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AUGUST 28, 2009

The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. Transport fuels will of course be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme. Earlier post.) I have considerable sympathy for the motor vehicle industry as a whole at this time.

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AUGUST 15, 2011

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside along with their research partners recently received a $1.2 This is one of the first major research studies in the United States to address eco-driving. We want to take those practices to the next level with the aid of the driver feedback technology.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Grant 210

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

million over three years as part of an $80-million Co-Optima funding round ( earlier post ) to conduct research and development for an advanced mixed-mode gasoline (spark/compression ignition) engine to attain significant improvements in both fuel economy and CO 2 emissions.

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Michigan 278

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $150,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant of $150,000 to Axion Power to fund a commercialization plan for the use of its PbC batteries ( earlier post ) in a low-cost, high-efficiency dual battery architecture for micro-hybrid vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Equinor is an established player in the European methanol market through its production plant at Tjeldbergodden and we have ambitions to be a key provider of green methanol in the marine fuel segment. —Alex Grant, Senior Vice President for the liquid commodity segment at Equinor The biomethanol is produced from biogas from manure.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

million grant to demonstrate a new high-efficiency vehicle concept. A key strategy for achieving the project goals will be a pioneering low-temperature gasoline combustion system that could help significantly improve light-duty vehicle fuel economy. Delphi Corp., Earlier post.) of Korea.

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Gasoline Grant Wisconsin Fuel Economy 170

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JUNE 30, 2009

The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. The resulting new national standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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FEBRUARY 14, 2010

million) grant to help develop new super-light materials solutions for building more fuel-efficient cars and aircraft. The LATEST2 (Light Alloys Towards Environmentally Sustainable Transport 2 nd Generation) Project is being funded by a program grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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MAY 31, 2018

Engines produced for hybrid vehicles using specially calibrated ECUs can offer improved reliability and fuel economy. Revolve has been granted access to the complete engine data, and is one of only five companies in the world to partner with Ford in this way.

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APRIL 2, 2018

Administrator Pruitt also announced the start of a joint process with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop a notice and comment rulemaking to set revised GHG emissions standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The Obama Administration’s determination was wrong.

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JUNE 24, 2014

Funding through the organizations’ Connecting through Research Partnerships (“Connect”) program has been granted for $125,000 for this project. One of the main groups of pollutants resulting from fuel combustion is the oxides of nitrogen, or NO x.

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San Antonio Exhaust Clean Emissions Fuel Economy 287

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. The DOE-funded Amerigon thermoelectric project originally began in 2004 as one of several projects targeting fuel economy improvements in light-duty vehicles of 10%.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The EPA confirmed to Teslarati that the Semi has been assessed by the agency and granted a Certificate of Conformity to enter the stream of commerce, something Tesla had not gained from the agency in previous years after announcing imminent deliveries in 2020 and 2021. The Certificate is valid until December 31, 2023.

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AUGUST 2, 2012

Ford developed the HF35 supported in part by a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE). Reduced weight to help increase fuel economy. HF35 will be used in five electrified vehicles being introduced this year: C-MAX Hybrid; C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid; Fusion Hybrid; Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid; and the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

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Ford Hybrid Fusion Fuel Economy 319

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APRIL 27, 2021

In January 2013, EPA granted California a waiver of CAA preemption to enforce its GHG standards and ZEV mandate contained in its Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) program for light-duty vehicles. SAFE-1 also interpreted the CAA as not allowing other states to adopt California’s GHG emission standards.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Like the Grand Touring configurations, the EPA granted the Certificate of Conformity for this specific model on September 9. The EPA performs these assessments to ensure that every vehicle on the road is conforming with fuel economy and emissions standards, with the latter being something EVs do not have much of an issue getting by.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a three-year, $1 million grant to a team of researchers led by a UMass Lowell mechanical engineering professor that is working to develop renewable fuel additives from sawdust and other wood byproducts.

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Renewable Fuel Florida Fuel Economy 207

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JUNE 6, 2013

Odyne, in conjunction with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District of California, has been selected to participate in a $45 million dollar DOE grant. The Lithium-ion batteries for these trucks will be made at Johnson Controls’ advanced manufacturing facility in Holland, Mich.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Parker Hannifin Corporation ( earlier post ), the parcel delivery vehicles can achieve up to 35% improved fuel economy and up to 30% CO 2 emissions reduction over traditional diesel-powered vehicles that use automatic transmissions in stop-and-go applications.

