Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

EPA 199

EPA Standards Emissions Light 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2012

V-6 EcoTec3 AFM VVT DI (LV3) for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The newly unveiled 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks will deliver more power, more torque and improved fuel efficiency, partly due to a trio of all-new EcoTec3 engines designed specifically for the needs of full-size truck customers.

Sierra 218

Sierra Silverado 2014 Engine 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

A new national poll of likely voters conducted by the Mellman Group found that 74% of likely voters favor having “ the federal government require the auto industry to increase average fuel efficiency…to 60 miles per gallon by the year 2025.” 88% said is was important for the US to take action now to increase fuel efficiency.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy MPG Standards Economy 210

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 26, 2018

In a recent video posted to YouTube, environmental advocacy group The Sierra Club dialed up production values to call out Ford's lobbying efforts to roll back fuel-economy standards. When the.

Fuel Economy 103

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Sierra 103

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2021

With the Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup models added to its hybrid product line, XL Fleet now electrifies four of the US’ top-selling pickup brands, including Ford F-series, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram and GMC Sierra trucks. The XLH system includes XL Fleet’s standard 3-year, 75,000-mile warranty, with extended warranty options available.

Fleet 243

Fleet Hybrid Isuzu GMC 243

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Mercedes-Benz will display publicly for the first time the pre-production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F‑CELL fuel cell plug-in hybrid. The GLC F-CELL features a ~9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack combined with a new fuel cell stack. Earlier post.). Simulation, test rigs, road testing.

Mercedes 170

Mercedes Fuel PHEV Production 170

Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has revised its procedures for calculating the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs. The Petroleum Equivalency Factor (PEF) is used by the EPA to assess automakers’ compliance with the DOT’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

Fuel Economy 52

Fuel Economy Charging Sierra Congress 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2021

The multi-modal hydrogen refueling station will serve hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered on-road heavy-duty vehicles and locomotives at the Port of West Sacramento and will support the Sierra Northern Hydrogen Locomotive Project resulting from the same solicitation and previously awarded.

Hydrogen 170

Hydrogen Sacramento Mariner San Francisco 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2016

Fulcrum BioEnergy, the parent company of Fulcrum Sierra BioFuels, has applied for a new fuel pathway under the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCSF) for its process of converting municipal solid waste (MSW) into Fischer-Tropsch (“FT”) diesel fuel. gCO 2 e/MJ ( Earlier post.) g/MJ for its MSW-to-FT diesel.

Waste 150

Waste Diesel Sierra Nevada 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2016

Suzuki announcement that it has found “some discrepancies” between the automobile emission and fuel efficiency testing methodology it has used in Japan and the requirements from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Regarding emissions, Suzuki said that it complies with the standards.

Suzuki 150

Suzuki Japan Fuel Economy Fuel 150

Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV was ranked ninth on the list , between the GMC Sierra pickup truck and Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV. 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV The Hummer EV has much lower estimated “fuel” costs than the other vehicles on the list. Two EVs—the Lexus RZ 300e and Mini Cooper SE—were ranked second and third, respectively.

Hummer 52

Hummer GMC Environment Gas 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2016

Tesoro Corporation plans to foster the development of biocrude, made from renewable biomass, which can be co-processed in its existing refineries along with conventional fossil crude oil to produce lower-carbon drop-in fuels. Virent, Inc.: Earlier post.).

Renewable 150

Renewable Sierra Nevada Corporation 150

Green Car Reports

MARCH 5, 2012

General Motors announced today it will offer bi-fuel versions of its 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks that run either on gasoline or natural gas. The two trucks are the 2500 HD (heavy duty) model, and can be ordered in rear-wheel or four-wheel drive and with a standard or long bed. liter V-8.

GMC 116

GMC 2013 Gas Sierra 116

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2014

Chevrolet and GMC have confirmed a new eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L As with other EcoTec3 engines, it seamlessly switches to four-cylinder operation under lighter loads to improve fuel economy.

GMC 210

GMC Chevrolet 2015 Yukon 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

The standard 2.5L From a refinement standpoint, the Canyon features triple-sealed doors inlaid in the body sides, like the 2014 Sierra, for improved aerodynamic performance and a quieter interior. Like the full-size Sierra, Canyon is built on a fully boxed perimeter frame. A standard 4.2-inch-diagonal

GMC 249

GMC 2015 2016 Diesel 249

Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

289 , “An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard,” was passed in both the State House and Senate today with veto-proof majorities. Vermont has one of the least carbon-intensive electricity sectors of any state, but because it’s part of the New England grid that’s powered mainly by natural gas, it’s still consuming fossil fuels.

Vermont 52

Vermont Renewable Solar Electric 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2017

turbo-diesel engine and standard 6-speed manual or available 9-speed automatic transmission, it is expected to better the 46 mpg (5.11 l/100 km) EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of the first-generation diesel model. GMC Sierra (2500HD, 3500HD, Chassis Cab). Coupled with a 1.6L Chevrolet Low Cab Forward. Chevrolet Colorado.

GM 150

GM GMC Silverado Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2018

Advanced Energy Economy, Energy Foundation, Illinois Citizen Utility Board, Natural Resources Defense Council, Plug-in America and Sierra Club worked with diverse stakeholder and business interests to draft the Accord. Drivers who charge in a manner consistent with grid conditions should realize fuel cost savings.

Transportation 199

Transportation Future Grid Sierra 199

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The confirmation of Scott Pruitt as Environmental Protection Agency administrator was expected to rankle environmental groups. Pruitt is a climate-science denier who, in his previous position as Oklahoma attorney general, sued the agency he is now charged with many multiple times over its efforts to enforce environmental regulations.

