Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. GM’s focus will be on answering the growing demand for luxury vehicles, SUVs, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and smaller passenger cars.

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China GM 2014 2017 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

With two weeks to go until the opening of the Beijing International Auto Show, Hond Motor (China) Investment outlined its mid-term business strategy for China, covering both the Honda and Acura brands. The engines of all Honda brand vehicles will be renewed by the end of 2015.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

The PHEV drivetrain offers high performance (335 bhp/250 kW) combined with excellent fuel economy. Pedestrian Collision Mitigating Auto-braking. Auto Hi-beam Headlights. The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 3.0-liter

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North America Mitsubishi PHEV Concept 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2014

will debut a concept version of the latest SportWagen model featuring a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system and the new EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine ( earlier post ) at the New York Auto Show. The concept previews the new Golf SportWagen that will go on sale in early 2015. Volkswagen of America, Inc. liter Jetta SportWagen.

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New York Concept Diesel Fuel Economy 239

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. After 2025 they will come out with no new internal combustion engine models and, by 2030, will only sell cars and SUVs powered by a battery. But things are changing for them.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 86

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Reports

JUNE 18, 2015

The 2016 Honda Pilot gets a slight bump in fuel efficiency as part of a ground-up redesign. The new Pilot was unveiled back in February at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, and we now know that it will achieve an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) with front-wheel drive and the optional nine-speed automatic transmission.

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MPG 2016 Honda Chicago 60

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Ford will be introducing the Euro-spec version of its Edge SUV at the IAA in Frankfurt this week. The large SUV will be offered in Europe with a choice of 180PS 2.0-liter l/100 km) fuel efficiency and 149g/km CO 2 supported by Auto-Start-Stop technology. liter TDCi diesel with six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission.

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves. Maruti Suzuki introduced mild hybrids in India in 2015 with the launch of the Ciaz diesel with SHVS. First Published Date: 22 Jan 2024, 10:25 AM IST The post Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Hybrid India Suzuki Gasoline-Electric 98

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 Click to enlarge. Weight savings.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Steel can easily deliver the weight savings required to meet federally mandated fuel economy targets for most vehicles, according to a new 300-page analysis by the steel-industry information service World Steel Dynamics : “AutoBody Warfare: Aluminum Attack.” Earlier post.).

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2018 F-150 Industrial Industry 218

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. It also offers better fuel economy than the M5.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story. Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. Music is provided by AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM/HD Radio, with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 107

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. The interior though is all SUV, seating five with black-on-black front heated and ventilated leather seats. Flash Drive: 2015 GMC Canyon. Glam inside.”

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

2015 Jeep Renegade. Jeep unveiled the new 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model). Click to enlarge.

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Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy 247

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

2015 Chrysler 200. Chrysler introduced the revamped new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan at the Detroit Auto Show. The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler Standards MPG Fuel Economy 291

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

not a truck or SUV, and not a vehicle from BMW, Audi, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz) have until recently only had Volkswagen-brand cars as an option: Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat. However, Chevrolet is trying to challenge that passenger car diesel hegemony with the compact Cruze Diesel, introduced for MY 2014, and now with a facelift for MY 2015.

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2017

kg) per vehicle (PPV) in 2015 to 565 PPV (256.3 To further improve fuel economy, battery range, safety and overall driving performance, automakers no longer default to a single material and instead are pursuing a multi-material design approach where the best material is chosen for the best application. 2020 Projections.

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Design 2020 Vehicles 2015 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. When the gasoline engine alone is powering the vehicle, the concept car is purely front-wheel drive to achieve excellent fuel economy. “E-Mode”.

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Concept MPG PHEV Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2016

The US EPA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) have released the Draft Technical Assessment Report mid-term evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for light-duty cars and trucks for model years (MY) 2022-2025.

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EPA Standards Gasoline Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has developed two new fuel-saving technologies: the 4J10 lightweight and compact 1.8-liter As a result, the new system provides ideal valve operation control that also reduces pumping losses by using intake valve timing to control intake volume; thereby further improving fuel economy.

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Mitsubishi Engine Motor Motors 239

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

A little mud never hurt any Subaru The automotive media was invited to Woodstock, New York, in the Catskill Mountains to test the smallest of Subaru’s SUVs. If you are looking to own a compact SUV that can tackle the back country with confidence, while also being a comfortable city car, the 2024 Crosstrek should get your consideration.

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MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

liter compression-ignition OPE will will be 30-50% more fuel efficient than comparable diesel and gasoline direct injection engines, reduce emissions and cost less than alternative technologies under development for meeting 2025 CAFE fuel economy and Tier 3 emission targets. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The Achates 2.7-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. One capable choice under hood.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2015

The Golf SportWagen was also the basis for the hydrogen fuel cell Golf SportWagen HyMotion concept shown at the LA Auto Show last November. All the powertrains deliver comparable or more power along with improvements in fuel economy. Quick comparison of fuel economy and cargo. Earlier post.). Toyota Prius v.

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MPG Diesel America Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Next up will be the Polestar 2 with a larger single electric motor and then the company’s first SUV, the Polestar 3. Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos, designating that performance was awaiting the driver. Please note this is not Android Auto.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 78

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

This is the first of the new breed of EVs from Kia, where electrified vehicles have been offered since the 2015 Soul EV. The EV6 also has the very handy Auto Hold feature where, at a stop light the brakes are automatically applied, relieving the driver of having to press on the brake pedal and reducing leg fatigue. Power and Range.

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Kia Wind All-Electric Miles 80

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The package also includes provisions that will ensure adequate fueling infrastructure is available for the increasing numbers of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles planned for deployment in California. Add a year to both fuel cell vehicle reporting requirements and the compliance timeframe. Streamline the compliance requirements.

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California Clean Cleaning Fleet 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. Depending on the driving situation, the SUV can boost, coast and recuperate. Audi e-tron quattro concept SUV.

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