Gasoline-Electric, Light, Reference and Wind

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2040 in the AEO2013 Reference case. quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 quadrillion Btu in 2040, compared with 13.0 Source: EIA.

Oil

Oil Light Energy Vehicles

EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. The Annual Energy Outlook 2019 (AEO2019) includes a Reference case and six side cases designed to examine the robustness of key assumptions.

Transportation

Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018

Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2014

WTW energy demand and GHG emissions for EV and PHEV drivetrains for various electricity sources; gasoline ICE vehicle is solid square, hybrid the hollow square. First, it considers the performance of both mature and novel hydrogen production processes, multiple electricity generation pathways and several alternative drivetrains.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Emissions Fuel Switzerland

Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2015

The same highly electrified scenarios, however, could not satisfy 80% GHG-reduction targets, even assuming 80% decarbonized electricity and no growth in travel demand. The study estimated national fuel and emissions impacts from increasing reliance on electrified light-duty transportation, and the resulting implications for advanced biofuels.

Carbon

Carbon EPRI Climate Gasoline-Electric

Study projects emission impacts of inexpensive, efficient EVs: 36% further reduction in LDV GHG by 2050, or 9% economy-wide

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2017

A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder projects the emission impacts of the widespread introduction of inexpensive and efficient electric vehicles into the US light duty vehicle (LDV) sector. Among their findings: Gasoline vehicles dominate in the BAU scenario for the entire time horizon.

Emissions

Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal

NSF and DOE form Partnership on Advanced Combustion Engines; goal 25-40% better LDV fuel economy and 55% BTE in heavy-duty engines; $12M in awards for FY 2012-2014

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. wind, solar, electric) are not yet at the stage where they can significantly impact petroleum use. The potential is significant.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Engine Economy 2014

First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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. The drive unit.

Audi

Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid

2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

The electric fuel pump controls the fuel supply for the Sprinter according to requirements—i.e. An integrated electronic control unit measures the recorded data continuously, identifying the road surface and markings by reference to differences in contrast. with a variable delivery rate.

2014

2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2009

At the recent SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, General Motors engineers presented the first front-wheel-drive (FWD) iteration of their two-mode hybrid transaxle, termed the 2MT70 ( earlier post ), scheduled for its first application in the Saturn 2009 VUE 2-Mode Hybrid light sport-utility vehicle later this year ( earlier post ).

GM

GM Saturn Hybrid VUE

Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

All-electric drive EV Drive operation occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking. The gasoline engine is off when the i-MMD is in EV Drive mode and is decoupled from the drivetrain to reduce friction. EV Drive Operation. Hybrid Drive Operation. Engine Drive Operation.

2017

2017 Hybrid Honda Motor

Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

The all-wheel plug-in hybrid system of the Tiguan GTE Active Concept—with a turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engine and one electric motor on each axle—is rear-wheel-drive dominant (the Golf Alltrack is front-wheel-drive dominant). In normal driving situations, propulsion comes via the electric motor on the rear axle.

Vehicles

Vehicles Connect Connected Standards

BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. With a renewable electricity mix, that increases to about 50%. The electric motor and transmission unit are located in direct proximity to the driven rear axle.

BMW

BMW New York London Production

GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. For the second-generation, GM wanted to enhance the electric performance of the Volt.

Volt

Volt GM 2016 Extended Range

Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. BYDs breakthrough all-electric E6, photographed at this years Detroit auto show. " 0:00 / 3:23 Buffett eyes electric cars Coming from Munger, that meant a lot. tech industry during the 1990s.

BYD

BYD 2009 Companies Electric Cars

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV).

Environment

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV).

Environment

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

As part of an aggressive deployment strategy for improving fuel efficiency across its product line-up in the near-to medium-term, Ford will offer its first-generation turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) in 90% of its product lineup by 2013. Electrical cooling fan duty cycle. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing

EV Driven

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

Study projects emission impacts of inexpensive, efficient EVs: 36% further reduction in LDV GHG by 2050, or 9% economy-wide

NSF and DOE form Partnership on Advanced Combustion Engines; goal 25-40% better LDV fuel economy and 55% BTE in heavy-duty engines; $12M in awards for FY 2012-2014

First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

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