2012, Economy, Fuel and Oil

Oak Ridge-GM prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil delivers 2% fuel economy improvement over 5W-30

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

Prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil demonstrated a 2% improved fuel economy compared to Mobil 1 5W-30 engine oil (3.93% over the 20W-30 baseline oil) in standard fuel efficiency engine dynamometer tests. 1%) in nonpolar hydrocarbon oils.

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Fuel Economy Oil Economy Engine

2012 Subaru Impreza with 30% fuel economy improvement uses BorgWarner variable cam timing technology

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AUGUST 9, 2012

BorgWarner’s Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology ( earlier post ) with new mid-position lock system ( earlier post ) helps improve fuel economy for the 2012 Subaru Impreza. According to Subaru, the 2012 Impreza offers 30% better fuel economy compared with the previous model year.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy Fuel

Fuel economy measures could cut Commonwealth countries’ cumulative oil bill by US$3.2T through 2050

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Commonwealth countries can cut their cumulative oil bill by £2 trillion (US$3.2 The number of road vehicles, and road fuel use, in Commonwealth countries could double by 2030 and increase four-fold by 2050. The most important price signal that will spur consumers to save fuel is a tax on that fuel; Set fuel economy standards.

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Fuel Economy Economy Oil Trinidad

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. Preliminary projections for MY 2012 are 374 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 23.8 Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy

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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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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MAY 13, 2014

Increasing oil demand is requiring increasing imports; since 2009, China has been importing more than half of its petroleum needs. Under the Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicle Plan for 2012 to 2020 released in 2012, average passenger car fuel economy is targeted to increase to 34 miles per gallon (6.9

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Alternative Fuels Oil China Fuel

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 from 2012 to 2040, compared to 1.2% The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2 l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2

Oil

Oil Light Energy Vehicles

Global Fuel Economy Initiative launches second 3-year campaign; ICCT joins partnership

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MAY 2, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ) ( earlier post ) launched its second three-year effort to improve vehicle fuel economy around the world at the International Transport Forum in Leipzig. per year, whereas to hit the 2030 target we need a more than 3% improvement per year from 2012. Earlier post.).

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Renault introducing three Energy engines in the Mégane Collection 2012; fuel economy up to 67 mpg US

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MARCH 2, 2012

The Energy dCi 110 diesel offers fuel consumption of 3.5 Renault is introducing three new Energy engines ( earlier post ) in its Mégane Collection 2012: the new turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection Energy TCE 115 di; the Energy dCi 130; and the Energy dCi 110, with NEDC fuel consumption of 3.5 Click to enlarge. 16V engine.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine

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

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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EIA: world petroleum use sets record high in 2012 despite declines in North America and Europe

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The world’s consumption of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products reached a record high of 88.9 Between 2008 and 2012, Asia’s consumption increased by 4.4 The rapidly industrializing economies of China and India fueled much of Asia’s demand increase, growing 2.8

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North America 2012 America Europe

Neste Oil now the world’s largest producer of renewable fuels from waste and residues

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MARCH 5, 2015

Over the last few years, Neste Oil has become the world’s largest producer of renewable fuels from waste and residues. billion liters, 423 million gallons US) of renewable fuel from waste and residues. These raw materials accounted for 62% of Neste Oil’s renewable inputs in 2014 (52% in 2013, 35% in 2012).

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Waste Oil Renewable Fuel

NREL researchers report on two approaches to upgrading biomass pyrolysis oil for hydrocarbon fuels

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JUNE 19, 2012

At last month’s World Renewable Energy Forum 2012 in Denver, Colorado, researchers from the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory presented papers on two different approaches to upgrade pyrolysis oils to hydrocarbon fuels or fuel intermediates. It has only a modest modest heating value of ~17 MJ/kg; a high density ~1.2

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Oil Fuel Hydrogen Conversion

GFEI: vehicle fuel economy is below global targets, jeopardizing action on climate and energy; failure of policy

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

Worldwide, the vehicle fleet is not making enough progress on fuel economy and is failing to reach global targets aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions, cutting oil consumption and improving energy efficiency according to a new report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) ( earlier post ) released at the Paris COP21 Climate Summit.

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Allison TC10 transmission for heavy-duty trucks showed average 5% fuel economy improvement in test fleets

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MARCH 21, 2013

announced that test fleet users achieved an average 5% fuel economy improvement with the Allison TC10 tractor transmission over their current manual and automated manual transmissions. Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. It is fully automatic and offers smooth, seamless shifting through the 10 gear ranges.

