Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2015

Tenneco is leveraging its expertise in diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology to develop gasoline particulate filters for 2017 model year light vehicles. Gasoline particulate filters effectively control particulate emissions under all operating conditions. This difference drives different choices for optimal filter technologies.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03

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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. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Based on a Frontier Desert Runner 4x2 model, was created to gauge the market reaction to a Nissan mid-size pickup with a diesel engine and plot a potential future direction for the Frontier. At the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan debuted a concept diesel-powered mid-size pickup: the Frontier Diesel Runner Powered by Cummins. to provide a 5.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

Shell has introduced Nitrogen Enriched Gasoline in all three grades. The new formulations contain a novel cleaning system designed to clean up gunky build-up on intake valves and fuel injectors. Gunk (carbon deposit) formation on injectors can reduce fuel flow and fuel economy.

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Gasoline Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is launching the Advanced Engine Fluids (AEF) consortium to better understand fuel and lubricant chemistry and its effects on engine combustion. The AEF consortium will research the impact of fuels and lubricants on engine combustion and the requirements needed for optimizing future engine technologies.

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San Antonio Fuel Fuel Economy Diesel 290

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2018

California can reduce carbon emissions by more than 70 million metric tons by 2030—akin to taking 15 million gasoline-powered cars off the road in one year—by adopting a higher target for its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), according to an analysis released by the UK-based research firm Cerulogy.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona All-New Small SUV Gas for now; electric is coming soon The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is currently offered in four trim levels with the choice of two gasoline-powered engines and, in early 2024, an all-electric version will arrive. liter 4-cylinder engine producing 147 horsepower (hp) and 132 pound-feet (lb.-ft.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2023

Offered in three models with gasoline or electric propulsion, the updated Kona will be an important part of the growing Hyundai electrified line-up. This design strategy is opposite of what most traditional car companies have done, which is design first for a gasoline engine, and then adapt it to an electric power plant.

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Hyundai Gasoline-Electric SUV Gasoline 116

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2020

Co-Optima estimations indicate that significant fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV. What Fuels Should We Make? Estimations indicate that fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV. Source: Co-Optima capstone report.

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Alcohol Blend Fuel Engine Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Using the Neutron Imaging Facility instrument, beamline CG-1D, at ORNL’s High Flux Isotope Reactor, they are investigating the structure of particulate layers generated by a series of gasoline fuels. The removal process, known as “regeneration,” requires additional fuel injection that reduces fuel efficiency.

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Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy 2007 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

Propel Fuels, a retailer of renewable fuels and clean mobility solutions, entered an exclusive supply agreement with Eco-Energy, a distributor of renewable fuels, to fulfill Propel’s Flex Fuel E85 demand over the next three years.

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Green Car Congress

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. Each of these types of drive system has its justification and future prospects. —Prof.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. Conversely, only 39% of those 45+ said they would purchase a diesel car over a gas car if there was fuel price parity.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The Charter matches fuel specifications to the vehicle and engine specifications required to meet various customer needs around the world. Increasing the minimum octane rating available in the marketplace has the potential to help vehicles significantly improve fuel economy and, consequently, reduce vehicle CO 2 emissions.

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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. Tula has a track record with gasoline engine applications of the DSF technology. The Test Procedures.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Yukon 94

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In a speech at the National Press Club, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said that the success of China and other countries in clean energy industries represents a new “Sputnik Moment” for the United States, and will require a similar mobilization of innovation to enable the US to compete in the global race for the jobs of the future.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2017

It has proven industry-best fuel economy gains of up to 30 percent and significant emissions reductions. This investment will help us continue to develop and commercialize the most efficient, clean, and practical engine possible. —David Johnson, president and CEO, Achates Power. Zermeno, R.,

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when reviews are posted on several of these cars, trucks and SUVs. The Corolla Cross, launched in 2021 with a gasoline engine, will be joined in 2023 by the compact crossover Corolla Cross Hybrid, one more gasoline-electric hybrid offering from Toyota.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The White Paper was published by the US Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars, a national organization focused on promoting technology neutral policies and the energy efficiency and environmental benefits of advanced clean diesel technology. Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup, it was after driving it for about five hours. Back To the Future Success Story. Regardless who buys it, the Maverick is a success already for Ford and is a key piece in the company’s future. Welcome To Your First Pickup Truck. That was in October 2021.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

First of all, future passenger vehicles have to stay as clean as the best vehicles out there today. Current 50-state baseline Projected future baseline. Many improvements in fleet fuel economy in Europe have been achieved through increased diesel market share, with the diesel market share in Europe now above 50%.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Building a legacy.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The system also improves fuel economy over standard all-wheel-drive setups by operating only when needed and serving as an energy recovery mechanism. Further defining the near future perspective of Soul as a capable and efficient all-wheel-driver runner, the Trail’ster arrives as a “Through-the-Road” hybrid—i.e.,

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Kia Concept Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2010

synthetic RenDiesel fuel—a Fischer-Tropsch fuel—flawlessly completed the 1,000-mile (1,600 km) ‘Eureka! Diesel Drives the Future’ tour spanning the length of California. Diesel Drives the Future’ demonstration drive, one of the Audi A3 TDIs achieved 39.7 Earlier post.). Throughout the ‘Eureka!

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted the proposed Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package of regulations in advance of the Board’s meeting on 26 January 2012 to consider adopting the new rules. Staff is proposing to change the certification fuel specifications to be more representative of current in-use fuel.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Each of these are a first for Mazda and will be shared with future vehicles. Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. Turbo: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

The goals of the current Gen 3 were to: significantly improve the engine’s already good power, torque and fuel efficiency; reduce the weight of the unit, while maintaining at least equivalent comfort attributes; and. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

AOI 04: Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Content Reduction to Enable Cost-Effective Aftertreatment for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Clean Fuels Ohio. Zero Emission Freight Future.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2018

LiquidPiston received this award after meeting the objectives for Phase I of the program, which had focused on the clean sheet design of the X4, and demonstrating the structural integrity of the new engine platform while operating under compression ignition of diesel fuel. Phase II also lays a foundation for future work.

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Diesel Engine 2018 Connecticut 284

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. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new standards to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty vehicles for model years 2027-2032, as part of its Clean Trucks Plan. 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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

These changes are expected to contribute to a 10% improvement in fuel economy over earlier versions of the Optima Hybrid. liter Nu four-cylinder GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine at its core. The next-generation hybrid model will feature a range of updates to boost fuel economy by 10% and improve the model’s packaging.

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Plug in America

DECEMBER 21, 2023

in a year First NEVI charging stations up and running Gasoline sales have passed their peak It’s been a busy year here on the policy team. Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Clean vehicle tax credits kicked into high gear in 2023. New Mexico adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II standard (ACC II).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

Where the engine can, switch between operation on 100% gasoline or diesel fuel, 100% other fuel, and a combination of both without having to refuel. The application shall demonstrate that the cost of retrofitting or additional production costs must be recoverable by fuel savings within 36 months of typical vehicle operation.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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