Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

As highlighted at the 2013 SAE International High Octane Fuels Symposium (HOF) last week, high octane fuels—combined with optimized engines—are viable enablers to higher efficiency operation. When ethanol is used as the octane enhancer, there is an added benefit due to the latent heat of vaporization of that fuel.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2011

When coupled with an energy recovery system, electric superchargers can be used to create a cost-competitive hybrid solution that can deliver fuel savings of up to 20% in the standard European driving cycle, Valeo said. version of the vehicle but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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MAY 3, 2017

At the same time, regulations for emissions and fuel economy are becoming increasingly stringent globally, requiring advanced engine management and electrification systems to enhance vehicle performance and meet customer demand. billion in 2016. Powertrain intends to have its ordinary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

Hydrogen fuel-cell and battery-electric buses qualify as zero-emission. A low emission bus is defined as any transit bus that is powered by an engine that produces lower non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) and NO x than are legally permitted under EPA’s engine standards.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations. The production and consumption of hydrous ethanol fuel followed an expected pattern. of water.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2019

The e-motor delivers a maximum power of 136 PS and 295 N·m of torque and is fitted standard with a 7.2-kW In addition to standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay even with the base onboard system, with standard new Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch Lane Keeping Assist and High Beam Assist also come standard.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

Among the direct transportation-related provisions in the extensive package are a low-carbon fuel standard for all transportation fuels; financial support for large scale demonstrations of electric vehicles; and financial support for automakers retooling plants to make electric vehicles. Clean Fuels and Vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The consumption scenarios are technically achievable but do not reflect significant barriers such as cost, regulation, legality, and consumer acceptance. The others are: Petroleum and Renewable Fuels Supply Chain , Stillwater Associates LLC. car warranties, cost, food-vs-fuels arguments). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. BMW is collaborating with Toyota on fuel cell systems. Earlier post.). Bosch and water injection.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Under President Obama’s national fuel policy ( earlier post ), the EPA and the Department of Transportation’s NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), are jointly developing a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2013

Policies that improve the energy efficiency of urban transport systems could help save as much as US$70 trillion in spending on vehicles, fuel and transportation infrastructure between now and 2050, according to a recently released report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Source: IEA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

The new Focus features a broad suite of Ford advanced driver assistance technologies and advanced EcoBoost gasoline and EcoBlue diesel engines offering a 10% fuel-efficiency improvement across the range. Particulate emissions are reduced using standard gas particulate filter technology. Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-liter

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 7, 2021

EPA standards meant to incentivize EV production are phasing out By Peter DouglaS: Member, Electric Auto Association. Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role helping automakers keep in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards. million vehicles, beating its standard by 15 grams per mile.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

At the time, Americans were slurping leaded fuel through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. There’s encouraging progress in alternate fuels like CNG and ethanol too. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2016

CARB will continue its investigation and technical evaluations with EPA to return the vehicles to legally required emission levels, determine mitigation for past and future environmental harm, and assess penalties. Today’s actions do not preclude a recall, but allow for “a broader array of potential remedies,” ARB said.

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Green Car Congress

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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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range. With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined. GR Cup Series.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 11, 2023

Fuel economy is said to be 29 mpg on the highway and 23 around town. But the Alfa continued to offer lively acceleration beyond speeds that would be deemed legally acceptable. Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and wireless charging are all standard. Still, if you want to try and be frugal, the 14.8-kWh

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

The US state of California has been granted a waiver request enabling it to enforce its own greenhouse gas emissions standard for new cars starting with the current model year. The end point of the two standards in 2016 is roughly the same - the MY2016 new vehicle fleet is approximately 243g/CO2 per mile, around 36.6mpg.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

kW charger, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. Wireless phone charging and Bluetooth are standard. Safety and Warranties The Air Touring comes with a standard list of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) Lucid calls DreamDrive.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

And the only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and the long term. To fail to recognize this reality would be a mistake.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Combined fuel economy (mpg). Unlike the Theta II multi-port fuel injection (MPI) engine in the first generation Sonata hybrid ( earlier post ), Hyundai has not at this point implemented an Atkinson or Miller cycle in the Nu engine on these next-generation hybrids, Ramirez said. Engine power (kW). Engine torque (N·m).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The timing and exact configuration of road freight decarbonization pathways should be adjusted to the different geographies and economies of each region around the world. Technologies that improve the fuel efficiency of heavy goods vehicles are a fundamental component of decarbonizing road freight.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

The new premium diesels are more efficient and powerful, lighter and more compact, and they are designed to meet all future global emissions standards. The interfaces between drive unit and vehicle have been standardized across all model series. Emissions standard. —Prof. Rated output. kW/hp @ rpm. 143/195 @ 3800.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

On-road NO x emission levels of Euro 6 diesel cars in Europe are on average about seven times higher than the NO x limit set by the Euro 6 emission standard, according to a new report published in Berlin by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Earlier post.). Diesel vehicles make up about 50% of all new cars in the EU.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (138.4 mi) range in electric mode in the NEDC—like the fuel consumption, another record in the segment.

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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. We look forward to reviewing those studies.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2012

The replacement of separate NMOG and oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) standards. with combined NMOG plus NO x standards. standard will decline from 0.100 for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The regulation also reduces the PM standard to 0.001 gram per mile, phasing in to 100% compliance by 2028 for all light-duty vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This year’s Index finds that 2017 marked the first time that a greater portion of California’s power mix came from renewable sources such as wind and solar than it did from fossil fuels. lower than the rest of the US—there are enormous challenges ahead. percent and 0.1 percent, respectively, from 2016 to 2017.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The Modular Transverse Matrix standardizes many vehicle component parameters across brands and vehicle classes. liter) – are also setting new standards in the Modular Transverse Matrix for energy efficiency, lightweight construction and high torque performance. At the same time, it offers access to new technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2014

Power is transferred by the fully automated 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift 3 transmission, which is standard equipment. Aerodynamically optimized, it is able to reduce the fuel consumption of the complete semitrailer combination by up to 5%. Transmission is via WLAN technology, using the standard, Europe-wide G5 frequency of 5.9

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

Earlier this month, Ford unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. A 10% reduction in vehicle weight can result in a 6%-8% fuel economy improvement. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2019

The agreement slightly weakens the current standards by decreasing the original fuel economy increases year-over-year and moves the current 2025 requirement to 2026, resulting in slightly less aggressive year-over-year reductions. for Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (BEV/FCEV), and 1.6x over five years.).

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Creative Greenius

JANUARY 19, 2009

All I ever heard them do was badmouth the small Honda car I drive and complain about CAFE fuel economy standards. That’s a real bummer about your lack of money old Chucky, but I’m still laughing away at your karma, dude. Guess what? I’ve got a real funny way for them to use their big sledge hammers now.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

This would result in an average fuel economy for passenger cars of 43.7 And, perhaps most controversially, the Administration is proposing torpedoing California’s ability to set its own standards. The Administration proposal would also block the many other states that use California standards from moving forward.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 1, 2018

California has set its own emissions standards since before the EPA was founded. Now according to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the Trump Administration thinks it has found a legal way to circumvent the legal exemption that allows the Golden State to continue.

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