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

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JANUARY 7, 2021

Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My million cars and light trucks sold in the United States in 2019 accounted for only 6.7% of all registered cars and light trucks in 2019.). of all registered cars and light trucks in 2019.).

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

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. million cars and light trucks sold in the United States in 2017 accounted for only 6.9% Concerning the latter: Even if all 755,000 plug-in cars and light trucks that were sold in the U.S.

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US light-duty diesel sales climb in 2018 to 500,000 units; 3% of sales

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JANUARY 16, 2019

Sales of diesel light-duty vehicles (Class 1-3) in the US in 2018 reached their highest annual level, coming in at more than 500,000 units—just over 3% of total vehicle sales—according to figures by Baum & Associates provided by the Diesel Technology Forum. Source: Diesel Technology Forum.

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Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

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APRIL 7, 2022

liter, heavy-duty opposed-piston, three-cylinder diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners ( earlier post ) has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor. Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter,

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Volkswagen 2.0 TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing. Volkswagen continues to refine its most important diesel engine, the 2.0-liter With SCR twin dosing technology in the exhaust gas system, the diesel unit now undercuts the Euro 6d emission standard limits while also running quietly and smoothly, according to the company. Volkswagen 2.0

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Exhaust and aftertreatment on the Achates ULNOx heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

opposed-piston (OP) heavy-duty diesel engine achieved Ultralow NO x (ULNO x ) performance results. According to Fabien Redon, Achates Power’s CTO, the team made improvements to what Achates calls the Catalyst Light-Off operating mode, used while the SCR is not active. Earlier post.) Source: Achates Power.

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Groupe Renault changes China strategy: light commercial vehicles and electric passenger cars

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APRIL 16, 2020

Groupe Renault is setting a new strategy for China, based on Electric Vehicles (EV) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV). Renault and Dongfeng will continue to cooperate with Nissan on new generation engine supply to DRAC and diesel license to Dongfeng Automobile Co., EV sales are expected to reach 25% of the Chinese market by 2030.

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Light China Commercial Vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) Innovation Showcase, held at Volvo Trucks’ TEC Equipment dealership’s Fontana location, revealed the progress that has been achieved since the announcement of the Volvo LIGHTS project in late 2018. Earlier post.) Volvo Group contributed $36.7

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North America Volvo Light America

GM Defense awarded $214.3M contract to produce Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle; based on 2020 Colorado with 2.8L diesel

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JUNE 28, 2020

Designed to provide rapid ground mobility, the expeditionary ISV is a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier intended to transport a nine-Soldier infantry squad moving throughout the battlefield. Duramax turbo-diesel engine, and six-speed automatic transmission. The approved Army Acquisition Objective is 2,065 vehicles.

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Colorado GM 2020 Diesel

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

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The estimated annual fuel costs for model year (MY) 2019 all-electric light-duty vehicles are the lowest of all the different vehicle technologies, ranging from a low of $500 to a high of $900 per year, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). diesel; and $0.13 regular gasoline; $3.00 premium gasoline; $2.85 kWh up to $0.26/kWh

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All-Electric San Diego Light Electric Vehicles

New Volkswagen Golf GTI, GTD and GTE; gasoline, diesel and PHEV

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MARCH 4, 2020

liter, four-cylinder TDI diesel power unit (EA288 evo series) with an output of 147 kW (200 PS). As with all turbocharged diesel engines in the new Golf, the Golf GTD’s drive system is linked to two SCR catalytic converters connected in series (SCR = Selective Catalytic Reduction). The Golf GTD features a 2.0-liter,

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Diesel Gasoline PHEV Plug-in

QUANTRON presents Q-Light fuel-cell transporter; 3.5t-4.2t range

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

QUANTRON is presenting the Q-Light fuel-cell-electric transporter at the NUFAM trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry in Europe. tonne range, the Q-Light FCEV is unique in Europe. All components of the Q-Light FCEV comply with European safety standards. The refueling time can also be compared to that of a diesel vehicle.

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Light Transportation Fuel Range

Next-generation Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel first in class to deliver 1,000 lb-ft of torque

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JANUARY 15, 2019

turbo diesel engine featuring a first-in-class 1,000 pound-feet (1,356 N·m) of torque. Overall, the new Cummins Turbo Diesel weighs more than 60 lbs. turbo diesel engine alongside the latest turbocharging, filtration, and light-duty aftertreatment technology. At NAIAS 2019, Cummins Inc. 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 6.7-liter

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Diesel 2019 Engine Cleaner

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

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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. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) performed enhanced screening on diesel vehicles sold by all manufacturers. Background.

