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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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JANUARY 7, 2021

vehicle fuel economy. Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923. mpg for both years). My previous update included data through 2017.).

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

vehicle fuel economy. Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923. mpg for both years). Department of Transportation. gallons per 100 miles to 5.09

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Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

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MAY 3, 2020

A team from the University of Tennessee and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has the fuel savings due to fuel economy improvements over the past 43 years amount to approximately two trillion gallons of gasoline. Their paper is published in the journal Energy Policy. Greene et al.

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Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Energy intensities of flying (blue) and driving (green), 1970-2010. Currently, the energy intensity (BTU per person mile) of driving is 57% greater than that of flying, according to a new analysis by Dr. Michael Sivak, Director, Sustainable Worldwide Transportation at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Earlier post.).

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More people in the vehicle means less fuel use per person: Comparing SUVs and cars

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APRIL 2, 2019

Compared with cars, SUVs consume more energy per vehicle mile. The issue of interest in this study was the resultant energy usage per occupant distance. In other words, does the higher occupancy of SUVs compensate for their higher energy consumption per vehicle distance when considering energy consumption per occupant distance?

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Personal SUV Fuel Fuel Economy

Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4 mpg US (13.5

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University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions

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APRIL 23, 2019

A new study carried out by University College Dublin (UCD) academics has found that under typical Irish commuting conditions, the Toyota Prius IV (fourth-generation) hybrid ( earlier post ) drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly more than half (62%) of the time and more than 40% (40.4%) of the distance covered.

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Prius Ireland Universal Emissions

Consumer Federation of America Calls for LDV CAFE Standard of 60 MPG for 2025

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The Obama Administration will release a Notice of Intent for 2017-2025 light duty fuel economy standards on 30 September.

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NREL Study Finds UPS First-Generation Hybrid Vans Deliver Almost 29% Greater Fuel Economy

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% The 12-month average fuel economy for the P70 hybrid vans is 13.1

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UMTRI study shows wide global variability in GHG emissions from operating an EV

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

A team at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study has assessed the relative amounts of greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) compared with greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle in different countries of the world. MPG ghg (0.05

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Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

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MARCH 4, 2010

Transonic was exhibiting at the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington earlier this week. The company currently is optimizing the system for use in modern high-compression diesel architecture engines, near-term running on gasoline while longer-term utilizing advanced low-carbon fuels.

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Testing Finds Proterra Electric Transit Bus Achieves More Than 20 mpg Diesel Equivalent

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MAY 5, 2009

Calculated diesel equivalent fuel economy for each phase was: 21.35 mpg on the central business district phase, 17.55 mpg on the arterial phase and 29.23 mpg on the commuter phase. Fuel economy testing was conducted with the air conditioning system turned off.

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MPG Diesel Fuel Economy Pennsylvania

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. Experts urged greater efforts on China’s part to boost development of the new energy vehicle industry.

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ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

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FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates. Gee, “Estimating Vehicle Fuel Economy from Overhead Camera Imagery and Application for Traffic Control.” Karnowski, R.

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Study Finds That Higher Ethanol Blends Result in Improved Energy Efficiency in Flex-Fuel Engines, Partially Offsetting Reduced Energy Density of Fuel

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

A study of flex-fuel vehicles operating on different ethanol blends (E10, E20, E30, and E85) found that higher ethanol blend ratios provide better energy conversion within the engine. The E85 fuel blend consumed fewer BTUs per mile than all other ethanol fuel blends evaluated. As a result, the E85 fuel blend has 26.5%

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Nebraska Fuel Energy Engine

Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

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JULY 14, 2012

Recent US energy regulations proposed or enacted by the US Department of Energy (DOE), the US Department of Transportation (DOT, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have a negligible effect on reducing greenhouse gases. Kip Viscusi, Vanderbilt University Distinguished Professor, with primary.

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Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

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JULY 9, 2017

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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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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JULY 16, 2009

When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 L/100km), achieved a 58% increase in gas mileage, a 37% decrease in carbon dioxide tailpipe emissions, and a 10% reduction in fuel costs. Earlier post.).

