Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The technology is a particularly cost-efficient solution to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The new 5 Series features TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines from the modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units. Two diesel engines and two gasoline variants will be available from launch, working in tandem with either rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive.

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BMW Plug-in 2017 Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2016

Audi is introducing a diesel-engined S model to its Q7 model line. liter V8 diesel delivers 320 kW (435 hp) and 900 N·m (663.8 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 194 grams per kilometer (312.2 The Audi valvelift system (AVS) is also making its debut in a diesel model from Audi. The newly developed 4.0-liter

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Audi Exhaust Volt Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2016

The Colorado is currently the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America, with an EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway when equipped with the diesel engine. of total sales in the 2016 calendar year. As such, for the new V-6 and eight-speed combination we focused on improving everyday driving performance.

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Colorado 2017 Chevrolet Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Volvo’s current plug-in architecture of choice is shown on its V70 diesel PHEV prototypes: combining a front-wheel drive engine (diesel initially) with an axle-integrated rear-wheel drive electric motor, powered, in the case of the V70 PHEV, by an 11.3 The next step would be [around] 2016, 2017, 2018. Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Volvo All-Electric Plug 170

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. The rear fascia houses quad, chrome exhaust tips. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management.

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The downside of GDI engines, however, is a substantial increase in emissions of particulate matter—a problem with which heretofore only diesels had to deal. Less fuel-air mixing time is available with GDI engines compared to PFI engines, in which fuel mixes with the air intake upstream of the exhaust cylinder. mpg (10.99

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Cruze—larger, lighter, and more efficient than its predecessor. The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88

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Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for passenger cars for MY 2016. mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.).

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. billion) through 2016—is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now with the introduction of all-new 1.6-liter The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

bi-turbo diesel. liter, bi-turbo diesel delivering 240 PS (237 hp, 177 kW) and 500 N·m (369 lb-ft) from 1,750 rpm. A highlight here is the most powerful four-cylinder diesel injection engine ever offered by Volkswagen: the newly developed 2.0 TDI consumes, for example in the Passat sedan, just over 5 l/100 km (47 mpg).

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Diesel 286

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2016

BMW is introducing its new quad-turbo, six-cylinder diesel, described several weeks ago at the Vienna Motor Symposium, in the BMW 750d xDrive and BMW 750Ld xDrive. The new diesel—billed by BMW as the world’s most powerful six cylinder diesel, generates maximum output of 294 kW/400 hp and peak torque of 760 N·m (560 lb-ft).

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BMW Diesel Engine Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

six-piston) light-duty version of its opposed piston engine (OPE) in both diesel- and gasoline-fueled versions. The 30-50% improvement metric encompasses both gasoline and diesel variants of the OP engine. That works out to an estimated window-sticker label rating of 28 mpg combined.). liter, 3-cylinder (i.e., Click to enlarge.

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Light Engine Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2013

l/100 km (59 mpg US ). Enabling technologies include high-pressure direct fuel injection; an ultra-compact turbocharging system; continuously variable valve timing; and a lightweight aluminum construction with a cylinder head-integrated exhaust manifold. As a result of this focus on refinement, the 1.0 Click to enlarge.

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Engine MPG Exhaust Gasoline 220

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX. powered models).

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 TDI, a highly efficient, latest-generation V6 diesel engine, delivers 190 kW (258 hp) of power and 600 N·m (442.5 Making their world premiere in a diesel engine are active engine mounts in the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 Click to enlarge.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. The rear features LED taillights, a chrome eyebrow framing the trunk lid, and twin bright exhaust tips. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. The EPA rates the Mazda6 2.5T Road Test: 2021 Kia K5.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

The EPA rates the Mazda3 Hatchback AWD at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. mpg, which is a bit below its rating, but not noteworthy for its class. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 66

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. First Drive: 2016 Toyota Mirai. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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