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Cost Of Diesel Emissions San Francisco

EIA: EVs and hybrids make up 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric vehicle sales in the United States have increased in recent years as sales have decreased for non-hybrid gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles.

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Light Hybrid Sale Vehicles

Altair submits LCFS application for fuel pathways for rewewable diesel, jet and naphtha: 19.51 gCO2e/MJ

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

Altair Paramount, LLC (Altair) has applied for California LCFS fuel pathways for renewable diesel, renewable naphtha and renewable jet fuels derived from rendered animal fat feedstock and processed at their facility in Paramount, California. The liquid stream is distilled to produce renewable diesel, renewable naphtha and renewable jet fuel.

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Diesel Fuel Utah Renewable

S&P Global Mobility: average age of light vehicles in US hits record high 12.5 years

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MAY 16, 2023

With more than 284 million vehicles in operation (VIO) on US roads, the average age of cars and light trucks in the US has risen again this year to a new record of 12.5 In addition, the continued rise of light trucks/utilities means the number of passenger cars on the road will fall beneath 100 million for the first time since 1978.

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Light Global Vehicles Fleet

Volkswagen customers in Germany ordering more diesel vehicles; share of 43% in 2018, vs. 39% in 2017

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JANUARY 30, 2019

Customers of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand in Germany are once again placing more orders for diesel vehicles. In 2018, the share of incoming orders for vehicles equipped with the latest diesel technology as a proportion of the overall vehicle portfolio was 43% compared to 39% in 2017.

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2017 Germany 2018 Diesel

Mercedes OM 656 diesel now available in G-Class in G 350 d

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DECEMBER 24, 2018

Mercedes-Benz has expanded the powertrain line-up of its new G-Class with an efficient diesel variant. l/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 259-252 g/km) is equipped with an OM 656 diesel( earlier post ). The new in-line six-cylinder diesel makes the off-roader the most efficient “G” so far.

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EIA: EVs and hybrids accounted for 11% of US light-duty vehicle sales in Q4 2021

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle sales in the Unites States have increased in recent months as sales of non-hybrid internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fueled by gasoline or diesel decreased.

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Light Hybrid Sale Vehicles

WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A team of biologists and engineers modified Rhodopseudomonas palustris TIE-1 (TIE-1) so that it can produce a biofuel using only three renewable and naturally abundant source ingredients: carbon dioxide, solar panel-generated electricity and light. The results are reported in an open-access paper in the journal Communications Biology.

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Solar Light St. Louis Powered

CARB approves Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Regulation; to cut NOx 90%

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AUGUST 29, 2020

The California Air Resources Board has approved a multi-pronged regulation that will significantly reduce NO x emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks. This regulation ensures that conventional diesel trucks will run as cleanly as possible at every point in their duty cycle.

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California Pollution Emissions Diesel

Phillips 66 applies for LCFS pathway for renewable diesel with CI of 25.46 gCO2e/MJ

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JULY 16, 2022

Phillips 66 Company has applied for a California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Tier 2 fuel pathway for Renewable Diesel derived from distiller’s corn oil which is processed along with soybean oil and canola oil at its facility in Rodeo, California.

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Renewable Diesel Oil California

Toyota’s diesel line-up in Western Europe to be made compatible with HVO100 diesel fuel

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JULY 21, 2022

Toyota’s toughest, body-on-frame models in Europe are to be made compatible with HVO100 diesel, a non-fossil fuel made from 100% renewable sources such as waste cooking oil. Both the Land Cruiser and Hilux will join the Proace family of light commercial vehicles in being compatible with HVO100 diesel.

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Almost 98% of all these trucks run on diesel, according to the 2021 Vehicles in Use report. The average age of light commercial vehicles in the EU is 11.6 Diesel-powered light commercial vehicles are dominant in all EU countries except for Greece. Almost 90% of the EU van fleet runs on diesel, just 0.3%

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EIA projects global conventional gasoline and diesel LDV fleet will peak in 2038

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

In the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) International Energy Outlook 2021 , released earlier this month, the EIA forecast that the global light-duty vehicle (LDV) fleet will grow from 1.31 billion vehicles in 2020 to 2.21 billion vehicles by 2050. of the global LDV fleet in 2020 to 31% in 2050, reaching 672 million vehicles.

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Fleet Gasoline Global Diesel

CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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MARCH 11, 2020

The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed.

