Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

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MAY 27, 2015

A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers comparing life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from different natural gas pathways for medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) found that the GHG reduction potentials of the pathways vary sharply between non-Class 8 MHDVs (e.g., refuse trucks and tractor-trailers). Credit: ACS, Tong et al.

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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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AUGUST 15, 2013

2015 GLA-Class. Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. liter diesel variants. The GLA 200 CDI develops 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft), with fuel consumption of 4.3

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. liter Power Stroke diesel. Fuel savings for customers could be as much as $650 a year, according to EPA estimates. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Ford Economy 218

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

TI Fluid Systems (TIFS), a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, has launched high volume production supply of various fluid products for the global Mercedes-Benz AG programs C-Class, GLC and E-Class hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). Mercedes-Benz is a key strategic OEM for TIFS. Fluid systems—e.g.,

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MARCH 7, 2018

The California Air Resource Board (CARB) is awarding $7 million to CALSTART to develop a Class 8 truck that will achieve a 90% reduction in NO x along with a 15-20% fuel efficiency improvement. This program will demonstrate the first diesel engine to comply with the state standard. grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp/hr).

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California Engine Diesel 2017 230

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JANUARY 17, 2019

Continental’s compact 48-volt Eco Drive with integrated power electronics contributes to the benefits eTorque technology offers, including better fuel economy, improved auto-start response, overall start-stop functionality and reduced noise levels. Earlier post.). Eco Drive provides up to 88.5

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Meanwhile, fuel economy has been kept the same. (If

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Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Navistar International Corporation has reached a development agreement with EcoMotors International in support of the company’s opoc (Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder) engine architecture. This not only improves fuel economy by reducing parasitic losses, but also improves the efficiency of the primary module.

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International Engine Fuel Economy Diesel 218

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. —Paul Bloore.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid 257

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide. 2015.02.005.

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Fuel Economy China Fuel Europe 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2012

A new report highlights the results of research work carried out by Ricardo and TRL on behalf of the UK Department for Transport, exploring the means by which improvements in diesel fuel efficiency could be realized within the rail network of Great Britain. Potential fuel economy benefit over baseline is 30% on the freight duty cycle.

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Diesel Gas Fuel Fuel Economy 218

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.) l/100 km) and 37 mpg (6.4

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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MARCH 10, 2010

EcoMotors International, a Khosla-funded startup working to commercialize an opoc (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine family ( earlier post ), showcased its EM100 (100mm cylinder bore) base module implementation at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington DC last week. These figures are all for diesel.).

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Engine Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 270

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Among medium- and heavy-trucks, Class 8 trucks are the largest CO 2 emitters and fuel users, consuming two-thirds of all truck fuel, or 1.57 Current fuel economy for Class 8 trucks is estimated by the US Department of Energy at 6.0 million barrels per day. mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8

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2017 Fuel T600 Diesel 281

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Eaton will supply a TVS (Twin Vortices Series) air pump to manage airflow in the demonstration of the Achates Power two-stroke opposed-piston engine (OP Engine) at the upcoming Internal Combustion Engine Fall Technical Conference in San Diego.

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Eaton Engine San Diego Fuel Economy 191

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

In these markets, it is likely the EVs will become more available in luxury class segments, where the plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) premium is less pronounced relative to comparable vehicles due to higher overall vehicle prices.

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Plug-in Plug Global Sale 276

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JUNE 18, 2013

Bosch does not believe there is just one powertrain solution for the future; most of the cars on the world’s roads are still running on diesel and gasoline, and things will stay that way for the rest of the decade, Bohr noted. Only the diesel engine will achieve this in the compact class, but the gasoline engine will come close.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2010

This year, organizers are offering the event’s signature road rally through the region as well as a fuel economy competition for all classes of vehicles. Tom Megan of Redwood, NY, will compete in the 2010 Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY, in his 1965 Porsche 356SC that runs on bio-diesel. Click to enlarge.

