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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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JULY 9, 2015

Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Average diesel take rates. Model year.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

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JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”. Fuel Costs.

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Cost Of Diesel Gasoline Vehicles

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

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JUNE 9, 2016

The study provides a comprehensive lifecycle analysis (LCA), or cradle-to-grave (C2G) analysis, of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways, as well as the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided GHG emissions. and to simulate fuel economy over various driving cycles.

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Cost Of Light Fuel Economy Vehicles

U Chicago study proposes market-based approach to fuel economy standards to deal with impacts of fuel price volatility

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JANUARY 10, 2017

Volatile gasoline prices have caused some regulators and carmakers alike to question the cost and effectiveness of current fuel economy standards, with some arguing they are too stringent and others saying they should be even stronger. —Ryan Kellogg, summarizing his research.

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Fuel Economy Chicago Economy Standards

UK to invest £200M in fleet of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

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MAY 14, 2022

This could see hundreds more zero-emission HGVs rolled out across the nation and save the industry money, due to overall running costs of green vehicles being cheaper than gasoline and diesel equivalents. Our road freight industry is one of the most efficient in the world and contributes over £13 billion to the UK economy each year.

Emissions

Emissions Fleet Hydrogen Gasoline-Electric

BASF completes carve-out of mobile emissions catalysts and precious metals services businesses: ECMS

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JULY 29, 2023

ECMS is a global leader in emissions catalysts and produces mobile emission catalysts for gasoline, diesel and off-road vehicles, motorcycles, small engines and other applications. The ECMS business will continue to be reported as part of the Catalysts division in the Surface Technologies segment.

Emissions

Emissions Legal Hydrogen Motorcycles

Rhodium Group estimates US GHG emissions rose 1.3% in 2022

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Despite efforts to continue stimulating the US economy in the wake of the pandemic, high inflation put a damper on economic growth, which was exacerbated by a spike in oil prices as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Consequently, the US economy grew 1.9% in 2022, down from a 5.7% GDP increase in 2021.

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Emissions Oil Prices 2005 Coal

UGA study finds black carbon aerosols from GDI engines will worsen public health, climate; need for GPFs

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JANUARY 25, 2020

The gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine is one of the most prominent technologies car manufacturers adopted to achieve the fuel economy and carbon dioxide emission goals established in 2012 by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The researchers estimate the annual social cost of these premature deaths at $5.95

Climate

Climate Carbon Engine Fuel Economy

Sandia, TUD optical diagnostic helps reduce emissions while improving fuel economy

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Engine developers can use this information to validate computer models and design advanced engine combustion strategies that will improve fuel economy for consumers while also lowering tailpipe pollutant emissions. However, this comes at the cost of higher particulate matter emissions. —Sandia researcher Scott Skeen.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Emissions Fuel

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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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. Refined product prices are set by the marginal supply costs of bringing the incremental barrels of products to market.

Congress

Congress Fuel Tax Tax Fuel

MIT study finds significant economic and environmental benefits from designing US LDVs to use higher octane gasoline (98 RON)

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MAY 29, 2014

In a companion study to an SAE paper presented in April ( earlier post ), researchers at MIT have quantified the net economic and CO 2 emissions benefit that could be obtained by utilizing 98 RON gasoline in light-duty vehicles, based on reasonable assumptions for possible refinery changes and the evolution of the LDV fleet. billion in 2040.

Gasoline

Gasoline MIT Design Emissions

AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

million new vehicles sold in the United States recommend, but do not require, premium gasoline. The trend toward recommending or requiring higher-octane fuel continues to rise as manufacturers work toward meeting stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. Last year, nearly 1.5 improvement.

Fuel

Fuel Fuel Economy Gasoline Vehicles

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

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MARCH 19, 2013

A report published by Cambridge Econometrics and Ricardo-AEA concludes that overall, the cost of technologies required to meet proposed European 2020 CO 2 regulations for vehicles (95 g/km for cars and 147 g/km for vans) will be more than offset by the resultant fuel savings. Source: Cambridge Econometrics.Click to enlarge.

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Cost Of 2020 Fuel CO2

SOFC-maker Bloom Energy announces initial strategy for hydrogen market entry; partnership with SK

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JULY 20, 2020

Solid-oxide-fuel-cell manufacturer Bloom Energy is entering the commercial hydrogen market by introducing hydrogen-powered fuel cells and electrolyzers that produce renewable hydrogen. Bloom’s technologies can be critical in enabling South Korea to execute on its government-mandated Hydrogen Economy Roadmap.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen South Korea Market Energy

GM and Honda to establish industry-first $85M joint fuel cell system manufacturing operation in Michigan

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JANUARY 30, 2017

General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. The result is a lower-cost system that is a fraction of the size and mass.

