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When it comes to electrified vehicles some people accept only zero emission EVs. But other people regard hybrids as an acceptable step along the long road to zero emissions. A CO2-emitting petrol-electric hybrid that some will reject out of hand and others will regard as moving in the right direction. And that’s understandable.
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Emissions Analytics, a leading independent specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions, suggests that mass adoption of hybrid vehicles, rather than low-volume take-up of full BEVs, is the most effective solution to cutting CO 2 now and also in meeting 2030 emission targets. With a reduction of 73.9g/km/kWh,
Comparison of CO 2 emissions for the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID and the S 500 [t/car]. External charging with the European electricity mix can cut CO 2 emissions by some 43 percent (35 tonnes). —“Life cycle environmental certificate Mercedes-Benz S-Class including S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID”. Source: TÜV SÜD. Click to enlarge.
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reported reducing CO2emissions from global corporate activities in fiscal year 2013 while increasing vehicle production by 5.1%. The clean electricity will be used in factories and in sales outlets'' quick chargers where customers can plug in Nissan LEAF vehicles to recharge their batteries. Nissan Motor Co.,
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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. Data: EPA.
Considered over the entire life cycle of a battery, this method can cut CO 2 emissions by up to 20%. Wherever possible, click and plug-in connections are used. The IAV concept allows end-of-life (EOL) batteries to be dismantled in a more resource-friendly way and their valuable materials to be recycled more efficiently.
According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2018 increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4 For the first time, the average CO 2 emissions from new vans also increased. g CO 2 /km.
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Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. Another first is the combination of plug-in-hybrid technology with a fuel cell in the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL (combined hydrogen consumption 0.34 kWh/100 km). Earlier post.).
Delphi Automotive is developing an advanced HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) system that significantly increases efficiency and reduces emissions while keeping passengers comfortable. This strategy, Delphi notes, is quite different from that used in current plug-in hybrid vehicles. Heating mode. Click to enlarge.
The European Parliament approved the new CO 2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package. Intermediate emissions reduction targets for 2030 are set at 55% for cars and 50% for vans. This regulation encourages the production of zero- and low-emission vehicles.
The new fuel, called Blue Gasoline, similarly contains up to 33% renewables, ensuring a well-to-wheel reduction in carbon emissions of at least 20% per kilometer driven. Shell will offset the remaining carbon emissions from the use of Blue Gasoline through certified offset arrangements. emissions from the vehicle fleet.
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Fuel-cycle SO 2 emissions of EVs compared to those of gasoline ICEVs and HEVs in China, current (left) and future (right). The study examined the fuel-cycle CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs in China in both current (2008) and future (2030) periods and compared them with those of conventional gasoline vehicles and gasoline hybrids.
The powertrain of the plug-in hybrid BMW Vision EfficientDynamics. The plug-in full hybrid BMW Vision EfficientDynamics all-wheel drive concept car is powered by a 1.5-liter, Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). liter, three-cylinder turbodiesel; two electric motors, one on each axle; and a 10.8 Objectives.
Volvo and sibling brand Polestar announced Thursday that they would sell emissions credits to Ford, allowing the American automaker to comply with European Union carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions rules.
The European Council has agreed to raise the targets for reducing CO 2 emissions for new cars and new vans by 2030 to 55% compared to 1990 for cars and to 50% for vans. The Council also agreed to introduce a 100% CO 2 emissions reduction target by 2035 for new cars and vans—i.e., effectively a ban on internal combustion engines.
The Peugeot 308 and Renault Megane plug-in hybrids performed better but still emitted 20% and 70% more than claimed, respectively, despite the relatively short round-trip distance covered (55km). BMW has introduced new geo-fencing technology that automatically switches the PHEV to zero-emission electric driving in cities.
Proportion of lifecycle CO 2 e emissions for future cars 2020-2030. The main conclusions of that study were that future CO 2 e metrics for passenger cars need to go “beyond the tailpipe” and take account of whole life cycle CO 2 e emissions to more fully account for environmental impacts. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
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. Preliminary MY 2013 adjusted values are 370 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 24.0
As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Source: Volkswagen.
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