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Fully Electric Diesel Electric Electrical

Oak Ridge, Argonne collaborate with Wabtec on hydrogen-powered trains to decarbonize rail industry

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The research focuses on zero-carbon hydrogen and other low-carbon fuels as viable alternatives to diesel for the rail industry. The team will develop hardware and control strategies for the engine, which will run on hydrogen and diesel fuel to demonstrate the viability of using alternative fuels.

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Hydrogen Industrial Industry North America

bp investing $269M to improve efficiency, reduce emissions and grow renewable diesel production at Cherry Point Refinery

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

bp plans to invest $269 million investment in three projects at its Cherry Point Refinery in Washington state, aimed at improving the refinery’s efficiency, reducing its carbon dioxide emissions and increasing its renewable diesel production capability. Renewable Diesel Optimization. The hydrocracker is the “heart” of the refinery.

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Renewable Diesel Emissions Production

Chalmers team tests blends of OME3-5, HVO and RME in light- and heavy-duty CI engines

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JUNE 28, 2021

A team at Chalmers University (Sweden) has tested blends of OME 3-5 , HVO and RME in a light- and heavy-duty CI engine. Performance and emissions were compared to the reference fuels fossil diesel and HVO in a single-cylinder light duty and heavy duty compression ignition engine at different loads. Preuß et al. 2021.121275.

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Light Engine Sweden Polymer

Chevron / Toyota road trip demonstrates renewable gasoline blend

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APRIL 18, 2023

The chart from the report shows the product-specific WTW GHG emission results of co-processed renewable fuels for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and LPG in terms of gCO 2 e/MJ renewable fuels, compared with the WTW GHG emissions of petroleum products. The road trip will run from Mississippi through Louisiana before concluding in Texas.

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Chevron Gasoline Renewable Toyota

Ozinga Energy and Ingevity to field adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel pickup

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MAY 5, 2020

Ozinga Energy provides public-access CNG fueling for heavy-duty trucks at six stations throughout Illinois and California, and plans to evaluate the ANG technology to further expand their alternative fuel strategy to their fleet of light-duty trucks.

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Gas F-150 Fuel Energy

Chinese team uses light to convert fatty acids into alkanes with up to 95% yield; photocatalytic decarboxylation

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Long-chain alkanes are the major component of diesel and jet fuel. Schematic representation of photocatalytic decarboxylation strategy for alkane production from biomass-derived fatty acids. Image by HUANG Zhipeng). —Prof.

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Convert Chinese Light Hydrogen

Tula study shows electrified DSF for LDV mild hybrid diesels reduces CO2 emissions by up to 11%

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JUNE 29, 2021

The study validated that Tula’s Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) developed for mild-hybrid diesel vehicles reduced CO 2 emissions in a 2.3 liter 4-cylinder 48-volt light commercial vehicle in challenging real-world conditions. Tula will present the results at the virtual Diesel Powertrains 3.0 Tula Technology, Inc.,

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Diesel CO2 Emissions Hybrid

MAN Engines showcasing D3876 diesel engine for EU Stage V locomotives without exhaust after-treatment systems

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

There are also advantages for operators working in situations involving large proportions of light loads, as they can increase technical operational reliability while enjoying low overall operating costs. The D3876 earned the Diesel of the Year 2016 title, in particular for its basic concept and high-strength materials.

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Exhaust Engine Diesel 2016

Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

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MARCH 2, 2019

liter EcoBlue diesel engines, new 48V EcoBlue mild Hybrid powertrains; and driver assistance technologies including Active Park Assist in the enhanced Ford Tourneo Custom people-mover from mid-2019. Ford Europe will introduce more powerful and fuel-efficient 2.0-liter In addition to the new 185 PS variant, the 2.0-liter

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Engine Ford Diesel Hybrid

Ballard to power Sierra Northern Railway hydrogen-fuel-cell switching locomotive in California

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APRIL 20, 2021

Sierra plans to retire a diesel locomotive and replace it with a zero-emission switching locomotive powered a 200 kW Ballard FCmove-HD fuel cell system and involving the integration of hydrogen storage together with advanced battery and systems control technologies. Earlier post.).

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Sierra California Hydrogen Fuel

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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EPA Light Standards Emissions

Carrier partners with ConMet to advance zero-emission transport refrigeration solutions

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JANUARY 27, 2022

The alliance also advances Carrier’s broader zero-emission transport refrigeration solutions, with the availability of electric options for trailer, truck, and light commercial vehicle customers before the end of 2022, helping address upcoming emissions regulations.

