2012, Fuel and Gasoline

Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

This analysis examines the effect of this downturn in driving on gasoline consumption (both total and per capita), and places the consumption in 2020 in a historical context. The results show that gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that 55 years ago. Total consumption. Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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2020 Gasoline 2019 2000

DOE: Adjusted for inflation, the price of gasoline in 2019 was similar to the price in 1929

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

The average annual price of gasoline has fluctuated greatly over the past several decades, but when adjusted for inflation (constant dollars), the price of gasoline in 2019 was only nine cents higher than in 1929, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). The graph below shows the effect of the oil embargo in the early 1980s.

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Gasoline 2019 Price 2002

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.).

Gasoline

Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine

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

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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APRIL 17, 2014

In a presentation at the SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium and then in a paper given at SAE 2014 World Congress, Mark Sellnau, Engineering Manager, Delphi Advanced Powertrain, reported that Brake Specific Fuel Consumption for the 1.8L Vehicle fuel efficiency on FTP. +35% Earlier post , earlier post.). Background.

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin

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. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy

Toyota provides update on status of green car technology, future plans; 21 new hybrid models, new gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, EV and fuel cell stack

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Overall, the company says, it intends to continue to work to conserve energy by improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions, and by diversifying fuel sources by encouraging the use of electricity, hydrogen and other alternative energies. In the field of fuel cells, the latest version of the Toyota FC Stack. Diesel engines.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Hybrid

Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion

CMU study finds small battery PHEVs and gasoline hybrids the least-cost policy solution to reducing gasoline consumption

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

Comparison of current federal subsidy to base case assumptions showing lifetime fuel savings (HomeEve charging scenario). The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. Peterson and Michalek 2012. —Peterson and Michalek, 2012.

Gasoline

Gasoline PHEV Gasoline-Electric Battery

EIA: fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise

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JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040. The Reference case projects an increase in VMT that, all else equal, would increase motor gasoline fuel consumption.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Gasoline Economy Standards

MIT/UC Davis professors challenge claims that ethanol production decreased gasoline prices in 2010 and 2011

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JULY 17, 2012

Knittel/Smith results for implied gasoline price effects from elimination of ethanol for 2010 using Du/Hayes model and pooled-sample estimates. Source: Knittel and Smith (2012). Again, using the same empirical models in Du and Hayes (2011) and Du and Hayes (2012), we show that ethanol production “causes” our children to age.

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Davis MIT Gasoline 2010

Ford researchers suggest using higher ethanol blends to boost the minimum octane number of regular-grade gasoline

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APRIL 6, 2012

Using higher volume blends of ethanol to leverage the alcohol’s inherent high octane rating to produce ethanol-gasoline blends with higher octane numbers could yield “substantial societal benefits”, according to a team of researchers from Ford Motor Company. Anderson and colleagues suggest in a new paper published in the journal Fuel.

Gasoline

Gasoline Ford Downsizing 2010

Direct injection of both fuels in RCCI may offer a way to decrease HC and CO emissions without sacrificing efficiency and NOx/PM benefits

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Martin Wissink from the team presented a paper on the work at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference in Vancouver, BC, this week. By using two different fuels, both the reactivity and equivalence ratio are stratified throughout the cylinder. Wissink et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Emissions Fuel Gasoline Diesel

Study finds that environmental impact of corn-ethanol E85 is 23% to 33% higher than that of gasoline; environmental problem-shifting

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MARCH 16, 2012

Environmental impacts of gasoline and E85. In a similar way, the full breadth of impacts attributable to conventional gasoline production, such as natural resource consumption and hazardous pollutant emissions, must also be considered in order to make balanced comparisons to biofuels. Process flow diagrams for E85 and gasoline.

Gasoline

Gasoline Water Emissions Pollution

MIT study: higher octane standard fuel in US could lower fleet fuel consumption & GHG an extra 4.5-6% by 2040

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APRIL 24, 2014

Offering a higher-octane gasoline to the consumer market in the US as the standard grade could deliver an incremental 4.5% to 6% reduction in fleet fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, on top of a projected 26.8% to 6% reduction in fleet fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, on top of a projected 26.8%

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MIT Fuel Fleet Standards

DOE releases final report from 6-year national fuel cell vehicle demo; key targets met, with twice the efficiency of today’s gasoline vehicles

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JULY 18, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the final report from its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for a technology validation project that collected data from more than 180 fuel cell electric vehicles over six years (early 2005 through September 2011). 2,000-hour fuel cell durability. 2,000-hour fuel cell durability.

