Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has issued a funding notice ( PON-12-504 ) for advanced natural gas engine research and development concepts for light heavy-duty vehicles (LHDV) and medium heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) (Classes 3–7) operated in fleets throughout California. grams/brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr) or lower.

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Green Car Congress

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. We’re aiming at the heart of the Class 8 market.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. Background. miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new tenth-generation E-Class, introduced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this January. The new generation features technology innovations in a number of areas, including driver assistance and powertrains, with new efficient engines and a plug-in hybrid version. Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Tesla Semi has officially landed the green light to be delivered to customers. Certificates of Conformity are granted by the EPA when a vehicle is confirmed to be conforming to the agency’s emissions and fuel economy requirements. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at joey@teslarati.com.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Advanced engines. —Nic Lutsey.

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Green Car Congress

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. Earlier post.). city/highway).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Freight operator Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks—the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet. DHE will begin operating the two Volvo VNR Electric trucks out of its facility in Ontario, California, which manages a fleet of 40 Class 8 trucks. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2015

(EDI) announced the availability of a Class 3 utility truck based upon its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain that reduces emissions and fuel use by up to 80%. EDI’s utility solution set is expansive, now spanning Class 3 light duty, Class 4-6 medium duty, and Class 7-8 heavy-duty commercial work trucks.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

The C 180 (115 kW) with manual transmission was taken as the base variant of the new C-Class at market launch for the lifecycle analysis; it was compared with the corresponding preceding model. Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 The new C-Class.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Measured fuel economy improvements cannot factor in a hybrid system. Area 1: Systems Level Technology Development, Integration and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks. Area 1: Systems Level Technology Development, Integration and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks. Applications are due by 9 September 2009.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Altair ProductDesign is partnering with Edison2 to assist in the design of the new Very Light Car 4.0 (VLC VLC 4.0), the next generation version of the innovative, light-weight, fuel-efficient vehicle entered in the Progressive Automotive XPRIZE in 2010. Earlier post.). The VLC 4.0 g of carbon dioxide.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. extends Cummins range of on-road diesel engines for North American vehicles. —Dave Crompton, Cummins Vice President and General Manager – Engine Business. The new ISV 5.0

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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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2016

For 2017, the Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup offers an all-new V-6 engine and class-exclusive eight-speed automatic. V-6 engine—also used in Cadillac models—and eight-speed transmission. Chevrolet has not released fuel economy figure for MY 2017 yet. —Stan Ludlow.

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Colorado 2017 Chevrolet Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

New for 2015, all Outback models come standard with the Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which features paddle-shift control switches and is instrumental in the Outback’s significantly improved fuel economy. liter BOXER 6-cylinder engine produces 256 hp (191 kW) and 247 lb-ft (335 N·m) of peak torque.

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Green Car Congress

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. Cutaway diagram of the opoc engine.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

million kilometers (2 million miles) of experience with the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Fuel Cell fleet as well as the main technical targets envisioned for the next generation fuel cell electric car. The B-Class F-Cell vehicle represented Mercedes-Benzs second-generation fleet experience. Earlier post.). million miles) in fleet testing.

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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. New S 400 HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

When developing the new Cascadia, the engineers set a priority goal of achieving significant fuel savings. The DD15 and DD13 engines are optimally matched to the updated EGR system to deliver enhanced performance. are available in the new Cascadia to further promote downspeeding and thus improved fuel economy. SuperTruck II.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2012

liter 3-cylinder MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovate Valve timing Electronic Control) engine to a new version of the INVECS-III (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System) CVT transmission. With AS&G (Auto Stop & Go, i.e., a stop-start system) and other technologies applied, the M and G trim levels achieve fuel economy of 27.2

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2018

The PCX HYBRID, based on the PCX released in April 2018, is powered by a new high-output lithium ion battery, adding drive assist to the ACG (Alternating Current Generator) starter that conventionally starts the engine and generates electricity.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

The new HD National Program covers vehicle classes 2b through 8. Heavy-duty engines affected by the final standards are generally those that are installed in commercial medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Click to enlarge. vocational vehicles such as transit buses and refuse trucks.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

liter V-6 engine; eight-speed automatic transmission; stop-start system; thermal management system; pulse-width modulation to reduce parasitic electrical load; and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension. Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.) liter V-6 powertrain. liter V-6 powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2019

FCA US has reached final settlements on civil, environmental and consumer claims with US federal and state agencies as well as private class actions to resolve differences over diesel emissions requirements. FCA US has also settled a putative class action on behalf of private consumers. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engines.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2012

Through the development of patented alloys, NanoSteel has created a new class of steel that allows automotive engineers and designers to reduce weight through the use of thinner, higher strength gauges while maintaining the structural integrity needed for safety. Terms of the GM Ventures investment were not disclosed. Click to enlarge.

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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. In other words, while the use of GDI engines can reduce CO 2 , it also can increase BC—contributing to further warming.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2019

liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower. Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter

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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. Direct Injection Propane Engine. Recent advances in DI technology have enabled higher efficiency spark-ignited gasoline engines.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2011

Professor of Ohio State’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering will serve as project lead, with Professor Anthony Luscher in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering serving as co-investigator. Mass reduction directly improves fuel economy and is especially important to electric and alternative powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

of total worldwide light-duty vehicle sales by 2023, or about 2.5 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. million units. Source: Navigant.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans. liter EA211 TSI engine with direct injection and turbocharging. This is the first inline four-cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2015

100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Cutaway diagram of the opoc engine. Navistar International Corporation has reached a development agreement with EcoMotors International in support of the company’s opoc (Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder) engine architecture. The opoc engine has very high power density of nearly one horsepower per pound. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

With the addition of this project, Gentherm adds the US Army Tank Automotive, Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to its passenger car key partners Ford and BMW. The TEG developed in that project provided a proof-of-concept for stack-arranged TE engines in a cylindrical form factor. Click to enlarge. Resources. ????

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The rear lights match the front, while roof rails, a tub liner and a sports bar appear – at least on the upper-spec models. litre turbo engine that will be mounted longitudinally. Maximum power for the smaller engine is 143kW, while the larger 2.0-litre Fuel economy is quoted at 7.8L/100km, litre turbo or 2.0-litre

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2021

Phase I of NEXTCAR focused on the development of CAV technologies for use in all vehicle classes, including cars, trucks, and buses, with the goal of enabling a 20% reduction in energy consumption. Southwest Research Institute team developed VD&PT controls during the NEXTCAR Phase I program for a hybrid light-duty vehicle (HEV).

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