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

2012 Sonic. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 manual delivers fuel economy of 26 mpg city (9.0 Click to enlarge. turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1

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MPG 2012 Fuel Economy Economy

GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

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APRIL 1, 2013

In addition to highway fuel economy estimates that are 2 mpg higher than a 2013 Ford V8 pickup equipped with a 5.0L 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. In addition to highway fuel economy estimates that are 2 mpg higher than a 2013 Ford V8 pickup equipped with a 5.0L Fuel economy.

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150

Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

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APRIL 25, 2016

In a paper presented at the 2016 SAE World Congress, Tula Technology, developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation technology, reported significant fuel economy gains of up to 18% over a conventional GM 6.2-liter GM has been working closely with Tula Technology; in 2012, GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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JANUARY 3, 2014

An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. Different that shale oil—i.e., million tonnes.

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Estonia Oil Cleaner Jordan

MOL Group starts biofuel production at Danube Refinery

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MARCH 22, 2021

Following several years of research and development, Central & East European (CEE) oil and gas corporation MOL has stepped up the value chain and has become a biofuel producer through the realization of an investment in the Danube Refinery. Vegetable oils, used cooking oils and animal fats can also be used for this purpose.

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Production Diesel Oil Waste

NSF and DOE form Partnership on Advanced Combustion Engines; goal 25-40% better LDV fuel economy and 55% BTE in heavy-duty engines; $12M in awards for FY 2012-2014

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MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. Liquid fuels have dominated transportation systems for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

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Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram with array of new systems focused on fuel economy

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APRIL 5, 2012

Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.) The new V-6 features 42% more horsepower, 13% more torque and at least 20% better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter

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Fuel Economy 2013 Chrysler Economy

IEA WEO-2012 finds major shift in global energy balance but not onto a more sustainable path; identifies potential for transformative shift in global energy efficiency

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

The global energy map is changing significantly, according to the 2012 edition of the Internal Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook ( WEO-2012 ). The IEA said these changes will recast expectations about the role of different countries, regions and fuels in the global energy system over the coming decades. Energy demand.

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Global 2012 Energy Oil

Worldwatch: Fossil fuel subsidies continue to outweigh those for renewable energy; international pledges on reform unfulfilled

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AUGUST 22, 2012

Estimated consumption subsidies, industrial and developing countries, fossil fuels and renewables. Fossil fuel subsidies continue to far outweigh support for renewable energy, according to new research conducted for the Worldwatch Institute’s Vital Signs Online service. GSI: Fuel Subsidies in India. Source: Worldwatch.

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Renewable International Fuel Energy

EPA’s FY 2013 budget proposal includes $576M for research, $10M boost to support fuel economy and GHG programs

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The Obama Administration’s proposed FY 2013 budget of $8.344 billion for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is $105 million below the EPA’s enacted level for FY 2012. The EPA also will release an Interim Report on the Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources in 2012. FY 2013 budget highlights include: $1.2

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FEV’s two-stage VCR system; 5-7% increase in fuel economy using variable length conrods

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APRIL 22, 2013

Use of a variable compression ratio (VCR) could be one technology approach to reducing fuel consumption in highly boosted (e.g., downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Downsizing

Oil sands GHG lifecycle study using operating data finds lower emitting oil sands cases outperform higher emitting conventional crude cases; a call for more sophisticated tools and reporting

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JULY 7, 2012

Well-to-wheel (WTW) greenhouse gas emissions for in situ SAGD and surface mining pathways generated employing GHOST/TIAX/ GHGenius combination and comparison with SAGD, mining and conventional crude oil literature pathways (all results are on a HHV basis). fuel combustion) comprises 64?74% Xs show comparative results from literature.

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Oil-Sands Oil Gas-Electric Emissions

Opel launching new all-aluminum 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo for Adam; fuel economy and refinement

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AUGUST 7, 2013

SIDI Turbo (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) generates more torque throughout its operating range than equally powerful, higher displacement engines, while fuel efficiency is improved by 20% compared to Opel’s current 1.6-liter Another major contributor to refinement is the installation of a balance shaft in the oil sump.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine

California ARB considering amendments to Low Carbon Fuel Standard; handling high carbon-intensity crude oil (HCICO)

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will consider at its December 2011 meeting amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation. The LCFS intends to reduce, on a full-fuel lifecycle basis, the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels (measured in gCO 2 e/MJ) used in California by an average of 10% by the year 2020.

