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MARCH 12, 2012

For the seventh successive year, car manufacturers showed they are winning the battle against emissions – by decreasing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

The previous government in New Zealand may have proposed a fuel economy standard, but now the new government has announced it will not proceed with those plans. Tags: Green cars Latest news fuel economy fuel economy standard New Zealand. km to 203.8g/km km in the first half of this year.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. Conversely, encouraging shortened vehicle lifetime via vehicle replacement schemes can result in higher total-induced greenhouse gas emissions, the authors found. Credit: ACS, Kagawa et al.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

They simply don’t come much more frugal than the SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive, which recently clocked up an impressive average fuel economy of more than 120mpg as part of a mammoth 1,186mile tour of 12 European countries. He set out from Cieszyn in Poland after the International Police Motor Corporation sealed the car’s bonnet and fuel filler.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The Opel/Vauxhall Adam (pictured) is set to benefit from a new 1.0litre engine that will bring its statistics to emissions below 100g/km and fuel economy to 59mpg. The 1.0litre SIDI turbo engine was unveiled as part of the Aachen Colloqium in Germany. It is capable of generating 30 per cent more to[.].

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JUNE 1, 2017

Traffic contributes more to NO x emissions in Europe than previously thought, according to a new study by a team at the University of Innsbruck. It has been a challenge to determine how much each polluter contributes to the emission output. The majority of the emissions is caused by diesel cars. —Thomas Karl.

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MARCH 31, 2011

The report, Destination Sustainability: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Freight Transportation in North America , looks at the continental freight transportation network, a key component of the transportation sector, which is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in North America, after electricity generation.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Divergence of real-world CO 2 emissions from manufacturers’ type-approval CO 2 emissions for various on-road data sources, including an average estimate for private and company cars as well as all data sources. However, by aggregating large sets of on-road fuel consumption data, clear trends can be observed. Source: ICCT.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The complexity of new and future vehicles—driven by the need for increasing fuel efficiency and decreasing emissions with ever-changing drive-cycle demands and environmental conditions—is adding unprecedented flexibility in design and driving the need for better simulation and more powerful computers, observed Dr. Robert M.

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AUGUST 11, 2017

Among their findings: Ambient pollutants (NO x , PM 2.5 , CO) and meteorological variables (wind speed, temperature, relative humidity, dew point) explained 5–44% of outdoor pollutant variability, while the time spent traveling behind a bus was statistically significant for PM 2.5 , lung-deposited surface area (SA), and CO.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

They meet both the current automotive Bharat IV emissions regulations (Euro IV equivalent) as well as being capable of upgrade to meet even tougher future standards. Performance and emissions were optimized using Ricardo’s WAVE engine performance and gas dynamics simulation software.

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MAY 12, 2017

A new study quantifying emissions from a fleet of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines and port fuel injection (PFI) engines finds that the measured decrease in CO 2 emissions from GDIs is much greater than the potential climate forcing associated with higher black carbon emissions from GDI engines.

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AUGUST 6, 2014

Some strategies to reduce emissions include running the engine highly dilute, with excess air or with recirculated exhaust gases as part of the combustion charge. However, increased dilution leads to increased combustion instability resulting in reduced fuel-economy benefits. —Dean Edwards, ORNL.

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JULY 6, 2010

Also, the list of standard test procedures addressed in SAE J1711 has been expanded to cover all five major test cycle procedures (UDDS, HFEDS, US06, SC03, and Cold FTP) now being used to evaluate vehicle fuel economy. The standard does not specify which emissions constituents to measure (e.g., Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 16, 2015

All fuel consumption testing must be conducted according to engine industry norms. Statistically valid fuel economy improvements (95% confidence level) of at least 4.0% Reduction of PGM loading in automotive emission control systems. are desired. For reference, the average loading for three-way catalysts is 1.1

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Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

The statistics for the diesel engine SEAT are highly impressive. Its CO2 emissions are just 109g/km and its fuel economy reaches 67.2mph. Both the Ibiza Ecomotive and the new diesel-engine Ibiza meet the EU5 emission targets. The engine, which will make its debut this summer, is a new 105 PS 1.6

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JUNE 25, 2009

liter gasoline unit combining turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully-variable valve management; a new 3.0-liter BMW has been able to deliver significant improvements in its fleet CO 2 emissions over the past few years. The company presented the capabilities of its Aerodynamic Test Center and Aerolab; a new 3.0-liter

