Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. The 2016 Prius uses smaller, lighter hybrid components, including a new lithium-ion hybrid battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery (excluding the Prius Two non-Eco grade) in most models.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8 kWh Li poly pack.

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APRIL 16, 2019

Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert were first introduced in 2016 on Volvo’s 90 Series cars in Sweden and Norway. As soon as any equipped Volvo switches on its hazard lights, the Hazard Light Alert sends a signal to all nearby Volvo cars connected to the cloud service, warning drivers to help avoid potential accidents.

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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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

US prices for the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( earlier post )—the first of many Audi e-tron models destined to come to the US—will begin at $37,900. The 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron features a 1.4 LED taillights with rear fog lights. LED interior lighting package.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2016

At the average 2015 price of regular gasoline, the obtained fuel-consumption extremes result in a $78 difference in the annual cost of gasoline per light-duty vehicle, Sivak said. The tires represented a cross-section of the currently available T-, H- and V-speed-rated tires for light-duty vehicles on the U.S. with a median of 10.28

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

The US DRIVE Cradle-to-Grave Working Group has published the “Cradle-to-Grave Lifecycle Analysis of US Light-Duty Vehicle-Fuel Pathways: A Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Economic Assessment of Current (2015) and Future (2025–2030) Technologies” Argonne National Lab Report. time to accelerate from 0–60 mph, maximum speed, etc.),

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FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The recall applies to Model S and Model X vehicles built from 2016 to 2022, Model 3s from 2017 to 2022, and Model Ys from 2020 to 2022. mph, no relevant objects/pedestrians/bicyclists detected, sufficient visibility and all entering roads at the intersection have speed limits below 30 mph. . The FSD Beta 10.10

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. Model year (MY) 2016 vehicle fuel economy was 24.7 Average new vehicle horsepower (hp) was also basically unchanged in MY 2016, as the average vehicle was 1 hp higher than MY 2015.

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MAY 17, 2019

Preliminary vehicle data show that the Tesla was traveling about 68 mph when it struck the semitrailer. Autopilot also was active at the time of a 2016 fatal crash in Florida involving a semi-trailer and several other serious crashes since that incident.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In October 2016, GLM presented the GLM-G4 at the Paris Motor Show 2016. GLM-G4 also has a light and solid chassis which is made of composite materials. seconds and to cruise at 250 km/h (155 mph) with a driving range of more than 399 km (248 miles) NEDC.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2016

Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. seconds and has a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h). The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. In GTE mode, the T-Prime Concept GTE accelerates to 60 in 6.0 kW in eight hours.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

Initial work is expected to involve Technology Solutions provided by Ballard to assist in the design and integration of a fuel cell power module into TRC tram equipment, with the goal of powering a GTV prototype in 2016. km/h (302 mph). TRC was established in 1881 as China’s first manufacturer of locomotives and rolling stock.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2016

The Mercedes-Benz Future Bus with CityPilot, which Daimler will showcase at the upcoming IAA 2016 in Hannover in September, is already making its first public journey on part of Europe’s longest BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) route in the Netherlands, linking Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport with the town of Haarlem. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 6, 2015

Camber Ridge, LLC is partnering with Teton Capital, LLC to launch a new $60-million state-of-the-art facility for vehicle tire characterization, which will begin operations in 2016.

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Miles North Carolina Charlotte MPH 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. engine with start/stop.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2016

15 June 2016: Another Google AV in Austin was rear-ended. The Google AV was stopped at a red light for around one minute when the vehicle immediately behind the Google AV rolled forward and collided with the Google AV. The speed of the other vehicle at the time of the collision was approximately 3 mph. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 31, 2021

87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. Development of the lithium-ion energy storage system began in 2016 and was inspired by technologies that have proven themselves in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars. An electric actuator switches to the 2 nd gear by approx.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2013

Two out of three of these occur on roads with speed limits of 70 km/h (43 mph) or more. The risk of severe injuries in a collision with a moose is above 70% if the accident occurs at 100 km/h (62 mph). If the collision speed is reduced by braking to below 70 km/h (43 mph), the risk of severe injuries is significantly lower.

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JULY 28, 2011

According to a 2010 report published by Pike Research, the global market for electric two-wheeled vehicles, including e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles, will grow at a compound annual rate of nine percent through 2016. Earlier post.). —Richard Hatfield, founder of Lightning Motorcycles.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. The result is a range of up to 300 miles (483 kg) on 1.5kg of hydrogen and a top speed of 60 mph. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.) Supported by a £2-million (US$2.9-million)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

Unlike some other efficiency technologies within the engine, the MHEV drives increase ride comfort, since they allow silent coasting within larger speed ranges up to a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). During slow coasting, the start-stop phase already begins at 22 km/h (14 mph). Earlier post.) 48-volt vehicle electrical system.

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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 first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

l/100 km) from the 2016 A3 with the 1.8-liter System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6 This new 2.0-liter l/100km), compared to an EPA-rated 27 mpg (8.7 liter engine (a 7.4% improvement). seconds, a reduction of 0.6 seconds compared to the previous model.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

The e-tron accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 7.6 2017 EPA estimates not a available yet; the base 2016 model is EPA-rated at 83 MPGe, with up to 16 miles of all-electric range. The A3 Sportback e-tron continues to feature a 1.4-liter As the only Audi available in a Sportback model and with more than 43.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. The base version of the Golf GTD, at 3,036 pounds (1,377 kg), accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.5 Dynamic Light Assist. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2016

The US National Transportation Safety Board issued its preliminary report for the investigation of the fatal 7 May 2016, highway crash in Florida involving the Tesla Model S and Autopilot. A typical forward-facing automotive radar sensor has an approximate range of up to 250 meters (around 800 feet), which at 74 mph takes roughly 7.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2016

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden highlighted the agency’s first X-plane designation in a decade during his keynote speech Friday in Washington at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) annual Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition, commonly called Aviation 2016. Several other benefits would result as well.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Mitsubishi Fuso, 90% owned by Daimler AG, has improved the performance of its Fuso Canter light-duty truck. With 140,000 units produced worldwide, the Fuso Canter is an international hit in the light-duty-truck sector and easily the best-selling truck model at Daimler Trucks. mph) the diesel engine kicks in. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 18, 2017

in Paris in 2016 ( earlier post ) and I.D. CROZZ has 225 kW (302 hp) of output, a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) and can cover up to 311 miles (500 km) (NEDC) on one battery charge. The interior ambient lighting then switches from a white light (Drive) that aids concentration to a warm, relaxed magenta/violet.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Accessory loads contribute to the overall range capability, as more than 50% of “system on” time is spent at a speed of 0 mph where lighting and HVAC loads are still required. NREL plans to continue the in-service performance evaluation for another year and expects to publish a second report in late 2016.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Our freeway fuel economy test loop of 210 miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, averaged a very impressive 55.8 But you are rewarded for a light touch on the accelerator pedal, as it runs in electric mode when cruising on the highway, and much of the time when driving in town. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 Other nice interior features are tilt steering wheel, multiple cup holders, carpeted floor mats, a center console with slide-adjustable arm rest, map lights and a 12-volt accessory outlet up front.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

But over a 240-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged an impressive 37.5 The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights.

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