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Gasoline-Electric San Diego Gasoline PHEV

Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The system is considered a hydrostatic drive with brake energy recovery and does not require a conventional drive shaft. The engine may be decoupled from the drive train during stop and go driving, delivering greater fuel savings, reduced emissions and engine-off operation when compared with a parallel hybrid. Accumulators.

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Study Finds That Tripling US LDV New Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 2035 Through Evolutionary Change is Ambitious But Doable

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

New fleet efficiency horizon in terms of energy intensity and fuel consumption. Tripling US new light-duty vehicle fleet fuel efficiency by 2035 through evolutionary change—e.g., Tripling US new light-duty vehicle fleet fuel efficiency by 2035 through evolutionary change—e.g., L/100km) and 60 mpg (3.92

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Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

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MAY 17, 2013

Relative changes in vehicle energy efficiency (VEE) (km/MJ) on ethanol/gasoline blends over those on gasoline for different blending levels. converted all vehicle efficiency measurements into vehicle energy efficiency (VEE, km/MJ) based on fuel energy densities reported in each study. Credit: ACS, Yan et al. 15% to +24%.

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Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The new 4-door Panamera model produces 380 hp (283 kW) with fuel consumption of 6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg US) (167 g/km CO 2 ).

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Porsche Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Cayenne

Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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JUNE 11, 2014

There will be no Kia analog to the Tucson Fuel Cell, said Castillo.). The Tucson Fuel Cell is equipped with a Hyundai’s latest 100 kW fuel cell stack, coupled to a 100 kW, 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) electric induction motor, allowing it to reach a maximum speed 100 mph. million km).

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Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

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MAY 8, 2013

Especially with increased production volume of renewable fuels and optimized powertrain solutions for flexible fuel vehicles, there is a chance for combustion engines to not only remain in the market but also be sustainable for future vehicle. improvement in fuel economy over the baseline engine for the Metro-Highway (M-H) cycle.

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National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

researching, validating, and deploying technologies and methods that save fuel through more efficient operations of trucks and transportation systems. The 21CTP was formed in 2001 to reduce fuel usage and emissions in trucks of Classes 3 through 8. In terms of fuel economy, the truck achieved 10.7

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Controlled Power Technologies and Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium to unveil LC Super Hybrid at Geneva show; low-cost “micro-mild” demonstrator

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MARCH 1, 2012

The production-ready technology offers the potential of a mass-market, gasoline-fueled family car with drivability, performance and 5.6 liters/100 km (42 mpg US) fuel consumption achieved at lower cost than an equivalent diesel model. The demonstrator further develops AVL’s efficient low carbon ELC concept ( earlier post ).

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Lead Acid Low Cost Hybrid Batteries

Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

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MAY 14, 2009

The engine, with an aluminium crankcase and a completely newly developed combustion process, combines pulling power, high fuel economy and low emissions. L/100km (43 mpg US), with 129 g/km CO 2. liter engine of the previous model, average fuel consumption was lowered by 1.2 liters (56 mpg US). liters (56 mpg US).

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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MARCH 27, 2015

Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) SuperTruck program has achieved 115% freight efficiency improvement (gallons of fuel consumed per ton of goods moved per mile traveled)—surpassing the Department of Energy (DOE) program’s goal of 50% improvement and exhibiting the best results of all reporting OEMs. mpg (19.26

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Optimized direct-injection hydrogen engine estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE fuel economy targets at Tier 2 Bin 2 emission levels

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The team sees further potential for fuel economy improvement with engine downsizing. These results exceed the US Department of Energy (DOE) 2010 efficiency goals (45% peak, 31% BTE at WWMP). mpg US city, 51.5 mpg US highway, 38.9 mpg US combined (7.26 mpg US city, 51.5 mpg US highway, 38.9

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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Azevedo, and Jeremy J. 5b02842.

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Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

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MAY 29, 2014

Electric school bus fleets with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities are cost-effective with today’s technology, and could save schools money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving public health, according to a new study by a team at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE). 2014.04.009.

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Fleet Electric Electrical Climate Change

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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AUGUST 6, 2023

The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much. Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. All seem perfectly comfortable in the shared experience.

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NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. mpg by 2025.

