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U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

Green Car Congress

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. A new study by a team at the University of Toronto has made a preliminary assessment of the climate trade-off (i.e., mpg (10.99

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EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Green Car Congress

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Plug-ins Policy.

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

Green Car Congress

The competition against PHEVs in 2030 is likely to incorporate a radically downsized, boosted direct-injection engine; an automated manual or 7-8 speed automatic transmission; advanced tires with C R at 0.006 or below; a 30% weight reduction on the glider; advanced aerodynamics with C D of 0.22 Tax the fuel.”

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

Green Car Congress

The front end’s compact package was made possible through the consistent downsizing of all F-CELL components. The Li-ion traction battery is cooled via a separate cooling water loop connected to the research vehicle’s climate control system to ensure that the battery is cooled within an optimal temperature window.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia GM Press Release ).

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Perhaps not what you thought 

Electric Auto Association

While at face value this announcement looks like a win for the climate movement, there are provisions in the EPA's proposal that will cause it to fall short of the Administration's purported ambitions. MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. billion barrels. billion barrels.

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Perhaps not what you thought 

Electric Auto Association

While at face value this announcement looks like a win for the climate movement, there are provisions in the EPA's proposal that will cause it to fall short of the Administration's purported ambitions. MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. billion barrels. billion barrels.

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