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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The primary measure in this analysis is the average miles driven per gallon of fuel for each year. gallons per 100 miles to 5.09 gallons per 100 miles) represents a compound rate of decrease of 2.3% gallons per 100 miles to 4.48 gallons per 100 miles) represents a compound rate of decrease of only 0.3% total Btu).

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JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”. Fuel Efficiency. Fuel Costs.

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JULY 19, 2013

Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). The USPS analysis of projected operating emissions was based on estimated per-mile emissions rates.

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MAY 30, 2014

Pilot plant integrating Carbona gasification with TIGAS syngas-to-gasoline process. on an integrated biorefinery to make renewable “drop-in” gasoline. The use of renewable gasoline could reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 92% when compared to conventional gasoline. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Hakan Yilmaz, Global Technology Management, Gasoline Systems, for Bosch presented an overview of and update on the project at the 2011 DEER conference in Detroit in October. The partners have a single-cylinder research engine lab with fully flexible valve actuation (FFVA) at Stanford and a multi-cylinder engine lab at University of Michigan.

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AUGUST 19, 2021

Now, researchers from the University of Michigan and Ford report in an open-access paper in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology that automating residential package transport doesn’t influence the greenhouse gas footprint as much as the delivery van’s size and type. Luyao Li, Xiaoyi He, Gregory A. Wallington, and Nicholas J. 0c08213.

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MAY 9, 2013

Startup Elio Motors unveiled its prototype 3-wheeler at a press event in Michigan. The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 Equipped with a 8-gallon (30-liter) fuel tank, the car has a range of around 672 miles (1,081 km).

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 16, 2022

As part of a Speed Week event in Pontiac, Michigan, Dodge has revealed the 2023 Hornet, a performance-themed compact car—er, crossover—that brings some pint-size punch back to the Dodge lineup.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2012

Pioneer has begun transitioning a number of its fleet vehicles from gasoline- and diesel-powered to those able to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) for light duty, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for heavy-duty applications. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 When the purchase cost of each type of vehicle is factored in, average gasoline vehicles are $1,454 per year cheaper to run. per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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AUGUST 7, 2014

Mahoney made the announcement during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan. Volt owners are driving more than 63% of their overall miles in electric vehicle mode, collectively logging more than 500 million gas-free miles since the Volts retail debut.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

Drivers can opt for electric-only driving without gasoline engine power; normal hybrid mode where the powertrain melds electric and gasoline engine power as appropriate; or a battery-saving mode that reserves the pack power for later use. C-MAX Energi’s EV mode range is 20-plus miles. C-MAX Hybrid.

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JULY 13, 2010

Focus Electric will have a targeted range of up to 100 miles per full charge with zero tailpipe emissions. Focus Electric, a full battery electric passenger car, will be produced at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., which will begin producing gasoline versions of the all-new 2011 Focus later this year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2011

Automotive X Prize teams from New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Indiana will compete at the 7 th Annual Green Grand Prix Friday, April 15, at Watkins Glen International. mile) short course. Two of the vehicles are educational entries from Cornell University and West Philadelphia High School.

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JULY 24, 2012

Ford is pricing the new C-MAX Energi—expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, a 550-mile (885 km) total range and more than 20 miles (32 km) of electric-only range ( earlier post )—at $33,745. Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

The five-door electric hatchback leverages Ford’s global C-car platform shared by the gasoline and diesel-powered Focus models. Both Focus gasoline and electric variants to be sold in North America will be built at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., up to about 100 miles). ( Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Focus Electric, available in late 2011, will be built at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Production will occur on the same line as the gasoline version of the Focus. Range is targeted to be 100 miles (161 km) on a full charge. The Focus Electric’s motor will be powered by a 23 kWh lithium-ion battery.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman of product development, made the announcement during the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

FCSM will operate within GM’s existing battery pack manufacturing facility site in Brownstown, Michigan, south of Detroit. The company has accumulated millions of miles of real-world driving in fuel cell vehicles. Mass production of fuel cell systems is expected to begin around 2020 and create nearly 100 new jobs.

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JULY 5, 2012

The vehicle can be driven 500-plus miles with total system output of 188 hp (140 kW), compared to the 134 hp (100 kW) from Toyota Prius v and Prius. When powered by gasoline, the C-MAX Hybrid uses the all-new 2.0-liter The Li-ion battery pack is recharged when the gasoline engine is in operation. L/100km city and 40 mpg / 5.9

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MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Under the hood of the F-150 REEP. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 17, 2025

Having no gasoline engine eliminated delays and hesitations that can come from the air-spark-fuel demand under hard acceleration. We asked about the dimensions, especially about the hood length even though there no longer was a gasoline or diesel engine up-front. miles per hour at 7.7 miles per hour at 19.2

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MARCH 20, 2014

Ford estimates that its customers now have logged 65 million all-electric miles, increasing at a rate of 290,000 electric miles per day. By adding another charge opportunity during the day at the workplace, it might be possible for employees to be able to accomplish all of their workweek trips without using gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2019

—Alan Baum, a Michigan-based automotive industry analyst. More American truck buyers are choosing bigger vehicles, and that is where diesel shines. 2019 will prove an important year for the use of diesel engines. More than 40 diesel models are available today in the United States from 10 manufacturers and brands.

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MARCH 6, 2012

On average, the Westport WiNG powered Ford pickups are expected to save fleets upwards of $2 per gallon in fuel costs, and depending on miles driven, can demonstrate a payback in about two years or less.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

It leverages Hyundai’s global Blue Drive strategy ( earlier post ), aligning R&D resources at its engineering centers in California, Michigan, Korea, India and Germany to develop more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies. liter Theta II GDI 4-cylinder as its base engine, offering up to 200 hp and 35 miles per gallon on the highway.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

As one example, GM Global Technology Operations LLC and the Regents of the University of Michigan recently were recently awarded a US patent (Nº 8,261,860) for a plug-in series hybrid or range-extended electric vehicle powertrain using multiple free piston linear alternator (FPLA) engines. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Over this period, Hertz estimates that its customers could travel more than 8 billion miles in these EVs, saving approximately 3.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions compared to similar gasoline-powered vehicles traveling such a distance.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

A recent study published by the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) concludes that modifying driver behavior through training or using electronic modulation technology between the driver’s foot and the throttle could results in substantial potential gains in real-world fuel efficiencies.

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JULY 27, 2010

More than 600 Chevrolet dealers in the seven launch markets—California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and Washington DC— will begin taking orders. The Volt has a total driving range of about 340 miles (547 km) and is powered by electricity at all times. 5-year/ 100,000-mile limited gasoline engine coverage.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Targeted to achieve AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status, C-MAX Energi pairs a high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Now, the company is introducing a plug-in hybrid vehicle with an all-electric range of 21 miles for police and government customers. The lithium-ion battery can move the vehicle up to 21 miles on a single charge and up to 85 mph on battery power alone. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 28, 2019

The study looked at a variety of factors that can affect the relative performance of these vehicles, including the role of low temperatures in reducing battery performance; regional differences in average number of miles driven annually; and the different mix of generating sources in different parts of the US. Di Wu, Fengdi Guo, Frank R.

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JUNE 2, 2011

Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. Ford also said that its next generation of hybrid vehicles, including a new plug-in hybrid that will launch next year, will have a Ford-engineered transmission that will be built in Michigan.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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