Not exact matches
It
modeled the implications for the company of a requirement for
emissions to decline to levels consistent with a so - called «2 °C world» after 2030 and also looked at a number of alternative scenarios based on divergent
ranges in global growth and trade, geopolitics, technological innovation and responses to climate change.
Three approaches were used to evaluate the outstanding «carbon budget» (the total amount of CO2
emissions compatible with a given global average warming) for 1.5 °C: re-assessing the evidence provided by complex Earth System
Models, new experiments with an intermediate - complexity
model, and evaluating the implications of current
ranges of uncertainty
in climate system properties using a simple
model.
By using simulations that were created by running the same
model multiple times, with only tiny differences
in the initial starting conditions, the scientists could examine the
range of summertime temperatures we might expect
in the future for the «business - as - usual» and reduced -
emissions scenarios.
Our
models are compared to a suite of observational data for thermal and scattered light
emission,
ranging from the ALMA radial surface brightness profile at 1.3 mm to polarisation measurements
in the visible.
While Toyota's own Prius plug -
in and the Tesla
Model S both earn 95 mpge, the 2016 Toyota Mirai «s 312 - mile
range is the most of any zero -
emission vehicle on the market.
It draws on the latest developments
in lightweight construction, aerodynamics, battery technology and electric drive systems to provide the performance to challenge the fastest of Audi's existing petrol, diesel and electric SUV
models whilst delivering a claimed zero -
emission range of up to 311 miles.
It's enough, though, to bring claimed CO2
emissions and fuel consumption to a level far superior to conventional petrol
models in the
range.
Bentley says that the new 4.0 liter engine is 40 percent more efficient
in fuel efficiency and CO2
emissions than the outgoing
model and that the
range has improved to over 500 miles on a single tank of fuel.
Set to make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show
in October, the first Mercedes - Benz dedicated plug -
in hybrid
model uses a new parallel gasoline - electric drivetrain that is claimed to net the big luxury sedan combined cycle consumption of 84 mpg (U.S.) on the European test cycle while providing it with a zero -
emissions electric
range of more than 20 miles.
The result is a
Range Rover that sets new standards
in the premium compact SUV segment for fuel economy and CO2
emissions, with the front - wheel - drive diesel coupé
model capable of an exceptional sub 130g / km * CO2.
The lowest - polluting
model in the
range is actually the most powerful 128bhp diesel, with 96g / km, but our choice as the best all - rounder is the BlueHDi 100 version, which is cheaper and still very lively, yet claims CO2
emissions as low as 97g / km and fuel economy of 76.3 mpg.
Having smaller, lighter and more efficient cars
in the
model range will also contribute to a significant reduction
in Land Rover's overall fleet CO2
emissions, something that is fundamental to meet strict future environmental targets.
The power output of the petrol - engined BMW 4 Series
model variants
ranges from 135 kW / 184 hp
in the BMW 420i up to 240 kW / 326 hp
in the BMW 440i (fuel consumption combined: 7.9 — 5.5 l / 100 km [35.8 — 51.4 mpg imp]; CO2
emissions combined: 185 — 127 g / km).
The EV300 is the new all - electric variant of BYD's hugely popular Qin plug -
in hybrid, and like the
Model 3, it hopes to offer long -
range,
emissions - free transportation, a good deal of technology, and a price tag that's relatively affordable.
It's an expensive
model, but if your company - car allowance will stretch to it, its low 48g / km claimed CO2
emissions result
in a low 12 % BiK rate — a big saving
in company - car tax compared to other
models in the
range.
The new efficiency pacesetter
in the brand's
model range is the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition with 85 kW / 116 hp and average fuel consumption of 3.4 litres / 100 kilometres (83.1 mpg imp) combined with CO2
emissions of 89 g / km
in the EU test cycle.
An extensively updated line - up of engines and extended BMW EfficientDynamics technology ensure that the new BMW 1 Series
model range once again sets new standards
in its class by further reducing fuel consumption and
emissions.
