EPA allows year-round sale of E15 gasoline
Green Car Congress
JUNE 1, 2019
This removes a significant barrier to wider sales of E15 in the summer months, thus expanding the market for ethanol in transportation fuel. Earlier post.).
EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later.
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Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on the progress of ZEV sales in the state during the first half of 2020, drawing on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). Sales nationally were down 23.5%. Cumulative PEV Sales at 15.3% in H1 2020.
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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond
Green Car Congress
APRIL 13, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. —Proposed Rule: Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles GHG emissions standards.
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Audi models in Europe now Euro 6d compliant; twin-dosing for diesel, GPFs for gasoline
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 19, 2021
As of the beginning of 2021, Audi has converted its European vehicle range to the level of the Euro 6d emission standard. All models included in the currently valid sales program comply with the strict limits of the Euro 6d-ISC-FCM standard. For cars with a gasoline engine, it is 60 milligrams per kilometer (96.9
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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The state Department of Environment Protection announced that it will prohibit the sale of new gas-powered cars precisely on January 1, 2035. The rule will only apply to new car sales.
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EPA issues emergency fuel waiver for E15 sales
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2022
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline to be sold during the summer driving season. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the use of low-volatility gasoline during the summer months in order to limit the formation of ozone pollution. Earlier post.). EPA provides a 1.0
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170 Corning hits 1-million-unit milestone with gasoline particulate filter production
Green Car Congress
JUNE 26, 2018
Corning Incorporated’s Environmental Technologies business reached a significant production milestone at its Kaiserslautern, Germany manufacturing facility with the production of its 1 millionth Corning DuraTrap GC gasoline particulate filter (GPF) for automotive emissions control.
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2022 KIA Sorento PHEV joins hybrid, gasoline models
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 19, 2021
The 2022 Sorento Turbo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SUV is the latest addition to Kia’s ambitious ‘Plan S’ electrification strategy and the fourth-generation Sorento model range, which was introduced last year in both gasoline-powered and turbo hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) forms. Pricing will be announced closer to its on-sale date.
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ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards
Green Car Congress
MARCH 19, 2018
Other technologies—such as efficiency improvements in gasoline engines as well as the rollout of hybrid electric power trains—offer more compelling and cost-effective pathways to reducing CO 2 emissions from European passenger cars, the ICCT says. —The ICCT.
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Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 16, 2023
Stellantis is reportedly no longer allocating gasoline-only vehicles to the fourteen states with leadership that has agreed to adhere to the emission standards set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). this means dealer allocation will prioritize powertrains based on how restrictive the local emissions standards happen to be.
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Start of sales for the VW Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE PHEVs in Europe
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 22, 2020
Sales of both models are starting now. The TSI engine (turbocharged gasoline engine) is automatically switched on at higher speeds—depending on the activated hybrid mode, driving profile or charge level of the battery. A 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox DSG is responsible for gearshifts as standard.
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SEAT launches all-new Leon; gasoline, diesel, CNG, mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid; €1.1B investment
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 29, 2020
The new-generation compact car benefits from gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); compressed natural gas (TGI); mild-hybrid (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) units. The new Leon’s offer of standard gasoline engines are all direct-injection, turbocharged units and provide power outputs between 66kW/90PS and 140kW/190PS. Mating a 1.4
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Florida repeals state Renewable Fuel Standard
Green Car Congress
MAY 31, 2013
Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed into law HB 4001 , the “Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act”, which repeals the state’s Renewable Fuel Standard, effective 1 July 2013. The bill repeals the Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act (ss. The bill repeals the Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act (ss. 526.201-526.207, F.S.),
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California senators push Biden to start phasing out gasoline vehicle sales
Green Car Reports
MARCH 22, 2021
Although that’s an unlikely move, as the new administration grapples with how to restore tighter standards for gas mileage and emissions, two senators are reportedly rooting for that deadline. Could the Biden Administration set a date for the retirement of internal combustion passenger vehicles?
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First sales of isobutanol-blended gasoline at marina pumps
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
announced that Harbor Marina at Lake Pomme de Terre in Missouri is the first US marina to sell gasoline blended with Gevo’s renewable isobutanol at the pump. Gevo’s bio-based isobutanol helps meet renewable fuel and clean air standards, while solving concerns that many boaters have with ethanol-blended fuels. Earlier post.).
