Coal, Fuel Economy, MPG and Production

FCA says Jeep Wrangler environmental impact reduced by 15% compared to predecessor

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MAY 12, 2020

The GWP improvement was calculated using industry-standard software that examines multiple factors associated with a vehicle’s design, production and on-road performance. These factors include: the environmental impact of fuel production and delivery; material use; and the vehicle’s own fuel consumption.

Jeep

Jeep MPG 2020 Fuel Economy

UMTRI study shows wide global variability in GHG emissions from operating an EV

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

MPG ghg (0.05 L/100 km) for a BEV; on the other extreme are Botswana and Gibraltar (which generate 100% of their electricity from coal and oil), each with 29.0 MPG ghg (8.1 MPG ghg (4.2 MPG ghg (4.2 MPG ghg (4.6 MPG ghg (5.9 Color-coded world map of MPG-equivalent values (MPG ghg ) for BEVs.

Emissions

Emissions Albania Botswana MPG

ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. Domestic crude oil production increases sharply in the AEO2014 Reference case, with annual growth averaging 0.8 per year, from 21.5

Oil

Oil Light Energy Vehicles

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

Standards

Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy

ExxonMobil projects 25% energy demand increase between 2014-2040, 50% decline in carbon intensity; hybrids to be 40% of new car sales

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JANUARY 25, 2016

Global vehicle fuel efficiency - projections. Cars and other LDVs will become more fuel-efficient through 2040, ,with the average fuel economy rising from 25 mpg to about 45 mpg and average fuel consumption dropping by half, to about 5 liters/100 km. Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge.

2014

2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. With greater U.S.

2020

2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices

Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

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JULY 6, 2013

The research team calculated life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions including vehicle operation, vehicle production and end-of-life management, electric drive battery, and electric vehicle supply equipment; they also evaluated the total cost of ownership parameters with all monetary values in 2011 constant dollars. 54% and 48?61%

Diesel

Diesel Georgia Energy Li-ion

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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MARCH 31, 2014

Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 Where energy resources are concerned, lignite, hard coal and uranium figure principally in car production. Natural gas and crude oil are strongly influenced by fuel consumption during the use phase. l/100 km (36.8

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

US EIA Reports Record-setting 7% Overall Decline in US Carbon Dioxide Emissions in 2009; Transport Emissions Down 4.1%, Lowest Percentage Reduction of the End-UseSectors

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MAY 6, 2010

The 2009 results reflect a combination of factors, EIA said, including some particular to the economic downturn; other special circumstances during the year; and other factors that may reflect persistent trends in the economy and in energy use. Increased use of natural gas in place of coal caused the sector’s carbon intensity to decrease.

2009

2009 Emissions Carbon Transportation

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

North America unconventional gas production will nearly triple by 2040 and the region is expected to surpass the combined output of Russia and the Caspian region as the largest gas-producing area. In Asia Pacific, gas production is seen doubling by 2040, driven partly by unconventional production technologies. Fuel efficiency.

Energy

Energy Global 2010 Oil-Sands

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

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MARCH 18, 2013

The committee also developed alternate assumptions for fuels to aid in assessing uncertainties. For example, several production processes were considered for hydrogen and biofuels, and both conventional generation and low-GHG-emission scenarios were considered for electricity. The committee also considered crosscutting technologies.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Domestic oil production will rise to 7.5 million, or less than one-half the 2.9

Fuel

Fuel Energy Sale 2013

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

However, fuel demand will plateau and gradually decline as consumers turn to smaller, lighter vehicles and technologies improve fuel economy. As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8 Natural gas.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale

Study Concludes That Class 8 Truck Fuel Consumption Could Be Reduced By Up to 50% By 2017 Using Existing and Emerging Technologies; Current Payback Requirements Could Forestall Implementation

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Among medium- and heavy-trucks, Class 8 trucks are the largest CO 2 emitters and fuel users, consuming two-thirds of all truck fuel, or 1.57 Current fuel economy for Class 8 trucks is estimated by the US Department of Energy at 6.0 mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8 mpg by 2025 (EIA, 2009).

2017

2017 Fuel T600 Diesel

EIA Energy Outlook 2010 Reference Case Projects Moderate Growth in US Energy Consumption, Greater Use of Renewables, and Reduced Oil and Natural Gas Imports

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

US reliance on imported liquid fuels is reduced by increased domestic production and greater fuel efficiency. AEO2010 presents updated projections for US energy consumption and production through 2035. New light duty vehicle efficiency reaches 40 mpg by 2035. Total domestic natural gas production grows from 20.6

Renewable

Renewable Oil 2010 Energy

Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

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APRIL 5, 2011

Closer to home, the federal fuel economy standards require the average fleet fuel economy of OEMs that sell vehicles in the USA to be 35.5 mpg by 2016. These companies have sunk costs invested in coal, gas and oil plants and are content in maximizing the return on these investments.

Renewable

Renewable West Virginia Energy USA

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

While oil will remain the most widely used fuel, overall energy demand will be reshaped by a continued shift toward less-carbon-intensive energy source as well as steep improvements in energy efficiency in areas such as transportation, where the expanded use of advanced and hybrid vehicles will help push average new-car fuel economy to 48 mpg (4.9

Personal

Personal Global Transportation Fuel

New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

In China, 85% of electricity production is from fossil fuels, of which ?90% 90% is from coal. 1 , equivalent to a gasoline car with a fuel economy of 5.6 L/100km (or 42 mpg US). 1 , equivalent to a gasoline car with a fuel economy of 5.6 L/100km (or 42 mpg US). in most cities.

Emissions

Emissions China Gasoline-Electric Fleet

Study suggests current levels of methane leakage would result in numerous decades of more rapid climate change from a shift to natural gas vehicles

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APRIL 10, 2012

Technology warming potential (TWP) for three sets of natural gas fuel-switching scenarios. (A) A) CNG light-duty cars vs. gasoline cars; (B) CNG heavy-duty vehicles vs. diesel vehicles; and (C) combined-cycle natural gas plants vs. supercritical coal plants using low-CH 4 coal. Source: Alvarez et al. Click to enlarge.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Gas Coal

Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Search Results for Google April 29, 2009 09:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle FRANKFORT, Ky.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Green Star Products, Inc. Green Star Products is targeting to replace in-city delivery trucks which are the highest polluting vehicles in use today.

Plug-in

Plug-in Green Plug Electric Vehicles

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Thats short-sighted.

Volt

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1

EV Driven

FCA says Jeep Wrangler environmental impact reduced by 15% compared to predecessor

UMTRI study shows wide global variability in GHG emissions from operating an EV

ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

ExxonMobil projects 25% energy demand increase between 2014-2040, 50% decline in carbon intensity; hybrids to be 40% of new car sales

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

US EIA Reports Record-setting 7% Overall Decline in US Carbon Dioxide Emissions in 2009; Transport Emissions Down 4.1%, Lowest Percentage Reduction of the End-UseSectors

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

Study Concludes That Class 8 Truck Fuel Consumption Could Be Reduced By Up to 50% By 2017 Using Existing and Emerging Technologies; Current Payback Requirements Could Forestall Implementation

EIA Energy Outlook 2010 Reference Case Projects Moderate Growth in US Energy Consumption, Greater Use of Renewables, and Reduced Oil and Natural Gas Imports

Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

Study suggests current levels of methane leakage would result in numerous decades of more rapid climate change from a shift to natural gas vehicles

Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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