The company said with over half a million sold globally
in more than 180 countries since 2011, the
Range Rover Evoque is Land Rover's most efficient
model, which offer CO2
emissions of 109g / km and fuel consumption of 68mpg.
It draws on the latest developments
in lightweight construction, aerodynamics, battery technology and electric drive systems to provide the performance to challenge the fastest of Audi's existing petrol, diesel and electric SUV
models whilst delivering a claimed zero -
emission range of up to 311 miles / 497 km.
Carried over from the existing
model, it receives a
range of modifications for its application
in the all - new Optima, resulting
in greater power output and torque, and reduced
emissions.
-- JLR has set - up a first of its kind fully - owned production plant
in Itatiaia, Brazil — The plant will produce the popular
Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport
models — It also houses the Education Business Partnership Centre that nurtures the next generation automotive engineers — JLR aims to encourage children to consider automotive industry as a career option — The plant promises to be the most advanced
Emissions Conformity and Certification facility
in South America
Catering to increased demand for zero -
emissions capability, Mercedes will introduce a plug -
in hybrid
model with a claimed electric
range of up to 19 miles.
New Lagonda SUV will be the first Lagonda product to market Scheduled to be unveiled
in 2021 First
emission - free Luxury Battery Electric SUV to market Design language is an evolution of the Lagonda «Vision Concept» revealed at the 2018 Geneva motor show Lagonda SUV is the first
in a
range of state of the art,
emission - free luxury vehicles 09 May 2018, Gaydon, England: After stealing the 2018 Geneva motor show with the remarkable «Vision Concept», Lagonda has confirmed plans for its first production
model: a radical, sector - defining zero -
emission SUV.
Bentley has rolled out its latest variant of the Bentayga SUV, a plug -
in hybrid
model delivering a 50 km
range, CO2
emissions of just 75g / km
in combined - cycle testing and full battery recharging from a domestic power supply within 7.5 hours.
A fairly broad engine
range is encouraging, with one petrol and three diesel
models joined by two diesel plug -
in hybrids with low
emissions but high price tags.
Apart from a
range of Ingenium diesel engines, it will also become available
in zero -
emissions battery - electric form, as we revealed exclusively last year, as part of Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to electrify every
model in its
range from 2020.
This kicks off with the frugal 2.0 TDI diesel
in the Ultra
model — which is aimed at company car drivers with its 109g / km CO2
emissions and 67.3 mpg claimed fuel economy — while topping the
range is the sizzling 552bhp RS6 Avant.
As part of the sales launch of the retrofit
range in late summer 2017, the product lineup will initially be available
in Germany and other markets for the current Audi R8 and Audi TT
models (TT, TTS [combined fuel consumption
in l / 100 km: 7.5 — 6.7 *; combined CO2
emissions in g / km: 173 — 155] and TT RS [combined fuel consumption
in l / 100 km: 8.5 — 8.2 *; combined CO2
emissions in g / km: 194 — 187 *]-RRB- only.
Unlike a pure - electric car there's no
range anxiety here, yet the A3 e-tron can be recharged and driven
in zero tailpipe
emissions EV mode or
range - extending hybrid mode, or as a pure - petrol
model once its battery is depleted.
World premiere of the MINI Electric Concept as a look ahead to locally
emission - free driving fun — British premium brand presents the diversity of its
model program and customisation options as well as the
range of accessory and lifestyle products
in Hall 11 of the Frankfurt trade fair centre.
Bentley's engineering team has also focused on enhancing efficiency, and the power and torque increases for the new GT Speed are accompanied by an improvement of up to 12 %
in fuel economy,
range and CO2
emissions across the two - door
model range.
BMW proudly presents the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 8.1 — 4.5 l / 100 km; combined CO2
emission: 189 — 119 g / km), the first four - door coupé
in the premium midsize class that represents a consistent extension of the
model range.
