Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon, the third variant of Chevrolet’s most-popular car, will make its global premiere at the 82 nd International Geneva Motor Show in March. The new station wagon is not planned for sale in North America. New and improved engines will be available on the entire Cruze line-up starting summer 2012.

North America 231

North America Chevrolet America Gasoline 231

Driivz

AUGUST 1, 2023

The EV charging ecosystem, comprised of EV manufacturers, EV charging station manufacturers, and EV charging network operators among others, understands that interoperability made possible by standards and protocols for EV charging and communications is essential to everyone’s success. The CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) connector uses the standard U.S.

Standards 52

Standards Charging North America DC 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2022

The 55 MW plant currently operates with three Wärtsilä 50SG reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) running on natural gas. The Wärtsilä engines can operate with this level of hydrogen blended with gas with little to no modification needed. —Jon Rodriguez, Director, Engine power plants, Wärtsilä North America.

Hydrogen 170

Hydrogen Power Powered Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2022

The latest funding round will fund engineering and business operations until after the start of production in late 2022. Following the start of production this year, the vehicles will be in circulation throughout Madrid in 2023, a city that exceeded the EU’s air quality standard in 2021. and 18-tonnes.

London 334

London Austria North America Fleet 334

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%.

North America 199

North America Ford America 2012 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2010

VW had earlier previewed the new Jetta’s styling with the NCC coupe concept car shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. For the US and Canada, the new Jetta will be offered with three gasoline engines and one turbodiesel direct-injection engine (TDI Clean Diesel). The new 320 N·m 2.0-liter

North America 170

North America New York Gasoline America 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). Rüsselsheim already had global responsibility for engine development when we were still part of GM.

Engine 186

Engine Gasoline Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2022

Mirai Limited will feature standard Advanced Park, while Advanced Drive will be available as a purchased upgrade. The first-generation Mirai (2016-2020) was Toyota’s first production FCEV offered for sale to retail customers in North America. The Limited grade has a starting MSRP of $66,000.

Toyota 432

Toyota Fuel Vehicles North America 432

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2015

At the Automotive Testing Expo North America 2015 this week, SAKOR Technologies will be highlighting its hybrid and electric vehicle testing, high voltage battery testing and simulation technologies, as well as the smallest AC regenerative engine dynamometer available in the industry.

Electric Vehicles 150

Electric Vehicles Engine Hybrid Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. liter inline-four cylinder engine and a higher-output rear electric motor. liter inline-four cylinder engine and a higher-output rear electric motor. Every Outlander PHEV also comes standard with a 5-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance program.

PHEV 243

PHEV Mitsubishi Batteries Battery 243

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2016

Flyer of America Inc., the largest heavy-duty transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, is adding the 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine ( earlier post ) to its Xcelsior bus family. LA Metro operates the largest natural gas engine transit vehicle fleet in North America.

2016 150

2016 Engine North America Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

Mazda has been continuously enhancing its internal combustion engines (SKYACTIV-X and new straight-six engines) and electrification technologies as part of the SKYACTIV Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture, which is used in transverse power units in Small Products and longitudinal power units in Large Products.

Mazda 186

Mazda North America Hybrid Toyota 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2019

Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank. The all-new 1.5-liter

Escape 311

Escape 2020 Ford Hybrid 311

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2021

Toyo Engineering Corporation/JERA Co., In the Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel (ASTM D7566), 7 types of SAF—corresponding to purification method of each synthetic fuel—are established as separates Annexes ( earlier post ). One SAF was manufactured by Mitsubishi Power, Ltd./Toyo the other by IHI Corporation.

Japan 333

Japan San Francisco North America Chicago 333

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2014

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. Engine controls constantly monitor vehicle speed. liter Tigershark comes standard in the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200.

Fuel Economy 239

Fuel Economy Chrysler Jeep 2015 239

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With test wells yielding 290-520 mg/L lithium within our top tier area and the entire prospect averaging 325 mg/L lithium, this prospect is one of the most concentrated lithium brine reservoirs in North America. That’s when our companies teamed up to put IBAT’s plant, and Smackover brine, to the test.

Arkansas 210

Arkansas Water North America Environment 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2017

naturally aspirated engine and the turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine, first unveiled at the 2015 LA Auto Show for the 2016 CX-9. liter, four-cylinder engine comes with a number of upgrades to reduce internal friction and improve efficiency across all rpm, and also adds a greater level of refinement. Mazda6’s 2.5-liter,

Engine 170

Engine Exhaust Los Angeles Mazda 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) has proposed new heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, aligned with current standards in place in the rest of North America and in the European Union. The current limit values in Mexico are equivalent to Euro IV or EPA 2004 standards.

Mexico 236

Mexico Standards 2010 EPA 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine.

Mazda 322

Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The safety platform will be delivered as an open, modular, standards-based platform. Growth in key regions: Expansion plans include international growth with a strong focus on Asia. TTTech Auto will hire talent in software and safety engineering, strategic product management, and business development in Europe, North America and Asia.

