Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards require U.S. As automakers work to meet stricter emissions standards, the little-known staff of regulatory. automakers to achieve a fleet average of 54.5 mpg (equivalent to roughly 40 mpg on the window sticker) by 2025.

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Emissions Fuel Economy EPA MPG 108

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Johnson Controls Power Solutions and Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation have partnered to deliver low-voltage lithium-ion solutions to meet automaker demands for improved efficiency, lower costs and less complexity. Adoption rates will be even greater in locations with strict fuel economy standards.

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Lithium Ion Lead Acid Batteries Battery 236

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AUGUST 31, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation has released the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV. The gasoline-powered model is loaded with functions that offer a satisfying SUV driving performance, including Multi-terrain Select that allows the driver to choose between three modes to adjust to road surface conditions. km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25

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Toyota SUV Japan Fuel Economy 221

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APRIL 20, 2022

Achates Power has released initial in-use NO x measurements from the cleaner, heavy-duty diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners. Achates Power previously announced the opposed-piston has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor.

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EPA Emissions Peterbilt Diesel 170

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

As part of its strategy of developing solutions to reduce CO 2 emissions, Valeo has acquired the Variable Torque Enhancement System (VTES) ( earlier post ) business of UK automotive technology development company Controlled Power Technologies (CPT). version of the vehicle but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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Power Powered Downsizing Electric 326

Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2024

The federal government on Friday revealed vehicle efficiency standards for 2027-2031 that improve the fleet fuel efficiency of new cars and trucks—slightly. vehicle efficiency and emissions standards, generally set in coordination between these different agencies. vehicle sales. ” 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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MPG SUV Gas EPA 52

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Through this testing period, performed under a range of temperatures and under abusive electrical and environmental conditions, Tianjin Automotive Test Center found NiZn batteries met or exceeded all safety, product performance, mechanical integrity and storage standards. l/100 km) by 2015, and 47 mpg (5.0 l/100 km)by 2020.

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Fuel Economy Batteries Battery Lead Acid 210

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that itsRunWise Hydraulic Hybrid Drive Transmission ( earlier post ) fulfills proposed Phase 2 fuel-economy and GHG standards, unveiled in mid-June by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ( earlier post ).

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Fleet Fuel Economy Fuel Hybrid 150

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Mazda Motor Corporation announced “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,” a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. Earlier post.).

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Major automotive suppliers see national fuel economy standards as important for long-term planning and investment and don’t want to see them altered by US policymakers, according to a first-of-its-kind industry survey commissioned by CALSTART and conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment.

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Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards 150

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AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch the all-new Mirage global compact car at dealerships throughout Japan on 31 August at an MSRP ranging from ¥998,000 to ¥1,288,000 (US$12,800 to $16,500). With AS&G (Auto Stop & Go, i.e., a stop-start system) and other technologies applied, the M and G trim levels achieve fuel economy of 27.2

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Japan Mitsubishi MPG Gasoline 287

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MAY 17, 2018

Mazda Motor Corporation has begun accepting pre-orders for the updated Mazda CX-3 at dealerships throughout Japan. Improvements were made to the front dampers, front stabilizers and coil springs, and the G-Vectoring Control and electric power steering systems were carefully tuned to achieve even smoother changes in vehicle posture.

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Mazda Japan Diesel Fuel Economy 186

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JANUARY 31, 2014

a Toyota Group company, and DENSO Corporation have jointly developed the first electric refrigerator system for heavy-duty trucks using a hybrid unit. Heavy-duty refrigerated trucks typically require an auxiliary engine or need to use their main engine power to operate the compressor of the refrigerator. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Power Powered Japan 230

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a proposed rulemaking for the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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EPA Standards Fuel Gas 218

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APRIL 6, 2016

This trend of increasing demand for higher octane gasoline is likely driven by changes in fuel requirements for light-duty vehicles (LDV) in response to increasing fuel economy standards, which will have widespread implications for future gasoline markets, according to EIA analysts. of new gasoline-fueled LDV sales.

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Downsizing Gasoline Engine Design 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The trend toward recommending or requiring higher-octane fuel continues to rise as manufacturers work toward meeting stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. When using premium fuel in these vehicles under these conditions, AAA tests found that: Fuel economy for test vehicles averaged a 2.7%

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Fuel Fuel Economy Gasoline Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the fully updated the Mazda Carol micro-mini for the Japanese market, its first full remodeling since September 2004. Exhaust emissions are at least 75% lower than Japan’s 2005 standards. The CVT and five-speed manual transmission grades exceed Japan’s “2010 fuel economy standard plus 25%.”

