Charging, Cost Of, Diesel and Economy

FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2019

FCA US has reached final settlements on civil, environmental and consumer claims with US federal and state agencies as well as private class actions to resolve differences over diesel emissions requirements. The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 FCA US has also settled a putative class action on behalf of private consumers.

Cost Of

Cost Of Diesel Emissions San Francisco

DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The annual fuel costs for plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, which can fuel with gasoline and electricity, are next lowest, and are heavily influenced by the electric range of the vehicle. Annual fuel cost estimates are based on combined city/highway fuel economy, 15,000 annual miles, and the following fuel prices: $2.55

All-Electric

All-Electric San Diego Light Electric Vehicles

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

Green Car Congress

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 Cost of the new engine relative to gasoline baseline. Earlier post.). l/100 km) for a vehicle of that size.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing

IDTechEx forecasts global production of electric LCVs to exceed 2.4M units annually by 2030

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2020

Over the next decade, as battery pack prices decrease, electric drivetrain efficiencies improve and significant economy of scale savings are realized on the cost of electric components and vehicle manufacturing, it will become a competitive advantage for companies to operate electric vans as they will offer the lowest cost solution.

Global

Global Production North America 2020

Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2013

Life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions normalized with NYCC diesel case (8.06 They also found that the total costs of ownership (TCO) of the electric and diesel trucks are similar. Over an array of possible conditions, the median TCO of electric trucks is 22% less than that of diesel trucks on the NYCC. MJ/t·km and 0.63

Diesel

Diesel Georgia Energy Li-ion

BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

A big push is needed from governments, automakers, part suppliers and charging infrastructure providers in the years ahead. Concessional finance has been a key enabler for the development of renewable power generation in emerging economies and could play a similar role in the EV sector.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions Economy Fleet

Raleigh-Durham Airport to buy 4 Proterra electric buses and charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

The Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Authority has approved the purchase of four Proterra Catalyst E2 zero-emissions battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure. In addition to traveler benefits, the operational cost of electricity, at $.19/mile, 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile.

Raleigh

Raleigh Buy Charging Grant

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. extends Cummins range of on-road diesel engines for North American vehicles. V8 Turbo Diesel to be used in the Nissan Titan pick-up truck ( earlier post ), the ISV5.0 Diesel Engines'

Diesel

Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles

Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The study found that TCO for electric and diesel medium-duty urban delivery trucks were similar. The electric truck is relatively more cost-effective on the NYCC and when VKT demand is higher. Cost-competitiveness of the electric truck diminishes in drive cycles with higher average speeds. Credit: ACS, Lee et al.

Georgia

Georgia Diesel Gas-Electric Electrical

Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Lower Total Cost of Ownership Driving Adoption The shift toward EVs is also influencing ownership costs.

Fleet

Fleet Industrial Industry Charging

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. Even better than many.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles

Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. The chart shows heat release from a standard diesel combustion cycle (solid black line), overlaid with the heat release from a TSCi cycle (dashed blue line). The TSCi charge is nearly invisible to the eye. L/100km).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine

DOE EERE awarding $43.6M for Phase II SBIR projects

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2019

will use Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and machine learning to rapidly improve catalysts which are imperative to the efficiency and economy of the United States by making energy production, manufacturing and transportation more efficient and eco-friendly. Awards include: Accustrata Inc. TDA Research Inc.

PHEV

PHEV Lithium Ion Waste Renewable

New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

New Zealand is implementing revenue-neutral changes to its road user charges (RUC) system as of 1 August 2012. In New Zealand, diesel and electric-powered vehicles pay for their road use through road user charges. The fund—which was approximately $2.65 battery electric) or partly (i.e., tonnes or less.

New Zealand

New Zealand Light 2013 2020

EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that new road charges for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs or lorries) should reflect the varied health effects of traffic pollution in different European countries. This means charges should be much higher in some countries compared to others, according to the (EEA).

Pollution

Pollution Romania Charging Switzerland

New Zealand Will Not Implement Fuel Economy Standard

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2009

The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the potential benefits of the scheme would have been outweighed by the cost to motorists. No delay to used diesel emission standards. Earlier post.)

New Zealand

New Zealand Fuel Economy Standards Economy

King County Metro completes accelerated durability and reliability testing of Proterra electric bus

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2016

King County Metro Transit (KCM) in Washington state has completed an accelerated durability and reliability test of the Proterra Catalyst 40' FC (fast charge) battery-electric bus. Average fuel economy was 15 MPGe over this testing period, 3.125-times more efficient than current KCM 40' diesel buses (4.8 mile for diesel; $1.10/mile

Maintenance

Maintenance MPG Diesel 2016

Go-Ahead London first to operate next-generation, ultra low emission series hybrid bus from ADL and BAE Systems; ultracaps

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

Using ultracapacitor energy storage to further reduce life cycle costs, this next-generation hybrid bus has achieved Ultra Low Emission Bus certification with 37% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel buses. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging. Earlier post.).

