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MARCH 9, 2013

Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Sources for fuel economy gains in light-duty vehicles. l/100km) by 2040, compared to about 27 mpg US (8.7

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MAY 16, 2013

As one example of the last, the new S-Class is the first car in the world to completely dispense with conventional electric bulbs, making exclusive use of energy-saving LED technology both inside and outside. mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). mpg US)—a reduction of 20% compared to the preceding model. S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.

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AUGUST 1, 2012

km/liter (64 mpg US, 3.7 L/100km) on the JC08 cycle, making the Mirage the most fuel efficient registered gasoline car in Japan. mpg US, 4.3 At the same time, the Mirage’s RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body design combines an impact energy-absorbing front end with a high-rigidity cabin structure. km/liter (54.6

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JULY 15, 2014

Improving fuel economy exhibits diminishing returns in fuel savings, according to a brief analysis by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Similarly, the fuel and cost savings of improving fuel economy from 12 mpg to 15 mpg are the same as increasing from 30 mpg to 60 mpg.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. FWD models will feature a Li-ion battery. The system combines the output of a 1.8-liter

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 quadrillion Btu in 2040, compared with 13.0 quadrillion Btu in 2040 in the AEO2013 Reference case. Source: EIA.

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APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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JUNE 12, 2014

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92 2015 Mirage ES.

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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.). Source: Cummins.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

The new XC90, with “Thor’s hammer” DRL lights. The two launch engines are the D5 twin turbo diesel and the T6 supercharged and turbocharged gasoline unit. Power and torque charts for the T6 gasoline unit (left) and the D5 diesel (right). Click to enlarge. Volvo Cars revealed the XC90, its new 7-seat SUV, at an event in Sweden.

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MARCH 26, 2015

is showcasing the results of a four-year joint program with the US Department of Energy (DOE) at the Mid-America Trucking Show. —Michael Ruth, Director/Technical Project Leader, Advanced Light-Duty. The demonstration vehicle, provided by Nissan North America, is a 2010 Nissan Titan originally equipped with a gasoline V8 engine.

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MARCH 9, 2022

liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system. liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system. kWh battery pack. liter e-Skyactiv D diesel unit and a 3.0

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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JULY 28, 2014

In a new report ( Transportation Forecast: Global Fuel Consumption ), Navigant Research forecasts total road transportation energy consumption will grow from 81.1 The United States is currently the largest consumer of energy in the road transportation sector, with nearly 23.1 of total energy consumption by 2035.

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APRIL 23, 2018

Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34 Estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.04 Avalon HV continues to be the only full hybrid vehicle in the segment. l/100 km) combined. The new TNGA 2.5-liter

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Fuel Economy MPG 2019 Economy 186

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cummins is one year into a four year program (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems) to develop, in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), a new light-duty diesel truck engine that will meet Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission requirements while achieving at least a 40% fuel economy improvement (26.1

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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The gasoline-powered engine will automatically come on at higher speeds and high loads when necessary to provide additional power. engine with start/stop.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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JULY 9, 2015

Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC. —Bruce Belzowski. Alternative powertrain sales. Belzowski 2015. Model year.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power.

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Overview of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. When powered by gasoline, C-MAX Energi uses the new 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions have declined in the United States in four out of the last six years.

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MAY 15, 2014

They developed the LDV CO 2 glide paths using a modified version of the Sustainable Mobility Project (SMP) model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). 2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet.

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 mpg US); alternative drive systems (B 200 Natural Gas Drive and B-Class Electric Drive); as well as optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive. B-Class gasoline models. There is a choice of 12 colors for the ambient lighting, allowing different moods to be created.

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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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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

As the world population increases by the estimated 30% from 2010 to 2040, ExxonMobil sees global GDP rising by about 140%, but energy demand by only about 35% due to greater efficiency. Even as demand increases, the world will continue to become more efficient in its energy use, according to the 2015 Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040.

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MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. liter, two-cylinder Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, along with improved hybrid system efficiency. Effective thermal energy management.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Driven by increasing population, urbanization and rising living standards, the world will require some 35% more energy in 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s annual forecast report: Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040.

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand.

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MARCH 3, 2015

liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km. The four-cylinder gasoline engine has an output of 155 kW (210 hp) and develops a maximum torque of 350 N·m (258 lb-ft), while the electric motor delivers 90 kW and 340 N·m (250 lb-ft) of torque. The Concept V?ision

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Plug-in Mercedes Concept MPG 150

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JANUARY 25, 2016

Global energy demand will increase 25% between 2014 and 2040, driven by population growth and economic expansion, ExxonMobil forecasts in the 2016 edition of its annual The Outlook for Energy. Light-duty vehicle fleet by type - projections. Per capita income in those countries is likely to increase by 135%. Source: ExxonMobil.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

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AUGUST 9, 2019

A paper on their study appears in the journal Energy Policy. Therefore, it is more necessary to identify how to mitigate the potential growth of energy demand and emissions in the urban passenger transport sector in China. in Greater London, 65% in Hong Kong, and 61% in Tokyo in terms of share of public transport among auto mobility.

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. liter gasoline direct injection engine.

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

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mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). Light trucks. mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 3, 2015

l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. We are enriching this segment with a premium design which is as exclusive as it is dynamic, and which casts the term avant-garde in a new light. Despite this dynamic performance, the concept car has an EC combined fuel consumption of 118 mpg US. Driving modes include: Hybrid. Engine only.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter Earlier post.).

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 kWh of usable energy. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3

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