Clean Fleet Report

MAY 22, 2021

According to dozens of automotive story headlines, the internal combustion engine, running on gasoline or diesel, is dead or dying as customers, auto companies and investors flock to electric powertrains. While 2045 may still be more than two decades away, emissions advances in internal combustion engines (ICE) are continuing.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Yukon 92

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles.

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Fuel Economy 2013 EPA Economy 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Hybrid and electric drivertrain provider Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. EDI), in partnership with Greenkraft, CALSTART and the California Energy Commission, has designed and optimized a compressed natural gas and plug-in hybrid electric Class-4 logistics truck. The CNG PHEV truck has an all-electric range of 40 miles (64 km).

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Plug-in Gas Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Cylinder Deactivation leverages Jacobs’ well-established componentry to disable engine valves in selected cylinders allowing a large engine to have the fuel economy of a smaller engine. Independent laboratory testing has demonstrated that Jacobs CDA hardware and Tula’s diesel DSF (dDSF) achieve greater emission reductions when combined.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 186

Green Car Congress

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).

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Gas Diesel Gas-Electric Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

EDI), a producer of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) solutions ( earlier post ), is partnering with Greenkraft , CALSTART, and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a Class-4 vehicle that combines the benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG) and PHEV technology.

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PHEV Plug-in Gas-Electric Gas 306

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AUGUST 9, 2011

The new HD National Program covers vehicle classes 2b through 8. US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. These final standards will achieve from 9–23% reduction in emissions and fuel consumption from affected tractors over the 2010 baselines.

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Fuel Economy Standards Obama Economy 344

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. All the engines already meet the requirements of the Euro-6 emissions standard. S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID. l/100 km (53.5

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Fiesta will be available with the 1.0-liter

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2010

The EM100 comes in different power configurations, said Jonathan Hurden, Chief Engineer - Engine programs, and with different emissions outcomes. The Ecomotors website describes a military spec version of the EM100 (no emissions requirement) with 325 hp (242 kW) of power and 664 lb-ft (900 N·m) of torque. Circumferential ports.

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Engine Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 270

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MARCH 9, 2016

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new tenth-generation E-Class, introduced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this January. Mercedes-Benz E-Class, E 220 d. miles) of all-electric range. All engines for the new E-Class are equipped with the ECO start/stop function. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Engine PHEV MPH 150

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the updated 2014 E-Class Sedan and Wagon, featuring an array of new driver assistance systems in addition to new fuel efficient engines. Eleven new or optimized assistance systems from the future S-Class make their world premiere in both the sedan and wagon models. New in the MY14 E-Class sedan is the 2.1-liter,

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine 2014 231

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JUNE 12, 2014

The NP300 Navara’s powertrain delivers improved performance, with reduced fuel consumption and emissions, as well as a dynamic control braking system that makes for a leader in segment performance. Engine options have been developed for best in class fuel efficiency and emissions ratings.

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Fuel Economy Nissan Economy Fuel 210

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JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. Light-duty vehicle energy efficiencies are affected by current federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards.

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Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018 207

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. Improving the average fuel economy of these trucks by 3.7 per gallon fuel price.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Gasoline-Electric 239

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JUNE 18, 2013

At the company’s 61 st Automotive Press Briefing in Boxberg, Germany, Bosch senior executives outlined the company’s view on the general future of automotive technology—“ efficient and increasingly electrical ”, and provided a thumbnail of the way they see—and thus are developing products for—sector-specific technology trends.

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Future Gasoline-Electric Vehicles Gasoline 291

Green Car Congress

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. Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The XJ_e combines the class-leading lightweight aluminium vehicle structure from the Jaguar XJ with an advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system, featuring the efficient 2.0-liter liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine which powers the Range Rover Evoque and a hybridized 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Land Rover PHEV Carbon Lithium Ion 225

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JANUARY 20, 2020

With more than 550,000 hybrid electric vehicles sold, representing 52% of the total mix, Toyota and Lexus offers a total of 20 hybrid models, the widest range of full hybrid electric vehicles in the industry. It is also equipped as standard with the Toyota’s AWD-i intelligent electric all-wheel drive system.

