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DOE: in 2018, 27% of new light-duty vehicles in US had fuel economies > 30 mpg

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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%

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Average fuel economy for MY 2019 light-duty vehicles was 95% better than MY 1975

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APRIL 28, 2020

The average production-weighted fuel economy for all new light-duty vehicles in model year (MY) 2019 was 95% better than in MY 1975, while average horsepower was 78% higher and weight was 1% higher, according to the 2019 EPA Automotive Trends Report. Source: DOE.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1

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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

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MARCH 5, 2022

Light-duty vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, are currently responsible for 58% of US transportation sector emissions. Pickup trucks accounted for 14% of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States in 2020, and the market share of both pickups and SUVs has grown in recent years. Woody et al. years for sedans, 1.4

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EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

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MARCH 16, 2021

Preliminary data in EPA’s 2020 Automotive Trends Report shows average fuel economy for model year 2020 light-duty vehicles increased to 25.7 If this preliminary data holds, that will be a new record high for average new light-duty vehicle fuel economy. From 2005–2020 average fuel economy rose by 29%.

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EIA: fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise

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JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040. Click to enlarge.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. Changes in light-duty vehicle technology penetration share. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. Source: EPA.

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DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 improvements.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve. The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

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APRIL 24, 2012

The results represent a light-load indicated efficiency improvement of 15-30% (up to 40.9%). The company has recently completed a 110cc production-intent prototype, which it began testing in February. Pinnacle Engines’ 110cc production-intent prototype packaged for a motorcycle application. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), which is 1.2 mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

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EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

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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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Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

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MAY 8, 2013

Especially with increased production volume of renewable fuels and optimized powertrain solutions for flexible fuel vehicles, there is a chance for combustion engines to not only remain in the market but also be sustainable for future vehicle. improvement in fuel economy over the baseline. Earlier post.).

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EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. Source: EIA.

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Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

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APRIL 11, 2023

The report— “2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook ”—released by the Aluminum Association indicates that demand for more sustainable transportation will help drive an increase in market share for aluminum content by nearly 100 net pounds per vehicle (PPV) from 2020 to 2030.

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EU-funded project develops diesel engine for light helicopters

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APRIL 22, 2014

EU-funded scientists developed a novel 320 kW (429 hp) diesel engine for light helicopters as an alternative to conventional turboshaft engines. The technology demonstrated substantial reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. The engine weight is the crux of the project.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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Geely Auto launches new premium electrified product series: Geely Galaxy

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Geely Auto Group officially launched a new high-end electrified product series:Geely Galaxy. The first car from the Geely Galaxy range, the Galaxy L7 long-range PHEV SUV was unveiled along with a fully electric concept model, the “Galaxy Light.” seconds.

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DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

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 fuel economy and vehicle component weights were then incorporated into GREET to determine the WTW and C2G GHG emissions.

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. will be manufactured at the Columbus Engine Plant, with production to start during the fourth quarter of 2014. Cummins Inc. introduced the ISV5.0, Like the new 5.0L Diesel Engines'

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles

Honeywell partners with Asahi Glass to boost production of HFO-1234yf

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JANUARY 23, 2014

AGC) to increase production for HFO-1234yf, a new refrigerant for automobiles with a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 1. AGC will manufacture HFO-1234yf in Japan, and Honeywell will market the product to customers in the U.S, Under the agreement, AGC’s production is expected to begin in mid-2015. This GWP is 99.9%

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DOE awards $1.5M to Gentherm (Amerigon) for thermoelectric-based energy recovery system for heavy-duty vehicles; expands existing LDV program

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The project, to be completed by early 2015, will scale up the passenger car TEG and integrate it with a 15-liter diesel engine to provide fuel economy improvement and auxiliary power for combat vehicles. This follow-on light-duty vehicle project, funded in 2011, has a target of a 5% fuel economy improvement.

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BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

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MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. seconds with an EU test cycle average fuel consumption of 2.1 liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. BMW eDrive.

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Nissan reveals Frontier Diesel Runner with 2.8L Cummins turbo diesel; leveraging ATLAS engine program

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

liter 4-cylinder diesel engine producing nearly 200 hp (149) and more than 350 lb-ft (475 N·m) of torque, while increasing fuel economy 35% over a gasoline V6-powered 2014 Frontier 4x2. The Frontier Diesel Runner is powered by a 2.8-liter Earlier post.) The ATLAS program runs through the end of this year.

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EIA: Petroleum and natural gas will be the most-used fuels in the US through 2050

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MARCH 18, 2022

After the first half of the 2020s, growth in natural gas and HGL feedstock consumption slows as growth in the bulk chemicals industry shifts to secondary chemical production, which focuses on chemicals produced from commodity chemicals, as opposed to HGLs or natural gas.

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2014 Honda Accord PHEV EPA-certified at 115 MPGe, on sale 15 Jan with MSRP of $39,780; LEV3/SULEV20 compliance

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Separately, the Accord Hybrid, also featuring Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system, will launch nationwide next summer with anticipated fuel economy ratings of 49/45/47 city/hwy/combined (4.8/5.2/5.0 l/100km respectively). The revised 2013 Honda Crosstour and 2013 Honda CR-Z also made their auto-show debuts. l/100km respectively).

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2014 EPA Honda PHEV

Ford introduces Lightweight Concept vehicle to showcase ongoing light-weighting and advanced materials work; nearly 25% weight reduction

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JUNE 4, 2014

The vehicle represents the latest phase of Ford’s research into developing sustainable technology solutions that are affordable for consumers and can be produced in large volumes across the product lineup. —Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. Earlier post.). 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford

Researchers find consumers compensate for fuel-efficient car by buying bigger second vehicle; losing 60% of fuel economy savings

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

An analysis by a team from the University of California, Davis, MIT and Yale suggests that households that buy a fuel-efficient vehicle tend to compensate for that purchase by buying a bigger, more powerful second vehicle. This unintended effect could erode goals of fuel economy standard policies by up to 60%.

