Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

A team at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study has assessed the relative amounts of greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) compared with greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle in different countries of the world. MPG ghg (0.05

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Transportation. As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8 Commercial transportation demand by region. China will see the largest increase—more than 4 million oil-equivalent barrels per day.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Oil is holding us all hostage, economically and physically. Finally, it’s time to begin.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Former Transportation and Commerce Secretary Norman Mineta, who served under former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. The same $9 billion investment would support four times as many vehicles and achieve 40 percent penetration of high efficiency ICEs, which in turn would raise the fuel economy from 29 to 33 mpg (increase of 4 MPG).

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Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Clean cars can improve air quality and public health Transportation is the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S. Reducing demand for oil through fuel economy standards also helps protect overall American energy costs and improves energy security from erratic global energy markets.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 l/100 km) and CO 2 emissions of 98 g/km under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. km/L (38 mpg US , 6.25 For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter In the on-hybrid models, the 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

a fuel economy penalty), according to a new report by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg US (13.5 Factors related to vehicle maintenance that impact fuel economy include engine tuning, tire selection and maintenance, and weight of engine oil.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed CAFE standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis for cars and trucks combined, 40.1 mpg US (5.87 84% said it is important for the nation to reduce its oil consumption. Poll Results.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Assuming no new policies, growth in energy-related CO 2 is driven by electricity and transportation fuel use. CO 2 emissions from the transportation sector are projected to remain at 33% of the total in 2035, but increase from 1,925 million metric tons in 2008 to 2,115 in 2035. New light duty vehicle efficiency reaches 40 mpg by 2035.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

The Outlook for Energy identifies a significant evolution in the trade of oil and other liquids. A major shift is seen as North America will likely become a net exporter of liquids by 2020 as supplies of tight oil, natural gas liquids and bitumen from oil sands increase. Transportation in general. Fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., mpg US) and 7.1 mpg US), respectively. accounting for the emissions generated during production of the vehicle and the fuel. l/100 km (37.3 l/100 km (33.1

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

This expands the need for controlling emissions beyond the transportation sector, the committee noted, and thus calls for a broader policy implementation. The average of all conventional LDVs sold in 2050 might achieve CAFE test values of 74 mpg (3.18 Hybrid LDVs might reach 94 mpg (2.5 The committee suggests that the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2016

Cars and other LDVs will become more fuel-efficient through 2040, ,with the average fuel economy rising from 25 mpg to about 45 mpg and average fuel consumption dropping by half, to about 5 liters/100 km. North America, which for decades had been an oil importer, is on pace to become a net exporter around 2020. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

Shell will design the motor oil that complements and enhances the overall efficiency of the vehicle. Many people may assume that oil, greases and fuels are simply added at the end of a concept-car build project such as this, but the Shell car aims to show what can be achieved when its products are integrated into the design from the start.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

However, building more coal and gas power plants to make miles for transport is counter-productive if the game plan is to reduce carbon output. Average fuel efficiency in the US is 22 miles per gallon (mpg). New cars in 2015 get 25 mpg.) But suppose your new car is up to current Chinese standards (~35 mpg).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. 50+ MPG and good handling, too.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2010

In a talk at the opening plenary of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference in Washington, DC, former New York Governor George Pataki called for a 40% market penetration of electric drive vehicles in the US by the end of the decade. Pataki suggested some approaches: Autos. Incentivize the battery makers.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

But more than the savings is the satisfaction of driving past gasoline stations as you go about your daily routine knowing the Escape PHEV is reducing the need for imported oil. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

DeCicco’s analysis shows that optimizing internal combustion engines plus rising adoption of grid-free hybrids will enable new fleet fuel economy (unadjusted) to reach 52 mpg (4.52 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 Adjusted on-road fuel economy correspondingly would be 41 mpg (5.74 L/100km) and 60 mpg (3.92

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Fleet Fuel Automobile MPG 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. The AEO2013 reference case projects delivered energy consumption in the transportation sector to remain relatively constant at about 27 quadrillion Btu from 2011 to 2040. Domestic oil production will rise to 7.5 Biofuels grow at a slower rate due to lower crude oil prices and.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

l/100 km (76 mpg US). Further improvements were made by adopting new polymer pads and using very low viscosity oil. Citroën will unveil its new C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept at the Paris Motor Show. The C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept goes even further by adopting the Hybrid Air drivetrain.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

Using existing and emerging fuel-saving technology, the United States could save four times more oil on an annual basis by 2030 than the volume expected from expanded offshore drilling in that same year, the report, Delivering Jobs: The Economic Costs and Benefits of Improving Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy , notes.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

A new report released by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute ( UMTRI ) analyzes critical choices faced by automakers and finds that broad, deep, fast change is necessary for success in the context of the worst financial crisis in the history of the domestic automobile industry. mpg) and 50% (40.4 Fuel Economy.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2017

In March, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. mpg in MY 2021. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2009

mpg US) in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). Advanced diesel and gasoline engines will remain important for automotive applications for a long time to come—not only for individual mobility in passenger cars, especially over long distances—but, more importantly, for freight transport in trucks. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

As one example of factors contributing to that decision, a survey of projected oil prices returned values between $30 and $250 a barrel, he said.). One possible ARB scenario for achieving an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by 2050. Data: Tom Cackette, ARB. Click to enlarge. California Air Resources Board.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2011

While oil will remain the most widely used fuel, overall energy demand will be reshaped by a continued shift toward less-carbon-intensive energy source as well as steep improvements in energy efficiency in areas such as transportation, where the expanded use of advanced and hybrid vehicles will help push average new-car fuel economy to 48 mpg (4.9

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Novel lubricant formulations (additive package and/or base oil modification) expected to improve the mechanical efficiency of light? Batteries Engines Fuels Lubricating Oils Materials Power Electronics' Greater Efficiency. Greater Reliability. petroleum fuels.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

If a 2020 conventional vehicle fleet efficiency target of 35 mpg (6.7 In NYISO home charging does not decrease CO 2 emissions as much as smart or work charging because it is displacing gasoline with plants near the peak, often using oil. L/100km) is compared to the 2020 CD (charge depleting) efficiency, net CO 2.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

Indeed, an economy-wide constraint would ensure that reductions in fuel consumption and GHG emissions are not displaced to sectors not covered under transportation-specific policies. This increase would stimulate the purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles and encourage consumers to consider other transportation choices.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

Europe-based NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) called incentives such as the super credits within the proposed regulation “hot-air” weakening the proposed 95g/km target by inventing sales of ultra-low carbon vehicles that. The proposals would in total save 160 million tonnes of oil and around 420 million tonnes of CO2 in the period to 2030.

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 mpg in MY 2021. mpg in model year 2025. improvements.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). US mpg) and emits 129 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (208 grams per mile). liters per 100 kilometers (49 US mpg) (NEDC) and the Avant 5.0 US mpg) and emissions of 99 and 104 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (159and 167 grams per mile).

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Plug In Partners

JULY 7, 2006

By preparing now for a future of scarce world oil supplies, we can build an economy with a more resilient foundation for jobs and prosperity. the buffer between supply and demand is much too small to absorb shutdowns of even a small part of the world's oil demand." A flex fuel plug-in car could be nearly oil free.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 20 mpg with the gasoline engine only. Maintenance – Three years for three, no-cost oil changes and tire rotations. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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