London

London Emissions Hybrid Energy Storage

How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Large commercial trucks and other heavy equipment have run on diesel fuel for many decades now. Requirements for more aggressive emission after-treatment and the hardware to achieve that add cost and complexity for fleet operators. Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same. That’s about to change.

Volvo

Volvo Fleet Electrical Electric

ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV

Harris AutoTECHCAST Study Finds US Vehicle Owners Currently Would Choose Lower-cost, Higher Fuel Economy Gasoline-Engined Vehicles Over Higher-Priced Alt Fuel Engines or Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric Engine Fuel

Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Bradley & Associates, commissioned by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), examines key drivers of EV adoption in the US, Europe and China, with an emphasis on vehicle charging scenarios and infrastructure.

Europe

Europe China Charging Grid

Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2011

range, convenience to charge and purchase price of the vehicle. The paradox here is that current technology targeted at the mass market can usually accomplish a range of 100 miles between charges, which is twice as far as the typical American drives each work day. The survey also shows consumers want faster battery charge times.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Buy Gasoline-Electric Global

Mercedes-Benz initially offering electric eSprinter as a panel van

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As with the entry-level diesel engine, the electric drive in the eSprinter drives the front wheels with an output of 85 kW and a torque figure of up to 295 N·m. The integrated quick-charge function also ensures flexibility; around 80% of the energy can be recharged within 30 minutes. Its maximum loading volume is 10.5

Mercedes

Mercedes Electrical Electric Conversion

USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will receive funding to purchase battery electric buses, associated charging infrastructure and a back-up generator to maintain bus service in a disaster situation. All of the replacements are diesel powered heavy-duty buses that are past their twelve-year life span.

Purchase

Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet

‘We have not exited any powertrain as a strategy’: Santosh Iyer | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

It is not the market that is at fault; the industry expected the adoption to be faster, but factors like insufficient charging infrastructure, and lack of consumer awareness about the technology itself, are the key reasons for the slower adoption of EVs. Across the product lifecycle, we will continue investing in both ICE and EVs.

India

India Mercedes Petrol Market

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2014

This pollution is costing advanced economies plus China and India an estimated US$3.5 This pollution is costing advanced economies plus China and India an estimated US$3.5 In OECD countries, around half the cost is from road transport, according to the report, with diesel vehicles producing the most harmful emissions.

Pollution

Pollution Transportation Emissions India

Daimler Buses to bring BEV and fuel cell buses to production standard and on the road by 2018

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

This electric mobility platform includes charging systems with plug-in technology as well as current collector systems on the roof of the vehicle, different sets of batteries and fuel cell system configurations. This will allow various market demands to be met while at the same time attaining maximum economy.

2018

2018 Standards Fuel Production

Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

“We will require new homes and buildings to have electric vehicle charging points,” Johnson told the annual conference of the Confederation of Commerce and Industry (CBI). . Last year the British government set a target to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars after 2030. million charging stations.

Fuel

Fuel Vehicles Climate Change Carbon

Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This resulted in significant demand placed on supply channels just as energy demand peaked , all while global economies were still bouncing back from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This gives zappi users the opportunity to charge for free – quick, simple, zero emissions motoring.

Solar

Solar Energy Sale Grid

You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

And tow them very long distances, where diesel fuel pumps are far more ubiquitous (and quicker filling) than electric charge points. Then there’s the cost of converting it to right-hand-drive for our market. litre turbo-diesel V8, fuel economy in the teens per 100km and lots of CO2 emissions. Trucks included.

Silverado

Silverado Chevrolet Australia F-150

Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Lance Noel and Regina McCormack conducted a cost-benefit analysis of owning and operating a V2G-capable electric school bus, and compared its cost-effectiveness to a traditional diesel school bus. Barriers include battery cost, vehicle range, and availability of charging stations.

Fleet

Fleet Electrical Electric Climate Change

Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter

Sierra

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG

FedEx adds 1,900 new lightweight composite Reach vans to fleet; 35% fuel efficiency improvement

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. Argonne will collect the electric energy consumption of the vehicles to help determine the total cost of operating an electric vehicle fleet. FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp. In 2008, FedEx Corp.

Fleet

Fleet Fuel New York City Isuzu

Cummins developing 15-liter on-highway natural gas engine; latest EcoFit technologies at MATS

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2012

As natural gas production grows in North America and the fuel becomes more readily available, Cummins believes that there is a strong market for engines powered by an alternative to diesel fuel. SEGR combustion also improves power density and fuel economy vs. lean burn and traditional stoichiometric engines. Earlier post.).