Sierra 60

Sierra Oklahoma EPA Climate 60

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

and its fuel system compatible with B20, GM upgraded some seals and gasket materials to withstand the ester content of biodiesel and included an upgraded fuel filter that includes a coalescing element. It improves the separation of water that may be present in the fuel, because biodiesel can attract and absorb water.

2011 210

2011 GM Diesel Silverado 210

Plug in America

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Working together, the EPA LDV emission and CAFE standards reduce demand for fossil fuels, save drivers money, and provide greater fuel security. New Mexico adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II standard (ACC II). Finally, we are eager to see the finalized EPA LDV standards and NHTSA CAFE standards.

Plug-in 52

Plug-in America Plug Tax Credit 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 22, 2021

A new technology may take the already quite clean (especially compared with engines of just a little more than a decade ago) engines to a level that reduces smog-producing emissions while increasing fuel economy and yet not losing any performance. Running dDSF also saved 20 percent in fuel. The Test Procedures. Attacking the NOx.

Diesel 94

Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Yukon 94

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

The public “free of charge” electric vehicle charging station hosts one Tesla charger, two Avcons (useable, with an adaptor, for all EVs that require conductive charging, including conversions), and one SPI (Small Paddle Inductive charger) plus two Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) standard chargers. Sierra Nevada Brewing.

Sierra 150

Sierra Charging Nevada Sacramento 150

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 16, 2021

ISS Set the Standard The International Space Station—originally expected to be completed by 1994 for $8 billion—was completed in 2011 for more than $100 billion. Blue Origin/Sierra Nevada SpaceX’s “Station”? The unit cost is just the cost of fuel. It is as long as a football field, as spacious as a jumbo jet. What is that? $50

Sierra 145

Sierra International Chad Commercial 145

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2009

a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane. Fuel Systems Solutions has more than five million bi-fuel systems installed globally with its highest concentration of vehicles in European and Latin American countries.

USA 150

USA Engine GMC Sierra 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Gas chromatography comparison of Conoco fuel and a Conoco-CoolPlanet blend. Cool Planet has devised a biomass-to-liquids thermochemical conversion process that simultaneously produces liquid fuels and sequesterable biochar useful as a soil amendment. Cool Planet’s biogasoline blendstock is 100% compatible with pump gasoline.

Conversion 308

Conversion Renewable Water Gasoline 308

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2024

Those sizable standard 24-inch wheels, mounted with 275/50 Michelin Primacy tires could raise a few eyebrows regarding ride comfort, but the automatic air suspension, adaptive dampers, and front and rear independent suspension set-up would be fine for long-range, comfortable freeway cruising. Next up are the GMC Sierra EV Denali.

Silverado 79

Silverado Chevrolet Hummer GMC 79

Creative Greenius

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

SB 100 (De Leon) – California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. Assemblymember Holden represents a district that stretches from Pasadena in the West to Upland in the East and includes the communities of Altadena, Claremont, La Verne, Monrovia, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas, Sierra Madre, and South Pasadena. .

Climate 170

Climate Los Angeles Renewable Climate Change 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2012

Bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado. General Motors is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel versions of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. Bosch supplies the fuel injection system.

Sierra 291

Sierra Silverado GMC Chevrolet 291

Creative Greenius

APRIL 25, 2021

The standard version with only 220 miles of range was a long way off for someone who wanted his own electric car to start 2017. Fueling the car with the Level 2 charger in our garage happened while we slept. Showing Sierra Club bigwig, Evan Gillespie how much cargo room our car has. I signed up to reserve one.

General Motors 370

General Motors Motor Motors Motoring 370

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

It will be the 30 th car to wear the RS badge, following such technology trendsetters as the 1970 Escort RS1600 with 16 valves, 1985 Sierra RS Cosworth with turbocharging and radical aerodynamics and 1992 Escort RS Cosworth with four-wheel drive. Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive.

Ford 150

Ford Engine Sierra 2002 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. RWD standard; AWD optional. Fuel economy – same as SR5. RWD standard; AWD optional. Fuel economy: TBD. AWD standard.

Tundra 83

Tundra Toyota San Antonio F-150 83

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 31, 2011

On Thursday (29 December 2011), Judge Lawrence O’Neill of the US District Court for the Eastern District of California issued three separate rulings in a set of federal lawsuits challenging the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) ( Rocky Mountain Farmers Union et al v. Goldstene ). Earlier post.) Brown, Jr.,

California 247

California Oil Emissions Carbon 247

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

Reviews of the movie by the score have been fueled by $75 per barrel oil and the fear of $4 per gallon gas. A year ago Ford nabbed a significant endorsement from the Sierra Club for its limited edition Mercury Mariner hybrid (29/35 mpg - gasoline only) and a promise of 250,000 hybrids by 2010. Sierra Club.

Ford 100

Ford Hybrid Sierra San Jose 100

Charged EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

However, as sustainability is central to the mission of the EV industry, we need to hold ourselves to much higher standards than those of past transportation technologies, and there’s a long way to go before we have a true circular supply chain for batteries. Developing and scaling more sustainable recycling methods is a high priority.

Building 94

Building Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 94

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. fuel economy improvement. fuel economy improvement. Ricardo is replacing a 6.6-liter

Engine 218

Engine Fuel Economy Energy Gasoline 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Ind., The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD Vortec 6.0L V8 engine runs on gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG) and switches between the two fuels without affecting performance.

GMC 262

GMC Chevrolet Sierra Silverado 262