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An MPGuino Fuel-Economy Computer with a Retro Look

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the skyrocketing fuel prices that ensued last year got me thinking about how to cut down on my consumption of gasoline. I knew, though, that it was going to be difficult to test out different driving techniques without more immediate feedback of their effects on fuel economy. Mine doesn’t.

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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler. Environmental impact.

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Volkswagen prices 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495; longer range, better fuel economy, more power

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. For city driving, the EPA estimated fuel economy is 126 MPGe; highway driving is rated at 111 MPGe; and combined city/ highway at 119 MPGe, improved over the 2016 EPA estimates of 126, 105 and 116, respectively. kW on-board charger.

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Average fuel economy of new vehicles in the US climbed to 23.0 mpg in January

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US. The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag). All vehicles purchased from October 2007 through September 2008 were assumed to be model year 2008. mpg US (10.2

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Select truck fleets boosted fuel economy 3% in 2015 compared to national Class 8 average

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2016

Seventeen trucking fleets operating more than 62,000 tractors and 217,000 trailers recorded a 3% increase in fuel economy in 2015, saving an accumulative $501 million on fuel when compared to the 2015 national average fuel spend of 1.7 million over-the-road class 8 trucks.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Fleet Economy

MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050). —Karplus et al. Paltsev, M.

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J.D. Power: vehicle owners interested in fuel economy technologies and in-vehicle smartphone integration for next car

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2013

Vehicle owners have a high interest in technology related to fuel economy, device/application linking for smartphones, wireless connectivity, natural language voice activation and a variety of infotainment features for their next vehicle, according to the new J.D. Fuel economy indicator (at $50). Fuel economy indicator.

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Eaton launches new line of medium-duty 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions; up to 8-10% better fuel economy

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions, that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. These features can be disabled for even greater fuel economy if desired.

Eaton

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New Honda Civic Natural Gas vehicle customers in California eligible for immediate $1,000 purchase credit

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

Californians purchasing a new Civic Natural Gas vehicle are now eligible for an immediate California Energy Commission $1,000 purchase credit supplied directly by certified Honda Civic Natural Gas dealers at the time of purchase.

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Purchase Honda California Gas

New Gen5 Honda CR-V gets first turbo, better fuel economy

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2016

US car buyers have purchased nearly 4 million CR-Vs since its US launch in 1997. The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter

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Eaton launches the Fuller Advantage Series of 10-speed heavy-duty transmissions for fuel economy improvements, cost savings

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2013

Eaton has launched the Fuller Advantage Series of heavy-duty transmissions that feature reduced weight and increased efficiency resulting in fuel economy improvements, an improved shift feel, as well as features contributing to lower preventative maintenance costs. fuel economy improvement versus comparable transmissions.

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Demonstration series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 mpg, 110% better than conventional diesel, 30% better than electric hybrids

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 The goal was to develop a significantly lighter-weight, heavy-duty bus design that yields superior fuel efficiency to conventional buses at a lower lifecycle cost.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), which is 1.2 mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

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XL Fleet partners with NFI’s ARBOC to offer hybrid electric bus option

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2021

The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are now available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. ARBOC has sold 39 vehicles with the XL Hybrid system installed thus far in 2021. Through the partnership, 24 ft.

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Fleet Hybrid Dealers Fuel Economy

NREL report finds hydrogen fuel cell bus fuel economy up to 1.4x that of diesel, 1.9x CNG

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technology Office (FCTO) has released the latest edition of an annual report showing that the average fuel economy of fuel cell electric buses from three fleets is 6.8 However, NREL also noted that the fuel economy for the FCEBs has shown a decrease over time.

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Coltura: Federal & state EV policy & incentives must target gasoline superusers to achieve carbon emissions goals

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2021

The report, “Gasoline Superusers,” presents the data available on drivers in the top 10% of gasoline consumption—the so-called “gasoline superusers.” The report suggests that EV purchase incentives should be optimized to maximize gasoline displacement and achieve maximum emissions reductions per taxpayer dollar.

Gasoline

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated. —Steve Christensen, Executive Director of RBC. Anticipated driving patterns.

