and index it to provide a source of funding for major projects such as rail. per gallon and index it to provide a source of funding for major projects such as rail.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

In the recently concluded first phase of the fleet test, the cars were driven roughly 150,000 kilometers (93,000 miles). Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. It features a 1.8-liter,

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the “Concept IAA” (Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile) at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Mercedes-Benz said that the “Concept IAA” exemplifies the fundamental technological changes which are taking place in the automobile industry. miles) and CO 2 emissions at 31 g per km. Earlier post.).

Automobile Industry

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JULY 1, 2015

At last week’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership conference in the UK—prior to the Battersea Formula E Grand Prix run over the weekend—Edmund King, the UK AA’s (Automobile Association) president argued that millions of second cars in households could relatively easily be electric vehicles. AA also presented estimates that 2.5

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JUNE 25, 2013

Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. It is anticipated that the e-gas from Werlte will power 1,500 new Audi A3 Sportback g-tron vehicles for 15,000 kilometers (9,321 miles) of CO 2 -neutral driving every year. Audi’s e-gas plant.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The 403 hp (300 kW) prototype Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) attained a speed of 100 mph (161 km/h), but used no gasoline as it made its way around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races. Behind the wheel was Fisker Automotive co-founder and COO Bernhard Koehler.

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MARCH 1, 2013

CO 2 tailpipe emissions are less than 95 grams per km (153 g/mile) in gas mode. its performance figures are identical in CNG and gasoline modes. If the pressure in the tank drops below 10 bar, the engine management system automatically switches over to gasoline operation. The five-door car consumes on average less than 3.5

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JANUARY 29, 2012

On Friday 27 January, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted the new Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) package that sets out the regulatory emissions and technology requirements for light-duty automobiles through model year 2025. are expected to have a zero-emission range of 80 miles or greater. Earlier post.) Most of these vehicles.

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JULY 9, 2012

However, generally speaking, the government continued, China has not achieved a breakthrough with new energy automobiles and core components of the key technologies. Energy-saving and new energy vehicles have become the development direction of the international automobile industry. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report.

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MARCH 20, 2011

mile) short course. Entries will include diesel and traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, hybrid models, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell cars and vehicles running on biodiesel, flex-fuel and pure electric. Colleges and high schools with automobile technology programs are encouraged to bring their project cars.

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MAY 13, 2014

Consumption of gasoline in China grew from 0.9 China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. Under the Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicle Plan for 2012 to 2020 released in 2012, average passenger car fuel economy is targeted to increase to 34 miles per gallon (6.9 l/100 km) by 2015 and 47 miles per gallon (5.0

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty motor vehicles (passenger cars and light-duty trucks) increased 46% from 1990 to 2017, as a result of a confluence of factors including population growth, economic growth, urban sprawl, and periods of low fuel prices.

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JANUARY 29, 2018

According to the new strategy, Hongqi plans to roll out 15 battery electric vehicles and two gasoline models by 2025 under L (Hongqi Limousines), S (Hongqi Sports Cars), H (Hongqi Full-size Sedans) and Q (Hongqi Recreation Vehicles) product series. Hongqi will launch its first battery EV this year. Annual sales exceed three million units.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

When one thinks about what automakers can do to help the environment, the immediate thought is about improving fuel efficiency and developing alternatives to gasoline. When complete, the new paint shop will be the most energy-efficient paint line in Honda’s US automobile production network. We work every day on these issues.

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MAY 29, 2014

Scott Fruin, Neelakshi Hudda and colleagues noted that past research has measured pollution from air traffic before, but most of these studies only sampled air within a couple of miles, at most, from airports. 6 miles) downwind. 790 km (174-491 miles). The total freeway length in Los Angeles is 1500 km (932 miles).

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APRIL 19, 2014

Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. miles) solely on electric power, and has a total range of up to 880 kilometers (546.8 At part load, indirect injection supplements gasoline direct injection for lower fuel consumption. Audi TT offroad concept. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Following European regulation R101 for plug-in hybrids, the mixed consumption—gasoline and electricity—of the Imperia GP barely reaches 1.9 turbocharged, gasoline direct injection engine; a 100kW, 300 N·m induction motor; and about an 11 kWh 355V lithium polymer battery pack (1P96S layout). Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

EPA obtains the detailed data supporting the report directly from automobile manufacturers; the agency has been collecting and maintaining these data since 1975. Overall fuel economy (miles per gallon gasoline equivalent) and average tailpipe + net upstream CO 2 emissions for EVs and PHEVs in 2014 Trends report.

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JANUARY 19, 2013

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., —a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Guangzhou Automobile Group. E-JET can have a pure electric drive range of more than 100 km (62 miles).

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

an automobile conversion company out of New Castle, Delaware. With that AC Propulsion and AutoPort solution, the current USPS LLV design is stripped of the gasoline engine, transmission and other components and refitted with the AC Propulsion AC-150 drive system, an integrated power system that includes an AC. Earlier post.).

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JULY 16, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed GHG standards, which are harmonized with NHTSA’s CAFE standards, are projected to require 163 grams/mile of CO 2 ) in model year 2025. The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5 L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 only through fuel economy improvements.

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JUNE 20, 2013

V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

Maruti Suzuki developed the SX4 Hybrid and Eeco Charge concepts as a part of the Government-initiated and SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers)-coordinated National Hybrid Propulsion Program (NHPP) and the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Sources (MNRE)’s High Energy Density Battery Development Program. SX4 Hybrid.

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APRIL 14, 2020

The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e., Petroleum-based products supplied 95% of the energy used for transportation, with 57% from gasoline consumption in automobiles and other highway vehicles.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

liter gasoline engine with the MultiAir electro-hydraulic valve-timing system developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies and eventually to be incorporated in all Fiat Group engines. Start&Stop is being introduced as standard on all Euro5 gasoline and diesel engines. A dual-fuel methane-gasoline variant produces 115 g/km of CO 2.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

According to the Maritz Automotive Research Group, which conducted the research based on a telephone survey of 1,207 licensed American drivers 18 years of age or older, top of mind consumer awareness about the electric-only vehicle category outpaces gasoline-electric hybrids. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%.

Alternative Fuels

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NOVEMBER 3, 2013

miles per gallon (9.4 The program resulted in a small gasoline consumption reduction of 884 to 2,916 million gallons—equivalent to about only 2 to 8 days’ worth of current usage. After the “clunker” was traded in, its engine was destroyed. l/100 km), compared to the 15.8 l/100 km) averaged by the trade-in vehicles.

Cash For Clunkers

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Qoros Automotive, an equal joint venture partnership founded in 2007 between China-based Chery Automobile and Israel Corporation, is presenting the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, the C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan, at the Geneva International Motor Show. liter turbocharged engine, both with GDI (gasoline direct injection).

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APRIL 23, 2010

Fisker automobiles are range-extended electric vehicles, driven by electric motors that get their power from a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, or, when that is depleted, by a generator driven by an efficient gas-powered engine. The DOE had awarded a conditional $528.7-million million loan to Fisker in September 2009.

Fisker

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MARCH 24, 2009

In the paper “ Cap and Trade is Not Enough: Improving US Climate Policy ”, the authors argue that the US Congress should simultaneously design, integrate and implement these targeted strategies: For automobiles. Samaras et al.

Market

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MAY 22, 2013

It also considered barriers that automobile manufacturers and dealerships face in promoting the adoption of PEVs. However, sales of PEVs must increase to justify further investment by automobile manufacturers to diversify the products offered.

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