Honda

Honda GM Michigan Manufacturer

U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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AUGUST 29, 2022

In its analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program, the Postal Service underestimated the expected greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles and overestimated the emissions tied to battery-electric vehicles, according to U-M researchers.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Fleet Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric

BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

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JUNE 2, 2022

According to BNEF, developed countries and multilateral institutions should include electric vehicle investments, incentives and charging infrastructure deployments in their international climate finance plans, making capital available to emerging economies that have credible plans to develop this sector.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions Fleet Economy

Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. Those people who purchase electric vehicles because of the tax credit use less gasoline and produce fewer emissions of greenhouse gases than would otherwise be the case. Source: CBO.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Gasoline Tax Gasoline-Electric

CMU study concludes diesel and hybrid vehicles can retain more value than PFI gasoline vehicles despite higher new car price

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JANUARY 28, 2011

A new Carnegie Mellon University study released at the Washington Auto Show finds that for passenger cars, aadvanced vehicles with higher fuel economy—i.e, port fuel injected (PFI) gasoline—during periods of higher fuel costs. But that’s only one element of the equation.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Price Hybrid

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

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JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. Diesels offer a promising pathway for compliance and another option in manufacturers’ toolboxes. ”.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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Fuel Economy Standards Obama Economy

Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. Fuels or energy carriers in the study included gasoline, ethanol, diesel, CNG, LPG, hydrogen, and electricity.

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Industrial Industry Gasoline-Electric PHEV

Study Concludes That Improving Truck Fuel Economy Would Create More Than 120K New US Jobs by 2030

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MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. Improving the average fuel economy of these trucks by 3.7 per gallon fuel price.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Gasoline-Electric

DOE EERE awarding $43.6M for Phase II SBIR projects

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JULY 29, 2019

will use Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and machine learning to rapidly improve catalysts which are imperative to the efficiency and economy of the United States by making energy production, manufacturing and transportation more efficient and eco-friendly. Awards include: Accustrata Inc. TDA Research Inc.

PHEV

PHEV Lithium Ion Waste Renewable

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards

Toyota introduces facelifted Auris; revamped powertrains including new Otto/Atkinson 1.2L gasoline engine

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MARCH 4, 2015

With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. The Hybrid model, with combined cycle fuel economy of 3.5 1.2T: an all-new direct injection turbo gasoline engine.

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric

Study Finds Both Unemployment Rate and Fuel Price Influence Buyers Decisions on Fuel Economy of Vehicles Purchased

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JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle also found that while there was a significant negative relationship between the unemployment rate and the number of vehicles purchased, the price of gasoline did not have a major impact.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Purchase Economy Fuel

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy

GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV The Hummer EV has much lower estimated “fuel” costs than the other vehicles on the list.

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Hummer GMC Environment Gas

The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice. But for many people, one of the most important considerations is the cost of gasoline. While the initial purchase price of a fuel-efficient car may be higher, the savings on gasoline can quickly add up over time.

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Gas Price Vehicles Gas-Electric

Bosch study highlights potential of e-fuels to reduce CO2 emissions

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AUGUST 22, 2017

If the climate targets set by the Paris conference are to be achieved, CO 2 emissions from traffic worldwide will have to be reduced 50% over the next four decades, and by at least 85% in the advanced economies, Bosch notes. In this way, the cost of exhaust-gas treatment can be reduced, Bosch adds. Earlier post.)

Emissions

Emissions Fuel CO2 Gasoline-Electric

Hydrogen inner combustion engines acquire renewed momentum

Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2023

On the supremacy of the listing — there’s virtually nowhere to gasoline them. And era hydrogen seems to be to be a inexperienced gasoline in while years, it’s principally produced thru a procedure that calls for burning fossil fuels, negating any carbon financial savings. roads or somewhere else. all in California.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Renewable Engine Automobile

DOE BETO to award $61.4M for low-carbon biofuels research to reduce transportation emissions

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APRIL 9, 2021

The activities funded through this new funding opportunity will mobilize public clean energy investment in the biofuels, chemical and agricultural industries, accelerate the deployment of bioenergy technologies, and support achieving economy-wide net-zero emissions by 2050.

