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CARB releases results of multi-year E15 study; multiple air quality benefits with slight reduction in fuel economy

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The E10 fuels were blended together in four equal parts to create the final E10 fuel. The E15 fuel was created by splash-blending denatured ASTM D4806 fuel grade ethanol with the final E10 fuel. The vehicle test matrix had provisions for five vehicles on each emissions standards category (i.e.,

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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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Gasoline consumption per capita was calculated using the population estimates in the ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States. Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Consumption per capita.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 Poll Results. Poll Results.

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Mercedes-Benz reports on 3.3M km of B-Class Fuel Cell testing, looks ahead to next generation

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While Hyundai, Toyota and Honda seized much attention over their presentations of fuel cell rollout plans (in the case of Hyundai) and concepts (in the case of Honda and Toyota) at the Los Angeles and Tokyo auto shows, Daimler used EVS27 in Barcelona as a forum to report on its 3.3 All failures are tracked and statistically evaluated.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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DOE issues FY 2015 SBIR/STTR Release 2 funding opportunity, including hydrogen fuel cells, electric drive batteries

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Specifically, devices produced should show automotive application readiness by passing qualification specifications or standards while achieving high yields. Onboard Fuel Separator or Reformer. On-board fuel separation or reformation has the potential to overcome infrastructure (e.g. are desired.

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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FEV and the CRC project panel agreed to test eight vehicle types which represented a selection of various valvetrain type engines in popular light-duty automotive applications in non-FFVs from model year 2001 through 2009. To test the effect of ethanol on in-use engine durability, vehicles with engines of various valvetrain types were chosen.

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