Super ultra-low emissions vehicle(SULEV) is a U.S. classification for passenger vehicle emissions. The classification is based on producing 90% fewer emissions than the average gasoline-powered vehicle.[1]The SULEV standard is stricter than the standard for LEV (low emission vehicle) and ULEV (ultra-low-emission vehicle), however not as strict as PZEV (partial zero-emissions vehicle) which meets the SULEV standard for tailpipe emissions, but has zero instead of reducedevaporative emissions.[2][irrelevant citation]Japan also offers an SU-LEV classification, for vehicles that show a 75 percent reduction in emissions vis-à-vis the 2005 emissions standards.
Examples
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Examples of vehicles delivering SULEV emissions performance include:
- Honda Accord2000-[when?][3]
- Honda Insight(CVT transmission models only)[4]
- Honda Civic HybridCVT transmission models only,AT-PZEVavailable in certain states[5]
- Honda Civic GX Natural Gas
- Honda CR-Z (AT-PZEV)
- Toyota Prius[1]
- Ford FocusSULEV[6]
- BMWSULEV 230i, i3 REx, 128i, 328i, 325i, 325Ci, and 325iT[7]
- SubaruPZEVVehicles beginning with 2008 year models including Forester, Outback, and Legacy[8]
- Chevrolet Volt[9]
- Hyundai Elantra[10][irrelevant citation]
- Lexus CT200h
- Honda Clarity PHEV 2018 – LEV3-SULEV20
- Kia Forte
- Volkswagen Jetta[11]
- Mini Cooper Hardtop 4-Door[12]
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid[13]
- Pontiac Grand Prix,3800 V6 equipped vehicles beginning with the 2005 model year
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid[14]
- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid[15]
- Volvo S80PZEV[16]
Tax incentives
editIn California, manufacturers of SULEVs can be given a partial credit for producing azero-emission vehicle(ZEV) and so a vehicle of this type can be administratively designated as apartial zero-emissions vehicle(PZEV). In order to qualify as a PZEV, a vehicle must meet the SULEV standard and, in addition, have zeroevaporative emissionsfrom its fuel system plus a 15-year/150,000 mi (241,402 km) warranty on its emission-control components.
In the case of hybrid vehicles this warranty is extended to the electric propulsion components (electric motor/generator/starter, battery,inverter,controls) and their mechanical interface to thedriveline.However, the high-voltage battery warranty is limited to ten years (but still 150,000 miles).
See also
edit- US emission standard– Vehicle emission regulations
- Automaker– Organizations involved with motor vehicles
- California Air Resources Board– Clean air agency in California, United States
- Car dealership– Business which sells, buys, and trades new and/or used cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans
- Ultra-low-emission vehicle– vehicles that emit low levels of emissions
- Partial zero-emissions vehicle
- Zero-emission vehicle– Class of motor vehicle
References
edit- ^ab"What is a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle?".Treehugger.Retrieved13 April2024.
- ^"Culture".CNET.Retrieved30 July2023.
- ^"Honda Article".
- ^"InsightCentral.net – Knowledge Base – Honda Insight Emissions Standards".Archived fromthe originalon 1 April 2003.
- ^"Honda Worldwide | World News | News Releases | June 12, 2003".Archived fromthe originalon 4 March 2016.Retrieved9 February2016.
- ^Focus Specifications,ford[dead link]
- ^"HowStuffWorks – Learn How Everything Works!".[dead link]
- ^"It's What Makes a Subaru, a Subaru: Controlling Emissions – Part Two".Archived fromthe originalon 25 April 2012.Retrieved14 January2012.
- ^"Chevy Volt gets a Low Emissions Package for California; HOV lanes access".17 November 2011.Retrieved13 April2024.
- ^"New Car Reviews, Recalls and Sales: Sedans, SUVs and More".Good Housekeeping.Retrieved30 July2023.
- ^"2021 Jetta from Volkswagen".[dead link]
- ^"2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 Door Pricing, Specs & Reviews – J.D. Power Cars".Archived fromthe originalon 24 April 2016.
- ^"2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Product Information".Retrieved3 October2016.[dead link]
- ^"3 Things You Didn't Know About the 2018 Highlander Hybrid".smarttoyota.24 May 2018.Retrieved9 July2018.
- ^"Eligible Vehicles – Single Occupant Carpool Lane Use Stickers".arb.ca.gov.Retrieved19 June2019.[dead link]
- ^"Volvo S80 Owner's Manual"(PDF).Retrieved1 July2020.
External links
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- "University of California, Riverside Study Shows Accelerated Introduction of Super-Clean Cars Will Help Los Angeles Meet Federal Smog Standards by 2010"(Press release).University of California, Riverside.23 September 2003.Retrieved10 July2011.
- "Climate Change Program".California Environmental Protection Agency.Retrieved10 July2011.
- "Los Angeles Green Vehicle List for Smog & Green House Gas Reductions – Updated December 2011"(PDF).Retrieved5 January2012.