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Honeywell and suppliers to invest ~$300M to boost production of HFO-1234yf low GWP MAC coolant

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Honeywell and key suppliers will invest approximately $300 million to increase production capacity for HFO-1234yf, its low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant for mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems in automobiles. Earlier post.) The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows automakers to receive credits for using HFO-1234yf.

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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%

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. Growth is led by developing regions such as China, India, Africa and other emerging economies. Additionally, to achieve proposed fuel-economy targets, personal vehicles will need to be smaller and lighter than they are today. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

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EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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Gasoline direct injection was the most widely adopted emerging fuel saving technology in 2018: 51%

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APRIL 16, 2019

Manufacturers have been adopting technologies that improve the efficiency of light-duty vehicles and allow them to achieve greater fuel economy. Turbo charging and stop/start are two other engine technologies that reached a production share of about 30%, while cylinder deactivation (CD) was at 12%.

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2018 Gasoline Fuel Gasoline-Electric

GM will focus its electrification strategy on light electrification, extended range, and battery-electric vehicle technologies; major focus on the plug; preview of the Spark EV

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. It enables quick engine starts.

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Foton Motor and motorcycle leader Piaggio Group partner on development of light commercial vehicles; EVs to come

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MAY 25, 2018

Foton Motor and Piaggio Group signed the agreement for a joint development project for new light-duty commercial vehicle products in Italy. Foton Motor presently is integrating information technology and manufacturing technology and aiming to realize intelligent products, intelligent plants, and intelligent management.

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Motorcycles Light Commercial Motoring

AAM develops new axle technology; lighter, more efficient for up to 1.5% better fuel economy

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MARCH 30, 2017

QUANTUM driveline technology is scalable across a wide range of vehicle segments and provides substantial advantages regardless of vehicle size: reduced mass, increased power density, improved noise vibration and harshness (NVH) and fuel efficiency gains in a more compact system package. improved vehicle fuel economy, AAM said.

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NREL launches new alternative transportation web tools; planning, maps, data

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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

One of the many charts available from the maps and data library on the AFDC site, this shows the number of light-duty alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and diesel models offered by vehicle manufacturers from 1991 through 2012. Click to enlarge.

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EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

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APRIL 17, 2021

The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e., passenger cars and light-duty trucks) increased by 48% from 1990 to 2019; VMT by medium- and heavy-duty trucks increased 109% over the same period.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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Last call; Ram 1500 EcoDiesel production ends in January 2023

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Ram Truck is offering consumers a final opportunity to order its Ram 1500 EcoDiesel model; production of the 2023 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will conclude in January 2023. liter V-6 EcoDiesel reinforced Ram Truck’s commitment to powertrain leadership and led the segment in fuel economy. The new-generation 3.0-liter —Mike Koval Jr.,

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News: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Subaru hasnt released official fuel economy numbers yet, but Miranda Jimenez, product communications specialist at Subaru of America, did tell us We expect the Forester Hybrid to return up to 40% better fuel economy on the city cycle and up to 25% better fuel economy on the combined cycle.

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Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

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APRIL 10, 2018

Fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emissions from both EcoBoost gasoline engines are enhanced using Ford’s industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a three-cylinder engine, which can automatically stop one of the engine’s cylinders when full capacity is not needed, such as when coasting or cruising with light demand on the engine.

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Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. High production volume is assumed unless explicitly specified. Fuel production pathways considered.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. The Indiana Auto Plant (IAP) and the East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) in Ohio, which produced the previous CR-V Hybrid, will begin production of the 2023 CR-V hybrid in the coming months.

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DOE: in 2018, 27% of new light-duty vehicles in US had fuel economies > 30 mpg

Average fuel economy for MY 2019 light-duty vehicles was 95% better than MY 1975

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

EIA: fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

EU-funded project develops diesel engine for light helicopters

Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

Geely Auto launches new premium electrified product series: Geely Galaxy

DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

Honeywell partners with Asahi Glass to boost production of HFO-1234yf

DOE awards $1.5M to Gentherm (Amerigon) for thermoelectric-based energy recovery system for heavy-duty vehicles; expands existing LDV program

BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

Nissan reveals Frontier Diesel Runner with 2.8L Cummins turbo diesel; leveraging ATLAS engine program

EIA: Petroleum and natural gas will be the most-used fuels in the US through 2050

2014 Honda Accord PHEV EPA-certified at 115 MPGe, on sale 15 Jan with MSRP of $39,780; LEV3/SULEV20 compliance

Ford introduces Lightweight Concept vehicle to showcase ongoing light-weighting and advanced materials work; nearly 25% weight reduction

Researchers find consumers compensate for fuel-efficient car by buying bigger second vehicle; losing 60% of fuel economy savings

Honeywell and suppliers to invest ~$300M to boost production of HFO-1234yf low GWP MAC coolant

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%

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

Gasoline direct injection was the most widely adopted emerging fuel saving technology in 2018: 51%

GM will focus its electrification strategy on light electrification, extended range, and battery-electric vehicle technologies; major focus on the plug; preview of the Spark EV

Foton Motor and motorcycle leader Piaggio Group partner on development of light commercial vehicles; EVs to come

AAM develops new axle technology; lighter, more efficient for up to 1.5% better fuel economy

NREL launches new alternative transportation web tools; planning, maps, data

EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

Last call; Ram 1500 EcoDiesel production ends in January 2023

News: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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