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JANUARY 27, 2010

Altech-Eco Corporation has obtained Certificates of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for its new dedicated and bi-fuel 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion systems. The bi-fuel system uses the same storage system.

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Conversion 2010 EPA Gasoline 230

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), and EPA is proposing national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards under the Clean Air.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Peugeot is introducing new Euro 6-compliant versions of its three-cylinder PureTech gasoline and four-cylinder BlueHDI diesel engines. g/km at the same point in 2013, putting PSA Peugeot Citroën at the top of the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) ranking. l/100 km (51 mpg US) and 105 g/km of CO 2. That compares with 115.1

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 225

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MAY 14, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Pixis Epoch—the second passenger minivehicle to be sold under the Toyota brand—in Japan. For a starting price of ¥795,000 (US$9,370), the gasoline-fueled Pixis Epoch offers fuel economy of 30.0

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Mazda will exhibit the Mazda SKY-G direct injection gasoline engine, the Mazda SKY-D advanced diesel engine and the Mazda SKY Drive high-efficiency automatic transmission. L/100km or 75 mpg US).

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Engine 230

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Mazda Motor Corporation will begin taking pre-orders for the new Mazda Axela sports compact (known outside of Japan as Mazda3) on 10 October 10, 2013 at its dealers throughout Japan. Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version. liter gasoline engine.

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Exxon Mobil Corporation’s new The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040 , released last week, projects that global energy demand in 2040 will be about 30% higher than it was in 2010 as population grows to 9 billion and global GDP doubles. Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

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Personal Global Transportation Fuel 408

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MAY 4, 2011

India plans to introduce new fuel efficiency standards; the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards will give auto manufacturers time until 2015 to increase fuel economy from the current average of 14.1 mpg US, 7.1 L/100km) of gasoline to 17.3 mpg US, 5.8 Hindustan Times. km/liter (33.2 km/liter (40.7

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Standards India Fuel Fuel Economy 247

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APRIL 2, 2022

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for MY 2024-2026. The new standards require an industry-wide fleet average of approximately 49 mpg for passenger cars and light trucks in model year 2026.

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MPG Standards Fleet Fuel Economy 150

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AUGUST 28, 2012

mpg US (5.84 This estimate assumes gasoline prices of $3.87 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards. Consistent with its statutory authority, NHTSA developed two phases of standards in this rulemaking. L/100km) in MY 2021. L/100km) in model year 2025.

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MPG 2017 EPA Fuel Economy 210

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. mpg US, 3.0 mpg US, 3.0 Rear seat knee space is 640 mm, achieving comfort on par with gasoline-engine vehicles. In addition, there will be a special Corolla Fielder Hybrid G Aerotourer·WxB grade.

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Japan Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy 294

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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 Click to enlarge.

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PHEV Mitsubishi 2012 Motor 281

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Aqua gasoline-electric compact hybrid—to be marketed as the Prius c in the US—in Japan. mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 The Aqua hybrid. Click to enlarge. The Aqua features a small 1.5-liter The Aqua features a small 1.5-liter

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 309

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). In an earlier rulemaking, NHTSA reformed the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards with a size-based standard based on footprint. Click to enlarge.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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JANUARY 28, 2010

Volvo Car Corporation is introducing an all-new four-cylinder 2-liter GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine in the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60. With new Volvo-developed turbocharging technology, direct injection and twin variable camshafts, the new Euro-5 gasoline engine—the 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder GTDi engine.

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Volvo Gasoline Engine Exhaust 186

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. liter V6 gasoline engine vehicles, and the best fuel economy of any SUV on the Japanese market at 18.6km/L (43.8 mpg US, 5.4 mpg US, 6.25 mpg US, 6.25

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Mazda Japan Diesel Clean 210

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 mpg, highway 40.0 Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

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JUNE 21, 2013

mpg US, 3.33 The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4 mpg US, 1.42 The plug-in will be available for lease, primarily to corporations and government agencies. The plug-in hybrid in the US has a fuel economy rating of 115 mpg US (48.9 km/L, 2.05

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Plug-in Japan Honda Hybrid 199

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JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Cost Of Diesel Fuel Economy 150

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JULY 3, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle (generations I, II and III) passed the 3-million mark. mpg US to 89.4 The figure is based on worldwide cumulative sales through the end of May 2013 plus June sales in the US.)

