article thumbnail

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

Green Car Congress

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. mpg fuel economy, which would represent a slight improvement over MY 2013. mpg per year.

article thumbnail

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Based on the final Trends data through MY 2012, CO 2 emissions have decreased by 85 g/mi, or 18%, since MY 2004, and fuel economy has increased by 4.3 Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013. mpg, or 22%.

article thumbnail

27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Fuel is going up,” said student Sergio Jimenez. We have to find an alternative fuel source.”Right He encouraged the county to buy the car in 2004, when a state energy conservation grant paid half the $22,000 cost, he said.The Honda gets 45 to 50 miles per gallon, Maynard said.

Arizona 36
article thumbnail

California state senate approves bills extending sole-occupant HOV perk for plug-ins and alt fuel vehicles to 2019

Green Car Congress

Existing law exempts certain clean, alternative-fuel vehicles from these occupancy requirements, so that a vehicle with a sole occupant may use an HOV lane—if the vehicle displays a Clean Air Vehicle sticker. Under this program, DMV issued yellow stickers for the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid.

2019 239
article thumbnail

Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

In Europe, the likes of the Yaris and the iQ have kept average fuel consumption levels low, while Toyota is working on several new concepts such as the FT-EV (see article ) which has a claimed range of 50miles per charge. When sales of the Civic Hybrid started to flag, Honda introduced the Insight Hybrid earlier this year.

article thumbnail

CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Power and Associates 2004 report ].

PHEV 37
article thumbnail

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. losing sales to fuel-efficient cars from Toyota Motor Corp., 10/23/07 Honda Motor Co. Honda could easily develop a plug-in hybrid within two years. See Chevy Volt for latest. Reuters ).

Plug-in 45