Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2012

Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted its final Report to Congress on Black Carbon , in response to an October 2009 request from Congress to advance efforts to understand the role of black carbon (BC) in climate change. Source: EPA. Key policy-relevant scientific uncertainties related to BC.

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Congress EPA Carbon Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Despite the continuing and significant reductions in the legislated limits of light-duty diesel vehicle NO x emissions under the European Euro 1 through 5 regulations of recent years, many studies have demonstrated that real-world NO x emissions appear not to have been reduced as significantly. US EPA LEVIII). Johnson, T.,

Emissions 150

Emissions Light Diesel 2015 150

Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

federal government has worked on two programs in particular: EPA’s Light Duty Vehicle Emissions (LDV) Standards and NHTSA’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards. See our table below for a side-by-side comparison. According to the EPA , the standards as proposed would: A void 7.3

Standards 52

Standards Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. Proposal for a Regulation to define the modalities for reaching the 2020 target for reducing CO 2 emissions from new light commercial vehicles (provisional version).

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2015

PM emissions from light- and medium-duty vehicles are regulated by California’s Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations. LEV III tightens the PM standard for light-duty vehicles (cars and trucks) and medium-duty passenger vehicles in two phases. Earlier post.) Full implementation of the 1 mg/mi standard is attained by MY 2028.

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Standards California Emissions EPA 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. Schoettle and Sivak 2013, EPA/NHTSA 2010, 2012). Schoettle and Sivak 2013. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. mpg, respectively.

Fuel Economy 220

Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Deployment of electric vehicles is required under the ZEV mandates that exist in California and various other states (requiring electrification in 15% of new light-duty vehicle sales by 2025, which equates to about 4% of new light-duty vehicle sales nationwide). Ricardo survey.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

GWP is a relative measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere, with carbon dioxide setting the comparison with a GWP of 1. Comparison of Greenhouse Impact: HFO-1234yf vs. HFC-134a vs. CO 2. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows automakers to receive credits for using HFO-1234yf. Earlier post.)

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Louisiana Production Fuel Economy Europe 246

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Area 2: Advanced Technology Powertrains for Light-Duty Vehicles. The improvement is based on comparison to a baseline state-of-the-art port fuel-injected gasoline vehicle maintaining comparable vehicle performance. Demonstration requirements for light-duty vehicles. Targeted emissions levels are EPA Tier II Bin 2 or lower.

Light 150

Light Fuel Economy Economy Engine 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Its EPA estimated ratings of up to 28 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined (8.4, As a comparison, the 2014 Impreza with automatic is EPA-rated at 27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined.). 2015 Subaru Impreza.

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MPG 2014 2015 Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2013

This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal legal light-duty vehicles from 1984 to present. Footnotes. [ Thomas, H-L.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH 326

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have received EPA-estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 24 mpg city/31 highway (9.8 l/100km, respectively), while all-wheel-drive models are EPA-estimated at 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway (10.7 As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L

Toyota 239

Toyota Fuel MPG Highlander 239

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2013

EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. Source: GM, Ford, Model Year 2013 EPA Fuel Economy Guide.

Sierra 262

Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Depending on the model, the savings achieved by all currently available model series in comparison with the corresponding predecessors lie in the double-digit percentage range while simultaneously offering significantly increased performance. Porsche is consistently targeting improving fuel economy with each model change.

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Fuel Economy Cayenne Porsche Economy 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2012

The Focus Electric is Ford’s first electric drive light-duty passenger vehicle resulting from its strategy to electrify its entire high-volume platforms, rather than one-off specialty models. As a comparison, the Nissan LEAF is EPA-certified at 99 MPGe combined, 106 MPGe city and 92 MPGe highway. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

Ford 281

Ford Electric Electrical Tax Credit 281

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. In comparison, most flat screen televisions are 4K.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 56

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

The US EPA is currently reviewing a waiver for E15 use in light duty motor vehicles; the agency has stated that an approval of E15 may be limited to 2001 or 2007 model year (MY) and newer vehicles. million vehicles or approximately 25% of the current overall US light duty vehicle fleet.

