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EPA rates 2013 Altima at 38 mpg highway; production underway

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JUNE 7, 2012

engine and Xtronic CVT as the most fuel-efficient gasoline mid-size car currently in the US, with ratings of 27 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined (8.7, By the end of this year, both plants will operate three shifts each to maximize production of the country's second best-selling car.

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MPG 2013 EPA Production

Ford begins production of new Fiesta ECOnetic with 71 mpg US

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MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. liter 60PS and 82PS gasoline engines; and the latest 1.6-liter Fiesta ECOnetic Technology. Click to enlarge. 100 km (71.2

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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MAY 16, 2013

On a larger efficiency scale, the new S-Class in its first year will offer two hybrid versions, a gasoline model and a diesel variant: the S 400 HYBRID, S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, S 500, and S 350 BlueTEC. These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US).

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel

Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. The Renault gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid system supports 60 km of electric range plus extended range due to the gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Hybrid system. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug

Transonic demonstrates supercritical gasoline operation under low load, medium load, and high speed low load conditions; simulated vehicle fuel economy of 48.8 mpg

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MAY 4, 2012

Engineers at Transonic Combustion, a start-up developing a fuel efficient supercritical (SC) fuel injection and combustion system—Transonic Combustion, or TSCi ( earlier post )—have demonstrated the TSCi process using gasoline fuel at low load without EGR, medium load with EGR, and high speed low load with EGR. mpg US (4.8

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Gasoline MPG Economy

Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

The Mazda6— now in its third generation— is also the company’s first mass-production model. l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km (European combined cycle with standard diesel SKYACTIV-D 2.2 The Mazda6— now in its third generation— is also the company’s first mass-production model.

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MPG Diesel Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2

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MPG 2014 EPA Honda

DHL Express deploys nearly 100 new Lightning Electric delivery vans in US

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MARCH 24, 2021

Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans.

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Los Angeles Isuzu Colorado Ford

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

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA

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

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

EIA: US household gasoline expenditures in 2015 tracking to be lowest in 11 years

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The average US household will spend about $550 less on gasoline in 2015 compared with 2014, as annual motor fuel expenditures are on track to fall to their lowest level in 11 years, according to projections by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The price for US regular gasoline has fallen 11 weeks in a row to an average $2.55

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2015 Gasoline Fuel Economy MPG

Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. L/100 km, 102 mpg US). XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Gasoline Volvo

Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 Click to enlarge. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

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JULY 15, 2014

The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter mpg US) NEDC. The new Estate’s gasoline and diesel engines with ECO start/stop function comply with the Euro 6 emissions standards. The new diesel engine is the product of the strategic cooperation with Renault.

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Hybrid

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

mpg US (5.87 mpg by 2016 and result in an average light vehicle tailpipe CO 2 level of 250 grams per mile. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in model year 2025. CO 2 per mile) during MY 2017-2015 if the technology is used with at least 30% of a company’s 2017 full-size pickup production and ramping up to at least 80% in MY 2021.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG

BMW reveals 3 Series Plug-in hybrid prototype with 117.5 mpg; next-gen Power eDrive: 2x current capacity, electric AWD

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Combining a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from the new Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor, the BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype offers performance on a par with a conventionally powered BMW 3 Series six-cylinder model, combined with a significant reduction in fuel consumption. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid

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. liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. l/100km (94 mpg US).

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BMW Fuel Production MPG

Ford relabels 2013 C-MAX Hybrid to 43 mpg, upgrades 2014 C-MAX Hybrid to boost fuel economy; pitfalls of the EPA “general label” rule

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AUGUST 15, 2013

2014 mpg is not yet announced. EPA had received consumer complaints that the vehicle did not achieve its label values of 47 mpg US for city, highway, and combined driving (5.0 EPA had received consumer complaints that the vehicle did not achieve its label values of 47 mpg US for city, highway, and combined driving (5.0

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 EPA

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. liter gasoline direct injection engine.

