DOE issues Request for Information on aggregating purchases of alternative fuel vehicles
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FEBRUARY 27, 2015
The RFI seeks input in three areas: AFV consumers and fleets; vehicle OEMs and suppliers; and general AFV procurement.
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Cummins to begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019; alternative fuels and power, digitalization
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JUNE 15, 2017
executives outlined plans to provide a range of power technologies spanning diesel and natural gas engines to fully electric and hybrid powertrains. Longer term, Cummins’ Research and Technology Department continues to investigate the viability of alternatives such as biofuels, synthetic fuels and hydrogen.
EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use
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MAY 13, 2014
million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2003 to more than 2 million bbl/d in 2013, according to figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). 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
DOE issues RFI in support of medium- and heavy-duty truck research and development
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OCTOBER 10, 2020
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is announcing a request for information (RFI) from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to medium- and heavy-duty freight trucking. ( DE-FOA-0002372 ).
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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies
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JULY 17, 2020
US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced $139 million in federal funding for 55 projects across the country that will support new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies (DE-FOA-0002197, earlier post ). Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Federal share.
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Argonne updates GREET and AFLEET tools for transportation technologies analysis
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OCTOBER 11, 2017
Implemented new pathways for fuel cell electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles powered by gaseous hydrogen. Expanded the power sector in GREET with several natural gas and coal combined heat and power (CHP) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. Updated the fuel economy and vehicle weights of light duty vehicles.
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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development
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AUGUST 26, 2009
These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.
EIA AEO2012 projects potential impacts of significant breakthroughs in battery technology
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JULY 2, 2012
The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) includes a High Technology Battery case that examines the potential impacts of significant breakthroughs in battery electric vehicle technology on the cost and price of all types of battery powered electric vehicles.
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DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies
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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Error bands indicate technology uncertainties (red solid lines) and fuel price uncertainties (green dashed lines).Click The information collected by this Request for Information will be used for internal DOE analysis, including assisting DOE in estimating the benefits of its Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) portfolio.
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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
The US Department of Energy released its inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report (DOE-QTR)—an assessment of the Department’s energy technology research and development portfolios. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. will apply two themes to the development of the overall R&D portfolio.
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IEA: improving efficiency of road-freight transport critical to reduce oil-demand growth; three areas of focus
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JULY 3, 2017
This includes near-term opportunities like using Global Positioning System to optimize truck routing, as well as real-time feedback devices that monitor the on-road fuel economy of trucks. Achieving stronger cuts in fuel use, carbon dioxide and pollutant emissions requires the use of hybrids and zero emission trucks.
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Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator
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MARCH 27, 2012
Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. The tool incorporates important information to evaluate fuel costs and emissions, providing an opportunity for fleet managers to quickly evaluate multiple options.
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NPC report to Energy Secretary finds light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could reduce per-mile GHG at least 40% by 2050; additional strategies required for further reductions
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AUGUST 2, 2012
Projected range of impact of demand, fuel efficiency improvements, and alternative fuel-vehicle systems on light-duty fleet GHG emissions. Internal combustion engine technologies are likely to be the dominant propulsion systems for decades to come, with liquid fuel blends continuing to play a significant, but reduced role.
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DOE workshop report on common opportunities and challenges in expanding use of H2 and natural gas vehicles
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FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Image from DOE EERE Fuel Cell Technologies Office. Sandia National Laboratories, supported by the DOE’s Vehicle Technologies and Fuel Cell Technologies Offices, recently released the workshop report “Transitioning the Transportation Sector: Exploring the Intersection of Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Natural Gas Vehicles.”.
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150 Propel Fuels launches Clean Mobility Center in California; carbon offsets available at the pump
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MAY 17, 2012
The Clean Mobility Centers introduce renewable fuels (E85 Flex Fuel, biodiesel blends) alongside the conventional fuels (gasoline, diesel) that drivers use today. California boasts the largest fleet of alternative fuel vehicles in the US, making the state an ideal partner for Propel on this project.
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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Timing and sequencing of energy technology policy. However, he writes, the use of targeted policy intervention raises a number of challenges related to the timing and level of support; the choice of appropriate policies and fuels/technologies that should be supported, and the inherent risks. Source: OECD. Click to enlarge.
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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012
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DECEMBER 5, 2012
The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy.
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NASA rolls out new strategic vision for aeronautics research
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AUGUST 15, 2013
NASA’s ARMD is responsible for developing tools and technologies to improve the efficiency, safety and adaptability of air transportation. Nearly every aircraft flying and air traffic management system now in use includes NASA-supported technologies that improve efficiency and safety.
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MARCH 16, 2011
SAE international has released a second edition of the book Hybrid Powered Vehicles , intended to provide executives and decision-makers with the necessary information for making the best choices pertaining to hybrid vehicle engineering. Reducing the cost of hybrid technology implementation.
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NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory
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MARCH 18, 2013
Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.
