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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 Earlier post.). l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Weigert, E.,

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JUNE 7, 2013

2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco. Toyota unveiled the 2014 Toyota Corolla—the 11 th generation of the car. The 2014 Corolla is available in four distinct grades: L, LE, S, and the new LE Eco grade. The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 The base 1.8-liter

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 25.2 Fuel economy is down 0.6 mpg from the peak reached in August 2014, but still up 5.1 l/100 km)—the same as model years 2015 and 2014. l/100 km)—down 0.1 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring).

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MARCH 27, 2013

2014 Jeep Cherokee. Chrysler introduced the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by the choice of two new engines mated to the nine-speed, the Cherokee features expected highway fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg US (7.6 Click to enlarge. The 16-valve, 2.4-liter 4x4 systems.

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JULY 16, 2013

Ford is boosting the on-road fuel economy performance of its 2013 model year hybrid vehicles in the US and Canada. Starting in August, the company will make calibration updates for owners at dealerships designed to improve on-road fuel economy of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

MMNA) is reducing the price of the MY 2014 i-MiEV battery electric vehicle by 21% ($6,130) from the previous 2012 vehicle and delivering an expanded standard equipment package with it. After factoring in the Federal tax credit of $7,500, the net MSRP of the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV drops down to only $15,495. B”-position.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%, according to a new report published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The new report—“From Laboratory to Road: 2014 Update”—updates ICCT’s original 2013 report on the growing discrepancy. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 3, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.4 Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.3 This value indicates that the average new-vehicle buyer produced 20% lower emissions in January 2014 than in October 2007. l/100km)—a 0.3 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) expects 2014 gasoline consumption to be 8.82 million barrels per day (2 billion gallons) higher than last November’s forecast, which was close to the average 2014 consumption forecast across the 12 editions of STEO published in 2013. over the past year. million barrels per day (135.2

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APRIL 18, 2014

Magna International’s Magna Exteriors operating unit is producing the North American automotive industry’s first all-thermoplastic, fully recyclable liftgate module for the 2014 Nissan Rogue crossover utility vehicle.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in January was 24.9 The January 2014 fuel economy figure is up 4.8 The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag). l/100 km)—up 0.1

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading fuel economy for V-6 midsize pickups, based on current EPA fuel economy estimates. EPA fuel economy (mpg US) for 2015 6-cylinder pickups with automatic transmission. Equipped with a 305 hp (227 kW) 3.6L Equipped with a 305 hp (227 kW) 3.6L

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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. The prototype oil also successfully passed a 100-hour high-temperature, high-load engine dynamometer test.

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JUNE 20, 2014

The result of their work, presented in papers this spring at the SAE 2014 World Congress, the Vienna Motor Symposium, and the JSAE Annual Congress, is the new 1.3-liter liter ESTEC (Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion) in-line 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine (1NR-FKE). —Yamada et al. Trend of engine efficiency.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. The Chrysler Group’s 2014 Ram ProMaster van, developed from the Fiat Ducato, will mark the the North American introduction of the 174 hp (130 kW) 3.0-liter The 2014 Ram ProMaster also offers a 280 hp 3.6-liter

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.3 Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2 The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag). in August (the lower the value the better).

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. The traffic jam assistance technology will be part of Volvo Car Corporation’s new Scalable Product Architecture, SPA, which will be introduced in 2014.

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

related damages, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Stanford have found that, US-economy-wide, gross external damage (GED) due to premature mortality has decreased by more than 20% from 2008 to 2014. GED was calculated for the 3 most recent NEI years: 2008, 2011, and 2014. In a new study of PM 2.5 Tschofen et al.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. 2014 LT1 6.2L LT1 is almost 40 lbs lighter (and more compact) than the 4.4L

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Data: Sivak, UMTRI-2014-2. To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 Without any improvement in vehicle fuel economy, an average vehicle load of more than 2.3 —Sivak, UMTRI-2014-2. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August 2017 was 25.3 mpg reached in August 2014. mpg reached in August 2014. The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag).

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MAY 6, 2013

2014 Sprinter. The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. The engineers at Mercedes-Benz have also fine-tuned the Sprinter’s accessory equipment for maximum economy.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The 2014 Lincoln MKX features the use of Cellulose Reinforced Polypropylene (called “ THRIVE ” composites by Weyerhaeuser) in the floor console armrest substrate—a structural piece located within the center console armrest. If we transfer its use to larger parts, it could really benefit the vehicle weight, which benefits fuel economy.

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MARCH 31, 2014

The US DOE recently awarded $17 million to 17 FY 2014 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II projects to further develop Phase I projects and to produce a prototype or equivalent within two years. Selected vehicle and hydrogen technology projects are: FY 2014 SBIR Phase II vehicle projects. Lead organization. Description.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The demonstrator will be present at the upcoming SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit in April; SwRI engineers are presenting a paper (2014-01-1190) at the SAE 2014 World Congress on the development of the demonstrator’s engine. L GDI Engine,” (SAE 2014-01-1190 ).

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 24.8 This value indicates that the average new-vehicle driver produced 19% lower emissions in August 2016 than in October 2007, but 3% higher emissions than the record low reached in both August 2014 and August 2015. l/100 km)—down 0.4

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JUNE 30, 2016

Electric vehicles (EVs) will need to increase their combined market share to 16% by 2020 for markets to achieve the aggressive fuel economy standards set by regulators, according to new research by the World Energy Council, the UN-accredited global energy body representing the entire energy spectrum. In the EU, the EV gap is 1.4

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JUNE 25, 2014

Automakers took the top four slots in the 50 Best Global Green Brands list for 2014, published by Fortune magazine in conjunction with the consulting firm Deloitte and Interbrand. Interbrand conducts a survey in the 10 largest global economies (based on GDP), interviewing more than 10,000 consumers. 2014 gap score. Volkswagen.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.2 mpg reached in August 2014. mpg reached in August 2014. The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag). . l/100 km), down 0.1

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JUNE 11, 2019

liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fuel economy. Pricing and fuel economy ratings will be announced closer to the truck’s on-sale date. liter EcoDiesel V-6 delivers increased torque and horsepower, along with fuel economy and minimal levels of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). liter EcoDiesel.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

(The maximum—136,468 million gallons—was reached in 2014.). Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Total consumption (millions of gallons). Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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JULY 7, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 25.1 mpg reached in August 2014. The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag). l/100 km)—down 0.2 The value for June is up 5.0

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 186

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JUNE 23, 2014

Cycle-based CAE analysis of fuel economy contribution of critical technologies. Advantages of the micro-stratified charge capability include good fuel economy, low NO x , low PM, acceptable NVH, good stability, and “practical controls”, Weaver said. Earlier post.). Roller bearing cam journals on front, all other locations conventional.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Engine 247

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

It provides a second life to electric bus batteries and promotes sustainability and the circular economy. Installing this charging station is another step forwards in Irizar e-mobility’s commitment to the circular economy. Irizar electric vehicles have been on the road since 2014 in several European cities.

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MAY 8, 2014

The Volkswagen Group continues to make progress on the way to its goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable automaker, according to its 2014 sustainability report. By the end of 2014, a total of 14 models from various Group brands will feature an all-electric or hybrid powertrain.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Lawrence Seaway System is one of the largest commercial waterways in the country and is essential to strengthening the economy, supply chain, and the creation of jobs. In 2014, MARAD began working with the Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate marine applications of fuel cells. The bi-national Great Lakes-St.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers. The Tucson Fuel Cell begins mass production for the US market in February 2014 at Ulsan—the plant that also manufactures the Tucson gasoline-powered CUV. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. HONDA FCEV CONCEPT.

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