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 Emissions Vehicle), however not as strict as PZEV (Partial Zero Emission 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.
Examples
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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
- 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 S80 PZEV[16]
Tax incentives
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-Emission 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 - potentially a distinct advantage to the owner of such vehicle.
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 http://alternativefuels.about.com/od/glossary/g/SULEV.htm
- ^ http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11297_7-6729563-5.html
- ^ http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=280-en
- ^ http://www.insightcentral.net/KB/compare/emissions.html
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/asset.download.document.pdf.html/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/2015_Specs/2015_Focus_Specs.pdf
- ^ http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2011-bmw-3-series-4dr-sdn-328i-xdrive-awd-sulev.htm
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ^ http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/11/volt-20111117.html
- ^ http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/cars-transportation/5642
- ^ http://www.vw.com/models/jetta/
- ^ http://www.jdpower.com/cars/MINI/Cooper%20Hardtop%204%20Door/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. 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 7/1/2020.
External links
- "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.