Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. In the first half of 2013, for example, 173,362 units of the A and B?Class 2015 GLA-Class. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Class and the new CLA Coupé were delivered worldwide (+58.0%).

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge. Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president of Global Marketing, Sales and Service and Lincoln, announced the contest at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.

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Personal Ford Fuel Fuel Economy 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2015

Top automotive patent assignees from publication year 2009 to 2013 based on number of individual inventions. Although alternate power systems received much focus in the propulsion category, innovations to increase the fuel economy of internal combustion engines were also an area of intense interest and innovation.

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Fuel Economy 2009 General Motors Mitsubishi 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Earlier post.).

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine 304

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

Ford unveiled the new Ford Focus four-door sedan prior to its debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show next week. US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. liter EcoBoost engine is a transverse-mounted, inline three-cylinder turbo gasoline direct fuel injection with Ti-VCT. 2015 Focus four-door sedan.

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2015 Ford 2013 Connect 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Forged-steel connecting rods. Many of these changes are derived from the lessons learned in developing the special edition 2013 Mustang Boss 302. Sinter-forged connecting rods that are lighter and more durable for high-rpm operation. This results in better fuel economy, idle stability and lower emissions.

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Ford Exhaust Fuel Economy Engine 355

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date. 2012 Toyota Prius model) that can accurately predict fuel economy when fed a drive cycle. Unlike many apps today, moj.io

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Fuel Economy Vehicles MPG Personal 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. Our hybrid controller connects to the CAN; our controller is read-only. The company had been targeting a 20% reduction. engine and 6-speed transmission.

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Hybrid Fuel Lithium Ion Boston 330

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AUGUST 29, 2013

liter version of this engine has already made its debut in the 2013 Beetle and Jetta GLI, delivering a 10 hp improvement.). Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. liter engine.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. Introduction of the new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid also complements Ford’s global electrification plan, which calls for the introduction of five new electrified vehicles by 2013.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

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JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. Hollow steel crankshafts and forged aluminum connecting rods. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2013

will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 liter V6 but with 4-cylinder fuel economy.

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Infinity Hybrid 2014 Li-ion 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is showcasing the recently-released Mazda Axela (known as Mazda3 overseas) with a variety of engine types at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, including a CNG concept and hybrid variants. In addition, the engine incorporates control systems that enable more efficient combustion of fuel over a wider range of driving.

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Mazda Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Exhaust 268

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2015

Lockheed Martin has joined a $17-million investment round in Peloton Technology , a developer of truck platooning systems, co-led by DENSO International America and Intel Capital ( earlier post ). The System has been shown to reduce fuel consumption by 10% for the rear truck and 4.5%

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Alabama Utah Fleet Nevada 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

A maximum race fuel allowance of 100 kg per race, coupled with a maximum fuel flow rate of 100 kg/hour, focused development efforts on delivering performance with a set of new technologies that achieve the efficiency gain of more than 30%. liter, normally-aspirated V8 engine used from 2006 to 2013 is replaced by a turbo 1.6-liter

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2014 Mercedes Fuel Power 252

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2013

Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source. Final US EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch. Assistance systems.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

Announced in 2013 ( earlier post ), the 9G-TRONIC represents the seventh automatic transmission generation from Mercedes-Benz. The E 350 BlueTEC offers an average NEDC fuel consumption (sedan model) of 5.3 Lightweight design and fuel economy measures. liters of diesel per 100 km (44.4 ECO start/stop is standard.

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Mercedes Fuel Oil Fuel Economy 312

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

At the SAE 2013 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Symposium in Anaheim this week, Owen Thunes, Senior Project Engineer, Zero Emissions Research Group at Nissan, provided an updated overview of the company’s development efforts on the upcoming FF (Front-engine, Front-wheel drive) hybrid system. Earlier post.) —Owen Thunes.

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Economy Li-ion 220

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. In 2013, GAC Group targets to exceed sales volume of one million for both vehicle and motorcycles. Click to enlarge.

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Detroit Chinese Plug-in Auto 261

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JULY 22, 2009

EcoBoost engine at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Ford had also shown a Lincoln C (C-size) concept car powered by a 1.6-liter, The 6-speed dry-clutch automatic transmission delivers a 7-9% fuel economy improvement vs. traditional 4-speed automatic transmissions. 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy Production 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. The agreement provides a framework to reach an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. Your numbers may differ. If you opt for the 2.0L Hitting the Road The 1.5L

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 72

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

liters/100 km (84 mpg US)—lower than Mercedes initially suggested upon the vehicle’s unveiling in 2013—which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. The connection for the charging cable is located under a flap in the rear bumper underneath the tail light on the right-hand side. seconds and can drive up to 33 km (20.5

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The additional control of compressed air for transient performance provided by Cobra means that we can purge diesel particulate filters and other forms of exhaust after-treatment for NO x reduction and, most importantly, without compromising fuel economy. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox.

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

The Ford Lightweight Concept reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta, resulting in a nearly 25% weight reduction. A 10% reduction in vehicle weight can result in a 6%-8% fuel economy improvement. Forged aluminum connecting rods saved 40%. Earlier post.). It’s just really difficult. —Tim Skszek.

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Concept Carbon Fiber Vehicles Ford 284

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Bradley & Associates, commissioned by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), examines key drivers of EV adoption in the US, Europe and China, with an emphasis on vehicle charging scenarios and infrastructure. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Click to enlarge.

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Europe China Charging Grid 244

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

It is fully connected in a parallel configuration to the crankshaft. The electric boost allows us to do interesting things and get better fuel economy than you would normally think about for such light electrification. eAssist is probably the most modular electrification solution that I know of. It enables quick engine starts.

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Extended Range GM Light Plug 286

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2017

They adapted cost and performance projections for LDV technologies from the National Research Council (2013) optimistic case. MARKAL was developed in a cooperative multinational project over a period of almost two decades by the Energy Technology Systems Analysis Programme (ETSAP) of the International Energy Agency.

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Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has selected the Nissan NV200 as the exclusive taxi of New York City for a decade, beginning in late 2013. Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi.

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New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

There were 152,995 total retail fueling (gasoline and diesel) sites in the United States in 2013, according to the National Petroleum News ’ MarketFacts 2013. This secures nozzle jaws onto the receptacle, activating a system of three internal valves that regulate fueling. Transmission.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

In addition to standardizing conventional internal combustion engines, the MQB also enables an identical mounting position for all current alternative drive concepts without limitations, from natural gas and hybrid versions to the pure electric drive. The engines, with a 10.5:1 liter versions at a low 1,400 rpm. Cylinder deactivation.

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Engine Exhaust Diesel Gasoline-Electric 294

Green Cars News

APRIL 22, 2009

By 2013, 90 percent of Ford’s North American lineup will be available with EcoBoost engine technology, which is one of Ford’s key initiatives to deliver significant advancements in fuel economy without sacrificing the performance customers want. liter EcoBoost engine operate efficiently at cold start or top speed.

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy Economy 36

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APRIL 23, 2015

A GM analysis of vehicle data collected from first generation found that Volt vehicles were driven more than half a billion miles in North America from October 2013 through September 2014, and that 74% of the miles were all-electric. (A Increased charge sustaining fuel economy. Improved performance. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. 2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. No announced plans. Bloomberg ).

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