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Carbon Oil California Standards

API: January petroleum demand in US lowest in 18 years

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

This isn’t surprising given an economy that’s still treading water.” from January 2012). January demand was also down for kerosine jet fuel by 0.5% and for residual fuel oil by 26%, although it rose for other oils by 0.6%. January demand was also down for kerosine jet fuel by 0.5% from January 2012.

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Ford Applying 2.0L Flex-Fuel Capable Direct Injection Ti-VCT Engine in 2012 Focus

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

liter engine will be one of the first on the market to combine gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E85 flex fuel capability. The North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be powered by a 2.0-liter Drivers will notice improved low-end power and better fuel economy.

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel

Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

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AUGUST 9, 2011

US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Under the new program, trucks and buses built in 2014 through 2018 will reduce oil consumption by a projected 530 million barrels and greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution by approximately 270 million metric tons.

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Fuel Economy Standards Obama Economy

EPA and NHTSA to Sign Final Joint Rule on GHG and Fuel Economy 1 April

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MARCH 31, 2010

In a speech at Andrews Air Force Base today, President Obama said that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Deport of Transportation (DOT) will sign the joint final rule establishing greenhouse gas emission standards and corporate average fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2012-2016 tomorrow.

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US petroleum demand drops 5.7% in January on heating oil decline

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FEBRUARY 18, 2012

in January 2012 compared with January 2011 to just over 18 million barrels per day, according to figures from the American Petroleum Institute (API). The slide in heating fuel demand reflects January’s relatively warm temperatures. Imports of crude oil and refined products fell in January by 14% to average 10.1

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Oil North Dakota 2011 Gasoline

BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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JUNE 13, 2012

Oil remains the world’s leading fuel, but its 33.1% seen in 2010, according to the newly released BP Statistical Review of World Energy, 2012. seen in 2010, according to the newly released BP Statistical Review of World Energy, 2012. The averages hide a mixed picture by fuel, however. in the emerging economies.

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Coal Oil Renewable Saudi Arabia

GE Oil & Gas launches Micro LNG integrated plant

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JANUARY 30, 2012

GE Oil & Gas announced the development of a Micro LNG integrated plant that meets the small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) requirements of powering remote industrial and residential locations and fueling motor vehicles. The product introduction was among the opening day highlights of the 2012 GE Oil & Gas Annual Meeting in Florence.

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Oil Gas Diesel Financing

BNEF: Oil price plunge to have only moderate impact on low-carbon electricity development, but likely to slow EV growth

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

The collapse in world oil prices in the second half of 2014 will have only a moderate impact on the fast-developing low-carbon transition in the world electricity system, according to research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance. While diesel and oil-based power is still uneconomic at $60/barrel, the pressure to switch is reduced.

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Oil Prices Oil Price Carbon

Hyundai introduces new direct injection Lambda V6, new 5.0L direct injection V8 for 2012 Genesis

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

direct injection Tau V8 for the 2012 Genesis 5.0 Further, a variable vane oil pump has been fitted to precisely match oil pressure with engine lubrication requirements for increased efficiency at all engine speeds. liter GDI fuel economy increases over 7% percent from 27 mpg to 29 mpg on the highway. Lambda 3.8L

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Hyundai 2012 MPG Fuel Economy

Chevrolet displays new subcompact 2012 Sonic at Detroit Auto Show

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JANUARY 10, 2011

The 2012 Sonic. Chevrolet displayed the all-new subcompact 2012 Sonic—called the Aveo in other parts of the world ( earlier post )— at the North American International Auto Show. The fuel economy ratings are still TBD. Piston-cooling oil jets and integrated oil cooler. Variable-flow oil pump.

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Chevrolet 2012 Detroit Auto

EIA 2035 reference case projects drop in US imports of petroleum due to modest economic growth, increased efficiency, growing domestic oil production, and biofuels

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JANUARY 23, 2012

EIA’s AEO2012 projects a continued decline in US imports of liquid fuels due to increased production of gas liquids and biofuels and greater fuel efficiency. Net petroleum imports as a share of total US liquid fuels consumed drop from 49% in 2010 to 38% in 2020 and 36% in 2035 in AEO2012. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

Oil

Oil 2005 Production 2010

RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

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JUNE 20, 2012

From a cost perspective, the potential of alternative fuels is of limited, if any value, according to the lead report written by James Bartis, a RAND senior policy researcher. While DoD and the services will have access to the wholesale fuel supplies they require, the purchase price may be uncomfortably high. —Bartis 2012.