Gasoline

Gasoline Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen

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 million bbl/d.

North America

North America 2012 America Europe

Ford doubles electric drive market share in US from 2012 to 2013; surging with plug-in hybrids

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. in calendar year 2012 to 14.7% Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% in 2012 to 23.3% Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Click to enlarge. Chart at right.).

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Plug-in 2013 2012 Plug

Progress toward commercializing the GTI IH2 thermochemical process for drop-in hydrocarbon fuels

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AUGUST 21, 2012

IH 2 is a new thermochemical process that employs a catalyzed fluidized bed hydropyrolysis step followed by an integrated hydroconversion step to directly convert biomass into high-quality, fungible hydrocarbon fuels. IH 2 derived fuels contain less than 1% oxygen and are completely compatible with petroleum-derived fuels.

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Commercial Fuel Convert Gasoline

Mitsubishi to unveil Outlander PHEV at 2012 Paris Motor Show

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a targeted fuel economy in excess of 61 km/liter (143.5 mpg US, 1.6 mpg US, 1.6 Series Hybrid Mode.

PHEV

PHEV Mitsubishi 2012 Motoring

API: US petroleum demand rose 4.9% in November; gasoline up 5.4%

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DECEMBER 21, 2013

from November 2012 to average 19.4 Demand for gasoline rose 5.4% from November 2012 to average slightly more than 8.9 Demand for gasoline rose 5.4% from November 2012 to average slightly more than 8.9 for jet fuel and by 10.3% Residual fuel demand fell by 24.9% Gasoline production rose 3.1%

Gasoline

Gasoline 2012 Oil Gas

Shell develops lead-free aviation gasoline

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Shell has developed a lead-free replacement for aviation gasoline (Avgas 100 and 100LL); the replacement fuel will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process. Leaded gasoline for automobiles was phased out of use in the US by 1995 due to its environmental and health impact.) Aviation fuels.

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Gasoline EPA Emissions Fuel

Joule expands solar CO2 conversion platform to produce renewable gasoline and jet hydrocarbons

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APRIL 15, 2013

Joule, the developer of a direct, single-step, continuous process for the production of solar hydrocarbon fuels ( earlier post ), has extended its solar CO 2 conversion platform to produce renewable gasoline- and jet fuel-range hydrocarbons. Joule’s hydrocarbon fuels have the additional benefit of being inherently sulfur-free.

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Gasoline Conversion Solar Renewable

Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption. L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. Earlier post.)

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy

API: January petroleum demand in US lowest in 18 years

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Gasoline deliveries were up for the month by 2.4% 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%. in January compared with the same month in 2012. Gasoline production fell 2.7% from January 2012.

2012

2012 Oil Gasoline 2000

Toyota wraps up 3-year Strasbourg Prius PHV demo project; average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to gasoline ICE vehicles

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APRIL 13, 2013

Among the findings were: The plug-ins achieved an average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional gasoline vehicle of similar size with an average charging frequency of 1.1 A direct correlation between the recharging frequency and fuel consumption: higher charging frequency leads to lower fuel consumption.

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Prius Gasoline Toyota Fuel

PSA to commercialize SwRI-developed Dedicated-EGR technology in high-efficiency gasoline engines by 2018

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The D-EGR concept dedicates one (or more) cylinders to EGR production and fuel reforming. Source: SwRI, DEER 2012. The new engines, due to be available in PSA vehicles by 2018, will consume 10% less fuel than their predecessors across all uses, according to PSA. Click to enlarge. PSA has filed for two patents on its work.

