Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The gap between official fuel-economy figures and the real world for new cars in the EU has reached 40 per cent, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into in-use vehicle fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.). Source: ICCT.

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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.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2018

Tenneco, one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of Ride Performance and Clean Air products and technology solutions for diversified markets, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Federal-Mogul, a leading global supplier to OEMs and the aftermarket. Powertrain Technology Company.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. and ending in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As fuel economy slowly rises across its entire range, Ford is looking to lower the environmental impact of the dealerships that sell its greenest cars as well. The company announced today a pilot program that will put solar-and-wind clean-energy systems into four of its dealerships.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

Administrator Pruitt also announced the start of a joint process with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop a notice and comment rulemaking to set revised GHG emissions standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The Aluminum Association, whose member companies invested more than $2.6

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2011

General Motors received more clean-energy patents last year than any other organization, according to the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index (CEPGI) of US patents. GM received 940 US patents in 2010, placing it in the top 25 of all companies. This includes sectors such as information technology and consumer electronics.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2019

EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. As such, engineers had a clean sheet to leverage the efficiency and balance of an inline-six-cylinder architecture. The truck draws on innovative technologies to deliver impressive fuel economy and a refined customer experience.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

and Saudi Aramco’s US-based subsidiary Aramco Services Company (ASC) have signed a joint development agreement providing the framework for the two companies to work together on a series of Opposed-Piston (OP) Engine projects, which will speed the development of new efficient, low-emissions powertrain choices. Achates Power, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2011

Six new corporate partners have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. The company also expects to deploy additional hydraulic hybrid vehicles this year. million gallons of diesel fuel per year. The company is also in the process of testing all-electric delivery trucks in Ohio and California. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2016

The ICCT authors make a number of recommendations to address the situation: Establishing an EU-wide type-approval authority to act as a neutral party between vehicle manufacturers and technical service companies and and to be able to mandate vehicle recalls and impose financial penalties for non-compliance.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

Propel Fuels launched the company’s first Clean Mobility Center in Fullerton, California. The Clean Mobility Centers introduce renewable fuels (E85 Flex Fuel, biodiesel blends) alongside the conventional fuels (gasoline, diesel) that drivers use today. —Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. This Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel represents a new era in diesel performance for American cars.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

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

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Hyundai and Kia will pay a combined $100-million civil penalty, the largest in Clean Air Act history, to resolve violations concerning the testing and certification of vehicles sold in the US (“Conformity Violations”) and will spend approximately $50 million on measures to prevent any future violations. Hyundai and Kia will also forfeit 4.75

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 30, 2016

For years, Volkswagen promoted its TDI models under the "clean diesel" banner, portraying them as environmentally superior, due to their high fuel economy while (supposedly) meeting strict new emissions standards.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Volkswagen Group of America reported that it has sold 100,000 TDI Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year—the first time it has reached this mark in a calendar year. TDI Clean Diesel Volkswagen models accounted for 21% of sales in November and 24% of sales year-to-date, the best year-to-date results yet.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Clean Design. Clean–and stylish. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. Adding electric miles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2021

EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later. The final program represents will reach a projected industry-wide target of 161 grams CO 2 /mile, or 40 miles per gallon value on fuel economy window stickers in 2026. Source: EPA.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

GE and Clean Energy Fuels are collaborating to expand the infrastructure for natural gas transportation in the United States. As part of the collaboration, Clean Energy Fuels will initially purchase two MicroLNG plants from GE Oil & Gas. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles. Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

The industry is a leader in the advancement of technologies in response to performance-based regulations that serve to protect the environment and human health while supporting a diverse range of clean fuel-efficient vehicles that meet the varied needs of consumers.

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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. The post Tech: New Technology Reduces Diesel Emissions first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. The Test Procedures.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2017

As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. Mazda Motor Corporation announced “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,” a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The result is that the engine dynamically fires the optimal number of cylinders to maximize fuel economy while maintaining a smooth ride with commercial levels of noise and vibration. Because each combustion event is selected to allow optimal efficiency, DSF reduces fuel and CO 2 , and for diesel applications, NO x emissions.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. XL Link can report fuel economy performance, and track key performance indicators like idling, vehicle duty cycle, carbon dioxide emissions, and vehicle uptime. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

Communities and utilities receiving the new technology were partially funded under the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program jointly administered through the Wisconsin State Energy Office and the US Department of Energy Wisconsin Clean Cities Program. The Lake Mills Unit of Wisconsin Public Power, Inc. ComEd received a $1.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. PHEVLERs Provide Value to the Drivers PHEVLERs use the Existing Energy Infrastructure PHEVLERs use Clean Fuels to Reduce Air Pollution. He has a Ph.D.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2017

million to accelerate the company’s growth, commercialization and continued technology development. The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), is a CEO-led initiative of 10 oil and gas companies that collaborate on action to lead the industry response to climate change. —David Johnson, president and CEO, Achates Power.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2012

Using $130 million, the company will open four factories in China while receiving a US$70-million engineering services contract to design a system specifically for the China fleet market. Designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, the current system’s technology improves fuel economy from 80–200%.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

It is available for test drives and was showcased at the Massachusetts Clean Cities Coalition meeting on 13 June in Boston at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. National Fleet Hybrids is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Van Builders, Inc., a premium manufacturer of vans and shuttles that has been in business since 1992.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2014

Sharing costs through a consortium gives companies access to more research than would be feasible if funded individually, according to Thomas Briggs, Ph.D., Our research will focus on ways to accelerate improvements for fuels and lubricants to keep up with emerging fuel economy standards. —Thomas Briggs.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Fuel Efficiency Lifecycle analysis Manufacturing' Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

California’s Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Project aims to make it easier for commercial fleets to decarbonize. The company claims the Range Energy electric trailers can double a trucks’ fuel economy and slash its NOx emissions by as much as 67%. gross vehicle weight (well below the 80,000 lb. maximum).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2018

The results underscore the importance of the near-zero truck engines for cleaning the air. Most heavy-duty vehicles on roads today are diesel-powered and represent one of the largest sources of NO x emissions and fuel consumption in North America. Johnson performed similar testing on an 8.9-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive three of the five when Lexus brought the international media to Santa Barbara for a few days of driving through mountains and vineyards. Clean Fleet Report drove the RX 350 F Sport Handling AWD, RX 350h Premium AWD, and the RX 500h F Sport Performance AWD. Here are our thoughts.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2021

You don’t want to put yourself in the position of asking: “ Do you have to tell your insurance company about points ?”. Top Three Fuel Efficiency Boosters. There are a lot of fuel economy myths out there. Specifics: Want to benefit your fuel economy by 20 to 50 percent? Here are tips that can help.

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