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New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

EV emission factors vary by the city they are in; they estimated that an e-car (180 Wh/km in Beijing emits 220 gCO 2 /km, equivalent to a gasoline car with a fuel economy of 9 L/100 km (26 mpg US), whereas in Chengdu the same e-car would emit only 135 gCO 2 km ?1 1 , equivalent to a gasoline car with a fuel economy of 5.6

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Emissions China Gasoline-Electric Fleet

USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

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FEBRUARY 6, 2022

billion on as many as 165,000 new gas-powered delivery vans in the next decade could have major implications for President Biden’s goal to convert federal cars and trucks to clean energy. The NGDV’s fuel economy is 14.7 MPG when air conditioning isn’t running compared to the LLV’s fuel economy of 8.4

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UC Berkeley study concludes demand reduction policies on light-duty vehicles essential to meeting GHG reduction targets by 2050

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JUNE 21, 2011

A team from the University of California, Berkeley concludes that reducing demand for light-duty vehicle (LDV) travel will likely be essential to meeting the international greenhouse gas emission and climate targets for the year 2050. L/100 km); or gasoline-fueled vehicles achieving in excess of 1,000 mpg (0.24 Sager et al.

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CMU study finds driving conditions have “substantial” impact on benefits of electrified vehicles; policy implications

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JUNE 10, 2013

A new analysis by Orkun Karabasoglu and Jeremy Michalek of the Carnegie Mellon Vehicle Electrification Group at Carnegie Mellon University found that driving conditions affect the economic and environmental benefits of electrified vehicles “ substantially ”. Their study is published in the journal Energy Policy. Life-cycle cost.

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Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

RegEnBoost integrates the three devices into a powertrain electrical power network (PEPN), which also incorporates a DC to DC converter and an enhanced lead acid battery, optimized for fast energy storage and release. Small engines can also be turbocharged to deliver comparable torque and power to a larger naturally aspirated engine.

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Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Later this year, Toyota’s joint venture partnership with Panasonic—Panasonic EV Energy (PEVE)—will have three separate, fully operational production facilities with a combined capacity of more than one million units per year. miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid

Study suggests current levels of methane leakage would result in numerous decades of more rapid climate change from a shift to natural gas vehicles

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APRIL 10, 2012

On the one hand, a shift to natural gas is promoted as climate mitigation because it has lower carbon per unit energy than coal or oil. leakage from the production, transportation and use of natural gas can offset benefits from fuel-switching. Pacala, Princeton University; James J. Chameides, Duke University; and Steven P.

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APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? An Argonne researcher reached consensus with researchers from other national labs, universities, the Air Resources Board, automakers, utilities and AD Little to estimate in July 2002 that PHEVs using nighttime power reduce greenhouse gases by 46 to 61 percent. The GREET 1.6

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

More people in the vehicle means less fuel use per person: Comparing SUVs and cars

Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions

Consumer Federation of America Calls for LDV CAFE Standard of 60 MPG for 2025

NREL Study Finds UPS First-Generation Hybrid Vans Deliver Almost 29% Greater Fuel Economy

UMTRI study shows wide global variability in GHG emissions from operating an EV

Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

Testing Finds Proterra Electric Transit Bus Achieves More Than 20 mpg Diesel Equivalent

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

Study Finds That Higher Ethanol Blends Result in Improved Energy Efficiency in Flex-Fuel Engines, Partially Offsetting Reduced Energy Density of Fuel

Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

Study Finds That Tripling US LDV New Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 2035 Through Evolutionary Change is Ambitious But Doable

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

Controlled Power Technologies and Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium to unveil LC Super Hybrid at Geneva show; low-cost “micro-mild” demonstrator

Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

Optimized direct-injection hydrogen engine estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE fuel economy targets at Tier 2 Bin 2 emission levels

LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

UC Berkeley study concludes demand reduction policies on light-duty vehicles essential to meeting GHG reduction targets by 2050

CMU study finds driving conditions have “substantial” impact on benefits of electrified vehicles; policy implications

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

Study suggests current levels of methane leakage would result in numerous decades of more rapid climate change from a shift to natural gas vehicles

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