Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2017

Mercedes-Benz chose Auto Shanghai 2017 as the venue for the world première of the new S-Class. The slim design, together with the physical separation of intake/exhaust, creates space for near-engine exhaust aftertreatment. The body tilts to the inside of the turn by up to 2.65

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The new A8 features a new design language, an innovative touchscreen operating concept and a systematically electrified drive. Its exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee, so the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger promote responsiveness. On the diesel, AVS operates one exhaust valve in each cylinder. mph) takes 4.9

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

This subcompact crossover is designed to take the roads and trails less traveled, with an immediately recognizable design that will grab looks wherever you go. A 100-mile piece of those miles was an all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph and in Eco mode, returning 32.1 Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 65

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 mpg (19.26 The truck chassis was redesigned as well. Aerodynamics.

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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 versus year-ago results.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. But over a 240-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged an impressive 37.5 The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) is in production and will arrive at US dealerships in August starting at $89,100 plus $995 Destination and Handling. With its eDrive technology, the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance can be driven in all-electric mode up to 75 mph (120.7 High-voltage lithium-ion battery.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 30.9 The XT5 has a low dash design that nicely incorporated the 8.0-inch Distinguished Design. The design team aced it. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

The new turbo engine and a leaner architecture that reduces up to 250 pounds (113 kg) also contribute to the new Cruze’s stronger performance, with expected 0-60-mph acceleration of eight seconds. Chevrolet will add a new clean diesel engine to the US lineup in 2017, featuring a B20-capable 1.6L Clean-sheet engine design.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. The best we could do over 110 of those miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph and in Eco mode, was 29.6 Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Road Test: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

In addition to the above drive modes, there are four power modes designed to maximize the efficiency of the Escape PHEV. If you want extra oomph select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3 While not designed nor marketed as a sports crossover, the handling was solid and confident.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Where we did much better was on a 102-mile freeway run in either Eco or Smart mode and with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 27.5 Appealing Exterior Design. Attractive design details. The look is classy without any chrome, save for the five spoke wheels that drew curious comments on their dimpled design.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Techrules, a China-based automotive R&D company ( earlier post ) is unveiling the final production design of its Ren RS series-hybrid supercar at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The modular chassis design permits a variety of powertrain configurations to provide the range and performance capabilities required by the customer.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2016

For the 2017 Model Year, Range Rover Sport will debut the new 2.0-liter Already available on both Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models, Ingenium is Jaguar Land Rover’s new breed of engine designed for performance, refinement and efficiency. 2017 semi-autonomous technology. The all-aluminium 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2016

Volvo’s new powertrain offerings include multiple engine enhancements, such as turbo compounding for the Volvo D13 engine; the introduction of Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears automated manual transmission; and a one-box Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS). better fuel efficiency with the 2017 engines compared with the previous generation.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

But on a 180-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 28.8 The Cadillac User Experience, or CUE System , is designed to provide a complete suite of infotainment, navigation and communication tools for keeping the driver connected. Bold, Mature Design. An impressive presence.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

In only a few short years Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai launched in 2017, released the excellent G70, G80 and G90 sedans. Where we did much better was on a 110-mile freeway run, in either Eco or Smart mode and with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 31.5 Luxury Exterior Design. V6 AWD model.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2018

The Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors approved a plan last week to begin charging solo motorists in designated clean air vehicles (CAVs) a discounted toll to use the ExpressLanes on the 10 and 110 freeways, beginning in late 2018. It is designed to keep traffic in the ExpressLanes flowing smoothly, resulting in a more reliable travel time.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. However, on a 175-mile fuel mileage run, with the cruise control set at 65 mph and on flat, smooth roadways, we averaged 29.6

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 87

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. Aerodynamically-optimized design with a drag coefficient of 0.25, the electric e-tron quattro drivetrain delivers up to 370 kW of power output. The two suppliers (LG and Samsung SDI, earlier post ) with which Audi works have each specialized in a particular design. lb-ft) of system torque.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Among a wide range of updates for model year 2017, Volvo Cars will introduce its latest semi-autonomous drive technology, Pilot Assist II, as standard on the XC90 in selected markets. With generation two of Pilot Assist, the system now offers semi-autonomous driving functionality up to 130 km/h (81 mph) and no longer needs a lead car.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

However, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, an all freeway run of 125 miles returned an average of 32.1 Mazda achieves these numbers through its Skyactiv-G engine and vehicle design philosophy–a slick-shifting automatic transmission and a coefficient of drag (C d ) of 0.285. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

We did a bit better on a 110-mile freeway run, with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 30.7 The LED taillights have an attractive LED design–imagine the letter “T” lying on its side–that are connected by a red reflector strip. Hyundai probably will go to this clean design in the coming years.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

This change in proportions helps to make for a bolder, more capable appearance without compromising the pillars of Volkswagen design DNA—tight, crisp lines and understated-yet-modern surfaces. The 2017 Alltrack has been given a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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