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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year. This marks the first time that data for CO 2 emissions are included in the annual report, Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2009. mpg US (11.2 mpg, or 9%, since 2004. Source: EPA.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% The hybrid system employs an Eaton automated transmission with an integrated motor/generator (26 kW/ 44 kW peak) and a 340 VDC, 1.8 The 12-month average fuel economy for the P70 hybrid vans is 13.1

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Fuel Economy Economy Eaton Hybrid 210

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JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. Sivak and Schoettle performed two regression analyses, one focusing on the number of vehicles purchased and the other one on their rated fuel economy.

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MAY 6, 2010

The 2009 results reflect a combination of factors, EIA said, including some particular to the economic downturn; other special circumstances during the year; and other factors that may reflect persistent trends in the economy and in energy use. between 2008 and 2009. The average decline in energy intensity from 2000 to 2008 was 2.0%.

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2009 Emissions Carbon Transportation 239

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008. The first manufacturer to build and produce a dedicated fuel cell vehicle (FCX Clarity) on a production line specifically made for fuel cell vehicles (2008).

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Honda EPA Miles Fuel 150

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MARCH 4, 2011

Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week. liter TDV6 diesel engine, working with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and a 69 kW electric motor. billion) on environmental technologies and has targeted a 25% reduction in its fleet-average CO 2 emissions between 2008 and 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Chrysler is bringing the new Dodge Caliber to the Frankfurt Motor Show fitted with a new 2.2-liter, mpg US vs. 38.6 Combined, these features produce more power, better fuel economy and a smoother, quieter operation than engines without them. The new Dodge Caliber debuts at the 2009 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

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Dodge Chrysler Diesel MPG 186

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MARCH 24, 2009

Toyota is applying its gasoline and diesel “Optimal Drive” technology in the new B-segment hatchback crossover Urban Cruiser, unveiled as a design preview at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show ( earlier post ) and in a production version at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008 ( earlier post ). L/100km (43 mpg US).

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Toyota 2008 MPG Gasoline-Electric 150

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof. His accomplishments at GM include production programs that won “Top 10 Engine” and “Car of the Year” awards, and also numerous advanced concepts demonstrating high efficiency and high performance such as GM’s EV1 electric car, the 100 mpg Ultralite, and the CERV III concept Corvette.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the 2.4 liter concept Theta turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine capable of developing as much as 286 hp (213 kW) while and delivering more than 30 highway mpg at the Los Angeles Auto show in 2008. Theta II GDI. Click to enlarge. With a compression ratio of 11.3:1,

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Gasoline Hyundai Engine Production 210

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The report expects aluminum to double its share of the light vehicle material mix by 2025 vs. the 2008 EPA baseline vehicle. The survey also looked at average aluminum content by North American automakers, declaring General Motors the content leader at 366 pounds (166 kg) per vehicle. Ducker Worldwide. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. The revised gearing compensates for the new motor-generator’s torque reduction.)

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Volvo introduced its first three DRIVEe branded models—indicating uprated environmental properties—at the 2008 Paris motor show. At the Paris motor show in 2008, we began our broad-based launch of the DRIVe models via the C30, S40 and V50. L/100 km (39 mpg US) for both cars. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 25, 2009

According to statistics compiled by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority cited by BMW, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg US), with an average CO 2 rating of 158 g/km. Aerodynamic Test Center.

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BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

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JUNE 1, 2009

General Motors Corp. Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. The New GM will have a number of key vehicle launches in 2009 and 2010, including: Chevrolet Camaro, with highway fuel economy of up to 29 mpg. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.).

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently. since the Tesla roadster was introduced in 2008.

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MARCH 27, 2009

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has set the model year 2011 CAFE standards, which it estimates will raise the industry-wide combined light-duty vehicle fuel economy average to 27.3 mpg, save 887 million gallons of fuel over the lifetime of the MY 2011 cars and light trucks, and reduce CO 2 emissions by 8.3

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2011 MPG Standards Industry 210

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Ford Motor Company’s US hybrid sales for the first nine months of 2009 are 73% higher than the same period in 2008, fueled by the introduction of hybrid versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, which went on sale in March 2009. The front-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid delivers 34 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

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kW electric motor powered by electricity from its hydrogen fuel cell (fed by up to 4.3 A fairly conventional look Through a chemical process, the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery. kg of hydrogen). It also has up to 29 miles of range coming from the 17.7

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JANUARY 5, 2010

Newly developed for the next-generation global mini, the S-TEC II engine—a 4-cylinder, 16-valve 1199cc DOHC engine—delivers fuel economy of 18.6 mpg US, 5.4 General Motors India began operations in 1996 and now offers products under the Chevrolet brand, which was introduced in India in 2003. L/100km), with peak power of 80.5

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India Chevrolet GM Global 236

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MARCH 2, 2014

Lexus will stage the European premiere of the new RC F—which made its global debut at the North American International Auto Show in January—at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. In 2005, Ford filed for a patent on Otto-Atkinson technology; the patent (EP 1754872 B1) was published in 2008. The RC F features an all-new 5.0-liter

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turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88 million sold since it went on sale in 2008. A variable-flow oiling system helps maximize fuel efficiency, contributing to GM’s estimated 40 mpg highway. A new, standard 1.4L Cruze stats.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. When the FCHV-adv was introduced in 2008, it boasted an estimated range increase of more than 150% over the first generation FCHV. The FT-CH concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

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APRIL 22, 2009

However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries. Total sales worldwide in 2008 were 2 million vehicles.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. No more Big OIL - think of the extra money stimulating the economy! Then we are done!

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APRIL 16, 2009

" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. General Motors has sought $10.3 Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 "The Volt is a case study. And that means it doesnt necessarily pay the rent.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

GM CEO Mary Barra – Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors In late 2019 Trump effectively nixed an extension of the tax credit for Tesla and GM, which had already reached their 200,000-vehicle caps under the former framework. There’s been no about-face to a clean-energy economy. EV plants Tens of thousands more U.S.

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