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244 CALSTART white paper shows nationwide tech supplier industry ready to support more efficient heavy-duty trucks and buses
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AUGUST 12, 2016
A new high-level white-paper from clean transportation industry group CALSTART shows that US companies that develop and manufacture high-efficiency, low-carbon technologies for heavy-duty vehicles are ready to support more efficient trucks and buses. Full map of high efficiency heavy duty vehicle technology companies from preliminary listing.
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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport
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MAY 25, 2014
Carbon dioxide recycling in the methanol economy Source: Olah et al. The uncertainty of future technology developments in the transport sector and the need to avoid stranded investments in the medium and long-term. 2009, earlier post. Click to enlarge. —Methanol report.
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Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil
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JULY 2, 2013
In contrast to arguments that peak conventional oil production is imminent due to physical resource scarcity, a team from Stanford University and UC Santa Cruz has examined the alternative possibility of reduced oil use due to improved efficiency and oil substitution. —Brandt et al. Thus, demand would fall below our model’s estimates.
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European Strategy for low-emission mobility stresses digital tech, electrification and ZEVs
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JULY 22, 2016
The main elements of the strategy include: Increasing the efficiency of the transport system by making the most of digital technologies, smart pricing and further encouraging the shift to lower emission transport modes. Digital technologies. This would make charging of electric vehicles easier. Zero-emission vehicles.
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EUCAR calls for targeted support for automotive initiatives in €80B Horizon 2020 program; targeting €5B budget
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JUNE 21, 2012
EUCAR thus called for a budget share of Horizon 2020 to be devoted to automotive R&I initiatives, which corresponds to the industry’s direct contribution to the EU economy—i.e., Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for mobility. about €5 billion (US$6.3
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SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services
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FEBRUARY 25, 2015
million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. Key areas of support include emissions characterization and technology assessment. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a five-year, $20.16-million
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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90
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JANUARY 31, 2023
Both engines, running on 91 octane premium fuel, are mated to a drive-by-wire 8-speed automatic transmission for the i-Activ all-wheel drive system that has a rear wheel bias. Mazda did not release fuel economy estimates, how fast the plug-in battery charges, or the all-electric driving range for the PHEV.
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NHTSA and EPA issue final CAFE/GHG rule for MYs 2017-2025; 40.3–41.0 mpg for MY 2021, estimated 48.7–49.7 mpg for MY 2025, 163 gCO2/mile for MY2025
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AUGUST 28, 2012
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).
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210 MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions
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APRIL 3, 2010
Vehicle fuel consumption depends on the combination of powertrain and fuel used, as well as how the vehicle is driven. We emphasize that this policy portfolio is not a substitute for an economy-wide carbon management policy (such as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system).
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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 3, 2023
Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. Technology The long and low dash has a simple, clean and logical layout with three information screens.
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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry
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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
This Action Plan is based on four pillars: investing in advanced technologies and financing innovation; improving market conditions; enhancing global competitiveness; and investing in human capital and skills and softening the. Secondly, the climate agenda becomes more urgent and even more is expected from technological progress.
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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 16, 2023
Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.
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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 21, 2024
Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 18 mpg city/27 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ. liter producing 300 hp and 311 lb.-ft.
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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto
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MARCH 13, 2024
While India has a position as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, its motor vehicle penetration per capita remains significantly lower compared to the global average. However, this disparity is anticipated to narrow gradually, fueled by rising disposable income and ushering in a lucrative market for the auto industry.
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DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 25, 2013
John DeCicco at the University of Michigan argues that to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, the proper policy focus should be upstream in sectors that provide the fuel, rather than downstream on the choice of fuels in the automobile. The paper is available from the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV
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APRIL 5, 2023
Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing.
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86 EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2015
The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. US energy use grows at 0.3%/year
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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Smooth power and excellent fuel economy. Using 87 octane fuel, the engine and transmission combination earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 36 mpg city/36 highway/36 combined. Oh, and don’t forget all those fuel efficient driving miles with the proven Toyota hybrid technology. Your numbers may differ.
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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
inch LCD information screen displays a different animation graphic for each mode, such as green leaves for Eco and red checkered flags for Sport. Ford wants to be seen as being a resource for the information they need as they continue their interest in off-road vehicles.” When scrolling through the drive modes, the 6.5-inch
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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 1, 2021
It all runs through an eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission and uses start-stop technology. The engine shuts off when you’re at a traffic light to save fuel. Fuel economy for the Recharge is 55 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) when you use electricity and gasoline and drops to 27 mpg when you don’t charge up the battery.
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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 12, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. kilowatt-hours/kWh).
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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 26 city/36 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. With an eye to fuel economy and aerodynamics, the 0.27 In 412 miles, we averaged 30.1
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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 16, 2022
If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg. Just like you do overnight with a mobile phone, plug in the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV to get the best fuel economy and the most from your investment. Using a Level 2 charger it will take 2.5
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Perspective: Ending Oils Monopolya Blueprint for Mobility Choice
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DECEMBER 16, 2009
Oil is a strategic commodity second to none—it underlies the global economy and even the American way of life. Technology has transformed communications, isn’t it time for it to do the same for transportation? Perspective by Deron Lovaas, Federal Transportation Policy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council.
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