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust

Subaru introduces XV Crosstrek Hybrid, its first production hybrid

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MARCH 28, 2013

unveiled its first production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. EPA fuel economy ratings are 28 mpg/34 mpg/31 mpg (8.4, An Auto Start/Stop system shuts down the gasoline engine when the vehicle is stopped. Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Production Gasoline-Electric

GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017

Renault introducing three Energy engines in the Mégane Collection 2012; fuel economy up to 67 mpg US

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MARCH 2, 2012

L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. Renault is introducing three new Energy engines ( earlier post ) in its Mégane Collection 2012: the new turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection Energy TCE 115 di; the Energy dCi 130; and the Energy dCi 110, with NEDC fuel consumption of 3.5 liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

accounting for the emissions generated during production of the vehicle and the fuel. To derive the emissions figure, T&E said that it made a number of assumptions for their calculations: The average gasoline lifetime driving distance of 175,000 km (108,740 miles) is taken as the starting point. mpg US) and 7.1 l/100 km (37.3

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars

Ford begins production of CNG-capable F-150

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Ford has begun production of the 2014 F-150 with the gaseous fuel prep option, making Ford the only manufacturer with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. liter V6 F-150 is capable of achieving more than 750 miles on combined tanks of gasoline and CNG, depending on the tank sizes selected. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter

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F-150 Ford Production Florida

2019 Honda Insight production model to make global debut at New York International Auto Show; series hybrid with 55 mpg city

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MARCH 26, 2018

The all-new, production version of the 2019 Insight ( earlier post ) will make its global production debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Honda estimates the Insight will deliver up to 55 mpg (4.27 l/100 km) in the city.

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Honda Insight Insight New York Honda

Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

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JUNE 2, 2015

mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. The new TSI engine also offers the highest specific torque of any large-scale production series gasoline engines: 200 N·m per liter displacement. l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). l/100 km (54.7

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine

Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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APRIL 7, 2022

The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. The electric exhaust gas turbocharger is a fascinating example of the extensive transfer between Formula 1 technology and the development of production vehicles.

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Exhaust Gas-Electric Mercedes Gas

Ford launches production of 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine; could reach 1.3M units per year worldwide in future

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally launched volume production of Ford’s smallest gasoline engine—the 1.0-liter, L/100 km (47 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions performance of 114 g/km. A 100 PS (99 hp, 74 kW) version of the same engine will deliver best-in-class gasoline CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. Cutaway of the 1.0L

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Ford Engine Production Future

2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. 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 reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota is unveiling its new Auris for the European market ( earlier post ), representing its first step in a product offensive in the European C-Segment. Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. This has been achieved within the new Auris gasoline engine range through the use of high, 11.5:1

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Gasoline Diesel Toyota Emissions

Frost & Sullivan consultant suggests European EV success will require radical lightweighting plus enabling legislation

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Renault invested approximately $5 billion in the production of electric vehicles, which prevented them from investing in new models of conventional cars. A 500 kg gasoline car—a gasoline Twizy for example (which does not exist)—emits less CO 2 in its lifecycle than a the Renault Zoé EV weighing 1400 kg [3,086 lbs].

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MPG Tax Gasoline-Electric 2012

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

Among the more detailed transportation projections in AEO2014 are: LDVs powered by gasoline remain the dominant vehicle type in the AEO2014 Reference case, retaining a 78% share of new LDV sales in 2040, down from their 82% share in 2012. Higher natural gas production supports increased exports of pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles

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

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy

Study Finds Environmental Impact of Li-ion Battery for BEVs is Relatively Small; The Operation Phase is the Dominant Contributor to Environmental Burden

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Environmental burden of a gasoline-fueled ICEV relative to that of a BEV (100%) assessed by four different methods: abiotic depletion potential (ADP), nonrenewable cumulated energy demand (CED), global warming potential (GWP), and Ecoindicator 99 H/A (EI99 H/A). L/100km (45 mpg US) in the NEDC, resulting in a direct emission of 0.12

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Gasoline-Electric

Volvo XC90 SUV PHEV to offer up to 400 hp and low GHG emissions of around 60 g/km

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JULY 8, 2014

A two-liter, four-cylinder supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E gasoline engine powers the front wheels and an 80 hp (60 kW) electric motor drives the rear wheels. The Volvo XC90 Twin Engine features a crankshaft-driven Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) between the high-performance gasoline engine and the 8-speed automatic gearbox.

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Volvo PHEV SUV Emissions

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. The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1%

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy PHEV

Peugeot showcasing 208 Hybrid Air 2L Demonstrator at Paris show

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

The 2L stands for two liters per 100 km, equivalent to 118 mpg US, and is based on a production version of the Peugeot 208 1.2-liter The compressed air is used to assist and even replace the gasoline engine to enable maximum efficiency during transition phases, such as acceleration and starts. liter gasoline engine.

