Diesel, Emissions, Fuel Economy and Oil-Sands

Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

An analysis of the US refining sector, based on linear programming (LP) modeling, finds that refining plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to a modest increase in refinery CO 2 emissions (ranging between 5.4% and incidental energy losses due to flaring, fugitive emissions, etc.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Oil Emissions CO2

Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. The eTorque system improves fuel economy, launch performance, and driver comfort during start/stop operations. The bore diameter is 84 mm and the stroke is 90 mm. Total displacement is 1,995 cc.

Jeep

Jeep 2018 Plug-in Hybrid

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Energy-related CO 2 emissions. Market forces and emerging public policies will continue to have an impact on energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. However, fuel demand will plateau and gradually decline as consumers turn to smaller, lighter vehicles and technologies improve fuel economy. Transportation fuels.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale

Toyota Land Cruiser in Europe offers new 2.8L diesel; first Toyota SCR NOx aftertreatment system

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

New D-4D diesel. liter D-4D turbo-diesel. liter engine, with a focus on improved driveability with better torque delivery, plus lower fuel consumption and reduced CO 2 emissions. The engine features Toyota’s first urea Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system that can eliminate up to 99% of NO x emissions.

Diesel

Diesel Toyota Europe Engine

GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. A diesel engine will enter the line-up in the future, GM said. The new engines also have increased-authority cam phasing to minimize compromiss between efficiency, performance, emissions and drivability.

Cadillac

Cadillac 2013 Engine GM

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

The outlook shows a shift toward lower-carbon fuels in the coming decades that, in combination with efficiency gains, will lead to a gradual decline in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Across OECD nations, the Outlook assumes the implied cost of policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will reach about $80 per tonne in 2040.

Energy

Energy Global 2010 Oil-Sands

HEI report identifies potential health consequences from new vehicle fuels and technologies; recommended actions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2011

The large number of new vehicle fuels and technologies being developed to meet market and legislative pressure for improved efficiency and reduced emissions offer major opportunities for progress, according to a new report published by the Special Committee on Emerging Technologies (SCET) of the Health Effects Institute ( HEI ).

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Fuel Vehicles Emissions Oil-Sands

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid.

Jeep

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV

Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Chevrolet will add a new clean diesel engine to the US lineup in 2017, featuring a B20-capable 1.6L diesel already proven in Europe and other global markets. The current Cruze diesel has garnered a loyal following among customers seeking strong, clean and efficient diesel. Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands

Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model). Two MultiJet II diesel engine offerings. Efficient and flex-fuel capable E.torQ engine. of peak torque. Additionally, the 2.4-liter

Jeep

Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2011

While oil will remain the most widely used fuel, overall energy demand will be reshaped by a continued shift toward less-carbon-intensive energy source as well as steep improvements in energy efficiency in areas such as transportation, where the expanded use of advanced and hybrid vehicles will help push average new-car fuel economy to 48 mpg (4.9

Personal

Personal Global Transportation Fuel

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

The goals of the current Gen 3 were to: significantly improve the engine’s already good power, torque and fuel efficiency; reduce the weight of the unit, while maintaining at least equivalent comfort attributes; and. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

Second, the quality of the product is intended to contibute to the rebuilding of the Volkswagen brand image in the wake of the diesel emissions débâcle. Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. 2018 Chevy Equinox diesel.

2018

2018 Engine SUV MPG

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Standards Plug Gas

MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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MIT

MIT Gas-Electric Gas Electric Cars

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies, and now they expect us to believe that they are just so cutting edge now? GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies" GM "killed" that experiment because it wasnt even CLOSE to being cost effective. It is 12 years later. GM would only lease them.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1

EV Driven

Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

Toyota Land Cruiser in Europe offers new 2.8L diesel; first Toyota SCR NOx aftertreatment system

GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

HEI report identifies potential health consequences from new vehicle fuels and technologies; recommended actions

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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