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Prius Sale 2003 Japan 259

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JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 km/L (38 mpg US , 6.25 Noah G (hybrid model with options).

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Minivan Japan Hybrid Toyota 236

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The Tianjin Automotive Test Center certification indicates that PowerGenix’s NiZn batteries have passed all of the corporate standards and requirements for micro-hybrid vehicles, which are traditional gasoline or diesel-powered cars with automatic battery-powered stop-start systems. l/100 km) by 2015, and 47 mpg (5.0

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Fuel Economy Battery Batteries Lead Acid 210

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the completely redesigned Auris compact hatchback, a strategic compact model for both Japan and Europe. liter gasoline engines. mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, 6.25 Click to enlarge. The Auris is powered by a choice of 1.5-liter

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Japan Toyota MPG Tax 225

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AUGUST 31, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation has released the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV. The gasoline-powered model is loaded with functions that offer a satisfying SUV driving performance, including Multi-terrain Select that allows the driver to choose between three modes to adjust to road surface conditions. km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25

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Toyota SUV Japan Fuel Economy 221

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JANUARY 27, 2010

Incentivize auto manufacturers, for example, by exempting the profits resulting from the sale of the first 10 million vehicles that deliver more than 75 mpg from any corporate taxes. Gasoline is too cheap. Pataki suggested some approaches: Autos. Incentivize the battery makers. Consumers and Charging. —Mary Ann Wright.

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Tax Credit Tax Vehicles Grid 284

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin the sales of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at dealerships throughout Japan from 24 January 2013. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, Outlander PHEV features an EV range of 60.2 km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5 km/l (44 mpg US, 5.4 km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5

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PHEV Mitsubishi i-MiEV Japan 304

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MARCH 12, 2010

Production-intent specs for the powertrain in the F-150 REEP (range-extended electric powertrain) include a Ford 2.0L, 4-cylinder normally aspirated gasoline engine powering an 82 kW (peak) Remy DC generator. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 V8 Ford powertrain originally installed in the vehicle. John Thomas.

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F-150 Convert Ford Electric Vehicles 240

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Click to enlarge. —Jenn et al.

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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel 150

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MAY 6, 2009

Transonic Combustion is developing an advanced lean combustion process and associated gasoline fuel injection system which it projects will enable practical 100 mpg cars. Existing investors Venrock, Khosla Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners and Saints Capital all increased their support of Transonic in the round.

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Michigan Gasoline Congress Fuel Economy 186

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AUGUST 7, 2009

miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast. For comparison, the 2009 Toyota Highland Hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated rating of 26 mpg combined fuel economy and has a full-tank range of approximately 450 miles. Jared Farnsworth, Toyota Technical Center advanced powertrain engineer.

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

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APRIL 28, 2015

km/L (42 mpg US, 5.6 mpg US, 7.0 mpg US, 6.9 Global comparison of light truck/light commercial vehicle fuel economy standards (in mpg or km/L under CAFE test cycle). Individual companies will have to demonstrate compliance via a corporate average fuel economy approach with harmonic averaging. l/100 km) in 2012.

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Fuel Economy Japan Economy Light 150

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation commenced sales of the facelifted Mazda Axela (known overseas as the Mazda3) in Japan. liter gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission. liter gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). direct-injection 2.0-liter

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Mazda Japan Fuel Economy MPG 170

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. mpg US , 4.6 Gasoline engine models are fitted with a 2.0-liter mpg US , 6.25 The hybrid model, powered by a 2.5-liter

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Lexus Japan Toyota Hybrid 210

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 liter gasoline engine, electric motor and reduction gear) coupled with a high capacity, new 4.4 mpg US, 3.16 Prius PHV S. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) 100 kW (134 hp).

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Prius Japan Plug-in Toyota 240

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

Benefits to manufacturers of the Eco-car program are: 8-year exemption on machinery duty import and corporate income tax. The vehicle must meet the Eco-car specifications: Fuel consumption (gasoline or diesel) equal to or less than 5.0L/100km Up to 90% reduction of import duties on raw materials and parts, depending on type of product.

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