UNEP DTIE Energy Branch: Activities

Energy Efficiency Through Better Car Components
"New fuel economy opportunities that are not matched by the test cycles"

WORKSHOP AT MICHELIN BIBENDUM PARIS 2006
Organized by:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
International Energy Agency (IEA)

Venue:
Centre d'Essais et de Recherches Automobiles de Mortefontaine (CERAM)
60128 Mortefontaine, FRANCE

Date:
Sunday, 11 June 2006
14:00 - 17:00

Introduction

A significant amount of energy (fuel) use in motor vehicles is consumed by components that are not covered under US or EU efficiency testing programmes, i.e. "off-test" energy use (e.g. related to tyres, air conditioning, headlamps, etc and by replacement components such as tyres and lubricants). Just how much fuel is consumed by such vehicle components is not well understood at present in both developed and developing countries. Lack of awareness on efficiency pay-back benefits and often low (or negative) net costs makes vehicle energy efficiency improvement an often underestimated potential source for energy savings and CO2 emissions reductions. Nevertheless, improvements in "off-test" energy use in motor vehicles can potentially save up to 20% in fuel consumption with little investments.

This workshop is organised to comprehend the full potentials of saving energy use by improving component efficiency of light-duty vehicles. In addition, discussions include facilitating developing countries deal with rapid private motorization and including components at an early stage in their policy packages, standards and regulations.

Objectives:

To create a platform to share experiences, data and other information on technologies, costs and benefits
To identify options for improving fuel consumption in motor vehicles by addressing the vehicle components
To provide sufficient information and guidance for transport policy makers, vehicle manufacturers and others to develop programmes, policies and cost effective measures that significantly contribute to fuel saving

Presentations

Welcoming remarks by Mark RADKA, Chief of the Energy Branch, UNEP/DTIE
Introduction to the component approach (PDF - 159 KB), by Alan MEIER, IDEA Discussion on the "component" approach
Tyres - Rolling resistance and Fuel Consumption (PDF - 10 KB), by Bernard DELMAS, Michelin
Environmental Impact of Mobile Air-Conditioning (MAC) system (PDF - 650 KB), by Denis CLODIC, CEP/École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris
Energy Efficiency Improvement in Vehicle Lighting (PDF - 105 KB), by Thomas GUÉRET, IEA
In-Use Fuel Economy : overview of other components and cross-cutting issues (PDF - 420 KB), by K.G. DULEEP, Energy & Environmental Analysis, Inc., USA
Standardization and labelling, voluntary programmes and uptake by developing countries on component efficiency, facilitated by: Lew FULTON, UNEP/GEF
The Auto Industry developments in China (PDF - 73 KB), by Mr. Tang Dagang, Chinese Environmental Protection Agency
Automotive Fuel Economy Measures in India (PDF - 440 KB), by Mr. Neelkanth Vishnu Marathe, Engine Development Lab, India