Super ultra-low emission vehicle
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 reduced evaporative emissions.[2] Japan also offers an SU-LEV classification, for vehicles that show a 75 percent reduction in emissions vis-à-vis the 2005 emissions standards.[clarification needed]
Examples[]
Examples of vehicles delivering SULEV emissions performance include:
- Honda Accord 2000-?[3]
- Honda Insight (CVT transmission models only)[4]
- Honda Civic Hybrid CVT transmission models only, AT-PZEV available in certain states[5]
- Honda Civic GX Natural Gas
- Honda CR-Z (AT-PZEV)
- Toyota Prius[1]
- Ford Focus SULEV[6]
- BMW SULEV 128i, 328i, 325i, 325Ci, and 325iT[7]
- Subaru PZEV Vehicles beginning with 2008 year models including Forester, Outback, Impreza and Legacy[8]
- Chevrolet Volt[9]
- Hyundai Elantra[10]
- Lexus CT200h
- Kia Forte
- Volkswagen Jetta[11]
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- 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 S80 PZEV[16]
Tax incentives[]
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In California, manufacturers of SULEVs can be given a partial credit for producing a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) and so a vehicle of this type can be administratively designated as a partial zero-emissions vehicle (PZEV). In order to qualify as a PZEV, a vehicle must meet the SULEV standard and, in addition, have zero evaporative emissions from 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 the driveline.
See California AB 1493 [1].
See also[]
- US emission standard
- Automaker
- California Air Resources Board
- Car dealership
- Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
- Partial Zero-Emissions Vehicle
- Zero-emission vehicle
References[]
- ^ a b "What is a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle?".
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- ^ "2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 Door Pricing, Specs & Reviews | J.D. Power Cars". Archived from the original on 24 April 2016.
- ^ "2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Product Information | Toyota". Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "3 Things You Didn't Know About the 2018 Highlander Hybrid". www.smarttoyota.com. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ "Eligible Vehicles - Single Occupant Carpool Lane Use Stickers". www.arb.ca.gov. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ "Volvo S80 Owner's Manual" (PDF). Retrieved 1 July 2020.
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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. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- "Climate Change Program". California Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- "Los Angeles Green Vehicle List for Smog & Green House Gas Reductions - Updated December 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- Emission standards
- Partial zero-emissions vehicles
- Super ultra-low emission vehicles
- Standards of the United States