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2010 Green Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 207

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. When equipped with the manual transmission, the unit returns a combined cycle fuel consumption of 5.9 D-4D diesel engine.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Motor Trend named the Volkswagen Golf family—Golf 1.8T, Golf TDI Clean Diesel, Golf GTI and e-Golf models—as the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Even more impressive, Volkswagen has also included room in the lineup for diesel and electric versions of the Golf. Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Golf TDI and its 2.0-liter

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JULY 6, 2010

As a result, Nissan is offering a suite of automotive technologies, including CVT, Idling Stop (Stop-Start), hybrids, and clean diesel, capable of achieving the best-in-class (1.0-1.5L class not including hybrid vehicles) fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. Clean Diesel X-TRAIL with Automatic Transmission.

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Nissan Engine Hybrid Fuel 252

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APRIL 28, 2014

The Weichai Westport WP 12 HPDI is China’s first engine featuring Westport HPDI technology, delivering the power and performance of the base diesel engine, while replacing up to 95% of diesel fuel with cleaner burning, less expensive natural gas. Westport Innovations Inc.

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Engine Gas China Fuel Economy 220

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JANUARY 14, 2015

Life-cycle thinking is critical to fair and accurate vehicle comparisons, especially when vehicles are powered by different fuel sources, ASG says. Diesel fuel, for example, has higher energy content per gallon than gasoline, but due to the higher density of diesel, it also releases higher CO 2 -e emissions per gallon combusted.

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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will again have two unique opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen on 8 May. Online registration and other information can be found at www.greengrandprix.com.

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Green 2010 Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 199

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

For the mobility of the future, we are deliberately not committing ourselves to one solitary form of drive system, but to a coexistence of efficient and clean petrol engines, diesels, plug-in hybrids, battery and hydrogen drive systems. The M 256 is produced at the Untertürkheim plant; it launches next year in the new S-Class.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

To achieve reduced emissions and fuel economy gains, Lightning Hybrids applies a hydraulic system to the driveline of a vehicle to regenerate braking energy, which is stored and used for the next acceleration.

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Hybrid Fleet Indianapolis Ford 150

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JULY 17, 2020

Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines. AOI 04: Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Content Reduction to Enable Cost-Effective Aftertreatment for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. Stoichiometric Spark Ignition Propane Engine with Diesel Efficiency Parity. Group14 Technologies Inc.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Some cities are also promoting the use of EVs for urban delivery trucks, which have shorter ranges and less noise and air pollution than diesel trucks. In recent years, vehicle emission standards have also seen significant advancements, with a marked decrease in CO2 emissions and an increase in fuel economy.

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JULY 24, 2011

potential to deliver on environmental and safety objectives, according to a new report prepared by Dutch research and consultancy organization TNO and published by the International Transport Forum. positive results from targeted incentives based on fuel economy, even if these were. economic crisis fell short of their.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Volkswagen will introduce the new generation of the Polo BlueMotion, Golf BlueMotion and Passat BlueMotion at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in two weeks. The new Polo BlueMotion (55 kW / 74 hp) diesel offers average fuel consumption of 3.3 Tags: Diesel Europe Fuel Efficiency. L/100km (71.3

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MPG MPH Diesel Fuel Economy 307

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JULY 1, 2023

After 2025 they will come out with no new internal combustion engine models and, by 2030, will only sell cars and SUVs powered by a battery. Turbocharged+Supercharged Under the hood–power and surprising fuel economy The potent power from the turbocharged and electric supercharged 3.5-liter The G90 did not disappoint.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 84

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APRIL 28, 2009

Navistar became the first truck and bus manufacturer to receive total hybrid vehicle certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for improving fuel economy and overall emissions. In addition to commercial hybrid trucks, Navistar manufactures hybrid school buses ( earlier post ).

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California Hybrid Fuel Economy 2007 150

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. Tags: Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Hybrids. millimeters).

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DECEMBER 25, 2022

While it may seem like they are among the nation’s top polluters, trucking companies have a bottom-line reason to reduce fuel consumption and have been designing innovative ways to conserve gas for decades. For example, aerodynamic improvements lower drag and increase fuel efficiency. Nikola EVs are already going to work.

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Fleet Gas-Electric Pennsylvania Commercial 52

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

The new engine offers significantly more torque and higher horsepower ratings (yet to be released), along with improved fuel efficiency, B20 biodiesel capability, and an SCR aftertreatment system that reduces NO x emissions reduced by at least 63%, compared to the 2010 model. Tags: Diesel Engines. The new Duramax 6.6L

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