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JULY 25, 2016

BorgWarner is supplying its advanced exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve for the new Hyundai Ioniq sedan and the Kia Niro crossover sport utility vehicle. These gasoline and hybrid vehicles are powered by the 1.6-liter The technology also reduces carbon monoxide (CO) and NO x emissions as well as particulate matter (PM).

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APRIL 17, 2021

While an increased demand for travel has led to increasing CO 2 emissions since 1990, improvements in average new vehicle fuel economy since 2005 has slowed the rate of increase of CO 2 emissions. Diesel fuel for freight trucks and jet fuel for aircraft accounted for 25% and 10% of fuel consumption, respectively.

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. Refined product prices are set by the marginal supply costs of bringing the incremental barrels of products to market.

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Congress Fuel Tax Tax Fuel 259

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JUNE 6, 2013

Johnson Controls will supply Lithium-ion batteries to power large plug-in hybrid trucks as part of a U.S. Depending on use, Odyne''s hybrid power system can enable large trucks to obtain fuel economy improvements of up to 50% compared to traditional diesel or gasoline engines.

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JANUARY 28, 2016

SDCmaterials, a developer of advanced catalyst products based on a novel materials fabrication and integration platform, announced a partnership and formalized a supply agreement with Car Sound, a leading manufacturer of catalysts and catalytic converters for the automotive aftermarket. Further advancements in automotive fuel economy.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. Earlier post.). and president of Honda North America, Inc.

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JUNE 2, 2022

In addition to introducing tighter fuel economy or CO 2 standards for trucks, governments may need to consider mandates for the electrification of fleets, including those of governments and transport operators. gigatons and alleviating strain on the battery supply chain, all of which will benefit long-term decarbonization targets.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. VEA is a modular range of diesel and gasoline engines.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

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JANUARY 19, 2021

DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. This charged energy is then supplied during Idling Stop, Coasting Stop (CVT versions only) and Torque Assist. DiG-T gasoline engine that was introduced to Qashqai in 2018.

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Europe Nissan Power Powered 243

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The new Note lineup will also feature an electric all-wheel drive model, with powerful dual electric motors in the front and rear supplying power to all four wheels. The onboard gasoline engine used to generate electrical energy is also more efficient, resulting in both increased power and better fuel economy.

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Japan Nissan Power Powered 397

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JUNE 22, 2017

The difference between US average retail prices for premium and regular gasoline reached $0.50/gallon Many factors on both the supply and demand sides are influencing this trend, according to a new brief prepared by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). gallon in late 2016 and it has remained near that level so far in 2017.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the US. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5

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Indiana Honda 2012 Gas 186

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MARCH 4, 2015

With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. The Hybrid model, with combined cycle fuel economy of 3.5 1.2T: an all-new direct injection turbo gasoline engine.

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system. The M 256 is the first member of a new family of premium gasoline engines that have for the first time been systematically designed for electrification from the outset. Mercedes-Benz is investing a total of around €3 billion (US$3.3

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Ford selected BorgWarner to supply the turbocharger technology for its new four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, scheduled to make its global debut early in 2010. liter gasoline engines combine turbocharging and fuel injection technology to deliver greater fuel economy. The direct-injected 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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Ford Engine North America Fuel Economy 236

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JULY 2, 2013

Biofuel advocacy group Advanced Biofuels introduced the concept of “E30 Capable” vehicles as part of its comments to the the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recently proposed Tier 3 motor vehicle fuel and emission rulemaking. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) —Advanced Biofuels USA’s executive director, Joanne Ivancic.

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USA EPA Concept Fuel 236

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APRIL 19, 2013

The study by the Ford / AVL team provides an overview of the effects of such a future ethanol-gasoline blend in such an engine. (As In their paper, Robert Stein from AVL and James Anderson and Tim Wallington from Ford begin by reviewing properties of ethanol and gasoline blends. The stoichiometric air-fuel ratio of ethanol is 9.0,

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Engine Fuel Ford Future 253

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The compressed air/hydraulic system will assist, or even take the place of, the gasoline engine during the phases which consume the most energy, i.e. acceleration and moving off. The HYbrid Air is compatible with existing platforms, benefitting occupant space, modularity and the volume of the gasoline tank, which remains unchanged.