Michigan

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Latest UMTRI Eco-Driving Index shows 14% reduction of emissions per driver of newly purchased vehicles in US in April 2011 compared to October 2007

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2011

The most recent (April 2011) value of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute ( UMTRI ) Eco-Driving Index (EDI) stands at 0.86, indicating that in April 2011 there was a 14% reduction of emissions per driver of newly purchased vehicles in the US compared to the situation in October 2007. and 0.98, respectively.

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Chrysler offering ZF 8-speed automatic in 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger; improved fuel economy

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

The result is a four mile-per-gallon increase in fuel economy that pushes the highway EPA rating to 31 mpg US (7.6 The transmission efficiency and wide ratio spread also provide the improved fuel economy in city traffic. Fuel economy for both models is 19 mpg US (12.4

Chrysler

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Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE FWD is 131 MPGe city, 107 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE AWD is 114 MPGe city, 94 MPGe highway and 104 MPGe combined. Available Seat and steering wheel heaters.

Toyota

Toyota SUV Battery Batteries

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

The commercial version with sealed side and back windows has an all-electric range of 252 kilometers (157 miles) and is available for RMB 83,800 (US$11,800). The passenger version has a range of 300 kilometers (186 miles) and is available for RMB 89,800 (US$12,700). As a result, the Monza’s fuel consumption is as low as 4.7

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Careful Bus deploys school buses in NYC outfitted with XL hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

The XLH system uses regenerative braking during deceleration and electric assist during acceleration to increase fuel economy. XL recently completed a successful pilot deployment of school buses with Careful Bus Company in New York City outfitted with the XL hybrid system.

New York City

New York City Hybrid New York Fleet

Propel Fuels launches Clean Mobility Center in California; carbon offsets available at the pump

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

The Clean Mobility Centers introduce renewable fuels (E85 Flex Fuel, biodiesel blends) alongside the conventional fuels (gasoline, diesel) that drivers use today.

Clean

Clean Cleaning California Carbon

Ford 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van in US adds diesel option, 4G LTE

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

This engine is E85-compatible and comes with a standard heavy-duty battery and available heavy-duty alternator to supply power to even the most demanding of upfit applications. liter EcoBlue diesel engine—the only diesel in the segment—is targeted to have an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.83

Transit Connect

Transit Connect Connect Connected 2019

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.).

Obama

Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy

Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2011

Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. Click to enlarge. —Craig Giffi.

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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Verizon purchased the new vans using rebates offered through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program—the largest purchase of new vans in the history of the program. and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The Governor announced the availability of $2.2

New York City

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Crazy Diamond Performance develops mono-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cruze

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

The CDP CNG Cruze will certified to the cleanest emissions standard available for an internal combustion engine, according to CDP President Kevin Fern. equipped CNG Cruze outputs 20 hp and 24 ft-lbs torque over its competitor, while maintaining nearly the same fuel economy. Fern said that the 1.8L-equipped Earlier post.).

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Fuel Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels

Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? Other Sprint models could be purchased with optional automatics that year. Crushes the Hyundai Excel. It loves to run!

Chevrolet

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ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2019

At a 2-ton takeoff weight and with six seats in a business-class arrangement, it is currently the world’s largest zero-emission aircraft flying without any fossil fuel support, according to publicly available information. These tests confirm the company’s fuel economy and maximum power delivery targets.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel Maintenance Taxi

Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What was the cheapest new four-door car available in the United States for the 1992 model year? That's $16,435 in 2024 dollars, which says a lot about how much more you get with the cheapest available new four-door right now. The good news is that it has electronic fuel injection and an overhead camshaft. PLAY CULTUS.

Suzuki

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2017

According to the analysis, under current standards, buyers of model year 2025 vehicles would fully recoup the extra cost for technology in the vehicle in the third year of ownership under a cash-purchase scenario. These results are shown assuming a 3% discount rate, AEO Reference fuel prices, and cash purchase. Source: The ICCT.

