Direct manufacturing cost of BEV vs ICE
A summary of a study comparing the direct manufacturing costs of the VW Tiguan and ID4
SAE WCX 2024 – Year in Review
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.
Real-world CO2 emissions from cars and vans in Europe are 20% higher than certification values
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.
US EPA MY 2027-2032 Light-Duty CO2 Standards
The EPA final rule will require a fleet averaged 50% reduction in CO2 emissions for light-duty vehicles, over MY 2027 – 2032.
How is the vehicle fuel economy (mpg) measured in the US ?
How is vehicle fuel economy (mpg) measured in the US ? The US EPA requires vehicle fuel consumption to be measured using lab chassis dynamometer testing. A representative vehicle is run over five test cycles, listed below along with the respective ambient temperatures: FTP-75 at 75 F: Represents city driving. Includes 3 measurements called bags […]
Passenger car fuel economy standards
Passenger car fuel economy standards