Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. Preliminary projections for MY 2012 are 374 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 23.8 Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2020

Power management company Eaton has expanded its portfolio of valvetrain solutions for diesel off-highway vehicles to help OEMs reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is expected to mandate reductions of NO x emissions by approximately 70% by 2024 and up to 90% by 2027.

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Eaton Fuel Economy CO2 Vehicles 269

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2019

Carbon dioxide emissions from S energy consumption will remain near current levels through 2050, according to projections in EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019. USenergy-related carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel energy consumption. Energy-related CO 2 emissions generally follow energy consumption trends.

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Gas Emissions Energy Coal 220

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The new Sanata improves fuel economy and CO 2 emissions by up to 28% compared to the previous model. First introduced in China in the 1980s, the first generation sold nearly 4 million units, and is one of the most successful models in China.

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Fuel Economy Economy Emissions Fuel 218

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 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

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The European Union (EU) recently adopted CO 2 emissions mandates for new passenger cars, requiring steady reductions to 95 gCO 2 /km in 2021. We argue that assessment of the performance of the EU targets and alternatives should account for interactions of the transport sector with other energy sectors and with other parts of the economy.

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Standards Emissions Europe CO2 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

emissions standards to question whether automakers can continue meeting those standards. The EPA's annual CO2 and Fuel Economy Trends Report compares. Low gas prices and high sales of crossovers and SUVs have led critics of current U.S.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Emissions 60

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2019

In a paper presented at the 2019 Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Delphi Technologies will unveil a new 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% compared to state-of-the-art 350 bar system without expensive engine design modifications. Delphi 500+ bar GDi pump. Delphi 500+ bar GDi injector. —Walter Piock.

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Emissions Gasoline Fuel Exhaust 257

Green Fleet Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Updates to hybrid models are expected to result in CO2 emission reductions and fuel economy improvements. Updated model names will make it easier for existing and new fleet customers to understand which vehicles in Volvo's lineup are fully electric.

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Volvo Hybrid Fuel Economy CO2 59

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

A simulation based on the project results suggested that when 10% of all traffic in Beijing used DRGS, due to reduced traffic congestion, travel speed throughout the city would increase by approximately 10% and both fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions would decrease by approximately 10%. and increased fuel economy by 7.6%

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Nissan Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. Compared to MY 1987, MY 2010 CO 2 emissions were 11 g/mi (3%) lower, and fuel economy was 0.6

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Fuel Economy 2011 EPA Economy 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology. —Paul Bloore.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The project aims to deliver full hybrid equivalent fuel economy and performance with less than 70 g/km CO 2 emissions as measured over the European Drive Cycle, but at a significantly lower cost. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline 239

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

The company is only second to Tesla in achieving the highest fuel economy and the lowest CO2 emissions amongst major automakers. Hyundai's Environmental Progress Between 2017 and 2022, Hyundai has successfully reduced its CO2 emissions from 311 g/mi to 302 g/mi and improved its fuel economy from 28.6

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Hyundai EPA Fuel Economy CO2 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2011

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a new piston ring coating that delivers a direct improvement in fuel economy and CO 2 emissions by reducing ring friction by up to 20% as compared to nitride or other commonly used coatings.

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Fuel Economy Economy Emissions CO2 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2016

An improved titanium alloy—stronger than any commercial titanium alloy currently on the market—gets its strength from the novel way atoms are arranged to form a special nanostructure.

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Fuel Economy Economy CO2 Low Cost 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

For 2009, the last year EPA has final data from automakers, the average CO 2 emissions from new vehicles were 397 grams per mile and the average fuel economy value was 22.4 The report confirms that average CO 2 emissions have decreased and fuel economy has increased each year beginning in 2005. mpg (10.45

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Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

The road transport sector could still reach net-zero emissions by 2050 through electrification, but urgent action would be required from policymakers and industry participants, according to research company BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) latest annual Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO).

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Transportation Emissions Fleet Economy 473

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later.

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EPA Standards Gas Pollution 243

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

liter i-DTEC engine in the new Civic will deliver CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km, according to Honda Motor Europe’s President, Manabu Nishimae, in his presentation at the Geneva Motor Show. This is a 15-gram drop (13.6%) from the 110 g/km emissions of the enhanced 2.2L Click to enlarge. Honda’s new 1.6-liter Earlier post.).

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Honda Emissions Diesel CO2 299

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The CR-V is available in two-wheel drive with manual transmission and will feature 300 N·m of torque and 120 PS with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km. Idle Stop technology will also be standard on the new CR-V 1.6

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Honda Diesel Emissions CO2 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Although a lightweight steel vehicle has a lower production phase environmental impact, those initial gains are erased by higher energy use and carbon emissions during the steel vehicle’s use phase, the study found. Emissions Fuel Efficiency Materials Weight reduction' Source: Sujit Das, ORNL. Click to enlarge. —Sujit Das.

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Emissions Vehicles CO2 SUV 281

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

As a WWF partner, the Volvo Group’s truck companies will undertake to reduce the CO 2 -emissions from vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons. The Volvo Group will also reduce CO 2 -emissions from its production plants by 0.5 Independent technical experts will oversee the results. —Volvo CEO Leif Johansson.

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Volvo CO2 Emissions 2008 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Representing the vehicle and engine manufacturers from around the world, the Worldwide Fuel Charter Committee has presented the Fifth Edition of the Worldwide Fuel Charter. The Fifth Edition introduces Category 5 for markets with highly advanced requirements for emission control and fuel efficiency. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Emissions Fuel Economy CO2 199

Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A normal vehicle releases several tons of pollutants each year, which depends on the vehicle’s fuel, fuel economy, and how far it is driven annually. Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health.

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Standards Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 52

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. CO 2 vs. BC) to ensure that integration of GDI vehicles will result in a net reduction of CO 2 -equivalent emissions.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

PM emissions from current vehicles in Beijing could be reduced by approximately 19% by simply blending 20% synthetic diesel with currently available diesel, according to a new study by Tsinghua University, the Desert Research Institute in Nevada and Greyrock Energy, a developer of gas-to-liquids technology.

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Diesel Emissions Gas Sacramento 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

variant but with fuel economy of a strong hybrid. Engine downsizing is central to Ricardo’s gasoline engine roadmap for future CO 2 and fuel economy improvements. HyBoost offers comparable performance to the conventional current 2.0L Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. —David Boggs. Micro-hybrid market.

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Downsizing Prius Hybrid Emissions 230

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2014

Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); fuel consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile).

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Audi Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 310

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2020

From reduced emissions, quieter operation and fuel economy improvements (as compared to diesel-powered buses), the H 40/50 EP Series provides reduced brake maintenance costs and fast, smooth acceleration. billion miles, saving more than 265 million gallons of fuel, and preventing 2.6

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New York City New York 2003 Fuel Economy 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. Conversely, encouraging shortened vehicle lifetime via vehicle replacement schemes can result in higher total-induced greenhouse gas emissions, the authors found. Credit: ACS, Kagawa et al.

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Emissions CO2 2000 Vehicles 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Delphi Technologies, a global provider of propulsion technologies, is pairing vehicle electrification advances with existing and emerging automated and connected vehicle systems to boost fuel economy, lower emissions, and extend driving range.

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CO2 Connect Connected Fuel Economy 170

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Buying an automatic instead of a manual car often come at the expense of fuel economy and emissions. The Swedish carmaker has been hard at work reducing the emissions and improving the fuel economy of its models. That includes ensuring that automatic models deliver the same economy as [.].

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Volvo Emissions CO2 Fuel Economy 81