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Volvo reveals new XC90; limited diesel, gasoline First Edition on sale only online
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 27, 2014
The two launch engines are the D5 twin turbo diesel and the T6 supercharged and turbocharged gasoline unit. Power and torque charts for the T6 gasoline unit (left) and the D5 diesel (right). The gasoline supercharged and turbocharged T6 delivers an output of 316 hp (236 kW) and a maximum torque of 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) of torque.
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Hybrids represented 52% of all Toyota Motor Europe sales in 2019; 63% in West Europe
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Europe reported 2019 sales of 1,089,422 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, an increase of +5.2% With sales of 1,002,216 vehicles, Toyota sold more than one million vehicles for the first time since 2008 delivering 4.5% It is also equipped as standard with the Toyota’s AWD-i intelligent electric all-wheel drive system.
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IHS Markit: GM announcement latest sign that peak gasoline demand from light vehicles has already come and gone
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
IHS Markit places the global peak for oil demand (gasoline and diesel) from LVs in 2019 when the demand averaged 29.1 Demand peaking is due to the impact of rising vehicle fuel economy and emission standards, and as time goes by, from more sales of electric vehicles. of new car sales in 2020, according to IHS Markit data).
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Bath University and SAIC Motor team up to investigate gasoline particulate filter performance
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The University of Bath and SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre are collaborating on a project to identify the most efficient conditions for the optimum performance of gasoline particulate filters (GPFs), to help minimize vehicle impact on the environment.
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Maryland commits to ban on gas vehicle sales
Teslarati
MARCH 13, 2023
The State of Maryland followed in the footsteps of California today by banning all new gas vehicle sales by the model year 2035. Maryland aligned with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) vehicle standards in 2011 and is one of seventeen states in the U.S. to adopt the same standards. Don’t hesitate to contact us with tips!
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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040
Green Car Congress
MAY 22, 2018
To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040. In future only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale.
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186 First pump sales of Gevo isobutanol-blended gasoline in US at Express Lube Service Station in Texas
Green Car Congress
JULY 30, 2015
announced that Express Lube of Fredericksburg, Texas, is the first US service station to sell gasoline blended with Gevo’s renewable isobutanol at the pump. Gevo anticipates this to be the first of many retail locations to offer the product as the company rolls out its isobutanol to the marina, outdoor equipment and off-road gasoline markets.
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Volkswagen’s new Touareg to offer two PHEV variants
Green Car Congress
MAY 25, 2023
Volkswagen’s updated Touareg SUV will launch in five powertrain versions: a turbocharged gasoline engine, two turbodiesel engines and two plug-in hybrids. All are paired as standard with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and the 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive. All use a 3.0-liter liter V6 engine. Presales of the new Touareg have started.
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Chalmers study: ban on sales of fossil-fuel cars greatly reduces lifecycle GHG mainly due to tailpipe emissions; risk of carbon leakage in manufacturing
Green Car Congress
MAY 28, 2021
If a ban were introduced on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, and they were replaced by electric cars, the result would be a significant reduction in lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions primarily due to reduced tailpipe CO 2 emissions, according to a new lifecycle study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.
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EPA proposes to include Southern Maine in the Federal Reformulated Gasoline Program
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 22, 2014
EPA is proposing , at the request of the State of Maine, to require the sale of reformulated gasoline ( RFG ) in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln counties in southern Maine starting in June 2015. About 30% of gasoline sold in the US is reformulated.
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CMU study finds small battery PHEVs and gasoline hybrids the least-cost policy solution to reducing gasoline consumption
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2012
The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. Non-domestic charging infrastructure is generally not necessary for operation of PHEVs, and substantial gasoline displacement can be achieved solely with home charging. Peterson and Michalek 2012.
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308 CARB releases Midterm Review of ZEV regulation, LEV III GHG and PM standards; calls for post-2025 standards
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 19, 2017
The Review finds that the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards currently in place for model years 2022-2025 are readily feasible at or below the costs estimated back in 2012. An additional 78 model variants comprising hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs, and BEVs also meet the 2020 or later standards. PM and criteria pollutants.
