Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. The average price of US on-highway diesel was $5.718 per gallon, up $2.432 from a year ago. Other important suppliers to the US.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2009

An EU-funded research project is seeking to develop new technologies that will enable the sustainable production of diesel miscible biofuels (DMB) from cellulosic biomass wastes in Europe and Latin America. Ethyl levulinate (EL) is a novel diesel miscible biofuel (DMB) produced by esterifying ethanol with levulinic acid. million (US$5.5

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Diesel Production Greece Oil 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting standard FedEx delivery trucks to hybrid-electric systems. The hybrid conversions were produced in Charlotte, N.C. ISB EPA 07 200-hp (149 kW) EGR diesel engine and Eaton hybrid-electric system, with Li-ion batteries for energy storage. FedEx Corp.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm. Click to enlarge.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

And tow them very long distances, where diesel fuel pumps are far more ubiquitous (and quicker filling) than electric charge points. Then there’s the cost of converting it to right-hand-drive for our market. That said, an EV RHD conversion is a much simpler job than one on a combustion vehicle. Trucks included.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. FedEx is also working with XL Hybrids, a developer of low-cost hybrid electric powertrain system, to convert ten conventionally-powered panel vans into more fuel-efficient, hybrid vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 93

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Two Toyota Prius hybrids have been converted with the Hymotion L5 Plug-in Conversion Module from A123Systems. The 5 kWh L5 pack, built with A123Systems’ nanophosphate Li-ion batteries, supports fuel economy of up to 100 mpg for 30-40 miles within the electrically assisted driving range. The company uses approximately 1.7

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Virginia Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

The additional content which includes the motor, inverter, converter, and on?board Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion. Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2010

and Shell have successfully started production at the first demonstration plant converting plant sugars into gasoline and gasoline blend components, rather than ethanol. The biogasoline fuel molecules have higher energy content than ethanol and deliver better fuel economy. Virent’s BioForming platform technology.

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Production Gasoline Wisconsin Fuel Economy 230

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. . $1,500,000.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Developing cost-effective technologies to improve new vehicle fuel efficiency and achieve or exceed corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards of 144 gCO 2 /mi (61.6 Fuel property impacts on combustion. Broadly, VTO program activities are focused on achieving: Saving 1.4 million barrels per day); and.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. The tankers will collect waste vegetable oil from 750 of Ettline’s customers and deliver it to a processor for conversion to SVO. 150,000 for 15 compressed natural gas-powered trash trucks to replace standard diesel trucks.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia PHEV Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

The GLE550 e bests the low fuel consumption figures of the new GLE300d with its four-cylinder diesel engine (5.4 EPA fuel economy (mpg US). With the start of the new GLE generation, the diesel model will be equipped with the optionally available off-road reduction gear and inter-axle differential lock. G unchanged.

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Plug-in Mercedes SUV Plug 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

gasoline or diesel) engines for automotive applications use slider/crank mechanisms to create torque on an engine’s output shaft from forces applied to pistons as a result of the pressure created by the combustion of fuel. All fuel consumption testing must be conducted according to engine industry norms. are desired.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Conversely, when on the highway, having the option to turn off the EV mode and run the gasoline hybrid motor will return the most efficient driving.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 78

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2017

the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, is advancing production of 105 Xcelsior diesel-electric hybrid, forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). New Flyer of America Inc., the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc.,

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Diesel Hybrid Pennsylvania Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Stationary Fuel Cells and Hybrid Transit Buses Incremental Costs: The purchase of diesel-electric hybrid transit buses and stationary fuel cells for use in the statewide bus system in Connecticut. Composite body electric buses: Replace conventional diesel transit buses with 35-ft composite body electric transit buses.

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. liter V-8 gas engine average a 15% improvement in fuel economy versus 2010 models. Trucks equipped with the new base 6.2-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Gasoline 220

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This project will deliver two prototype lightweight electric vans, with diesel range extender. For vehicles to have minimal impact on air quality, catalytic converters have been fitted to modern engines. Three vehicles will be built to demonstrate the potential of the technology —gasoline and diesel cars and a diesel hybrid bus.

