Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

Researchers at Villanova University are developing a new method for optimizing the knock control threshold that significantly improves the performance of a standard knock controller in a spark ignition gasoline engine. The most recent paper on their work appears in the International Journal of Engine Research. —Jones et al.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2015

Researchers at the University of California-Riverside have characterized the effect of decreased aromatic content fuels combusted in advanced vehicle technologies on emissions of particulate matter (PM). Broadly, PM mass and particle number (PN) emissions are higher for the GDI vehicles compared to their PFI counterparts.

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Green Car Congress

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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EV Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While studies show that 30% of newer drivers aged 18-25 plan to buy an EV next, the overwhelming majority (58%) in the US still plan to stick with gasoline. However, market competition, falling battery prices and government incentives are pushing the cost of EVs to parity with gasoline. older) drivers away from gas.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 9, 2024

Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. Without question, FCEVs have the potential for broader adoption.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

The Biden Administration dropped a new rule limiting tailpipe emissions from passenger vehicles yesterday, and you know what that means. Rather, it requires carmakers to meet tough new average emissions limits across their entire product line. Yes, it's lying season! I want to focus on one particular egregious lie. It very much is not.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

batteries); the creation of grid-enabled consumer-side energy generation appliances; and a robust set of standards and protocols. The current thinking on climate stabilization is based on a world-wide goal of an 80% reduction from 1990 levels of GHG emissions by 2050. Reality. ” To bridge that gap between the 2.7

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

All new plug-in-hybrids by Audi use a turbo-charged gasoline engine with direct injection that works together with an electric motor that is integrated in the transmission. Together with the electric motor that is integrated in the dual clutch transmission, a gasoline engine ensures that there is ample output and torque.

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Green Car Congress

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.). Background.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

As well as achieving significant emissions reductions based on continuous evolutionary advances of the TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines, future BMW core brand models will also benefit from the transfer of new electrified drive technology (BMW eDrive) developed by the BMW i sub-brand. BMW eDrive. 22 miles).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

A study by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) concludes that the adoption of E15 as the blend limit for standard US pump grades of gasoline rather than the current E10 should not adversely affect vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2000 in terms of their performance and durability based on normal specifications and usage profile.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The selected project will use a unique class of electrochemical sensors created at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to develop low cost electronics packaging that is manufacturable at high volume and will integrate the LANL sensor into a commercial package that can meet the codes and standards for being deployed at a hydrogen fueling station.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

This statistic increases to two-thirds of all new registrations if the data are restricted to passenger cars, according to Bosch. The introduction of the China 4 emission standards on 1 July 2013 imposes even more stringent requirements for commercial vehicles. Brazil: no diesel in passenger cars.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 is the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine. As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electric motor can also power the vehicle by itself. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

New M270 gasoline direct injection engine. The simultaneous development process enabled easier coordination of engines and transmissions, for example, with regard to implementation of the ECO start/stop function which features as standard on all B-Class models. Gasoline engines. Click to enlarge. ” —Dr.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

liter gasoline unit combining turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully-variable valve management; a new 3.0-liter liter gasoline unit combining turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully-variable valve management; a new 3.0-liter Liter Straight-Six Gasoline Engine with TwinPower Turbo.

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Green Car Congress

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. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The money that we spend on full-size trucks and full-size SUVs will be to improve their fuel economy to get them to where they need to be ” to meet the revised CAFE standards. Henderson goes on to say “ We (GM) have never missed a fuel economy standard and don’t intend to miss one in the future. ”. Focus on fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2019

kWh/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions 69–64 g/km) have just started in Germany and other European countries. The SUV, the plug-in hybrid drive of which combines a three-liter V6 gasoline engine with a powerful electric motor, is available in two power levels. Presales of the Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro (combined fuel consumption 3.0–2.8

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2013

However, CNG conversion was apparently detrimental from a climate change perspective, as CH 4 emissions increased. Tornado charts for sensitivity of the monetary impacts due to uncertainties in inputs: ( left ) local air quality benefits and ( right ) GHG emissions costs. and a major concern now is the control of GHG emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

The new version supersedes the J1711 standard originally published in March 1999. 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. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

AUGUST 24, 2022

to ban the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035, requiring all new cars sold in the state after that year to be 100 percent free of fossil fuel emissions. 35 percent of new passenger vehicle sales in California must be of zero-emissions vehicles by 2026. all conform to CARB’s standards. It aligned with them this year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2010

Although the starch-to-ethanol pathway is similar to that used for corn ethanol, based upon initial calculations from Drexel University, OBE’s winter barley ethanol has the potential to meet the criteria of an Advanced Biofuel as defined by the Renewable Fuel Standard-2 (RFS-2) and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

In their study, published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology they found that—compared to gasoline—the GHG savings from miscanthus-based ethanol ranged between 130% and 156% whereas that from switchgrass ranged between 97% and 135%. This difference was not statistically significant at any of the three locations.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Specifically, devices produced should show automotive application readiness through passing full or partial qualification specifications or standards at high device production yields. Fuel Efficiency Improvement Technologies for Conventional Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. slow charge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L Volkswagen’s first gasoline-electric hybrid system—that for the Touareg Hybrid—combines a 3.3-liter Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2013

For 2001 and newer cars emission studies also show that engine control units are able to adequately compensate for the higher oxygen and lower energy content of E15. Elastomers and plastics showed some measurable effects from exposure to gasoline hydrocarbons with increasing ethanol content. Regulated emissions.

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Green Car Congress

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 Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

In summary, users liked MINI E’s lack of noise, the convenience of home charging, low off peak power charges, not having to go to a gasoline station and queue, driving a zero emissions vehicle, MINI E’s acceleration characteristics and regenerative braking. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirms that 22.8 miles (11.8

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Wrangler 4xe (pronounced “four-by-e”) will become Jeep’s third plug-in hybrid for Europe, where far more stringent emission rules encourage plug-in cars of all types. As early as 2012, Chevrolet frequently trumpeted the statistic that two-thirds of total miles covered by Chevy Volts were done on grid power.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

liter gasoline automatic; RWD, 300PS (296 hp, 221 kW) 3.0-liter liter gasoline automatic. The new XF offers a choice of four- and six-cylinder Euro 6 diesel and gasoline engines and transmissions ranging from the 104g CO 2 /km 2.0-liter The powertrain range will consist of: 163PS (161 hp, 120 kW) and 180PS (178 hp, 132 kW) 2.0-liter

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Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 17, 2021

However, some issues remain, such as providing adequate charging infrastructure or ending reliance on fossil fuels to generate power and minimize carbon emissions. The statistics can differ depending on how much sunlight each location receives each year. The specifications and dimensions.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2015

CO 2 emissions (combined), g/km. Volkswagen uses a turbocharged direct gasoline injection engine (1.4 The intake camshaft was designed for variable valve timing to reduce emissions and fuel consumption further, and to improve drive-away torque in the lower rev range. Passat GTE Variant. Fuel consumption (combined), l/100 km.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs. Thermal management systems in the Q7 e-tron quattro.

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