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CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Earlier post.). Incentives for selling AFVs. —Jenn et al.
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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity
Green Car Congress
JUNE 23, 2022
President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. For context, in the first quarter of this year, EV sales accounted for less than 5% of new car sales, despite rising gasoline prices.
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Beijing to implement stricter China V emission standard next month
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 24, 2013
Xinhua reports that Beijing plans to implement the China V emission standard—similar to Euro V—starting next month in an effort to reduce the city’s air pollution. The standard will be applied to new cars on the auto market and motor vehicles that have yet to receive license plates, according to the report. Earlier post.).
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UC Berkeley study quantifies LD gasoline on-road emissions
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Based on on-road measurements in their study, a team from the University of California Berkeley has estimated that, as of 2010, light-duty (LD) gasoline vehicles were responsible for 85% of CO; 18% of NO x ; 18% of organic aerosol (OA); and 6% of black carbon (BC) emissions from on-road motor vehicles in the United States.
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EIA: trends in downsized engine design leading to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline
Green Car Congress
APRIL 6, 2016
Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% Energy Information Administration, Prime Supplier Sales Report. The octane rating of gasoline is an indicator of its resistance to spontaneous combustion. of new gasoline-fueled LDV sales.
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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 26, 2023
The Renault 5 electric retrofit kit will go on sale in France in September 2023 while the kit for the Twingo will be made available at a later date. The electric retrofit kit for the Renault 4 will also be on sale online on 1 February on rfitvintage.com from €11,900 (incl. VAT and installation).
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid to start at $44,670; $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX
Green Car Congress
MAY 31, 2023
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander goes on sale in the US this summer with three available powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L turbo gasoline engine, the 2.5L The gasoline engine delivers 265 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7.5 hybrid or standard on the powerful Hybrid MAX. hybrid, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX.
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Mahindra XUV300 hits 250,000 sales ahead of XUV3XO reveal | Autocar Professional
Baua Electric
APRIL 18, 2024
The Mahindra XUV300 has driven past the cumulative 250,000 units sales milestone in the domestic India market. This means the XUV300 has taken 63 months or a little over five years to achieve 250,000 sales in India. This means the XUV300 has taken 63 months or a little over five years to achieve 250,000 sales in India.
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CARB and California electric utilities partner to offer point-of-sale reduction of up to $1,500 on PEVs
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
California electric utilities are teaming up with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to offer the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR), a point-of-sale price reduction of up to $1,500 for the purchase or lease of any eligible new Battery Electric or Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (BEV or PHEV) from a participating automotive retailer.
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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. gallon) gasoline tank in the regular position ahead of the rear axle and a 27-liter (7.1-gallon) liter gasoline model. Picanto Click to enlarge.
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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Portable generators, including those in recreational vehicles, would be required to meet more stringent standards in 2024 and meet zero-emission standards starting in 2028. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered. Despite their small size, these engines are highly polluting.
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EPA proposes rule allowing sale of E15 year-round; improving RIN market transparency
Green Car Congress
MARCH 13, 2019
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed regulatory changes to allow gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol (E15) to be sold to 2001 and newer vehicles year-round across the country. The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is excited to hear the EPA released the proposed rule of permitting year-around sales of E15.
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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 12, 2017
The participants reported virtually no difference in driving experience compared to regular gasoline- or diesel-fueled cars. liter, 127 hp engine which can run on both 100% methanol (M100) and gasoline. The version used in the fleet test has a 50-liter methanol tank as well as a 10-liter gasoline tank. It features a 1.8-liter,
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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
tonnes more CO 2 than an equivalent gasoline car over its lifetime due to a more energy-intensive refining of the diesel fuel; more materials required in the production of heavier and more complex engines; higher emissions from biodiesel blended in the diesel fuel; and longer mileage because fuel is cheaper. l/100 km (37.3 mpg US) and 7.1
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220 EPA annual report finds automakers outperforming GHG emissions standards
Green Car Congress
MARCH 26, 2015
For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.
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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 26, 2022
Many states and nations have set targets and goals to phase out the sale of internal combustion cars. California’s is the most aggressive regulation to establish a definitive mechanism to meet required zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales that ramp up year over year, culminating in 100% ZEV sales in 2035.
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