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Gasoline 2018 Engine Commercial

Crazy Diamond Performance develops mono-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cruze

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JULY 14, 2014

Crazy Diamond Performance (CDP) has developed a mono-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cruze, with intended market introduction no later than October 2014. equipped CNG Cruze outputs 20 hp and 24 ft-lbs torque over its competitor, while maintaining nearly the same fuel economy. Fern said that the 1.8L-equipped Fern said that the 1.8L-equipped

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Fuel Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels

Florida repeals state Renewable Fuel Standard

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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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Florida Renewable Standards Fuel

EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

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APRIL 16, 2014

decrease in 2012 from 2011. Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2012 were equivalent to 6,526 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. According to the report, GHG emissions in 2012 showed a 10% drop below 2005 levels, and were only slightly above the emissions in 1994 (6,520 million metric tons). Source: EPA.

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2005 2012 EPA 2011

UC Berkeley leading project investigating partial fuel stratification and microwave-assisted sparkplugs for LTC engines

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JULY 1, 2013

One focus of the project will be centered on light- and heavy-duty vehicles running on gasoline/ethanol blends in order to improve engine efficiency and lower emissions. Premixing can be accomplished either with port fuel injection (PFI) as indicated in the figure, or with early direct injection (DI). Credit: Saxena and Bedoya (2013).

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Engine Fuel Gasoline 2013

2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

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JUNE 6, 2012

City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. The FIT EV’s fuel consumption rating is 29 kWh per 100 miles; EPA-rated annual fuel cost is $500.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2013 Honda

Neste Oil launches sales of NExBTL renewable naphtha; plastics feedstock and biocomponent for gasoline

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

The bio-naphtha can be used as a feedstock for producing bioplastics, for example, and as a biocomponent for gasoline. In a 2012 report on the hydroconversion of triglycerides (e.g., vegetable oils) to green fuels (the core of the NExBTL process), Sotelo-Boyás et al. In a 2012 report on the hydroconversion of triglycerides (e.g.,

Renewable

Renewable Oil Gasoline Sale

New Argonne lifecycle analysis of bioethanol pathways finds corn ethanol can reduce GHG emissions relative to gasoline by 19-48%; long-term, cellulosic offers the most benefits

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JANUARY 22, 2013

These advances and improvements have helped bioethanol achieve increased energy and GHG emission benefits when compared with those of petroleum gasoline. WTW GHG emission reductions for ethanol pathways relative to gasoline. Values are reductions for P10–P90 (P50), relative to P50 of gasoline GHG. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Emissions Gasoline-Electric Conversion

SwRI develops D-EGR demonstrator highlighting fuel-efficient, cost-effective engine; 10% and above fuel economy improvements

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has built a demonstrator vehicle, based on a 2012 Buick Regal GS, incorporating the latest D-EGR (dedicated EGR) technology ( earlier post ), an outgrowth of SwRI’s HEDGE (High Efficiency Dilute Gasoline Engine) consortium projects ( earlier post ). In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Engine Fuel Economy

EIA forecast of 2014 US gasoline use has risen 2 billion gallons (1.6%) in past 10 months

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) short-term forecasts of US gasoline consumption, which cover the current and upcoming calendar year, have risen 1.6% The latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) expects 2014 gasoline consumption to be 8.82 over the past year. million barrels per day (135.2 billion gallons).

2014

2014 Gasoline 2013 Fuel Economy

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. mpg) and a 9.2% 2014-01-1190.

Gasoline

Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust

Brazilian biofuels with LUC may have much higher non-GHG emissions than conventional gasoline and diesel

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

When including Land Use Change (LUC) factors, Brazilian sugar cane ethanol and soybean biodiesel have much larger life-cycle emissions than conventional gasoline and biodiesel for six regulated, non-greenhouse gas (GHG) air pollutants, according to a study led by a team from the University of California, Merced. emitted per mmBTU fuel).

Gasoline

Gasoline Emissions Diesel Brazil

Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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MAY 6, 2014

For MY 2012 in the US, FCA was compliant with fuel economy requirements, but had negative credit generation due to model mix. FCA’s twin drivers are regulatory compliance and developing and producing increasingly more fuel-efficient vehicles which customers want to buy, he said. Direct fuel injection. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler 2016 PHEV Gasoline

Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MAY 2, 2013

Two separate reports highlight the ongoing improvement in vehicle technologies and the growing trend toward consumers purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles in the US and in Europe. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy

