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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. l/100 km), followed by car SUVs at 24.5 l/100 km)—a 0.5 Source: EPA.

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2011 edition of EPA Fuel Economy Trends report shows several advanced powertrain technologies making significant gains

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Light-duty diesel are seen dropping share slightly to 0.6% Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. From MY 2004 to MY 2010, CO 2 emissions decreased by 67 g/mi (15%), and fuel economy increased by 3.3 for MY2011, down from 0.7% in MY 2010, but up from 0.5% in MY 2009.

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Chrysler and EPA to partner on hydraulic series hybrid powertrain for light duty vehicles

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The research project will focus on adapting the hydraulic hybrid system to a Chrysler Town & Country minivan equipped with a 2.4-liter, In 2004, EPA had combined a full series hydraulic hybrid system with a diesel engine in a 2003 Ford Expedition SUV. liter, inline four-cylinder gasoline engine. Earlier post.)

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Based on the final Trends data through MY 2012, CO 2 emissions have decreased by 85 g/mi, or 18%, since MY 2004, and fuel economy has increased by 4.3 Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. mpg, or 22%.

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Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

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liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans. The first production engine stemming from one of its customer relationships will be out next year, and Achates is also moving to vehicle trials with other customers—all using diesel.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Furia explained, "The SUVs that we just completed that were outfitted with the XHT drive train could have been any SUV made by anyone.

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