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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2019 (from 4.59 million cars and light trucks sold in the United States in 2019 accounted for only 6.7% by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.

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Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

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A new study by a team from Environmental Health & Engineering (EH&E) has found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than those from gasoline—a decrease in emissions from the estimated 39% done by previous modeling. gCO 2 e/MJ) which is 46% lower than the average carbon intensity for neat gasoline.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2017 (from 4.59 million cars and light trucks sold in the United States in 2017 accounted for only 6.9% gallons per 100 miles to 5.09 total Btu).

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U Wisc. study explores effects of biodiesel-gasoline blend in diesel engine

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One high-efficiency combustion concept under investigation is gasoline compression ignition (GCI)—the use of gasoline-like fuels to deliver very low NO x and PM emissions as well as high efficiency in a diesel compression ignition engine. direct-injection light-duty diesel engine. Earlier post.) —Adams et al.

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U. of Wisconsin RCCI combustion work progressing; modeled 53% gross indicated efficiency in a light-duty engine could result in 2x fuel savings compared to SI gasoline

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The team has modeled a 53% gross indicated efficiency for the improved light-duty engine. In a single-cylinder heavy-duty research engine fueled with gasoline and diesel, RCCI delivered near zero NO x and soot and peak gross thermal efficiency of 56%; fueling with E85 and diesel resulted in an indicated efficiency of 59%.

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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. A comparison between the 2.7L We chose to demonstrate our ultra-clean, ultra-efficient OP Engine in a full-size light-duty pickup truck because of the significant need and opportunity for improvement in this segment. Earlier post.).

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UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

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Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”. Fuel Costs. Depreciation.

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