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Europe 2019 Toyota Hybrid 243

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MAY 17, 2018

Improvements were made to the front dampers, front stabilizers and coil springs, and the G-Vectoring Control and electric power steering systems were carefully tuned to achieve even smoother changes in vehicle posture. liter diesel and improves efficiency and emissions performance in common driving situations. The SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter

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Mazda Japan Diesel Fuel Economy 186

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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. Electric range. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) In 2009, Mercedes-Benz introduced the S 400 HYBRID. Earlier post.).

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. The electric vehicles that are the focus of this study fall into two broad classes: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles. Source: CBO.

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Tax Credit Gasoline Tax Gasoline-Electric 252

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

The classic Mini, introduced 61 years ago, was not only characterized by revolutionary space economy, but also by an economic drive with sporting potential. The MINI E was produced in a small series and used in a field trial to gather important insights into the use of an all-electric car in everyday traffic.

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China Range Mini E All-Electric 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2012

The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. air emissions and oil displacement benefits) in the near term per dollar spent than PHEVs and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) with large battery packs providing longer electric range.

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Gasoline PHEV Gasoline-Electric Batteries 308

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to US EPA 2013 NO x and PM emissions levels. creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership. Cummins ISV5.0 Cummins ISV5.0 Cummins ISV5.0

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

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JULY 17, 2020

Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Enovix Corporation. Group14 Technologies Inc. Achates Power.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

IDTechEx’s latest master electric vehicle report “ Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042 ” finds 35.7 million electric vehicles (EV) were sold in 2021 and predicts this will rise to more than 74 million by 2030. Source: IDTechEx - “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042”.

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Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars 150

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. Many companies have made commitments to transition portions of their delivery fleets to electric over the next five to 10 years.

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Fleet Industrial Industry Charging 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. Emission Standard. The greenercars.org website also identifies top, widely-available models in each vehicle class.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? Fuel cells are seen as hitting 1% by 2025; extended range electric vehicles, 3%; and battery-electric vehicles, 4%.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The new engine project is a jointly developed 4-cylinder gasoline engine family co-led by Renault and Daimler. It targets low emissions as well as a significant improvement in fuel economy. This will include a common electric powertrain and battery for the successor to the models. Earlier post.). stake in Renault and 3.1%

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Nissan Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Significant growth in the global middle class, expansion of emerging economies and an additional 2 billion people in the world will contribute to a 35% increase in energy demand by 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s latest Outlook for Energy report. The OECD represents the developed economies. Click to enlarge. Outlook for Energy.

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Energy Global 2010 Oil-Sands 252

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). This new setup not only improves the efficiency of belt use, but also enables the adoption of wider gear ranges, thereby realizing a class-leading gear ratio range of 7.5 liter class.

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Toyota Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 264

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

Although the gasoline-fueled F-150 with 2.7L 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. ASG’s 2015 Study assessed 225 light-duty truck models. EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68

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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

liter four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine with a 116PS (85kW) electric motor. Combined NEDC fuel economy is 84 mpg US (101 mpg UK, 2.8 The Range Rover Sport P400e emits only 64g CO 2 /km on the NEDC combined cycle and offers an all-electric range of up to 31 miles (51 km) without the gasoline engine running.

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Land Rover Plug-in Range Plug 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2016

The FOA will include the three areas of interest: medium- and heavy-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs); direct injection propane engine; and alternative fuel vehicle community partner projects. Recent advances in DI technology have enabled higher efficiency spark-ignited gasoline engines.

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Engine Alternative Fuels Vehicles Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2016

DOE is also awarding more than $12 million for three new cost-shared projects focused on the research, development, and demonstration of plug-in electric powertrain technologies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Improving the fuel efficiency of these vehicles can go a long way to reducing dependency on oil and lowering carbon emissions.

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Plug-in Plug Panama Fleet 150