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2008 Hybrid Gasoline Engine 291

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JANUARY 20, 2020

The launch of new RAV4 was well received by customers with demand currently outstripping supply. liter Hybrid Dynamic Force gasoline engine is based on the unit featured in the regular RAV4 Hybrid, with improvements to meet the performance requirements of the plug-in hybrid system. Total Lexus sales increased by 14.5%

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Europe 2019 Toyota Hybrid 243

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

On 23 February, the EPA issued a new guidance letter to manufacturers to refine and to clarify the procedures to be used by vehicle manufacturers in establishing vehicle road-load force and dynamometer settings for emissions and fuel economy testing. New testing guidance from EPA.

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EPA Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 150

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MAY 24, 2010

a start-up developing a supercritical fuel injection system ( earlier post). Transonic Combustion is on course to directly supply global automotive manufacturers with its high efficiency fuel injection systems.

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Fuel Economy 2001 Chrysler General Motors 199

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The new engine project is a jointly developed 4-cylinder gasoline engine family co-led by Renault and Daimler. It targets low emissions as well as a significant improvement in fuel economy. The companies expect to jointly manufacture the new engines. Joint use and development of diesel and gasoline engines.

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Nissan Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 231

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JANUARY 21, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves. Some manufacturers use the term “Micro Hybrid” to describe a car’s start/stop feature.

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Hybrid Suzuki India Gasoline-Electric 98

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. Industrial shipments of bulk chemicals, which benefit from an increased supply of natural gas liquids, grow by 3.4% per year, from 21.5

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Delivering green technologies to consumers is a main strategic focus for Delphi; through the vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket. Key drivers in developing these technologies are increased vehicle performance, better fuel economy and maintaining emissions regulations for all fuel types.

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EPA Fuel South America 2001 225

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MARCH 29, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply by Toyota under license to Mazda of the hybrid system technology used in the Toyota Prius. TMC has announced that it will consider requests from other companies to supply hybrid technology. Earlier post.). Power split device.

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Mazda Hybrid Toyota 2013 186

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JUNE 27, 2014

In addition, a high localization rate will significantly increase the Mexican supply base. billion) manufacturing complex in Aguascalientes. liter turbocharged gasoline 4-cylinder developed by Daimler. Renault and Daimler are also jointly developing a new direct-injection turbocharged small gasoline engine family.

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Infinity Mexico Nissan Mercedes 210

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AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

SKF and Ricardo have signed an agreement to develop energy efficient solutions to better serve the increasing customer demand from the automotive industry for increased fuel economy and reduced CO 2. The company has lately been involved in the design, development and manufacturing of innovative hybrid and electric drive trains.

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Zytek Energy Hybrid Lithium Ion 186

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JUNE 7, 2017

Under their optimistic scenario (OPT)—which is based on the assumption that EVs are market-competitive with gasoline vehicles, in particular after 2025—they find 15% and 47% adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2030 and 2050, respectively.

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Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal 150

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Extending, not shortening, the lifetime of a vehicle helps to reduce life-cycle CO 2 emissions throughout the supply chain, according to a new study based on a case study of Japanese vehicle use during the 1990-2000 period published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. Credit: ACS, Kagawa et al. Click to enlarge.

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Emissions CO2 2000 Vehicles 218

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The others are: Petroleum and Renewable Fuels Supply Chain , Stillwater Associates LLC. Inventory of Federal Regulations Affecting Biofuels other than the Renewable Fuel Standard , Van Ness Feldman. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Authority to Amend the Renewable Fuel Standard , Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP.

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Gasoline Exhaust Water Fuel 230

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

However, fuel demand will plateau and gradually decline as consumers turn to smaller, lighter vehicles and technologies improve fuel economy. This unprecedented improvement in global fuel economy is expected to reflect a surge in hybrid vehicle sales. Transportation fuels. Global liquids supply by type.

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

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AUGUST 20, 2011

Ford is offering two additional, more fuel efficient, powertrain options for the Focus in Europe: the Ford PowerShift automatic with dual dry-clutch technology, and the Flexifuel derivative capable of utilizing E85 fuel. Helps to reduce fuel consumption by allowing lower engine speeds without unwanted NVH. Earlier post.)

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

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APRIL 5, 2023

liter gasoline engine, running on 87 octane, and two motor generators producing 120 kilowatts for a combined 220 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. kilowatt charger.

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MARCH 17, 2010

The study offers two main insights on the nature of clean energy jobs in the automobile sector: First, the paper documents that saving oil will directly create good jobs by driving demand for specific additional manufactured components. It will also include entirely new systems like hybrid drive trains and advanced diesel engines.

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Clean Cleaning Climate Fuel Economy 186