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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Oil Transportation Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This new design is based on extensive research and development work to establish the best-in-class design in terms of cargo capacity, flexibility and fuel economy, as well as the proven performance of the built Polar Code C.Delta2150 design. The daily main-engine fuel oil consumption using LNG (tier III) 30.8

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Design Power Powered Fuel Economy 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Existing US policies that stress energy efficiency and alternative fuels, together with higher energy prices, will curb energy consumption growth and shift the energy mix toward renewable fuels, according to the reference case for the Annual Energy Outlook 2010 ( AEO2010 ) released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. Tcf in the High Oil and Gas Resource case.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2015

Researchers at Purdue University have shown that adding ultra-smooth submicrometer carbon spheres to motor oil can reduce friction and wear typically seen in engines by up to 25%. Coefficient of friction and sliding speed versus time for neat oil and 3.0 CS-Oil using POD apparatus under (a) 22.2 and (b) 93.7 Click to enlarge.

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Oil Carbon Engine Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. Liquid fuels have dominated transportation systems for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

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Fuel Economy Engine Economy 2014 240

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Hydrogen operation with the current WFS HPDI fuel system outperforms natural gas in terms of thermal efficiency, mainly due to lower equivalence ratio for H 2 at given fueling energy level, higher kinetic energy for H 2 jets as well as higher tolerance of H 2 combustion to fuel rich operation. Source: Westport/AVL.

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Fuel Hydrogen Exhaust Emissions 221

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

An analysis of the US refining sector, based on linear programming (LP) modeling, finds that refining plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to a modest increase in refinery CO 2 emissions (ranging between 5.4% to 9.3%) from a 2010 baseline, depending upon the supply scenario.

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Oil-Sands Oil Emissions CO2 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. quadrillion Btu in 2035 in the AEO2011 Reference case, slightly lower than the 32.5

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2021

Always Refer to the Owner’s Manual. 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. Check the Fluids.

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Maintenance Cars Oil Fuel Economy 98

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2013

For diesel fuel, this category establishes a high quality hydrocarbon-only specification that takes advantage of the characteristics of certain advanced biofuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and biomass-to-liquid (BTL), provided all other specifications are respected and the resulting blend meetes defined legislated terms.

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Fuel Emissions Fuel Economy Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

In addition, staff has reevaluated and proposes revisions to the EERs for light-duty battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and light-duty fuel cell vehicles. High Carbon-Intensity Crude Oil (HCICO). High Carbon-Intensity Crude Oil (HCICO). Reporting Requirements.

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Carbon Oil California Standards 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2020

. … This article compares the economics of various existing hydrogen-delivery methods with the economics of a novel variation on pipeline delivery: a high-pressure, scalable, intra-city pipeline system referred to here as the “HyLine” system. Furthermore, these lower pressures are stepped down further, to 0.25–200

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Hydrogen Gasoline Los Angeles Chad 298

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The Charter matches fuel specifications to the vehicle and engine specifications required to meet various customer needs around the world. Increasing the minimum octane rating available in the marketplace has the potential to help vehicles significantly improve fuel economy and, consequently, reduce vehicle CO 2 emissions.

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Fuel Emissions Fuel Economy CO2 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2014

million barrels of of oil equivalent per day—and represented nearly 10% of world petroleum liquids consumption. LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). In the Low VMT case, US LDVs consume 18% less than in the Reference case: i.e., 5.3

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Energy Light Vehicles 2012 199

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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Exhaust Engine Fuel Greece 319

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2022

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case forecasts that US energy consumption will grow through 2050, primarily driven by population and economic growth. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022).

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Gas Fuel Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 459

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2015

As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. This model is referred to as the Full Vehicle Model with Restraints and Crash Dummy.

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MPG Engine Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2009

improvement in fuel economy in operation over the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Regarding HCCI, it has been reported that a high compression ratio realizes more efficient combustion characteristics, and a VCR mechanism that can simultaneously realize improved fuel economy and power performance has been demanded. and back again.

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Honda Concept Engine Downsizing 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Penetration rates for the PHEV-10 and the PHEV-40 were compared to a Reference Case that assumes high oil prices and fuel economy standards specified by EISA 2007 (with modest increases after 2020, when those standards level off), as described in the 2008 Hydrogen Report from NRC.

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Plug-in Plug PHEV Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 Energy efficiency has also been optimized by using an oil pump with volumetric control and two pressure levels. Also integrated in the new generation of headlights is what is referred to as the Advanced Front-lighting System (AFS).

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New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2013

“Improve” policies can reduce energy consumption and emissions of all travel modes through the introduction of efficient fuels and vehicles. Improve” policies include tightened fuel-economy standards and increased advanced-vehicle technology sales (e.g. Cities Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy Urban mobility'

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Transportation New York City New York Fuel Economy 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2017

Compared to the reference case, in which gasoline vehicles (ICEVs) remain dominant through 2050 (BAU), OPT results in 16% and 36% reductions in LDV greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2030 and 2050, respectively, corresponding to 5% and 9% reductions in economy-wide emissions.

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Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Raising the compression ratio in a gasoline engine increases its thermal efficiency, thus improving fuel economy.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

In June 2008, EPA outlined testing needed for the agency to approve a waiver, and EPA requirements were consistent with test plans developed by the auto and oil industries. million of research sponsored by the auto and oil industries, and $40 million of testing sponsored by the federal government. This testing included more than $14.5

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2001 2009 Engine Industrial 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. The SuperTruck uses a unique prototype control system, capable of optimizing engine performance in real time for maximum fuel efficiency. Aerodynamics.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. This results in faster heating-up of the oil, therefore minimizing frictional losses after cold starting.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

liter V6—302 hp (225 kW), 273 lb-ft (370 N·m ) paired with fuel economy of 24/30 mpg US (est. Its technology package includes fast-acting piezo injectors for multiple injection, quick multi-spark ignition, turbocharging, fully variable camshaft adjustment on the inlet and exhaust side, as well as a controlled oil pump.

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine 2014 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). The oil pump, designed to operate at a maximum oil pressure of 4.0 The gears of the automatically shifting DSG are always selected with the aim of achieving the best possible fuel economy.

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

PHEVLERs have lower repair and maintenance costs than conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. [ ] Electric drivetrains provide higher reliability and lower costs because they have fewer moving parts and do not require frequent lubrication oil and brake component changes. References. [ 1 ] DeMauro, Catherine J.

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Clean Cleaning Future Green 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. mm and 5 mm thick. mm and 5 mm.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 13, 2023

Functionality included a compass, engine oil life readout, and an average fuel economy indicator.& & Fuel economy functions continued with a miles to empty indicator, an instant economy readout, and a measurement of how many gallons of premium gasoline remained. seconds.

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Parts Cars Fuel Economy Standards 80

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2010

In the comments, the Alliance outlined four specific concerns with the NOI and the accompanying Technical Assessment Report: The agencies should consider the critical role of fuel prices in ensuring public acceptance of more costly high-fuel economy vehicles.

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Automobile Manufacturer Automobile Manufacturer Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2014

Other research suggests that for the GCI concept, the optimum fuel is a much less processed fuel—e.g., Naphtha refers to the light fraction produced by distillation in a refinery that is roughly in the gasoline boiling range of ~30 °C to ~200 °C. —Viollet et al.

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