Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
The Air Resources Board re-adopted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ), which requires a 10% reduction by 2020 in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. The regulation puts in place a three-step process beginning in 2016 to create a path to bring cleaner diesel substitutes into the market. Diesel and Diesel Substitutes.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
A new addition to the Kia model line-up, the Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will be Kia’s first plug-in hybrid for global markets when it goes on sale in the second half of 2016, offering increased battery capacity and pure electric range. The transmission also uses a new electric oil pump, contributing to the increase in fuel economy.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2013
—Rolf Heinz Rüger, in charge of the Suspension Technology business unit of ZF’s Car Chassis Technology division. Fluid is re-routed from the shock through the valve, where our proprietary integrated hydraulic motor can either extract power or perform work on the fluid. Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems'
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2016
The fuel-efficient and high-torque gasoline-fueled TSI engine is set to launch in late 2016, initially with outputs of 96 kW and 110 kW. The cylinder head has been extensively re-engineered. Optimization of the charge motion in the interests of rapid flame propagation to reduce knock tendencies at high specific loads.
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Aerodynamically Efficient Exterior First launched in 1972 and now in its 11th generation, the 2024 Civic went through a complete exterior re-imagination in 2022. The Bluetooth with voice recognition worked very well, as did the steering wheel mounted audio controls and the Qi wireless phone charging.
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 bar and provides a dense intake charge in combination with air-to-air intercooling.
Revenge of the Electric Car
APRIL 6, 2010
Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? The policy, intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil consumption, is geared to a nation where most people rely on cars for transportation. Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power.
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