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Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20% lower CO2; rollout of Blue Gasoline this year

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MAY 4, 2021

Following on the introduction of R33 Blue Diesel ( earlier post ), Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen have now developed a low-carbon gasoline. The new fuel, called Blue Gasoline, similarly contains up to 33% renewables, ensuring a well-to-wheel reduction in carbon emissions of at least 20% per kilometer driven. Every bit of CO?

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Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

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JANUARY 27, 2021

A new study by a team from Environmental Health & Engineering (EH&E) has found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than those from gasoline—a decrease in emissions from the estimated 39% done by previous modeling. gCO 2 e/MJ) which is 46% lower than the average carbon intensity for neat gasoline.

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New Honda Jazz to be sold across Europe with standard hybrid powertrain

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The all-new Honda Jazz features efficient and responsive performance delivered by e:HEV hybrid technology as standard. It comprises two compact, electric motors connected to a 1.5-liter liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine, a lithium-ion battery and an innovative fixed-gear transmission via an intelligent power control unit.

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Honda Standards Europe Hybrid

BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline

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JUNE 10, 2020

BMW i Ventures has invested in Prometheus Fuels ( earlier post ), a company removing CO 2 from the air and turning it into zero-net carbon gasoline that it will sell at gas stations, at a price that competes with fossil fuels, starting as early as this year. The effective upgrading of alcohols to gasoline, diesel, and jet fuels.

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Gasoline Carbon Conversion BMW

Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. Earlier post.)

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Standards Hydrogen Fuel Market

LiquidPiston unveils 70cc rotary gasoline engine prototype embodying HEHC; power dense, low-vibration

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The X Mini 70cc rotary gasoline engine. The cycle has a theoretical efficiency of 75% using air-standard assumptions and first-law analysis. We don’t get the same efficiency as with the true compression ignition version, but we still get a significant efficiency improvement over gasoline engines. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Engine Power Powered

Audi RS Q e-tron to use ethanol-to-gasoline/e-methanol blend in 2023 Dakar Rally

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022

At its Dakar debut in January 2022, the Audi RS Q e-tron ( earlier post ) series hybrid set standards in efficiency and competitiveness of e-mobility in motorsport. With this innovative fuel, the combustion engine even achieves slightly higher efficiency than with fossil-based gasoline.

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DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

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JULY 14, 2022

Other fuels that play a role in commercial trucking include gasoline (23%) and compressed natural gas (0.4%). Electric and other categories each register less than 1%. About 32% of all electric trucks nationwide are in California, where for every electric truck there are about 300 diesel trucks (all years, Classes 3-8).

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Diesel Commercial Fleet District of Columbia

New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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JANUARY 26, 2022

The Tow Tech Package, available on all grades but standard on TRD Pro and Capstone, offers a suite of features that include Trailer Backup Guide to aid in backing up the SUV with a trailer, and Straight Path Assist which helps provide steering control to keep the trailer straight on its intended path when backing up.

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Toyota Standards SUV Tundra

European project working to establish basis for standardization of methanol fuels in Europe

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

A current research project is working to establish the technical basis for standardization of methanol fuels in Europe. The partners in the “Methanol Standard” project aim to pave way for the certification and market launch of methanol fuels.

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Standards Europe Fuel Gasoline-Electric

Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

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MARCH 17, 2020

The report provides a summary of an analysis of physical properties of 19 samples of gasoline and methanol, as well as co-solvents ethanol, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and tertbutyl alcohol (TBA) in different blending ratios. Density values of the different blends are within the European standards limits. and higher. and 25 % vol.

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Clean Cleaning Fuel Gasoline-Electric

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 Power is transferred to the front wheels via the standard seven-speed S tronic. The four-cylinder always starts in CNG mode, only injecting slight amounts of gasoline under rare operating conditions.

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PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It will complement PEUGEOT’s already extensive family of electrified engines, including plug-in hybrid, 100% electric and fuel cell variants. PEUGEOT 3008 The PEUGEOT 48V HYBRID system consists of a new-generation 136bhp PureTech gasoline engine, coupled with a new 6-speed dual-clutch electrified gearbox that includes an electric motor.