Carbon

Carbon Emissions Transportation Waste

Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

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APRIL 26, 2019

The leeway gained can go towards increasing fuel economy and engine power. Through unique technology that pretreats the aluminum surface by spraying molten iron, Nissan achieved a large reduction in the cost of the technology, allowing it to be employed in mass-produced engines without an increase in cost. The new 2.5L

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Nissan Engine 2019 Fuel Economy

Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

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OCTOBER 8, 2011

Specifically, consumers will not pay more for an electric vehicle than they currently pay for a comparable vehicle with a gasoline or diesel engine. Conversely, the survey reveals that improvements in fuel efficiency for gasoline and diesel vehicles reduce the appetite for electric vehicles. —Craig Giffi. —Craig Giffi.

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Fuel Economy Buy Global Gasoline-Electric

Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From charging stations and battery manufacturers to renewable energy providers, the shift towards electric autos in India has the potential to revolutionize the transportation sector and create a plethora of new job opportunities. One of the main challenges is the high upfront cost of electric vehicles.

India

India Auto Future Electric

DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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JANUARY 18, 2014

As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy conventional manufacturing machinery or equipment. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. energy lithium?ion

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel

Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves. Some manufacturers use the term “Micro Hybrid” to describe a car’s start/stop feature.

Hybrid

Hybrid Suzuki India Gasoline-Electric

Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy

Maharashtra had largest fleet of e-2W, e-PV, e-bus in 2023: Report | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

With election vehicle adoption gradually picking up in the country, Maharashtra had the largest fleet of electric two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and buses at the end of 2023, according to research by Bloomberg New Economy Forum. Karnataka followed, with the second-largest fleet of electric two-wheelers and cars.

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Fleet India Sale Gasoline-Electric

GM begins market positioning for Cruze Diesel in 2013; small displacement diesels to “fill an important niche”

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APRIL 27, 2012

turbodiesel engine on Cruze—one of the top-selling gasoline-powered cars in the US in 2011 and General Motors’ best-selling model globally—will establish Chevrolet as the only domestic automaker offering an American-manufactured diesel-powered compact car with a European-American developed engine. Earlier post. ).

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Diesel GM Market 2013

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

will be manufactured at the Columbus Engine Plant, with production to start during the fourth quarter of 2014. creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership. Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0 Cummins ISV5.0 Diesel Engines'

Diesel

Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles

ASG life-cycle study finds aluminum Ford F-150 “Best Full-size Truck of 2015” from environmental and economic perspective

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JANUARY 14, 2015

Although the gasoline-fueled F-150 with 2.7L According to ASG, the 2015 F-150 holds the smallest life-cycle carbon footprint and lowest cost of ownership of any full-size truck in the North American market today. EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68 EcoBoost) to be 9% lower than the next best competitor in the full-size truck segment.

F-150

F-150 2015 Ford Colorado

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

U Chicago study proposes market-based approach to fuel economy standards to deal with impacts of fuel price volatility

UK to invest £200M in fleet of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

BASF completes carve-out of mobile emissions catalysts and precious metals services businesses: ECMS

Rhodium Group estimates US GHG emissions rose 1.3% in 2022

UGA study finds black carbon aerosols from GDI engines will worsen public health, climate; need for GPFs

Sandia, TUD optical diagnostic helps reduce emissions while improving fuel economy

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

MIT study finds significant economic and environmental benefits from designing US LDVs to use higher octane gasoline (98 RON)

AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

SOFC-maker Bloom Energy announces initial strategy for hydrogen market entry; partnership with SK

GM and Honda to establish industry-first $85M joint fuel cell system manufacturing operation in Michigan

U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

CMU study concludes diesel and hybrid vehicles can retain more value than PFI gasoline vehicles despite higher new car price

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

Study Concludes That Improving Truck Fuel Economy Would Create More Than 120K New US Jobs by 2030

DOE EERE awarding $43.6M for Phase II SBIR projects

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Toyota introduces facelifted Auris; revamped powertrains including new Otto/Atkinson 1.2L gasoline engine

Study Finds Both Unemployment Rate and Fuel Price Influence Buyers Decisions on Fuel Economy of Vehicles Purchased

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Bosch study highlights potential of e-fuels to reduce CO2 emissions

Hydrogen inner combustion engines acquire renewed momentum

DOE BETO to award $61.4M for low-carbon biofuels research to reduce transportation emissions

Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

Maharashtra had largest fleet of e-2W, e-PV, e-bus in 2023: Report | Autocar Professional

GM begins market positioning for Cruze Diesel in 2013; small displacement diesels to “fill an important niche”

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

ASG life-cycle study finds aluminum Ford F-150 “Best Full-size Truck of 2015” from environmental and economic perspective

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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