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements. Global Automakers and its members remain committed to the goals of one national program and therefore are asking the EPA to withdraw its Proposed Determination, or at the very least grant an extension of the current 30-day comment period.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The on-road demonstration project is funded by a $9-million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to CALSTART, an organization supporting clean transportation that is overseeing the project. Finally, we reduced the operating speed to promote the longer life needs of commercial vehicles. —Mihai Dorobantu. Earlier post.).

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Eaton Engine San Diego Fuel Economy 191

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JANUARY 17, 2013

Colorado State University will retrofit two internal delivery trucks with fuel-efficient hydraulic hybrid systems, paid for by a grant from the Colorado Energy Office. The University anticipates the systems will save it up to $1,700 a year each in fuel and maintenance costs.

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MARCH 8, 2019

These products can reduce fuel economy and increase emissions. Once CARB approves the part, it is granted an executive order that allows the sale and installation of the part on pollution-controlled vehicles. Illegal parts sold by the former AutoAnything, Inc.

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Parts California Emissions Pollution 191

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MARCH 15, 2017

In coordination with EPA, the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is evaluating its fuel economy standards for that period. In 2012, EPA and NHTSA set joint greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards over a decade in advance for MY 2022-2025.

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AUGUST 29, 2009

Two of the projects will explore the various ways lightweight, high strength magnesium-based alloys and composites may be used to enhance mobility, save fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions due to their capability to realize weight savings and improve fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

The previous government in New Zealand may have proposed a fuel economy standard, but now the new government has announced it will not proceed with those plans. Tags: Green cars Latest news fuel economy fuel economy standard New Zealand. km to 203.8g/km km in the first half of this year.

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Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2022

A new 279-mile version of Tesla’s most popular vehicle appeared on the EPA’s Fuel Economy website last evening, confirming the vehicle has been tested by the agency. InsideEVs initially reported on the appearance of the new Model Y variant on the Fuel Economy website.

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APRIL 17, 2012

FedEx Ground, Purolator, and UPS each purchased an evaluation vehicle with assistance from CALSTART through a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE). As a result, fuel use can be reduced by 40% or better fuel economy based on route profile. Earlier post.)

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JULY 21, 2011

The Alcoa Foundation recently awarded a $400,000 grant to the Ohio State University (OSU) Institute for Materials Research in support of innovative design and manufacturing technologies that will enable the creation of lighter, more environmentally friendly vehicle structures. —Glenn Daehn.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

The previous round of LoNo funding, announced in February 2015, awarded $55 million in grants to ten organizations nationwide. million available in LoNo grant funds, a minimum of $3.0 In addition to their environmental benefits, LoNo transit buses will, in the long run, help transit agencies save money on fuel and maintenance costs.

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JANUARY 20, 2015

Although alternate power systems received much focus in the propulsion category, innovations to increase the fuel economy of internal combustion engines were also an area of intense interest and innovation. Engines Fuel Efficiency Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers'

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

Phase I grants will be made during FY 2015 to small businesses with maximum award sizes of $150,000 or $225,000 depending on the topic. Fast-Track incorporates a submission and review process in which both Phase I and Phase II grant applications are combined into one application and submitted and reviewed together. are desired.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 12, 2012

Rotary engines aren't known for their green credentials, but if Mazda's latest plans come to fruition, they may be granted another lease of life. Most frequently seen in Mazda's sports cars over the years, Wankel rotary engines are associated variously with ultra-smooth power, poor fuel economy, and intolerance of poor maintenance.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 16, 2011

They have received a $1.2million grant from the Department of Energy to study and evaluate the technologies that provide feedback to drivers so they [.]. The way you drive could have a huge impact on the money you spend at the pump – and researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are determined to prove it.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

Those buses have accumulated several thousand miles of data indicating that the EcoRide will exceed its claims of achieving a 500% improvement in miles per gallon (diesel equivalent) fuel economy performance over conventional diesel buses.

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JUNE 29, 2010

million matching grant in 2009 by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to increase the United States’ capacity to manufacture cost efficient, fuel-efficient commercial-duty hybrid truck propulsion systems. million gallons of diesel fuel resulting in the avoidance of over 116,000 metric tons of CO2 from being dispensed into the atmosphere.

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