Green Car Reports

JULY 13, 2011

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is the first fully competitive compact sedan Chevy has ever fielded, and in some areas it outshines the perennial class leaders, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Honda Motor Co., million yen (US$19,400), making it the most affordable Honda hybrid. Honda had unveiled the Jazz Hybrid at the 2010 Paris Motor Show last week; the Jazz Hybrid will go on sale in some European markets in the early part of 2011. mpg US, 3.33 Layout of the system components in the Fit Hybrid.

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Reports

JUNE 28, 2010

Hybrid technology's responsible for those airy fuel economy numbers from the likes of the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Toyota Prius, but the 40-mpg barrier's about to be broken by a pair of compact cars--without any batteries or hybrid add-ons whatsoever.

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MPG 2012 Civic Hybrid Hybrid 87

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. Honda Accord. Honda Accord. Honda CR-V. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion 299

Green Car Reports

MARCH 16, 2011

It's about 200 pounds less than the Honda Fit, MINI Cooper, or Ford Fiesta, and a bit less than the Toyota Yaris even. And, Smart Fortwo aside, that makes it the lightest regular production vehicle for 2011. At just over 2,300 pounds, the Mazda2 is a lightweight.

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2011 Engine MPG Honda 74

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Honda will release the hybrid version of its Fit subcompact in Japan in fall 2010, about 18 months ahead of the earlier schedule. L/100km, 71 mpg US] which is similar to what the Insight hybrid offers. The hybrid Fit is to be equipped with a 1.3-liter

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Japan 2010 Honda Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The 2011 Cruze. GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The Cruze will compete with vehicles such as Toyota Corolla; Honda Civic; Ford Focus; Hyundai Elantra; and Nissan Sentra. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5 According to the 2011 American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau, 79.9% l/100km to 10.9 —Sivak 2013.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 311

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 4, 2012

That comparison involves the 1980s Honda CR-X HF, and the modern 2011 Honda CR-Z. At 41 mpg city and 50 mpg highway under current EPA ratings, the old car is actually 10 mpg and 13 mpg better than.

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MIT MPG Honda Cars 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

mpg US (13.5 As an example, Sivak and Schoettle calculated that a car that nominally gets 36 mpg will experience a reduction to 19.8 mpg in actual fuel economy (a reduction of 45%) as a result of disregarding all eco-driving practices. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4 5–25%.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. A Honda Civic hybrid retrofitted with lead-carbon UltraBattery modules ( earlier post ) (provided by East Penn Manufacturing) has recorded more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of courier duty in the local area of Phoenix, AZ. Source: DOE.

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2010

The 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid hot-hatch was meant to be the car that showed hybrids could be sporty as well as green, but its paltry 122 horsepower and dismal 0-60 times were never going to excite anyone.

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Honda Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 67

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

miles per gallon (mpg). Hyundai is also the only automaker to top 30 mpg for cars and trucks combined in the report. Manufacturer Cars/Trucks mpg US. These are the results prior to adjustment for the EPA consumer fuel economy ratings. MY 2009 EPA Lab 55/45 ( projected ). Volkswagen.

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2009 Hyundai Fuel Economy EPA 186

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. Two (or is it three?)

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

The three parties last collaborated in 1988 on Ayrton Senna’s and Alain Prost’s Honda-powered, Shell-fueled race cars that won all but one Grands Prix that season, a record that still stands. The vehicle’s fuel consumption was 97 mpg Imp (81 mpg US, 2.91 27 that followed in mid-2011 ( earlier post ), the T.25

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Cars South Africa Personal MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2010

liter engine and PowerShift dual clutch transmission will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway, topping both Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris. liter V-6 with six-speed automatic in the 2011 Mustang will deliver at least 30 mpg on the highway. of torque yet delivers at least 25 mpg on the highway. Earlier post.).

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North America America F-150 Ford 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla.

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

The next-generation Acura NSX, being developed by Honda R&D Americas in the US, will be produced in Ohio using domestically and globally sourced parts and launched within the next three years. The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

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Acura New York Concept Hybrid 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

2011 Elantra. Hyundai staged the global debut of its fifth-generation, 2011 Elantra at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2011 Elantra delivers fuel economy of 29 mpg city (8.1L/100km)and 100km)and 40 mpg (5.9 The 2011 Elantra is the first small car in the Hyundai lineup to receive a six-speed automatic.

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2011 Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

2015 Honda CR-V. Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 Honda Sensing. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Toyota, Honda and Hyundai are all bringing fuel cell vehicles to market in the US in the 2014-2015 timeframe—Toyota perhaps the most enthusiastically ( earlier post ). Automakers like Ford are already looking to manage customers’ home energy by extending the data platforms that they are using to track vehicle power consumption.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

The plan calls for 39 mpg for cars and 30 mpg for light trucks and SUVs by 2016; no automaker lawsuits; and California subscribes to the national program through 2016. But their dreams haven’t yet been sunk.

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Plug-in Plug Cars Obama 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai unveiled the first generation hybrid Sonata in 2010, with a 2011 market introduction. Combined fuel economy (mpg). In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 40 mpg (5.88 MPG (charge sustaining). Earlier post.). Engine power (kW). Engine torque (N·m). Compression ratio. 40 93 MPGe.

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

Honda S2000 EV Conversion

APRIL 20, 2010

12,000 miles/26 mpg = 461.5 2011/2012 will be a huge turn for the auto industry.I I have 12k miles on the car and things are still working well. I decided to do some quick math to see what 12k EV miles really means. The car originally got 26mpg on my commute. gallons that I didn't burn this year. batteries). batteries). can't wait!

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MPG Miles Conversion Gas 40

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg. The agencies plan to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the end of September 2011. Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. MY2012-2025 standards are EPA GHG standards in miles per gallon equivalent, incorporating air conditioning improvements.

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Obama Light California Miles 291

The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

They were now required to reach mpg benchmarks or face financial penalties from the government. Starting in 2011, the U.S. If you track every generation of the Honda Civic, you can see just how massive it has grown over the years. For a time, the Honda Fit (AKA Honda Jazz) filled the gap for an ultra-small economy car.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy United States Automobile 98

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc., Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years.

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2009 Congress 2007 Personal 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

In addition to the debut of the 2011 Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled its first four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine with the Sonata 2.0T Estimated highway fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 34 mpg US (6.9 Honda Accord V6. Powertrain for the Sonata 2.0T. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

They have also designed a 100 mpg UK (83 mpg US, 2.8 L/100km) plug-in hybrid scheduled for production in 2011. Formed in 2006, the company is a spin-out from the Honda Ecotechnology Centre at Cranfield University. It comprises materials experts and vehicle designers as well as body and powertrain engineers.

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Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust 191

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. aren’t there yet.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. SA (2) FDX (2) FSLR (2) FedEx (2) First Solar (2) Ford (2) Ford Escape Hybrid (2) Ford Fusion Hybrid (2) GE (2) Global Solar (2) Government (2) HEV (2) Honda FCX Clarity (2) IBM (2) ITM.l (2) Pre-paid 600 kilometer cards are one approach that is suggested. SZ (1) 6753.T

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

My Honda Civic averages 34+ MPG over a year period. Also hopefully by the end of 2011 (when the Model S car is due) our economy has recovered somewhat. Be a Brit in 2011 SF Mayor Gavin Newsom: Power America With Ocean Energy Sapphire Energy: The Gorilla of Algae Fuel? With a 55KWH battery, range is only 157 miles.

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Electric Cars Charging Cars 2009 28

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. You would be much better served doing a little investigative journalism (no offense intended) to determine the percentage of cars sold that get 30 mpg or better. you see that?

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41