An optimised set of gear ratios keep the engine
in its most efficient operating
range during light loads and cruise, contributing
in an overall improvement
in fuel consumption and CO2
emissions of more than 13 per cent over the outgoing
model.
The engine produces 74kW and 133Nm, which is reduced from the output of 79kW and 135Nm for the same powerplant
in the previous
model, but the new engine is now compliant with the Euro 5
emissions standard, and both peak power and torque occur slightly lower
in the rev
range for the new
model.
As Kia's third plug -
in model after the Soul EV and the Optima PHEV, and anticipated
in retailer showrooms by the end of this year, the Niro PHEV offers an estimated 26 miles (42 km) of all - electric
range, 105 MPGe, 46 mpg combined, and Super Ultra-Low
Emissions.
The cutting - edge diesel engines
in the current
range allow BMW to introduce further
models already fulfilling the future EU6
emission standard today.
The press guff tells me that the Mazda3 is more efficient than the old
model, but while the fuel consumption and
emissions figures from the DOHC four cylinders
in the
range are respectable enough, they're nothing too spectacular.
The second diesel
model in the
range, the BMW 730d, underlines its status as the world's most economical and lowest
emission model in the luxury class by a further reduction
in both fuel consumption and CO2
emissions as well as optionally available BMW BluePerformance Technology.
The application of Toyota Optimal Drive across the Toyota Auris
range in 2009 has already effected a significant improvement
in the
model's environmental performance, lowering CO2
emissions to segmentbest levels.
Recall that
in their 2001 Third Assessment Report, the IPCC gives a
range of temperature increase between 1990 and 2100 of 1.4 and 5.8 ºC based upon the simulated output from 7 different climate
models run under 35 different
emissions scenarios — each of which the IPCC claimed as having an equal probability of occurrence.
The global mean aerosol radiative forcing caused by the ship
emissions ranges from -12.5 to -23 mW / m ^ 2, depending on whether the mixing between black carbon and sulfate is included
in the
model.
By some estimates, cumulative
emissions in 2014 might be higher than the
models simply be because
emissions were consistently above the RCP
range between 2005 - 2014.
This
model - based
range is shown as the grey band (labelled «Several
models all SRES envelope»
in the original Figure 5 of the TAR SPM) and
ranged from 21 to 70 cm, while the central estimate for each
emission scenario is shown as a coloured dashed line.
The
models used to calculate a Social Cost of Carbon for use
in estimating the benefits of reducing carbon
emissions fall far short of including a wide
range of expected damages from global climate disruption.
Why not construct some
emissions scenarios that cover what you think might happen over the next 50 (or 100) years, and then run those scenarios through a
range of leading climate
models, performing multiple runs for each
model to capture both the uncertainty
in the
model physics and internal variability.
An analysis of the US refining sector, based on linear programming (LP)
modeling, finds that refining plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes
in US refineries
in 2025 would lead to a modest increase
in refinery CO2
emissions (
ranging between 5.4 % to 9.3 %) from a 2010 baseline, depending upon... Read more →
EnergyVision 2030 is a data - based analysis that uses the Long -
range Energy Alternatives Planning System (LEAP)
model from Stockholm Environment Institute to project a detailed forecast of energy consumption
in all sectors and an
emissions trajectory.
> Advances
in climate change
modelling now enable best estimates and likely assessed uncertainty
ranges to be given for projected warming for different
emission scenarios.
The reason for the «wild
range» of
model predictions has much more to do with the uncertainty
in how
emissions will play out
in the coming century than it does
in the climate sensitivity to CO2 forcing.
Extending this analysis to include pathways with cumulative
emissions of more than 3 TtC, a resultant warming of more than 3 — 4 °C, or cases
in which temperatures fail to peak by 2500 would be possible
in principle, but would take us outside the
range of pathways for which such a simple
model is appropriate.