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Hybrid Energy Storage Gasoline Environment

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

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

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Personal Global Transportation Fuel

Volvo Cars introducing S60 plug-in hybrid concept at Beijing show; production version in early 2015

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APRIL 16, 2014

A production version of the S60L plug-in hybrid will be launched in China early 2015 and will be produced at the Chengdu plant. In the S60L, however, the diesel engine of the V60 has been replaced with a new, two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engine from Volvo Cars’ new Drive-E engine family ( earlier post ).

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Plug-in Volvo Concept Plug

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. Fuel economy (on the WLTP combined cycle) is up to 147 mpg US.

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Volvo Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Transonic Combustion closes $32M Series D round

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

This $32-million round of financing puts Transonic Combustion on strong footing to continue to execute, deliver and expand development of our product and meet customer commitments. mpg US (4.8 mpg US/5.05 mpg US/6.0 mpg US (4.8 mpg US/5.05 mpg US/6.0 —Wolfgang Bullmer, CEO and President.

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MPG Fuel Economy Financing Fuel

Peugeot 308 adds new fuel-efficient 3-cylinder 1.2L e-THP engine

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MARCH 19, 2014

liter turbo gasoline engine ( earlier post ), producing 130 bhp (97 kW). mpg US (2.85 A standard production model Peugeot 308 Hatchback, specified with the new PureTech 1.2-liter liter e-THP 130 turbo gasoline engine with a manual six-speed gearbox was driven for more than 32 hours to consume the 51.4-liter mpg US (4.6

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy MPG

ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 EV fuel economy is based on a 2012 Nissan LEAF—99 mpg gasoline equivalent (mpgge) (equivalent to 2.4 The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4 The CNGV is based on a 2012 Honda Civic natural gas vehicle with a combined EPA label fuel economy of 30.9

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy Economy

Volkswagen presents advanced version of near-production Taigun SUV in India; 3-cylinder turbo direct injection 1.0L engine

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

At the Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi, Volkswagen is presenting an advanced version of the near-production concept of the Taigun SUV. liter TSI engine (turbocharged, direct injection gasoline engine) with 81 kW / 109 hp from 5,000 rpm. l/100km (50 mpg US), or around 110 g/km CO 2. Earlier post.) Average fuel consumption is 4.7

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India SUV Engine Production

EPA rates 2013 Altima at 38 mpg highway; production underway

Ford begins production of new Fiesta ECOnetic with 71 mpg US

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

Transonic demonstrates supercritical gasoline operation under low load, medium load, and high speed low load conditions; simulated vehicle fuel economy of 48.8 mpg

Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

DHL Express deploys nearly 100 new Lightning Electric delivery vans in US

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

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

EIA: US household gasoline expenditures in 2015 tracking to be lowest in 11 years

Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

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

BMW reveals 3 Series Plug-in hybrid prototype with 117.5 mpg; next-gen Power eDrive: 2x current capacity, electric AWD

BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

Ford relabels 2013 C-MAX Hybrid to 43 mpg, upgrades 2014 C-MAX Hybrid to boost fuel economy; pitfalls of the EPA “general label” rule

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

Subaru introduces XV Crosstrek Hybrid, its first production hybrid

GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Renault introducing three Energy engines in the Mégane Collection 2012; fuel economy up to 67 mpg US

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Ford begins production of CNG-capable F-150

2019 Honda Insight production model to make global debut at New York International Auto Show; series hybrid with 55 mpg city

Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

Ford launches production of 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine; could reach 1.3M units per year worldwide in future

2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

Frost & Sullivan consultant suggests European EV success will require radical lightweighting plus enabling legislation

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

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

Study Finds Environmental Impact of Li-ion Battery for BEVs is Relatively Small; The Operation Phase is the Dominant Contributor to Environmental Burden

Volvo XC90 SUV PHEV to offer up to 400 hp and low GHG emissions of around 60 g/km

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

Peugeot showcasing 208 Hybrid Air 2L Demonstrator at Paris show

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%

Volvo Cars introducing S60 plug-in hybrid concept at Beijing show; production version in early 2015

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

Transonic Combustion closes $32M Series D round

Peugeot 308 adds new fuel-efficient 3-cylinder 1.2L e-THP engine

ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

Volkswagen presents advanced version of near-production Taigun SUV in India; 3-cylinder turbo direct injection 1.0L engine

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