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Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Recharge

German researchers seek to optimize methanol-to-gasoline process

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

OWI Science for Fuels GmbH, TU Bergakademie Freiberg and RWTH Aachen University are investigating Methanol-to-gasoline (MtG) production for opportunities to optimize the process to produce ideal MtG fuels. Synthetically produced methanol-to-gasoline could be a carbon-neutral fuel option for passenger cars.

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Gasoline Gasoline-Electric Pollution Hydrogen

SEAT launches all-new Leon; gasoline, diesel, CNG, mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid; €1.1B investment

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JANUARY 29, 2020

The new-generation compact car benefits from gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); compressed natural gas (TGI); mild-hybrid (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) units. The new Leon’s offer of standard gasoline engines are all direct-injection, turbocharged units and provide power outputs between 66kW/90PS and 140kW/190PS. Mating a 1.4

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Plug-in Gasoline Diesel Hybrid

Haldor Topsoe to build large-scale SOEC electrolyzer manufacturing facility to meet customer needs for green hydrogen

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MARCH 7, 2021

30% greater output—when compared to standard alkaline or PEM electrolyzers. C, which sets it apart from standard electrolysis technologies. The SOEC is a ceramic cell that uses electricity to split water molecules (H 2 O) into hydrogen (H 2 ) and oxygen (O 2 ). The facility is expected to be operational by 2023.

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Hydrogen Green Manufacturer Saudi Arabia

Blue Bird enters commercial vehicle market with flexible Class 5-6 EV chassis

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MAY 11, 2022

School bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation unveiled a Class 5-6 electric vehicle platform at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. Blue Bird’s flexible Class 5-6 chassis will enable a broad range of fully-electric vehicles, including last-mile delivery step vans, motorhomes, and other specialty vehicles.

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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

In the Reference case, petroleum and other liquids (mainly motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil) are the primary fuels consumed in the US transportation sector. Motor gasoline meets on-road passenger light-duty vehicle (LDV) travel demand, while diesel consumption meets our assumed increases in medium- and heavy-duty freight truck travel.

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BMW Dadong plant closing in on standard production of iX3 EV

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JUNE 10, 2020

Standard production of the BMW core brand’s first pure electric model will get underway at the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) in China in late summer as planned: BBA Plant Dadong will produce the first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with a pure electric drive train for the global market.

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EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later.

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CARB publishes 2020 CI values for electricity as transportation fuel: average 82.92 gCO2e/MJ, up from 2019

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MARCH 10, 2020

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Officer has certified the 2020 annual update to the carbon intensities (CI) of the lookup table pathways for a) California Average Grid Electricity Used as a Transportation Fuel in California and b) Electricity Supplied under the Smart Charging or Smart Electrolysis Provision.

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2020 2019 Transportation Fuel

BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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JUNE 1, 2022

At launch in October 2022, there will initially be a choice of two gasoline and two diesel engines from the BMW Group’s new modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines. This starting quartet will immediately be followed by the all-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30 (electric power consumption, combined in the WLTP cycle: 18.4 – 17.3

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BMW All-Electric PHEV MPG

2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Mated with a responsive new transmission, the 2022 Rogue delivers improved power, best-in-class gasoline-engine fuel economy, most standard torque of any gasoline engine in its class and a more thrilling driving experience. Rogue also maintains the most standard safety technology in its class for 2022.

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Engine Fuel Economy Nissan Oil

New SEAT Leon first model of the brand to offer five different powertrain technologies: gasoline, diesel, MHEV, PHEV and CNG

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MARCH 30, 2020

The all-new SEAT Leon offers five different powertrain technologies: gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); mild-hybrid (eTSI); plug-in hybrid (eHybrid); and compressed natural gas (TGI). All gasoline engines offered by the new Leon are direct injection and turbocharged units, with power outputs between 90 and 190 PS. TSI engines. Mating a 1.4

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Yamato Transport and CJPT to study standardization and commercialization of cartridge batteries for battery swapping

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JULY 28, 2022

Yamato Transport and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) will begin studying the standardization and commercialization of replaceable and rechargeable cartridge batteries. Level electricity demand: Replacement batteries can be recharged while vehicles are in operation, reducing peak electricity demand.

