Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2017

Improving the efficiency of road-freight transport is critical to reducing the growth in oil demand, carbon emissions and air pollution over the next decades, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest report, The Future of Trucks: Implications for energy and the environment.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Meanwhile, significant gains in vehicle fuel economy over the coming decades are possible and very much needed globally in order to address pressing issues of climate change, energy security and sustainable mobility. carbon fuel vehicles will be needed to continue to decarbonize LDVs and reduce oil use out to 2050 and beyond.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

The result is a four mile-per-gallon increase in fuel economy that pushes the highway EPA rating to 31 mpg US (7.6 The transmission efficiency and wide ratio spread also provide the improved fuel economy in city traffic. Fuel economy for both models is 19 mpg US (12.4

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Chrysler Fuel Economy Dodge Economy 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

A belt-in-oil design for the camshaft and oil pump drive belts. Ford’s new quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission is engineered to further optimize fuel-efficiency and deliver responsive performance. Minimized crankshaft bearing diameters. Transmissions. Aerodynamics.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. Each light vehicle model produced for sale in the United States will have a fuel economy target. miles per gallon if all reductions came from fuel economy improvements. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. It makes sense that electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. EV MYTH TWO: Producing electricity for EVs is just as bad for the environment as using ICEVs.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Oil is a strategic commodity second to none—it underlies the global economy and even the American way of life. Of course, other countries benefit from this fact, with about $900 million flowing out of the US to buy foreign oil every day, and about 40% of that going to OPEC. [ Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Oil Transportation Congress Fuel Economy 255

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Total refined products include all production from refineries such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, fuel oils, and includes biofuels—but excludes natural gas liquids (NGLs). —Sandeep Sayal, vice president, oil markets and downstream refining, IHS Markit. There will be closures to come. —Sandeep Sayal.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

A partnership of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Transport Forum (ITF) and FIA Foundation is launching the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) at the upcoming Geneva motor show.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2017

Now, as part of its own MY 2022-2025 fuel economy standards process, NHTSA has issued its Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Model Year 2022–2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards. mpg in MY 2021. Those 2022-2025 standards were “augural”—i.e.,

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 28, 2023

While the final tally would depend on whether a proposal from the Energy Department to revise the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy rating for electric vehicles is enacted, the company remained concerned that fines would still total in the hundreds of billions. Image: General Motors] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Auto Industry GM Industrial Industry 95

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2018

A Greyrock Flare Gas-to-Fuels conversion process at an Ohio oil well was used as the base case for this LCA. The liquid fuel produced directly from methane and other wellhead gases (associated gas) that would otherwise be burned or flared gas primarily consists of premium synthetic diesel with a small amount of synthetic gasoline.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 31, 2023

7 Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage in a Truck The Results Will Help Your Bottom Line & the Environment This article may contain affiliate links. As gas and diesel prices continue to spiral, improved fuel economy in your truck is becoming even more of an imperative than before. per gallon during the third week of the month.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. Reduced transmission friction thanks to the use of low viscosity oils. Specific engine-mapping aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Variable flow oil pump.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

liter SKYACTIV-D (diesel) engine that runs on 100% bio-based fuel made from used cooking oil and microalgae fats supplied by Euglena Co., Mazda intends to conduct verification tests in various environments and conditions to contribute to the expansion of the use of next-generation fuel.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 This ensures the appropriate, effective compression ratio and efficient internal exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) for improved fuel economy.

