A summary of the high-level changes announced by the White House, EPA and other related agencies and their potential impact on the transport sector.
In light of the Trump administrations executive orders limiting EV mandates and incentives, hybrids might offer a pathway for continued fuel economy improvements. This post summarizes the key findings on their CO2 reduction potential.
Dedicated hybrid engines are approaching 50% brake thermal efficiency and propelling the popularity of range extended EVs in China.
A summary of a new study highlighting the role hybrids could play in meeting upcoming CO2 standards in Europe, and the implications for electric vehicle share.
The SAE World Congress was held in Detroit and covered a broad range of topics pertinent to transport decarbonization. Here’s a link to download presentations on emissions and sustainability.
EU Commission finds real-world CO2 emissions from cars and vans in Europe greatly exceed lab certification values. Plug-in hybrids are not being charged as much as estimated.
The U.S. EPA has finalized the Phase 3 GHG rule specifying CO2 emission reductions from heavy-duty trucks and buses over MY 2027 – 2032.
How are light-duty cars and trucks expected to meet future EPA fuel economy standards? What level of electrification would be required? Would hybrids play a role? How does one go about calculating it? Here’s a case study attempting to address some of these questions.
