Fuel Economy, Gasoline-Electric and Oil-Sands

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2011

While oil will remain the most widely used fuel, overall energy demand will be reshaped by a continued shift toward less-carbon-intensive energy source as well as steep improvements in energy efficiency in areas such as transportation, where the expanded use of advanced and hybrid vehicles will help push average new-car fuel economy to 48 mpg (4.9

Personal

Personal Global Transportation Fuel

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. While the actual fuel economy varies by model, the Jetta equipped with the 1.8T now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5

2014

2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

The growth reflects an expected 90% increase in electricity use, led by developing countries where 1.3 billion people are currently without access to electricity. billion, as the world’s population grows and more people in developing economies are able to afford cars. Transportation fuels. Transportation.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale

Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model). Powertrain options include: Four MultiAir gasoline engine offerings. Emissions and fuel-saving Stop&Start technology.

Jeep

Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy

New 2014 Jeep Cherokee features up to 31 mpg highway, 9-speed transmission; driver assistance firsts

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

The new Cherokee features a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission, developed in partnership with ZF; fuel economy improvements of more than 45% versus the outgoing Liberty model; and more than 70 advanced safety and security features. l/100 km) and a driving range on a tank of gasoline of nearly 500 miles (805 km).

Jeep

Jeep 2014 MPG Chrysler

New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 Increased efficiency in all of the new Ecotec engines is achieved in part through lower engine friction, which was reduced by up to 16% using new technologies such as a variable-displacement oil pump.

2013

2013 Oil-Sands Chevrolet Sodium

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

The Outlook for Energy identifies a significant evolution in the trade of oil and other liquids. A major shift is seen as North America will likely become a net exporter of liquids by 2020 as supplies of tight oil, natural gas liquids and bitumen from oil sands increase. Fuel efficiency. billion in 2040.

Energy

Energy Global 2010 Oil-Sands

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Fuel economy city/hwy/comb.

2018

2018 Engine SUV MPG

HEI report identifies potential health consequences from new vehicle fuels and technologies; recommended actions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2011

The new SCET report reviews a range of new technologies and fuels, from improved internal combustion engines, to hybrid and other electric drive technologies, to existing and new bio- and other types of fuels. Developing fuels that are truly carbon-neutral is not yet within reach, but progress is being made.

Fuel

Fuel Vehicles Emissions Oil-Sands

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

Escape

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in

Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

Escape

Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric

Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter liter non-turbocharged, I4 engine and two electric motors producing a total system 266 horsepower. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter liter turbocharged gasoline engine. liter V8 under the hood.

Jeep

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV

Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Total system peak output is estimated at 573 horsepower—500 horsepower from the gasoline engine and 73 horsepower from the front TMU. Additionally, the rear electric motor also acts as a generator to provide supplemental power to the vehicles lithium ion battery pack, which also powers the front-mounted TMU.

Acura

Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! More on Electric Cars: It’s On! Like this post?

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Standards Plug Gas

Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

An analysis of the US refining sector, based on linear programming (LP) modeling, finds that refining plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to a modest increase in refinery CO 2 emissions (ranging between 5.4% to 9.3%) from a 2010 baseline, depending upon the supply scenario.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Oil Emissions CO2

GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

The newly introduced GMC Terrain ( earlier post ) became the latest GM North American model that will feature a fuel-efficient gasoline direct injection (DI) engine in 2010. Less fuel is required to generate a given amount of horsepower, particularly at part-throttle operation. Click to enlarge. MY 2010 (announced to date).

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine Oil-Sands Saturn

MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. Write For GO About Advertise Contact Login Explore GO Media: News & Opinion Family & Lifestyle Business & Technology Gas 2.0 Like this post? I agree with sebastian.

MIT

MIT Gas-Electric Gas Electric Cars

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 The Obama Administration doesnt understand that. Thats short-sighted.

Volt

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1

EV Driven

ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

New 2014 Jeep Cherokee features up to 31 mpg highway, 9-speed transmission; driver assistance firsts

New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

HEI report identifies potential health consequences from new vehicle fuels and technologies; recommended actions

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Stay Connected