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Commercial Standards Transportation Battery

Polestar releases LCA reports for long-range and standard-range single-motor versions of Polestar 2 EV

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Polestar has released the LCA reports for the new Polestar 2 versions (Long-range Single-motor and Standard-range Single-motor), including all emissions from cradle to grave. e for “Standard-range Single-motor”. The company published an evaluation of the carbon footprint of the Long-range Dual-motor Polestar 2 in 2020.

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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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JULY 22, 2021

g/km, combined electrical consumption: 22.0-20.2 This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000). The top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 140 km/h (87 mph).

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Opel begins production and deliveries of hydrogen Vivaro van

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DECEMBER 11, 2021

The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN is based on the existing battery electric Opel Vivaro-e, the “2021 International Van of the Year”. It takes only three minutes to refuel with hydrogen —about the same time needed to fill up a conventional diesel or gasoline vehicle. The fuel cell electric LCV is available in lengths M and L (4.95

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Volvo extends S60 range with plug-in hybrid powertrain and new trim levels

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AUGUST 22, 2019

Volvo has extended its S60 range—the third generation of the premium mid-size sedan—to incorporate further powertrain choices and equipment grades, including an allwheeldrive gasoline-electric hybrid and a trim level that focuses on luxury and craftsmanship. The 0-62mph sprint takes just 4.6 The T8 Twin Engine's 11.8

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Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

With the turbocharged gasoline engine, the Audi Q8 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 The 48V mild-hybrid system features a lithium-ion battery and a belt alternator starter (BAS) that supplies the 48 V main electrical system of the SUV coupe with electricity. Its maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155.3

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

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JUNE 19, 2021

The BMW Group is beginning to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell.

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BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber

Study finds particulates from auxiliary vehicle heaters can be up to 1000 times higher than from idling gasoline engines

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Researchers from Tampere University and the University of Eastern Finland have found that the particulate emissions of auxiliary heaters can be up to a thousand times higher than the particulate emissions of idling gasoline vehicles. Their open-access study is published in the journal Atmosphere.

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Gasoline Engine Finland Exhaust

Phillips 66 files LCFS pathway applications for renewable gasoline, CIs from 30.9 to 63.4 gCO2e/MJ

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Phillips 66 Company has applied for three California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Tier 2 fuel pathways for renewable gasoline derived from soybean oil and canola oil. Phillips 66 also filed a separate application for renewable gasoline derived from distiller’s corn oil which is processed along with soybean oil and canola oil.

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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. The Prius AWD-e uses an independent electric, magnet-less rear motor (a Toyota first) to power the rear wheels from 0 to 6 mph, then when needed, up to 43 mph. FWD models will feature a Li-ion battery. The system combines the output of a 1.8-liter

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Prius 2019 All-Electric Nickel Metal Hydride

Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV features as standard the powerful twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain. Drive Mode Select is an all-new feature on Sequoia offering different driving modes depending upon driver preference, and it includes standard settings Eco, Normal and Sport. Earlier post.)

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San Antonio Hybrid Tundra Production

Volkswagen to introduce Touareg R plug-in hybrid at Geneva

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The hybrid drive of the Touareg R essentially consists of a 2,995 cm 3 V6 turbocharged gasoline engine (250 kW/340 PS), the electric drive motor (100kW/136 PS) and a lithium-ion battery (energy capacity of 14.1 When the battery is sufficiently charged, the new SUV starts in electric E-MODE for zero emissions.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion

Cleaner fuels have replaced more than 3B gallons of diesel under California Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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MAY 17, 2019

New 2018 data from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) indicates that the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) continues to drive production of a growing volume of cleaner transportation fuels for California consumers. The standard provides consumers with a growing variety and volume of cleaner fuels. To date almost 3.3

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Cleaner California Carbon Standards

PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

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JUNE 16, 2023

With plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometers in the future. It will be offered with turbodiesel engines (TDI), turbocharged gasoline engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbocharged gasoline engines (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid). Like on the Volkswagen ID.