Ford introduces more fuel-efficient Focus 1.0L EcoBoost; 99 gCO2/km

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AUGUST 12, 2013

liter EcoBoost ( earlier post ) that will be the first gasoline-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO 2 emissions. liter EcoBoost will achieve fuel efficiency of 4.3 gasoline direct injection engine, the new Focus 1.0-liter Engines Fuel Efficiency' Ford Motor Company has announced a new version of the Focus 1.0-liter

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Ford Fuel Transit Connect Gasoline

New Range Rover features all-aluminum body 39% lighter than the outgoing steel body; up to 22% reduction in fuel consumption; diesel hybrid version in 2013

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The new Range Rover offers a choice of three engines (one gasoline and two diesel); a high-efficiency diesel hybrid model will be coming in 2013, with target CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km. The new Ranger Rover currently offers a choice of a gasoline 510PS (503 hp, 375 kW) LR-V8 Supercharged engine and two diesel (3.0-liter l/100km (31.4

Land Rover

Land Rover Diesel 2013 Range

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

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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. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG

Fuel Cell Equinox tops 100,000 miles in real-world driving

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

One of General Motors’ fuel cell research vehicles recently passed a milestone for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, topping 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of real-world driving. By using renewable hydrogen, this vehicle has saved 5,260 gallons of gasoline. per gallon, that’s more than $18,000 in fuel cost savings. Earlier post.)

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Miles San Diego Fuel Los Angeles

Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

DOE: Adjusted for inflation, the price of gasoline in 2019 was similar to the price in 1929

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

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

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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

Toyota provides update on status of green car technology, future plans; 21 new hybrid models, new gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, EV and fuel cell stack

Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

CMU study finds small battery PHEVs and gasoline hybrids the least-cost policy solution to reducing gasoline consumption

EIA: fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise

MIT/UC Davis professors challenge claims that ethanol production decreased gasoline prices in 2010 and 2011

Ford researchers suggest using higher ethanol blends to boost the minimum octane number of regular-grade gasoline

Direct injection of both fuels in RCCI may offer a way to decrease HC and CO emissions without sacrificing efficiency and NOx/PM benefits

Study finds that environmental impact of corn-ethanol E85 is 23% to 33% higher than that of gasoline; environmental problem-shifting

MIT study: higher octane standard fuel in US could lower fleet fuel consumption & GHG an extra 4.5-6% by 2040

DOE releases final report from 6-year national fuel cell vehicle demo; key targets met, with twice the efficiency of today’s gasoline vehicles

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

Ford doubles electric drive market share in US from 2012 to 2013; surging with plug-in hybrids

Progress toward commercializing the GTI IH2 thermochemical process for drop-in hydrocarbon fuels

Mitsubishi to unveil Outlander PHEV at 2012 Paris Motor Show

API: US petroleum demand rose 4.9% in November; gasoline up 5.4%

Shell develops lead-free aviation gasoline

Joule expands solar CO2 conversion platform to produce renewable gasoline and jet hydrocarbons

Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

API: January petroleum demand in US lowest in 18 years

Toyota wraps up 3-year Strasbourg Prius PHV demo project; average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to gasoline ICE vehicles

PSA to commercialize SwRI-developed Dedicated-EGR technology in high-efficiency gasoline engines by 2018

Crazy Diamond Performance develops mono-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cruze

Florida repeals state Renewable Fuel Standard

EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

UC Berkeley leading project investigating partial fuel stratification and microwave-assisted sparkplugs for LTC engines

2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

Neste Oil launches sales of NExBTL renewable naphtha; plastics feedstock and biocomponent for gasoline

New Argonne lifecycle analysis of bioethanol pathways finds corn ethanol can reduce GHG emissions relative to gasoline by 19-48%; long-term, cellulosic offers the most benefits

SwRI develops D-EGR demonstrator highlighting fuel-efficient, cost-effective engine; 10% and above fuel economy improvements

EIA forecast of 2014 US gasoline use has risen 2 billion gallons (1.6%) in past 10 months

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

Brazilian biofuels with LUC may have much higher non-GHG emissions than conventional gasoline and diesel

Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

Ford introduces more fuel-efficient Focus 1.0L EcoBoost; 99 gCO2/km

New Range Rover features all-aluminum body 39% lighter than the outgoing steel body; up to 22% reduction in fuel consumption; diesel hybrid version in 2013

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

Fuel Cell Equinox tops 100,000 miles in real-world driving

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