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billion in credit subsidy appropriations available under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program. According to the GAO, most applicants and manufacturers cited lengthy and burdensome application and review processes or restrictive loan and reporting requirements as challenges.

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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.

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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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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

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

For the target market (the Asian scooter market), the low NO x capability of the Pinnacle engine provides a significant cost benefit to manufacturers. When the entire vehicle costs around $700, that’s a significant difference. Fuel economy impact is. reduction in fuel economy. —Monty Cleeves.

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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. per gallon fuel price. Improving the average fuel economy of these trucks by 3.7

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The new report is a companion to a report released by MECA in June 2019 that provides an assessment of market-ready technologies for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate NOx standards by 2024 (“ Technology Feasibility for Model Year 2024 Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles in Meeting Lower NOx Standards ”). —Ed].

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IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award ( DE-FOA-0000996 ) up to $12 million in funding to advance the development of a cost-competitive pathway to produce high-performance carbon fiber for vehicle lightweighting from renewable non-food biomass. Reducing a vehicle’s weight by just 10% can improve fuel economy by 6% to 8%.

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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. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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In this report, MECA provides our assessment of technologies being commercialized by component suppliers, including MECA members, to help their customers comply with future lower NO x standards. —“Technology Feasibility for Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks in Achieving 90% Lower NO x Standards in 2027”.

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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.).

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

More accurately estimating SMS can maximize mass savings, thereby increasing fuel economy. Using the tool early in the process—before subsystems become locked in—maximizes mass savings, they report in a paper published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. Credit: ACS, Alonso et al. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 22, 2012

The ISX15 G will be based on the ISX15 diesel engine and will build on Cummins technology with spark-ignited, stoichiometric cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology, first introduced on the 8.9 SEGR combustion also improves power density and fuel economy vs. lean burn and traditional stoichiometric engines.

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Comparison of 2015-2020 new vehicle potential fuel-saving technologies for seven vehicle types: tractor trailer (TT), Class 3-6 box (box), Class 3-6 bucket (bucket), Class 8 refuse (refuse), transit bus (bus), motor coach (coach), and Class 2b pickups and vans (2b). Source: TIAX. Click to enlarge.

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(At WCX SAE World Congress Experience this year in Detroit, Nissan presented a paper on the development of and technologies applied in the new 2.5L This will mark the highest volume application of the technology within Nissan. The main purpose of this technology is to reduce drag, though there are other merits as well.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2012

GM engineers and scientists will begin work in January with research partners to accelerate the development of tire technology at the new National Tire Research Center in Halifax County, Va. million tire performance test equipment, known as Flat-Trac LTRe, is unique in its use of electric motor technology and can run a tire up to 200 mph.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), in collaboration with the US Department of Defense and the US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, has awarded Cummins, Inc. The fuel cell stack components will be developed and prototyped in the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award more than $45 million to 38 new projects that accelerate the research and development of advanced vehicle technologies. Advanced materials are essential for boosting the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance. Lead organization.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

The U-M team’s paper is published in Environmental Science & Technology. The U-M study uses a more accurate method to calculate vehicle operating emissions, one that relies on fuel economy and fuel combustion intensity rates. The Postal Service analysis looked only at use-phase emissions. Craig, and Gregory A. 2c02520.

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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. transportation sector. . transportation sector. automotive and energy industries. —Elgowainy et al.

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CALSTART managed the demonstration project team, which consisted of Achates Power and the team of technology providers. In addition to lower in-use NOx, the demonstration program also shows that the opposed-piston provides a fuel economy improvement of more than 10% compared to reference trucks currently in service.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

As auto manufacturers continue to replace mechanical systems with electrical components, particularly in stop-start vehicles, the demands for power have begun to outstrip the capabilities of traditional battery systems. million worldwide by 2023. Click to enlarge. —“48 Volt Systems for Stop-Start Vehicles and Micro Hybrids”.

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DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. Specific Power. Power Density. kilowatt (kW).

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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 2025.

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It looks primarily at economics as the deciding factor for which drivetrain technologies are implemented to hit the 2050 target. The report also found that vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology can play a role in driving down power sector emissions and generating value for consumers. million sold in 2021 to 21 million in 2025.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The US Department of Energy released its inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report (DOE-QTR)—an assessment of the Department’s energy technology research and development portfolios. Furthermore, DOE will only support technologies that emit less carbon than incumbents—in keeping with our national energy goals.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The new engine is targeted at achieving internationally competitive levels of performance and fuel economy and durability and cost of ownership. This contract is a further demonstration both of Ricardo’s leadership in large engine technology and commitment to the Chinese market.

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Ford and DowAksa are accelerating joint research to develop high-volume manufacturing techniques for automotive-grade carbon fiber, aiming to make vehicles lighter for greater fuel efficiency, performance and capability. Ford and Dow Chemical began working together in 2012 to develop low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber composites.

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Green automotive technologies are the building blocks for creating and improving alternative power plants and increasing fuel efficiency ,” said James E. GM has higher average quality and newer green technology and patents than the other 14 automakers combined.”. Tags: Research Vehicle Manufacturers. Earlier post.)

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In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. —Sen et al.

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OCTOBER 8, 2011

The paradox here is that current technology targeted at the mass market can usually accomplish a range of 100 miles between charges, which is twice as far as the typical American drives each work day. As consumers become more educated and as technology evolves, we certainly expect that gap to shrink, but neither will happen overnight.

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APRIL 7, 2017

The Mondeo Energi, to be launched in early 2018, will be the first plug-in hybrid to be manufactured by the Changan Ford JV. Changan Ford will start manufacturing the Mondeo Energi plug-in hybrid in Chongqing in early 2018. In addition, by 2020 Ford will start manufacturing electrified powertrains in China. kWh battery.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). Taking the displacement down gets you on a percentage basis the best fuel economy value versus other technologies.

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APRIL 24, 2017

Among these are two projects in the fuel cells area and four projects in the vehicle area. Other projects address advanced manufacturing, bioenergy, buildings, geothermal, solar, water and wind technologies. In the first two rounds of the program, 12 DOE national labs received funding to partner with 76 small businesses.

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Among these investments, Honeywell will construct a high-volume manufacturing plant using new process technology at the company’s existing Geismar, Louisiana, refrigerants manufacturing site, which is expected to be fully operational in 2016. HFO-1234yf’s GWP is 99.9% 2013 have a GWP below 150.

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