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1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. The EPA rating is for both the four- and five-door five-speed manual-equipped 2014 Ford Fiesta with Super Fuel Economy package, which is also rated at 32 mpg city (7.4 l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.) liter and 2.0-liter

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight

Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

Two separate reports highlight the ongoing improvement in vehicle technologies and the growing trend toward consumers purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles in the US and in Europe. l/100 km) and who intend to purchase a vehicle in the future, expect a seven mpg increase, or to get 31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km) from their next vehicle.

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Cash for Clunkers By the Numbers

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2009

Eighty-four percent of consumers traded in trucks and 59% purchased passenger cars. The average fuel economy of the vehicles traded in was 15.8 mpg and the average fuel economy of vehicles purchased is 24.9 The top 10 vehicles purchased under the program were: Toyota Corolla. mpg: a 58% improvement.

Cash For Clunkers

Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy Jeep Honda

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The extent of fuel-air mixing can be affected by injection system design. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4

Climate

Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy

INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

INFINITI will offer a mix of pure electric vehicles (EV) and e-POWER vehicles, demonstrating the full range of low-emission vehicle technology available to INFINITI as the premium brand of Nissan Motor Company. The QX50 SUVs built in China will be sold exclusively to the China market and will be available for purchase later this year.

Infinity

Infinity China Building Asia

ACEEE report makes recommendations for next phase of heavy-duty vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations; evaluate the full vehicle, not components

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Data collection, analysis, and dissemination: Resume and expand the Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey or otherwise establish a federal data collection program for heavy-duty vehicles, including sales, configurations, fuel consumption, and driving patterns. Ensure data is publicly available. urban and highway).

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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Government has set very rigorous standards for future fuel economy, and we believe that clean diesel is perfectly positioned to help us achieve those goals. Audi believes there are a variety of viable alternative fuel solutions, including electric, but diesel is readily available today. We need to level the playing field.

Audi

Audi Diesel Sale Available Today

More than 50% of repeat car buyers in India are moving up-market to larger or more expensive vehicles

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

More than one-half of repeat car buyers in India select a model that is either larger or more expensive than the model they previously purchased, according to the J.D. Currently, those owners who aspire to upgrade their vehicles have more options available to them, with new makes and models launching in all vehicle segments.

India

India Market Fuel Economy 2011

An MPGuino Fuel-Economy Computer with a Retro Look

EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

Volkswagen prices 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495; longer range, better fuel economy, more power

Average fuel economy of new vehicles in the US climbed to 23.0 mpg in January

Select truck fleets boosted fuel economy 3% in 2015 compared to national Class 8 average

MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

J.D. Power: vehicle owners interested in fuel economy technologies and in-vehicle smartphone integration for next car

Eaton launches new line of medium-duty 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions; up to 8-10% better fuel economy

New Honda Civic Natural Gas vehicle customers in California eligible for immediate $1,000 purchase credit

New Gen5 Honda CR-V gets first turbo, better fuel economy

Eaton launches the Fuller Advantage Series of 10-speed heavy-duty transmissions for fuel economy improvements, cost savings

Demonstration series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 mpg, 110% better than conventional diesel, 30% better than electric hybrids

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

XL Fleet partners with NFI’s ARBOC to offer hybrid electric bus option

NREL report finds hydrogen fuel cell bus fuel economy up to 1.4x that of diesel, 1.9x CNG

Coltura: Federal & state EV policy & incentives must target gasoline superusers to achieve carbon emissions goals

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Latest UMTRI Eco-Driving Index shows 14% reduction of emissions per driver of newly purchased vehicles in US in April 2011 compared to October 2007

Chrysler offering ZF 8-speed automatic in 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger; improved fuel economy

Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

Careful Bus deploys school buses in NYC outfitted with XL hybrid systems

Propel Fuels launches Clean Mobility Center in California; carbon offsets available at the pump

Ford 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van in US adds diesel option, 4G LTE

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

Crazy Diamond Performance develops mono-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cruze

Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US

1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

Cash for Clunkers By the Numbers

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

ACEEE report makes recommendations for next phase of heavy-duty vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations; evaluate the full vehicle, not components

Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

More than 50% of repeat car buyers in India are moving up-market to larger or more expensive vehicles

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