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Land Rover Carbon Vehicles Plug-in 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2020

Researchers used reductive etherification chemistry to convert alcohol and ketone substrates derived from microbial carboxylic acids into an ether bioblendstock for use when blended into conventional diesel fuel. Production of renewable diesel bioblendstocks through reductive etherification of alcohols and ketones.

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles has leapt by more than 50 per cent from 172 to 264 after the company added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting existing models. ISB EPA 07 200hp EGR diesel engine and an Eaton hybrid-electric system featuring lithium-ion batteries for energy storage.

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Fleet Hybrid San Diego Eaton 36

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

Ram is now the only brand to offer a small-displacement diesel for its half-ton line of trucks. Equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction, it will be emissions-compliant in all 50 states. Diesel Engines' Branded EcoDiesel, the new 3.0-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

We tried it and it works, but needing this technology is another conversation for another day. When driving, charging is accomplished through regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting and stores it in the battery. No diesel or giant V8 gas-guzzler need apply.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2013

converted all vehicle efficiency measurements into vehicle energy efficiency (VEE, km/MJ) based on fuel energy densities reported in each study. Lean boosted engines with ethanol can produce efficiency higher than that offered by diesel engines. Most of the studies expressed vehicle efficiency in various volume-based units.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Ford is showcasing the latest Transit and Transit Custom line-up powered by the Ford EcoBlue diesel engine ( earlier post ) at 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show. The Ford EcoBlue diesel engine has been engineered to meet Ford’s rigorous commercial vehicle durability standards, powering Transit vehicles through the equivalent of 5.5

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Green Cars News

MAY 15, 2009

Conversely, fuel economy rises and emissions fall to not only meet but exceed the latest Euro V standards. NOx reduction is achieved thanks to addition for the first time of an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalytic converter together with an additive, the synthetically-produced, water-based solution containing 32.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer.

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210

Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

New York to Convert 600 Hybrids to PHEVs New York Governor George E. Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP).

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New York Alternative Fuels PHEV Renewable 100

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Allison’s standard H 40/50 EP system typically improves fuel economy up to 25 percent over standard diesel buses. When using a Vanner HBA with our system, a number of transit agencies in the US have reported an additional average fuel economy improvement of 16%, for a total improvement up to 41% or more.

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Available Hybrid Fuel Economy DC 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (138.4 TDI, a highly efficient, latest-generation V6 diesel engine, delivers 190 kW (258 hp) of power and 600 N·m (442.5 mi) range in electric mode in the NEDC—like the fuel consumption, another record in the segment. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 litre V6 TDI engine.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2014

Thermoelectric materials convert temperature differences into electric voltage; a TEG in a vehicle is designed to convert waste heat to power. An automotive TEG is intended to improve fuel economy by power from waste heat to reduce the electric generator load on the engine. Earlier post.). W/cm 2 to 6.0 Click to enlarge.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Finally, looking at the non-electric fuel, instead of using gasoline for long-trips, PHEVs could run on bio-diesel, cellulose ethanol, or other bio-fuels to further reduce greenhouse gases. If we optimistically assume the average US fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon, at $3.00 Using the average U.S.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

Mercedes-Benz’ new 9-speed 9G-TRONIC, the first rear-wheel drive nine-speed automatic transmission with torque converter, is making its debut in the E 350 BlueTEC as the standard transmission paired with the 185 kW (252 hp) V6 diesel. The E 350 BlueTEC offers an average NEDC fuel consumption (sedan model) of 5.3 Lightweight.

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Mercedes Fuel Oil Fuel Economy 312

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2009

liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. liter Power Stroke V-8 turbo diesel engine. In January, Ford and Navistar, Ford’s long-time diesel supplier, agreed to end several years of litigation. Among the terms of the agreement was the end of the current diesel engine supply agreement effective 31 Dec 2009.

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Diesel Ford Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

At the vehicle level, this results in a reduced thermal burden on the cooling system; simplification of the cooling system hardware; and reduced volume and lower weight for the motor inverter, power converter and associated cooling components. Should have efficiency at least as high as state-of-the-art direct injection diesel engines (i.e.,

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