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2000 Vehicles 2001 Fleet 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Pistons are cast aluminum, as well, with the light weight helping to reduce reciprocating mass and adding to fuel efficiency. EPAS is speed-sensitive, providing optimized assist based on vehicle speed, steering wheel angle, cornering forces and acceleration or deceleration. In addition, EPAS enables Active Nibble Cancellation.

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. A prominent black with chromed three-bar front grille, and the immediately recognizable VW logo badge, extends between the LED head and daytime running lights.

MPG 84

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 84

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2009

Construction in the United States will consist of two components that would have independent utility: the Alberta Clipper Pipeline itself and the Southern Lights Diluent Pipeline. The campaign has been combining short quotes from organizations such as the EPA and CARB with pictures illustrating the opposite conclusion.

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Oil-Sands Oil Wisconsin United States 220

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town. Very European.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 82

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) rates the 2024 Leaf SV Plus at 212 miles AER. On the Road Light in its feel, nimble and responsive, the Leaf is certainly not a sporty car, but one that easily handles all but the most challenging road conditions. coefficient of drag.

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Nissan Tax Credit Dealers Tax 62

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

In comparison, they noted, the technology for bio-chemical ethanol production from cellulosic biomass is not sufficiently developed yet. Multiple ways exist for introduction of methanol into the fuel infrastructure (light blends or heavy blends) and into vehicles (light duty or heavy duty applications).

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Transportation Fuel Coal Gasoline 257

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The 21CTP is a cooperative research and development (R&D) partnership including four federal agencies—the US Department of Energy (DOE), US Department of Transportation (DOT), US Department of Defense (DOD), and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—and 15 industrial partners. Finding 3-7. HYBRID VEHICLES. Finding 6-1.

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EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid 199

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. The wide cascading grille shouts premium with a unique lighting signature of LED headlamps and daytime running lights in front of a long hood. Finished in Moonlight Cloud, which looked black in some light, our tester had an elegant look.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. From the LED head and fog lights to the signature sequential turn-signal taillights, the 2021 Mustang is a good-looking car. Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1. And yes, you can spin the tires! Ponies in the puddle.

Ford 87

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 87

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. EPA estimated fuel economy (mpg) for US TDI models. denotes a model in the Rally **for comparison.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Assessment of Technologies”.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2016

EPA figures put combined fuel economy in gasoline mode at 20 mpg combined (17 mpg city/25 mpg highway), and 19 mpg combined (16 mpg city/24 mpg highway) with natural gas. A light on the instrument panel indicates when CNG is being used and there is no interruption in the vehicle’s performance.

2015 150

2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

The ATR unit partially oxidizes the light hydrocarbons (C 2 -C 4 ) in the tail gas to CO, producing H 2 as a by-product and making it possible to capture carbon which would otherwise be combusted and emitted as CO 2. EPA and EISA 2007. Other coal and biomass feedstocks will be evaluated in a later study.

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Carbon Diesel Fuel Coal 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme.

Hyundai 82

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 82

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

The authors used official fuel economy and CO 2 ratings from the fueleconomy.gov website published by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA applies a correction factor to adjust the mpg ratings determined by vehicle tests and make them closer to what consumers experience in real-world driving.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

Even accounting for differences resulting from variations in drive cycles, XL1 appears to deliver significantly better electric fuel consumption than the EPA-rated electric or plug-in vehicles on the US market. Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles). Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

The front end has three dominant features with the Dynamic Shield grille, the bold spelling-out of O-U-T-L-A-N-D-E-R and the large, square enclosures housing the LED headlights, fog lights, daytime running lights and turn signals. The EPA rates fuel economy at 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. The new light look.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo says anticipated range of around 420 km using the European WLTP test standard – which by my calculation should translate to about 233 miles using the EPA testing cycle. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range. Legislation and Incentives. .

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Volvo All-Electric Tax Credit Fisker 95