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Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2009

Refined, powerful and with remarkable economy figures, the new performance diesel variant of the Scirocco GT has now been released for order by Volkswagen. Its eye-catching statistics emanate from the 2.0litre common rail TDI engine which develops 170PS at 4,200rpm and can be bought linked to either a six-speed manual or DSG gearbox.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

According to Hyundai-Kia statistics, the CVT contributes around a seven per cent fuel efficiency gain compared to standard four speed automatics, which in turn allows for a smoother shift feel. It has a fuel economy rating of 53mpg – a 47 per cent improvement over the 1.6l

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

Well if you’re familiar with any of Lexus’s models you’ll realise that while the fuel consumption has improved compared to their conventional alternatives, they are far from returning the economy ratings typically associated with a green car. The vehicle in question is the new HS250h.

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MAY 17, 2012

The study claims mechanical damage and suggests degraded engine performance, emissions and durability on conventional vehicles from the use of E15 or E20 fuel. CRC research programs are managed by five technical committees (Advanced/Vehicle/Fuel/Lubricants, Atmospheric Impacts, Emissions, Performance, and Aviation.).

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Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2009

It has been certified as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle by the EPA and is the only natural gas powered car available in all 50 states. Its fuel economy statistics are 24mpg in city driving and 36mpg on the highway. It develops 109lb-ft of torque at 4,300rpm and has an average range of more than 220 miles.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Fuel Efficiency Improvement Technologies for Conventional Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine. All fuel consumption testing must be conducted according to automotive industry norms. Tech transfer: NO x Catalyst. This technology is currently available for licensing.

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DECEMBER 22, 2019

Further amplifying Volvo’s commitment to electrification, this report sought to provide new insights on the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), the current barriers to purchasing, and the future of the EV economy. We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. ELECTRIFIED BENEFITS.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 27, 2009

The German manufacturer claims it has been able to deliver significant improvements in its fleet carbon dioxide emissions over the last several years and according to its statistics, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9l/km

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

In one of the first comprehensive assessments of the fuel economy standards in the United States, researchers from Princeton University and the University of Tennessee found that, over their 40-year history, the standards helped reduce reliance on foreign oil producers, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and saved consumers money.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2009

With payments of up to $4,500 for motorists willing to swap their ageing gas guzzling vehicles for more fuel efficient ones, it seemed like a ‘can’t lose’ scheme with consumers getting cheaper cars, the automotive industry enjoying more sales and the environment boosted by a reduction in harmful emissions.

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JANUARY 11, 2017

The cost function may include a variety of vehicle performance metrics, such as fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions. However, taking into account inter-trip charging information can significantly improve the fuel economy of PHEVs. fuel savings without considering charging opportunity and 31.5% —Xuewei Qi.

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APRIL 23, 2009

Standards under development in these areas include: J1711: Emissions and Fuel Economy Testing. Such procedures will be used during exhaust emissions tests and fuel economy certification tests, and may be used for future “charge economy” certification tests.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

The teams are also evaluating the impact of discrete fuel properties on advanced SI engine performance. The Thrust II ACI combustion strategies focused on achieving higher efficiency with lower levels of harmful emissions than can be achieved today.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen, seeing the hybrid as complementary to the Jetta TDI diesel in attracting different, yet equally fuel-economy-conscious buyers, is initially targeting 5% of Jetta sales in the US for the new hybrid model. kWh Li-ion battery pack. The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. slow charge. References.

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JUNE 12, 2012

The goal is for the projects to advance technologies early enough in their development cycles to permit the full scope of their technical benefits to be shared across a broad cross-section of the domestic economy. process could reduce production costs by 20% and total carbon dioxide emissions by 50%. carbon dioxide emissions each year.

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APRIL 2, 2015

With fuel economy as low as 60 mpg US (3.94 A variable flow oil pump and switchable piston cooling jets cut parasitic losses still further and therefore reduce fuel consumption and emissions. A cam phaser on the exhaust side allows the catalysts to reach operating temperature even more quickly, further reducing emissions.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. lb), corresponding to customer fuel costs of roughly €4 (as of October 2015). CO 2 emissions are less than 100 grams per km (160.9 The engines also fulfill the EU’s most stringent emissions requirements.

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