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Range PHEV Plug-in Plug

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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APRIL 9, 2019

A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent. Only a pure electric vehicle running on 100% renewable energy would offer a better overall outcome. But even in the event of using the gasoline tank, the switch is so seamless that the driver is unlikely to notice.

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Toyota unveiles flexible fuel hybrid prototype in Brazil

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MARCH 20, 2018

The prototype is the combination of a flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) that can be powered by both gasoline and alternative fuels such as ethanol, and Toyota’s hybrid system. Toyota’s initial studies suggest that a Hybrid FFV has an advantage in environmental performance compared to a standard FFV on a well-to-wheels basis.

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Brazil Toyota Hybrid Fuel

Bosch and Weichai Power boost efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from 46% to 50%

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Because it guarantees efficient fuel supply and injection, it is a critical element in ensuring the engine complies with the China VI emissions standard. Electric vehicles are climate-neutral if the charging power and hydrogen are sourced from renewables. liters displacement.

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Diesel Engine Power Powered

City of Boulder working with Fermata Energy to test V2B technology

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DECEMBER 5, 2020

The city and Fermata Energy have installed a charging station that enables two-way electricity: from the building to the car and from the car back to the building. In the pilot, Boulder will connect one of its electric fleet vehicles to the V2B charging system, which also connects to the recreation center’s electricity system.

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Energy Fleet Gasoline-Electric Connected

CARB settles with FCA for $5.6M for violations of air quality regulations on certain gasoline engines

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

gasoline engines. This engine configuration was found to not comply with certification emission standards when it was tested by CARB. The FCA vehicles and model years (MY) involved in the settlement include MY 2012 through 2018 Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles, equipped with 5.7L The remaining $2.8

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Gasoline Durango Engine Dodge

Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20% lower CO2; rollout of Blue Gasoline this year

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

New Honda Jazz to be sold across Europe with standard hybrid powertrain

BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline

Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

LiquidPiston unveils 70cc rotary gasoline engine prototype embodying HEHC; power dense, low-vibration

Audi RS Q e-tron to use ethanol-to-gasoline/e-methanol blend in 2023 Dakar Rally

DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

European project working to establish basis for standardization of methanol fuels in Europe

Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

German researchers seek to optimize methanol-to-gasoline process

SEAT launches all-new Leon; gasoline, diesel, CNG, mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid; €1.1B investment

Haldor Topsoe to build large-scale SOEC electrolyzer manufacturing facility to meet customer needs for green hydrogen

Blue Bird enters commercial vehicle market with flexible Class 5-6 EV chassis

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

BMW Dadong plant closing in on standard production of iX3 EV

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

CARB publishes 2020 CI values for electricity as transportation fuel: average 82.92 gCO2e/MJ, up from 2019

BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

New SEAT Leon first model of the brand to offer five different powertrain technologies: gasoline, diesel, MHEV, PHEV and CNG

Yamato Transport and CJPT to study standardization and commercialization of cartridge batteries for battery swapping

Polestar releases LCA reports for long-range and standard-range single-motor versions of Polestar 2 EV

Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

Opel begins production and deliveries of hydrogen Vivaro van

Volvo extends S60 range with plug-in hybrid powertrain and new trim levels

Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

Study finds particulates from auxiliary vehicle heaters can be up to 1000 times higher than from idling gasoline engines

Phillips 66 files LCFS pathway applications for renewable gasoline, CIs from 30.9 to 63.4 gCO2e/MJ

2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

Volkswagen to introduce Touareg R plug-in hybrid at Geneva

Cleaner fuels have replaced more than 3B gallons of diesel under California Low Carbon Fuel Standard

PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

Toyota unveiles flexible fuel hybrid prototype in Brazil

Bosch and Weichai Power boost efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from 46% to 50%

City of Boulder working with Fermata Energy to test V2B technology

CARB settles with FCA for $5.6M for violations of air quality regulations on certain gasoline engines

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