2015, Connect, Fuel Economy and Toyota

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November.

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Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation

Toyota Research Institute brings Prius Challenge to Sonoma Raceway; Onramp 2017

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced that Toyota is bringing the Prius Challenge to the Sonoma Raceway for the third iteration of its ongoing Onramp series, an innovation event designed to engage the startup and tech community. Gill Pratt, CEO Toyota Research Institute. This is the third Onramp event sponsored by Toyota.

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Prius 2017 Toyota Fuel Economy

Driving Chevrolet’s 2015 Impala Bi-Fuel sedan

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2016

Chevrolet offers the 2015 Impala full-size sedan as an all-new bi-fuel model—the only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. V–6, with specific valves and hardened valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with the CNG fuel system.

2015

2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline

Toyota unveils new 2016 Prius; first global vehicle based on TNGA

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Toyota fully unveiled its fourth-generation Prius in an outdoor event Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Toyota did not provide specifics of fuel consumption and electric range, but confirmed that it expected a 10% improvement in EPA-estimated MPG on core models (51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, 50 mpg combined for MY 2015).

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Prius Toyota 2016 Las Vegas

Toyota details design of fuel cell system in Mirai; work on electrode catalysts

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2016

At the 2015 CES, Toyota announced royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel-cell-related patents held globally, including critical technologies developed for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle. Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS). Earlier post.) ( Earlier post.) Earlier post.) The 2016 paper by Hasegawa et al.

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Toyota Design Fuel 2016

Zinnov: automotive witnessing highest disruption among all industries; ~$6B invested in start-ups in FY 2015

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

It stated that the traditional core areas such as car body design, fuel economy etc., are now moving to context and areas of consumer experience with features like IoT and connectivity technologies are becoming the new core. With ~$6 billion invested in automotive start-ups in FY 2015, new companies are booming.

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2015 Industrial Industry Los Angeles

2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Toyota gave its Prius c—the smallest of the brand’s eight hybrid models—a major styling and interior upgrade for 2015; for 2016 the big enhancement is the available Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS-C), which equips the car with an array of driver-assist technologies: Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Assist, and Automatic High Beams.

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Prius 2016 Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride

Ford provides some performance specs for its new 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost for the MY2015 F-150

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

The MY 2015 Ford F-150 will offer a new high-output, twin-turbo 2.7-liter Due to the extensive lightweighting in the new F-150 ( earlier post ), this will improve the power-to-weight ratio of the 2015 truck by 15% over the 2014 5.0-liter Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy.

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F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust

Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

Chevrolet’s new 2016 Malibu, engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and featuring the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ), is also nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the current model. EPA Highway Fuel Economy. 2015 Ford Fusion SE (2.5L). turbo base engine.

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2016 MPG 2015 Chevrolet

Hino and DENSO develop the world’s first electric refrigerator system for heavy-duty trucks powered by a hybrid unit

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2014

a Toyota Group company, and DENSO Corporation have jointly developed the first electric refrigerator system for heavy-duty trucks using a hybrid unit. The new truck’s fuel efficiency exceeds Japan’s 2015 fuel efficiency standards by 5%. Hino Profia with an electric refrigerator system. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Power Powered Japan

Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). reducing displacement to improve fuel economy and offsetting the resulting loss of power and torque via charging—is an effective approach to reducing fuel consumption, Mazda has chosen a different route. liter MZR engine.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

Like Toyota, Hyundai, GM (Honda’s partner in future fuel cell development), and other OEMs, Honda sees a role for both battery-electric as well as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, depending upon application. Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90º angle will affect access. Imagine an arrow lying on its side, connected by a red reflector strip. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The light show.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

The goals of the current Gen 3 were to: significantly improve the engine’s already good power, torque and fuel efficiency; reduce the weight of the unit, while maintaining at least equivalent comfort attributes; and. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

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. Road Test: 2020 Toyota CH-R.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy

Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

Clean Fleet Report was not in the Crosstrek long enough to report a fuel economy number, so come back after we have had the Crosstrek for a full week to see what it does in the real world (the 2024 Crosstrek will be in Subaru dealers in the fall of 2023). Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Subaru. Video by Subaru.

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MPG SUV Clean Cleaning

VW of America introducing the Golf SportWagen; increased cargo volume and fuel efficiency; up to 43 mpg highway with diesel

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2015

All the powertrains deliver comparable or more power along with improvements in fuel economy. These fuel economy figures better all non-BEV compact SUVs on the market, while offering comparable cargo volume—30.4 Quick comparison of fuel economy and cargo. Toyota Prius v. Golf SportWagen 1.8T.

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MPG Diesel America Fuel

EV Driven

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

Toyota Research Institute brings Prius Challenge to Sonoma Raceway; Onramp 2017

Driving Chevrolet’s 2015 Impala Bi-Fuel sedan

Toyota unveils new 2016 Prius; first global vehicle based on TNGA

Toyota details design of fuel cell system in Mirai; work on electrode catalysts

Zinnov: automotive witnessing highest disruption among all industries; ~$6B invested in start-ups in FY 2015

2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

Ford provides some performance specs for its new 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost for the MY2015 F-150

Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

Hino and DENSO develop the world’s first electric refrigerator system for heavy-duty trucks powered by a hybrid unit

Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

VW of America introducing the Golf SportWagen; increased cargo volume and fuel efficiency; up to 43 mpg highway with diesel

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