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The 2022 FuelEconomy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fueleconomy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Credit: Andrew Sproles/ORNL, U.S.
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed an onboard separation system that could support increased fueleconomy and lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of an octane-on-demand fuel-delivery system. Unfortunately, these engines exacerbate engine knock.
The vehicle manufacturing cycle includes impacts of raw material extraction, vehicle parts production, assembly, as well as its disposal and related materials recycling processes. The fueleconomy and vehicle component weights were then incorporated into GREET to determine the WTW and C2G GHG emissions.
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City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. The FIT EV’s fuel consumption rating is 29 kWh per 100 miles; EPA-rated annual fuel cost is $500.
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million over three years as part of an $80-million Co-Optima funding round ( earlier post ) to conduct research and development for an advanced mixed-mode gasoline (spark/compression ignition) engine to attain significant improvements in both fueleconomy and CO 2 emissions.
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The work at UCL’s Department of Mechanical Engineering will be dedicated to spark ignition in gasoline engines, led by Dr. Pavlos Aleiferis. We are on a very positive trajectory to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fueleconomy. Earlier post.).
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liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine, a lithium-ion battery and an innovative fixed-gear transmission via an intelligent power control unit. The hybrid system produces CO 2 emissions from 102 g/km (WLTP) and fueleconomy of 4.5 Engine Drive: the gasoline engine is connected directly to the wheels via a lock-up clutch.
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million gallons of gasoline per year. As part of its strategy, KORE will also target smaller automotive OEMs requiring lower production volumes and will aim to provide higher levels of service compared to other battery manufacturers. The project is expected to create up to 700 construction jobs and 1,250 operations jobs.
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