Audi 186

Audi Auto Asia North America 186

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Photo credit: Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com The North American Charging Standard (NACS) has played a central role in electric vehicle (EV) charging since 2012. Tesla's influence in the EV market in North America has contributed to NACS becoming the predominant charging standard. As a result, the U.S.

Future 101

Future Charging DC Standards 101

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

a recognized leader in the area of high-performance dynamometer systems, will be exhibiting at the Automotive Testing Expo 2014 North America in Novi, Michigan in October. The new Small Engine AC Motoring Dynamometer is the smallest available on the market today. SAKOR Technologies, Inc., Earlier post.).

Ford 239

Ford Engine Hybrid Batteries 239

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has approved specifications for dimethyl ether (DME) used as fuel in compression ignition engines. Volvo originally had been targeting 2015 to begin limited production of DME trucks in North America, but subsequently decided not to set a commercialization date. Earlier post.).

California 150

California Fuel Engine Sale 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified CleanFUEL USA’s propane engine system for the GM 6.0L CleanFUEL’s system performed 25% better than comparable gasoline and diesel engines tested against current EPA standards, also reporting zero in particulate matter emissions rate.

EPA 186

EPA USA Engine North America 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The 49,000 dwt vessels are built with the second generation of MAN B&W ME-LGIM two stroke dual-fuel engines that can run on both methanol and conventional marine fuels. MAN Energy Solutions developed the ME-LGIM dual-fuel engine for operation on methanol, heavy fuel oil (HFO), marine diesel oil (MDO) or marine gas oil (MGO).

Fuel 207

Fuel Mariner Oil Exhaust 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, revealed the Freightliner SuperTruck II in Las Vegas this week. Freightliner engineers were able to overachieve in aerodynamic improvements and reduce the aerodynamic drag of SuperTruck II by more than 12% over SuperTruck I.

Las Vegas 195

Las Vegas Volt Engine Lithium Ion 195

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2021

The United States has filed and simultaneously settled a civil lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor North America Inc., Toyota then revised its process, noting internally that it “will be stricter than” California law. Representations to EPA. At a May 2002 meeting with EPA, Toyota presented its revised process.

Toyota 220

Toyota Clean Cleaning EPA 220

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

the first company to announce plans to commercialize biogas-based dimethyl ether (DME) fuel production in North America ( earlier post ), announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Oberon’s biogas-based DME for inclusion under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Oberon Fuels Inc., Earlier post.)

North America 255

North America Volvo EPA Renewable 255

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2014

Schaeffler Efficient Future Mobility North America demo vehicle in Detroit. At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Schaeffler highlighted its range of fuel-efficiency technologies and systems in the form of its current demonstration vehicle: Efficient Future Mobility North America.

Hybrid 301

Hybrid 2020 Fuel Volt 301

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2012

4-cylinder gasoline-fueled powertrain (with a 150,000-mile warranty), engineered to enhance the emission performance and fuel efficiency of the taxi fleet. Traction control and Vehicle Dynamic Control are standard. The Nissan NV200 Taxi will be produced in North America at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

New York 210

New York Taxi Nissan New York City 210

Teslarati

JUNE 6, 2024

Additionally, Rivian is rolling out its new Autonomy Platform, which was developed in-house and utilizes eleven internally developed cameras along with five radars that perform over 250 trillion operations per second. The new Standard Pack will feature lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry and provide an EPA-estimated 270-mile range.

MPH 114

MPH Re-Charge Miles Motor 114

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2017

At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GMC introduced the 2018 Terrain compact SUV. liter turbo-diesel.All engines incorporate start/stop technology to enhance efficiency in stop-and-go driving. CDTi engine featured in many European Opel models. CDTi engine featured in many European Opel models.

GMC 150

GMC 2018 Diesel North America 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2017

Toyota Motor North America Research and Development (TMNA R&D) has received the first hydrogen tanks to be used in the project. Its cylinders are certified to these US and international standards: ISO 11119, EC79/2009, METI-KHK hydrogen standards, SAE J2579, CSA B-51, and 2010 ASME Section X Class III.

Toyota 170

Toyota Los Angeles Fuel Hydrogen 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Separately, CWI announced the commercial launch of a new 12-liter natural gas engine—the ISX12 G—based on the Cummins ISX12 diesel platform. The new engine incorporates the same combustion technology as CWI’s most successful engine, the 8.9 The new engine will be manufactured in ’Jamestown, New York Engine Plant.

Gas 225

Gas Engine Fuel Economy North America 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Barb Samardzich, vice president of Ford global powertrain engineering. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

Los Angeles 199

Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2013

The 2013 SAE International High Octane Fuels Symposium (HOFS) this week in Washington, DC, explored the pros and the cons of high octane fuels, with a particular focus on using ethanol as the source of the octane improvement. The “ obvious driver ” for the consideration of a high octane fuel (HOF), said Prof. —John Heywood.

Fuel 231

Fuel International 2013 Parts 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Waste generated by the facility, which manufactures all Volvo trucks sold in North America, is now recycled, composted or converted to electricity. In early 2012, NRV became the first US facility to be certified to ISO 50001 standards under a pilot program supported by the US Department of Energy.

Volvo 210

Volvo Virginia North America Waste 210