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Mazda Japan Fuel Economy 2004 186

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

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Fleet Industrial Industry Charging 52

The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2023

But in part due to some creative interpretation and exploitation of federal fuel economy regulations, the SUV and crossover revolution began. Power and performance, style and comfort, or whatever - the basics just won’t do for some. I’m not completely sold on the new interpretation of the corporate “spindle” grille.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Economy SUV 98

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The gasoline plug-in hybrid is ideal for the American motorist who wants an electric car while at the same time retaining all the power and capacity that comes in his or her.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

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JUNE 19, 2012

Federal-Mogul Corporation has. demands of very high-power diesel engines. liter diesel (N57D30S1) engine applied in the M550d xDrive, with a specific power output of 93 kW/liter (124 bhp/liter). downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. Click to enlarge. internal friction.

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Diesel Light Engine Downsizing 271

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

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JUNE 19, 2014

Lightning Hybrids’ system functions like other hybrids that add a secondary power source to an existing engine. Lightning Hybrids met or exceeded all California Air Resources Board (CARB) Heavy-Duty hybrid emissions certification standards using published HD HEV Certification Test Procedures. With its high average speed(18.9

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Hybrid Emissions West Virginia Colorado 275

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JULY 7, 2015

i-DTEC for the entire journey were two members of Honda’s European Research & Development (R&D) team, Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren, who took on the challenge to further demonstrate the real-world fuel economy of the Tourer. The system uses the car’s speedometer to advise drivers how their driving style is impacting on fuel economy.

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Honda MPG Miles Diesel 150

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JULY 19, 2016

and Tianjin THSG Corporation. Using a scalable and patented sub-motor architecture and designed to fit inside an 18" wheel rim, Protean’s current PD18 product provides the power and torque required to propel hybrid and electric vehicles from C-segment all the way to light commercial categories.

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China Vehicles United Kingdom North America 150

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. kW, specific power of 14.1 kW/kg, power density of 13.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Compared to the 2010 “Business as Usual” scenario—which includes all adopted emission control measures for the South Coast—NO x levels must be reduced by 65% and by 75% to meet the 2023 and 2032 ozone standards, respectively. California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

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APRIL 27, 2016

The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. Will James, Manager, Safety, Codes, and Standards at the US Department of Energy (DOE); and Dr. Ralph Clague, Head of Motive Systems and Architecture, Intelligent Energy.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production 150

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JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The cleanest diesel engine the company has ever made, the new power unit replaces the Sportage’s existing 1.7-liter The 2018 Sportage continues to offer a high-powered 2.0-liter

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Diesel 2018 Kia Hybrid 150

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 3, 2023

Complaints have persisted about how the sport sedan hasn’t seen a meaningful increase in peak power, retained a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and is plumper than its predecessors. The brand has said that the WRX is maturing with its audience , offering more creature comforts and technology than ever before. liter four-cylinder.

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Cars Kits Fuel Economy Emissions 98

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

suppliers of batteries, fuel cells, motors, power electronics, etc.); fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. the cost is less than the retail price).

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

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APRIL 14, 2015

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. quadrillion Btu—as a result of increases in demand for personal travel and movement of goods that outstripped gains in fuel efficiency. Diesel remains the most widely used HDV fuel.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Electric Auto Association

APRIL 7, 2021

EPA standards meant to incentivize EV production are phasing out By Peter DouglaS: Member, Electric Auto Association. Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role helping automakers keep in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards. million vehicles, beating its standard by 15 grams per mile.

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EPA 2019 Fuel Economy CO2 53

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. quadrillion Btu in 2025, due to incorporation of the model year 2017 to 2025 GHG and CAFE standards for LDVs. Growth in diesel fuel consumption will be moderated by the increased use of natural gas in heavy-duty vehicles.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” l/100 km) fuel economy and sharply reduced CO 2 emissions. Toyota made enhancements to safety equipment, including adding the Toyota Safety Sense C package and six SRS airbags as standard features. mpg US, 5.51

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Taxi Japan Toyota Hybrid 150

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Furthermore, to standardize the basic structure of these new units, Toyota used modular design (unified design). mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy.

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

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MAY 16, 2012

more fuel efficient through FY2011 than it was in 2005. Among the company’s initiatives to improve fuel economy are: Upcoming addition of 87 all-electric trucks to its green fleet bringing the all-electric vehicle count to 130. Testing of FedEx Ground hybrid hydraulic parcel delivery vehicles that can reduce fuel usage by 40%.

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Fleet New York City San Diego Fuel 250