Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2013

A team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Motors, led by ORNL researcher Dr. Jun Qu, has developed a new group of ionic liquids as lubricant additives that could help improve the energy efficiency of cars and trucks. The prototype oil also successfully passed a 100-hour high-temperature, high-load engine dynamometer test.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2019

In 2018, 27% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the US had fuel economies of more than 30 miles per gallon (783 l/100 km), according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, none of the light-duty vehicles produced in 1975 had fuel economy greater than 30 miles per gallon (mpg). In 1995, 4.4% Source: U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2018

Developed for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), BorgWarner’s innovative Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS) can improve fuel economy by up to 8.5% The EHRS reduces mechanical losses by using the energy conserved within the exhaust gas. and reduce emissions significantly.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual Automotive Trends Report , which shows that model year (MY) 2021 vehicle fuel economy remained at a record high—but flat with MY 2020 fuel economy—while CO 2 emission levels reached a new record low. Source: EPA. Source: EPA. SOurce: EPA.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2019

liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fuel economy. Pricing and fuel economy ratings will be announced closer to the truck’s on-sale date. liter EcoDiesel V-6 delivers increased torque and horsepower, along with fuel economy and minimal levels of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Specifically, in this action, NHTSA is affirming that its statutory authority to set nationally applicable fuel economy standards under the express preemption provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) dictates that such state and local programs are preempted. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2021

The median EPA estimated range for all EV models offered in the 2020 model year exceeded 250 miles, according to figures from the US Department of Energy (DOE). Source: US Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Fuel Economy website.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The discovery of this technique, which uses a metal catalyst and releases—rather than requires—energy, was reported in Nature Chemistry and has received a provisional patent from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. Ammonia has been burned as a fuel source for many years. —Trenerry et al. Resources.

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Green Car Congress

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). All annual vehicle fuel costs are rounded to the nearest $50. diesel; and $0.13

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2024

safety regulator has officially launched more relaxed fuel economy standards, following a similar move from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made a few months ago. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially announced new fuel standards requiring an average fleet fuel economy of 50.4

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2019

The battery is also charged by regenerative braking during driving, which captures and stores energy while slowing the vehicle. The energy is then transferred back into the drivetrain through an electric motor which helps propel the vehicle during acceleration, reducing fuel consumption, CO 2 emissions and brake wear.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 Energy is lost in this process. Currently applied in the new Golf and Golf Variant ( earlier post ), the 1.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. Key assumptions for these two scenarios (e.g., powertrain efficiency, component weights, etc.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

The eGen Flex system—comprising the drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system—includes full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands. —Rohan Barua, Vice President of Sales, North America at Allison Transmission.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2021

The study found no statistically significant average effect of TNC entry on fuel economy or transit use but did find evidence of heterogeneity in these effects across urban areas, including larger transit ridership reductions after TNC entry in areas with higher income and more childless households. Ward et al. 2020.101933.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2019

According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average fuel economy for all light vehicles on the road today is 22.3 Based on a vehicle with an average fuel economy of 22.3 Energy Information Administration website, August 2019. miles per gallon (mpg) and the average annual miles driven is 11,484 miles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a significant revision in its procedures for calculating a value for the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Background. Proposed PEF.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Skeleton Technologies is partnering with Wrightbus to supply its next-generation high-energy ultracapacitor modules to power fuel-cell buses in the UK. Combining ultracapacitors and fuel cells will speed up the market adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2021

The battery-electric locomotive is expected to reduce the environmental impact from emissions along the route in an efficient manner, while improving the fuel economy for the entire consist by at least 10%. When running on the mainline, both the battery-electric and diesel locomotives will power the train.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The turbine directs the recaptured energy to a gear link that pushes the crankshaft. The Volvo integrated driveline then uses extreme downspeeding to maintain road speed at lower RPM, saving even more fuel. Dynamic torque integrates seamlessly with all three available drive modes: performance, economy, and extra economy.

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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. Their open access paper is published in the journal Energy. The analysis did not address the vehicle cycle cradle-to-grave energy use for batteries and CNG tanks.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2022

According to the US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), for the 2021 model year, the median driving range of all-electric vehicles (EV) was 234 miles while the median range for gasoline vehicles was 403 miles. Median and Maximum Range for Model Year 2021 Vehicles by Fuel Type.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% L ge /100 km.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2017

Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit. Finally, partial hybridization using the 48V powertrain may be integrated to improve fuel economy. Abdellahi et al.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. The upgraded hybrid system improves acceleration and mid-range power.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2020

The California Energy Commission has released a UC Irvine roadmap for the buildout and deployment of renewable hydrogen production plants in California to support policy decisions and inform stakeholders. per kilogram by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2019

Compared with cars, SUVs consume more energy per vehicle mile. The issue of interest in this study was the resultant energy usage per occupant distance. In other words, does the higher occupancy of SUVs compensate for their higher energy consumption per vehicle distance when considering energy consumption per occupant distance?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. Light-duty vehicle energy efficiencies are affected by current federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2022

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case forecasts that US energy consumption will grow through 2050, primarily driven by population and economic growth. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022). Source: U.S.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Saving money is on everyone’s minds these days, and improving your vehicle’s fuel economy is both economically and environmentally smart. continued] The post The 2024 Fuel Economy Guide Can Help You Choose Your Next Fuel-Efficient Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

The onboard gasoline engine used to generate electrical energy is also more efficient, resulting in both increased power and better fuel economy. Electrical energy generation is controlled according to road conditions. The engine now operates at a lower RPM and is engaged less often during a typical drive.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. Combined system power output is 192 horsepower and EPA estimated fuel economy numbers are 50 city, 54 highway and 52 combined for the Blue trim.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2020

The expected fuel economy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel yet for Gladiator. There are more than 40 individual shift maps to optimize shift points for fuel economy, performance and 4x4 capability. 1 to improve fuel economy and reduce engine noise. axle ratio.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A letter from talking heads at an outfit called the American Automotive Policy Council outlines what it estimates billions of dollars in fines could be levied at companies like General Motors and Stellantis if a government proposal to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 is adopted.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2019

Conventional hybrid vehicles do not have torque converters in order to further improve fuel economy as torque converters lose energy during the process of transmission. Although fuel efficient, such a system also requires longer shift times to ensure smoother gear changes.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. Custom automatic tire inflation system for consistent tire pressure and optimal fuel economy. and ending in Jacksonville, Fla. the rear tractor non-driven axle.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2019

Carbon dioxide emissions from S energy consumption will remain near current levels through 2050, according to projections in EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019. USenergy-related carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel energy consumption. Energy-related CO 2 emissions generally follow energy consumption trends.

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