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Price Oil-Sands Turkey Fuel

Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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JANUARY 14, 2014

In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Earlier post.).

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine

India inaugurates first solar-powered H2 fueling station; power-to-gas

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JUNE 11, 2015

India’s first solar-powered hydrogen fueling station, supplied by Air Products was inaugurated recently at an event with chief guest Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Power, Coal, and New and Renewable Energy, in conjunction with Shri Upendra Tripathy, Secretary, Minister of New and Renewable Energy.

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India Solar Power Powered

ArvinMeritor Introduces LogixDrive Intelligent Axle System; Improved Fuel Economy and Reduced GHG

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

The LogixDrive system addresses the two main areas of power loss in axles: gear and bearing friction and oil churning due to gear rotation. The LogixDrive system will be available as an option on the Meritor 17X and other drive axle systems beginning in 2012. —Joe Elbehairy, vice president, Engineering, ArvinMeritor.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Germany

Oak Ridge-GM prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil delivers 2% fuel economy improvement over 5W-30

2012 Subaru Impreza with 30% fuel economy improvement uses BorgWarner variable cam timing technology

Fuel economy measures could cut Commonwealth countries’ cumulative oil bill by US$3.2T through 2050

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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

EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

Global Fuel Economy Initiative launches second 3-year campaign; ICCT joins partnership

Renault introducing three Energy engines in the Mégane Collection 2012; fuel economy up to 67 mpg US

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

EIA: world petroleum use sets record high in 2012 despite declines in North America and Europe

Neste Oil now the world’s largest producer of renewable fuels from waste and residues

NREL researchers report on two approaches to upgrading biomass pyrolysis oil for hydrocarbon fuels

GFEI: vehicle fuel economy is below global targets, jeopardizing action on climate and energy; failure of policy

Allison TC10 transmission for heavy-duty trucks showed average 5% fuel economy improvement in test fleets

2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

MOL Group starts biofuel production at Danube Refinery

NSF and DOE form Partnership on Advanced Combustion Engines; goal 25-40% better LDV fuel economy and 55% BTE in heavy-duty engines; $12M in awards for FY 2012-2014

Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram with array of new systems focused on fuel economy

IEA WEO-2012 finds major shift in global energy balance but not onto a more sustainable path; identifies potential for transformative shift in global energy efficiency

Worldwatch: Fossil fuel subsidies continue to outweigh those for renewable energy; international pledges on reform unfulfilled

EPA’s FY 2013 budget proposal includes $576M for research, $10M boost to support fuel economy and GHG programs

FEV’s two-stage VCR system; 5-7% increase in fuel economy using variable length conrods

Oil sands GHG lifecycle study using operating data finds lower emitting oil sands cases outperform higher emitting conventional crude cases; a call for more sophisticated tools and reporting

Opel launching new all-aluminum 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo for Adam; fuel economy and refinement

California ARB considering amendments to Low Carbon Fuel Standard; handling high carbon-intensity crude oil (HCICO)

API: January petroleum demand in US lowest in 18 years

Ford Applying 2.0L Flex-Fuel Capable Direct Injection Ti-VCT Engine in 2012 Focus

Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

EPA and NHTSA to Sign Final Joint Rule on GHG and Fuel Economy 1 April

US petroleum demand drops 5.7% in January on heating oil decline

BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

GE Oil & Gas launches Micro LNG integrated plant

BNEF: Oil price plunge to have only moderate impact on low-carbon electricity development, but likely to slow EV growth

Hyundai introduces new direct injection Lambda V6, new 5.0L direct injection V8 for 2012 Genesis

Chevrolet displays new subcompact 2012 Sonic at Detroit Auto Show

EIA 2035 reference case projects drop in US imports of petroleum due to modest economic growth, increased efficiency, growing domestic oil production, and biofuels

RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

India inaugurates first solar-powered H2 fueling station; power-to-gas

ArvinMeritor Introduces LogixDrive Intelligent Axle System; Improved Fuel Economy and Reduced GHG

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