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Transportation Emissions Waste Store

New combustion system for ethanol/octanol dual fuel combination reduces soot, increases efficiency

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APRIL 3, 2023

Ethanol was used as the low-reactivity fuel [LRF] and 1-octanol or conventional diesel fuel as the high-reactivity fuel [HRF] to investigate the combustion characteristics, efficiency, and raw emission potential under various operating conditions with a light-duty single-cylinder research engine.

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Fuel Diesel Exhaust Emissions

BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

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MARCH 17, 2022

This new generation of diesel and gasoline engines offers higher efficiency. Some of the special design statements are upper light elements made of exclusive crystal glass and the illuminated contour of the kidney grille. The BMW Interaction Bar is part of the ambient lighting and also features integrated control buttons.

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BMW Future Battery Batteries

California “gasoline superuser” bill advances; focusing ZEV incentives on reducing gasoline use

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APRIL 20, 2022

By shifting the biggest gasoline users into ZEVs first, AB 2816 also reduces the total number of ZEVs that would be needed to reach the state’s near-term target of cutting light-duty vehicle emissions in half by 2030. Expediting the replacement of gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles of the above identified drivers with ZEVs.

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Gasoline California San Francisco Jordan

Mainline testing of UK’s first hydrogen train HydroFLEX gets green light

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JUNE 21, 2019

The same funding competition has enabled for Porterbrook to pair up with Eminox to create a catalyst converter for diesel trains, extending the green credentials of the rail leasing company.

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Hydrogen Green Light Aura

Last call for diesel F-150: Ford sees hybrid version of top-selling pickup as its replacement

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JULY 13, 2021

Ford confirmed Monday that the light-duty diesel version of its F-150 full-size pickup—badged Power Stroke—is being discontinued.

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F-150 Ford Diesel Fully Electric

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

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

US light-duty diesel sales climb in 2018 to 500,000 units; 3% of sales

Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

Volkswagen 2.0 TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing

Exhaust and aftertreatment on the Achates ULNOx heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel

Groupe Renault changes China strategy: light commercial vehicles and electric passenger cars

Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

GM Defense awarded $214.3M contract to produce Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle; based on 2020 Colorado with 2.8L diesel

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

New Volkswagen Golf GTI, GTD and GTE; gasoline, diesel and PHEV

QUANTRON presents Q-Light fuel-cell transporter; 3.5t-4.2t range

Next-generation Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel first in class to deliver 1,000 lb-ft of torque

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

EIA: EVs and hybrids make up 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales

Altair submits LCFS application for fuel pathways for rewewable diesel, jet and naphtha: 19.51 gCO2e/MJ

S&P Global Mobility: average age of light vehicles in US hits record high 12.5 years

Volkswagen customers in Germany ordering more diesel vehicles; share of 43% in 2018, vs. 39% in 2017

Mercedes OM 656 diesel now available in G-Class in G 350 d

EIA: EVs and hybrids accounted for 11% of US light-duty vehicle sales in Q4 2021

WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

CARB approves Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Regulation; to cut NOx 90%

Phillips 66 applies for LCFS pathway for renewable diesel with CI of 25.46 gCO2e/MJ

Toyota’s diesel line-up in Western Europe to be made compatible with HVO100 diesel fuel

ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

EIA projects global conventional gasoline and diesel LDV fleet will peak in 2038

CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

Oak Ridge, Argonne collaborate with Wabtec on hydrogen-powered trains to decarbonize rail industry

bp investing $269M to improve efficiency, reduce emissions and grow renewable diesel production at Cherry Point Refinery

Chalmers team tests blends of OME3-5, HVO and RME in light- and heavy-duty CI engines

Chevron / Toyota road trip demonstrates renewable gasoline blend

Ozinga Energy and Ingevity to field adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel pickup

Chinese team uses light to convert fatty acids into alkanes with up to 95% yield; photocatalytic decarboxylation

Tula study shows electrified DSF for LDV mild hybrid diesels reduces CO2 emissions by up to 11%

MAN Engines showcasing D3876 diesel engine for EU Stage V locomotives without exhaust after-treatment systems

Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

Ballard to power Sierra Northern Railway hydrogen-fuel-cell switching locomotive in California

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

Carrier partners with ConMet to advance zero-emission transport refrigeration solutions

New combustion system for ethanol/octanol dual fuel combination reduces soot, increases efficiency

BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

California “gasoline superuser” bill advances; focusing ZEV incentives on reducing gasoline use

Mainline testing of UK’s first hydrogen train HydroFLEX gets green light

Last call for diesel F-150: Ford sees hybrid version of top-selling pickup as its replacement

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