Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report. MWh per vehicle.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

The 2017 Ford F-150 will offer an all-new, second-generation 3.5-liter For example, in part-load operation, the indirect injection can supplement the direct injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. The 2017 Ford F-150 goes on sale this fall. 10-speed transmission.

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F-150 2017 Ford Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Isenstadt and German (2017). Background. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

The model follows on the world premiere of the twin-turbo gas V6-powered LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. Lexus unveiled the 2018 Lexus LS 500h, the full hybrid version of its new flagship sedan, in Geneva. Earlier post.) The powertrain features a twin-turbo 3.5-liter Earlier post.)

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Lexus Hybrid 2017 Motor 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2017

four-cylinder with eAssist complements the V-6 that launched on the 2017 LaCrosse last September. Regenerative Braking: When braking or coasting, some of the energy normally lost is converted to electricity through the MGU and stored in the lithium-ion battery pack. The new standard 2.5L

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Buick 2018 Standards Lithium Ion 210

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. We fully understand the Niro is not made for speed but for efficiency, and are confident buyers will gladly trade speed for stellar hybrid fuel economy.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2015

This underlying trend stems from pursuit of energy efficiency and improved vehicle fuel economy as part of the European Union''s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. European demand for petroleum products has declined 15% since 2008, shrinking outlets for the continent’s refining industry.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2018

The New Tucson also offers a major design update and wider range of advanced technology and convenience features to continue the model’s success story across the region, having been the best-selling Hyundai in Europe in 2016 and 2017. Under acceleration the MHSG supports the engine with up to 12 kW and thereby reducing fuel consumption.

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Tucson Hyundai Europe Diesel 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2018

Advanced gasoline engines, including high-performance gasoline-direct-injection (GDI) engines, offer consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing engine performance. The company invented an economical, high-performance, cellular ceramic substrate in the early 1970s that is now the standard for catalytic converters worldwide.

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Gasoline Production China Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

That figure is down from 141 refineries in 2017, with 4 idle. About half of US refinery shutdowns are conversions to renewable fuel production. including refineries in Canada, are being similarly converted. Operable capacity for the refineries is 17,789,010 barrels per calendar day in 2022, down from 18,976,085 in 2020.

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Congress Fuel Tax Tax Fuel 259

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2017

GDI engines have better fuel economy and lower carbon-dioxide emissions than more conventional port fuel injection engines; however, the technology results in higher fine-particle emissions. Onori will present aspects of her work on emissions controls at the upcoming 2017 American Control Conference in Seattle in May.

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Seattle 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

Additionally, when the driver applies the brakes during everyday driving, the A8 converts a large percentage of the braking energy—normally lost in the form of heat—into electrical energy for future use. liter fuel per 100 kilometer in real driving situations.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Adding electric miles.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 91

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48-volt mild hybrid systems. The market for micro hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles is on track to grow nearly eightfold to 39 million vehicles in 2017, driving a $6.9-billion Click to enlarge.

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Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2017

i-DTEC result in fuel economy and CO 2 emissions starting from 3.7 The diesel powertrain has a new NO x Storage Converter (NSC) system with larger catalysts and a higher content of noble metals (silver, platinum and neodymium) that store nitrogen oxide gas until the regeneration cycle. l/100 km (63.6 The improvements to the 1.6-liter

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Honda Diesel Europe Engine 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

By building up the number of these “E30 Capable” vehicles that could get the same mileage with a lower cost fuel, the demand for E30 would increase. This schedule should be based on the “vehicles would not operate appropriately on other available fuels, and such a fuel would result in equivalent emissions performance,” information.

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USA EPA Concept Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

In 2017, the C-segment accounted for 22% of all European vehicle sales, and is consistently one of the two largest segments by volume. The outgoing Ceed accounted for 16% of Kia’s total European sales in 2017, and has consistently ranked alongside the Sportage as one of the brand’s best-selling models in Europe since its launch in 2012.

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Kia Europe Diesel 2006 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The SuperTruck powertrain includes a complex Rankine waste-heat recovery system, which converts heat normally wasted in exhaust into torque, boosting fuel economy by helping to power the vehicle. for the D11 and 2.5% for the D13.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L It did not disappoint. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

RAV4 is the currently the best-selling vehicle in its class, doubling volume over the last five years to sales of nearly 408,000 in the US in 2017. The new RAV4 powertrains increase performance while reducing fuel consumption. Compact crossover SUVs have grown in actual size, and segment growth shows no signs of abating.

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Fuel 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

liter engine delivers greater efficiency and fuel economy. Combustion is made more efficient with the adoption of a new high-efficiency fuel injection system and revised valvetrain. Total worldwide sales of the Sportage reached more than 450,000 in 2017, with one sold somewhere in the world every 69 seconds. km/l (6.13

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Diesel 2018 Kia Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and high thermal conductivity of aluminum alloys have made them important for the automotive and aerospace industries—and even more so now due to the promise of improved performance and fuel economy from lightweighting. —Sims et al. Rios, David Weiss, Patrice E.

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Low Cost Fuel Economy Industrial Industry 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined. More on the Toyota crossover line-up: Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Drive Time. Story by John Faulkner. Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 86

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery. Your numbers may differ.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 76

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

With stagnating demand for gasoline due to rising fuel economy in the nation’s fleet and other factors, further increases to US ethanol consumption would require the use of higher blends of ethanol, either in conventional vehicles or in flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to tolerate blends of up to 85% ethanol (E85).

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Gasoline Exhaust Water Fuel 230

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), The undetectable and seamless transitions give the Camry Hybrid XSE EPA-rated fuel economy of 44 mpg city/47 highway with a combined of 46 mpg. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2016

Hyundai’s all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra arrives in dealerships this month, featuring two new, more efficient powertrains; lower weight; improved stiffness, and a number of safety and connectivity technologies. increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy. All of this results in up to a 2.2% Other features of the 1.4L

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2017 MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2017

Exhaust from modern gasoline powered engines, despite higher ignition temperatures than those powered by diesel, can be effectively treated for NO along with NMVOC (and CO) using a three way catalytic (TWC) converter. TWC treatment can lead to a 10 fold reduction of NO. Resources. Striednig, C. Lamprecht, A. Hammerle, G. Wohlfahrt, A.

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Europe Diesel Emissions Pollution 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Chevrolet’s first nine-speed automatic transmission makes its debut in the 2017 Malibu and will be available in the 2017 Cruze Diesel and 2018 Equinox, with another Chevrolet model to follow by the end of 2017. That balance optimizes acceleration and fuel economy and reduces engine noise during cruising.

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2017 2018 Available Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

Sample label for a plug-in gasoline hybrid-electric vehicle, which features fuel economy ratings for both electricity and gasoline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the next-generation of fuel economy labels. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000. They assumed that all sectors of the economy follow the same proportional reduction. Broadly, the Ford team found that new light-duty vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 regulations in the US through 2025 and in the EU through 2020 are consistent with the CO 2 glide paths.

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 POWERTRAIN.

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motor 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Road Test: 2017 Ford Escape. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 78

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions.

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. Ready to ride.

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