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Chrysler Standards MPG Fuel Economy 291

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

Formulated to replace metal in automotive applications prone to friction and wear such as oil pumps and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, the new resin offers wear resistance, and low coefficient of friction in both dry and lubricated environments. Veradel 3300 SL 30 PESU is available worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine, evolved and matured from the third-generation Prius, together with a class-first full hybrid system (THS II with reduction gear) achieves fuel economy of 23.8 liter engine model (two-wheel and four-wheel drive models with idling-stop) exceed MLIT’s 2015 fuel economy standards by 20 percent.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2020

An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. Existing hydrogen pipelines, which are associated with industrial facilities such as oil refineries and chemical plants, operate at pressures around 500–1200 psi. 200 psi, in natural gas distribution pipelines.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2021

You’ll learn about the oil filter, hoses, engine oil, tire rotation and much more, depending on the vehicle. Inflated tires give your car better fuel economy, allowing you to drive further without many fill-ups—or using as many electrons. Change the Oil. Oil gives your vehicle life. Then keep the oil clean.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 31, 2023

As for Carlson, Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee seemed extremely perturbed with her role in the development of fuel-economy standards in 2021. Yet that is precisely what NHTSA did last year when setting 2024-26 fuel economy standards and would do so again if it follows the EPA’s lead.” and ranking member Sen.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ford views EcoBoost as a strategy as well as a product—one that will serve as a key element of Ford’s CO 2 and fuel economy product strategy—said Dan Kapp, Director, Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering, during a briefing on the company’s fuel economy strategies in Dearborn.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

The research has so far focused on lower speed and load conditions that represent a major proportion of an engine’s operation in a real world environment. Two pegged half-keystone compression rings in upper section, unpegged Napier and U-Flex oil control rings in lower section for oil control and containment. Fuel system.

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Plug in America

JANUARY 24, 2024

As we transition to a clean energy economy, we must update mining laws to maximize the benefits of transportation electrification while protecting communities and the environment. Plug In America believes we do not have to choose between electrifying transportation and protecting mining-affected communities and the environment.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2012

The plant replaces oil-based materials inside the doors of the all-new Ford Escape. The use of kenaf is anticipated to offset 300,000 pounds of oil-based resin per year in North America; use of this material reduces the weight of the door bolsters by 25%. Weight savings translate into fuel savings for drivers. Source: ARS.

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Escape Ford North America Energy 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2018

Turbo were designed for the demands of turbocharged performance in a truck environment, and the engine was subjected to the same rigorous durability standards as the Silverado’s proven V-8 engines. With it, the oil supply is matched to the engine requirements rather than the excessive supply of a conventional, fixed-displacement oil pump.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Next-generation Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and diesel exhaust fluid system with range of up to 4,000 miles between refills; Dual fuel filtration system for enhanced reliability and durability in virtually every climate and environment; and. a 5 years/100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

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Commercial Chrysler America Exhaust 252

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2014

The study also indicates that the particles were non-volatile, formed before the catalyst, and originating from engine oil. With direct injection engines, the fuel consumption during engine braking is zero. Analysis indicated that engine braking particles, emitted during transient driving cycles, were associated with engine oil.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2017

While non-fossil fuels are expected to account for half of the growth in energy supplies over the next 20 years, the Outlook projects that oil and gas, together with coal, will remain the main source of energy powering the world economy, accounting for more than 75% of total energy supply in 2035, compared with 86% in 2015.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

This would result in an average fuel economy for passenger cars of 43.7 mpg projected overall industry average required fuel economy in MYs 2021-2026, compared to 46.7 2-3% increase in daily fuel consumption—about 0.5 mpg and for light trucks of 31.3 billion reduction in regulatory costs through MY 2029.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

liter EcoBoost also features all-new engine logic that adjusts operating parameters on the fly to provide the best efficiency and performance for the environment and workload. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. —Ed Waszczenko, engine systems supervisor.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

liter EcoBoost also features all-new engine logic that adjusts operating parameters on the fly to provide the best efficiency and performance for the environment and workload. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. Other new features of the 2.7-liter

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F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. This helps us to make better fuel economy and good emissions.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

These factors include market trends, regulatory environment, consumer sentiment and technology development in these markets. Interest in HEVs and BEVs is driven by a dramatic reduction in or elimination of tailpipe emissions, and the increased fuel economy of these vehicle types helps reduce the world’s dependence on oil.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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