Gas

Gas Engine Fuel Economy Exhaust

A123 Systems introduces new Nanophosphate EXT Li-ion battery technology with optimized performance in extreme temperatures; OEM micro-hybrid program due next year

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

According to testing performed to date at the Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and the very low observed rate of aging, cells built with A123’s Nanophosphate EXT are expected to be capable of retaining more than 90% of initial capacity after 2,000 full charge-discharge cycles at 45 C. Jeff Kessen.

Li-ion

Li-ion Lead Acid Lithium Ion Hybrid

The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

Driivz

JULY 2, 2023

In addition to providing clean transportation for children, school bus electrification programs will add $6 billion to the economy and create 46,000 job years. Electric tractor trailers are selling for $300,000 to $500,000, depending on the manufacturer, compared to $130,000 to $160,000 for a diesel version.

Vehicles

Vehicles Fleet Grid Charging

Ford prices C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid at $29,995 after federal tax credit; expects conquest rate of about 50%

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

Expected fuel economy for the C-MAX Energi is the equivalent of 95 miles per gallon (MPGe) combined city/highway—the same as for the Prius PHV. Ford is passing along to customers cost savings that have been achieved through various efficiencies, says Kevin Layden, director, Ford’s Electrification Programs and Engineering.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Plug-in Tax Ford

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Using a 2007 base vehicle, the committee estimated the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines over that timeframe: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition (CI) diesel, and hybrid. Engines and Technologies. Assessment of Technologies”.

Purchase

Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Fuel Economy

Achates Power wins $9M from ARPA-E to develop gasoline compression ignition medium-duty multi-cylinder opposed-piston engine

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

This engine will also be more efficient than conventional diesel engines, but without the additional cost incurred by diesel fuel injection and complex exhaust aftertreatment. Although Achates’s work to date has been with diesel, its fundamental approach is suited for advanced combustion regimes using other fuels as well.

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine Powered Power

June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was overall bestseller in the UK

Push EVs

JULY 14, 2023

Diesel-only vehicles fell in volume by 22.2% When will diesel-only vehicles run out of road in the UK? Mild-hybrid diesel vehicles — with 48 volt batteries enabling regenerative-braking, and giving modest torque assistance — are now eating the lunch of diesel-only vehicles. YoY, to 6,221 units, and took just 3.5%

Plugin

Plugin Tesla Diesel PHEV

National Research Council Report Explores Improving Fuel Economy of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Recommends Immediately Beginning Developing a Regulatory Approach

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

The National Research Council has released a prepublication edition of a new congressionally mandated report that evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Vehicles

CNG car and SUV sales jump 29% in first 10 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

WALLET & ECO-FRIENDLY FUEL From a consumer point of view, other than the environment-friendliness of CNG, a CNG-powered vehicle provides considerable savings compared to its petrol or diesel-engined siblings. a litre in Mumbai) and diesel (Rs 94.25 cheaper than diesel. cheaper than diesel.

SUV

SUV Sale Suzuki India

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Fuel economy for the 3.0L Story by John Faulkner.

Escalade

Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG

FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

IDTechEx forecasts global production of electric LCVs to exceed 2.4M units annually by 2030

Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

Raleigh-Durham Airport to buy 4 Proterra electric buses and charging infrastructure

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

DOE EERE awarding $43.6M for Phase II SBIR projects

New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

New Zealand Will Not Implement Fuel Economy Standard

King County Metro completes accelerated durability and reliability testing of Proterra electric bus

Go-Ahead London first to operate next-generation, ultra low emission series hybrid bus from ADL and BAE Systems; ultracaps

How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

Harris AutoTECHCAST Study Finds US Vehicle Owners Currently Would Choose Lower-cost, Higher Fuel Economy Gasoline-Engined Vehicles Over Higher-Priced Alt Fuel Engines or Electric Vehicles

Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

Mercedes-Benz initially offering electric eSprinter as a panel van

USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

‘We have not exited any powertrain as a strategy’: Santosh Iyer | Autocar Professional

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

Daimler Buses to bring BEV and fuel cell buses to production standard and on the road by 2018

Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

FedEx adds 1,900 new lightweight composite Reach vans to fleet; 35% fuel efficiency improvement

Cummins developing 15-liter on-highway natural gas engine; latest EcoFit technologies at MATS

A123 Systems introduces new Nanophosphate EXT Li-ion battery technology with optimized performance in extreme temperatures; OEM micro-hybrid program due next year

The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

Ford prices C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid at $29,995 after federal tax credit; expects conquest rate of about 50%

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Achates Power wins $9M from ARPA-E to develop gasoline compression ignition medium-duty multi-cylinder opposed-piston engine

June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was overall bestseller in the UK

National Research Council Report Explores Improving Fuel Economy of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Recommends Immediately Beginning Developing a Regulatory Approach

CNG car and SUV sales jump 29% in first 10 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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