Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

Ricardo believes the above package is very competitive with other fuel economy solutions such as full hybridization. The project partners also intend to make the vehicle available for ride and drive demonstrations at LCV2016.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

will begin sales of an affordably-priced hybrid version as well as the newly refreshed gasoline-powered version of the Honda Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans on Friday, 5 February, at dealerships across Japan. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.) The hybrid is a new addition to the Odyssey lineup. km/L in JC08 mode (61.1

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

Supporting Nissan’s goal of achieving 50% electrified sales in Europe by 2024, the new Nissan Qashqai will not only be available with a 1.3 This helps reduce the torque effort on the engine and improves fuel economy. 2WD is available on both 140PS and 160PS versions, while 4WD will only be available on 160PS CVT models.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 11, 2023

Not much changes for 2023 following a 2022 refresh of the Jetta – just some minor cosmetic touch-ups and the availability of a remote start for the SE trim I tested. At least the promised fuel economy is on the high side – EPA numbers are 29/40/33. That can be a very good thing – just ask us about the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2016

b) Comparison of tensile strength and strain to failure (elongation) of Ti-185 alloy with other commercially available Titanium alloys. (a) Ultimate tensile and yield strength of Ti-185 for three STA conditions. (b) The graph in (b) is plotted using CES Selector software, Granta Design, Cambridge, UK. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The first study, Fuel Blendstocks with the Potential to Optimize Future Gasoline Engine Performance , identifies eight representative high-octane blendstocks across five chemical groups that could be blended into gasoline for better performance. The advanced fuel components can be derived from domestic biomass resources. Blendstocks.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

MPGe represents the “fuel economy” of electric cars in a unit that’s common with fossil fuel-powered vehicles, where 33.7 The Model 3 RWD’s MPGe rating is certainly impressive as it is also Tesla’s most affordable car available today. . As per the DOE’s data, the Lucid Air achieved 131 MPGe.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

Other news for 2024 includes the availability of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. inch StarLink multimedia/infotainment system is now available, and models with blind-spot detection, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert add automatic emergency steering. Oh, and with decent fuel economy, if possible (27/34/29 here).

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

While the Mirage of the 1990s was fairly reliable, affordable, and even made a great little tuner car if you happened to be a Mitsubishi or Diamond-Star Motors fan with a penchant for forced induction, the current generation basically exists so Mitsubishi could adhere to emissions rules that would allow the vehicle to be manufactured in Thailand.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

These have been applied to a Ford Focus project demonstrator which, for the first time, will be made available for public ride and drive evaluation by delegates at the Low Carbon Vehicle event (LCV2016), at Millbrook, UK.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2024

Sure, the current Malibu is a bit behind the competition -- most car reviewers would place it behind the segment stalwarts from Honda and Toyota, and clearly most buyers have, too -- but it is still affordable and fuel efficient. It may be improved fuel economy or ride and handling. So, why not keep an entry in the class?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

As part of the Tier 3 requirements, EPA proposes allowing vehicle manufacturers to request approval for an alternative certification fuel—such as a high-octane 30% ethanol by volume (E30) blend—for vehicles they might design or optimize for use on such a fuel. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Additional Chevrolet bonus cash is also available: $1,000 in California, $1,200 in Maryland, and $3,500 in Oregon. Currently available at select Chevrolet dealers throughout California and Oregon, select Chevrolet dealers in Maryland will have Spark EV’s available beginning in mid-2015.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

The Toyota Prius has pretty much always been focused solely on fuel economy. Driving dynamics took a back seat to fuel economy. If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable. The design was driven by the desire to maximize MPGs.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Trusted third-party safety ratings are available at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ). You should settle on a car model that is affordable and provides the necessary features. But more storage is available in many models. Visibility.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

You can go for fuel economy or even zero emissions. One of the most important things for most of us on the roads is fuel economy. This is simply just how much fuel you get for your buck, and there are a few things that you need to consider to work this out. Environmental Impact. Extra Gear.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2014

Our efforts to promote magnesium alloy applications will not only meet customers’ needs for better fuel economy and better performance at an affordable cost, but also take advantage of the ready availability of magnesium in China. —Jeff Wang, Lab Group Manager of the materials research team at GM China Science Lab.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. From a “well-to-wheel” perspective, high efficient gasoline and diesel engines are nearly as energy efficient as any technology available.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

A 110cc pre-production prototype of a Pinnace Engine 4-stroke opposed piston scooter engine ( earlier post ) showed approximately a 27% improvement in fuel consumption across different scooter cycles compared to a conventional benchmark engine in dynamometer and simulation testing by FEV. The work on the TP90 is for that partner.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. And while not every owner uses MyFord Mobile, data available from those who do are showing: More electric drive time.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2012

L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 C-MAX Hybrid also offers technologies such as the available hands-free liftgate, optional active park assist and SmartGauge with EcoGuide, along with the ability to deliver higher speeds in electric mode than Toyota Prius v. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2017

In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. —Sen et al.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. The new three-cylinder engine will be available globally in the company’s small cars. Consumers are telling us they want to buy affordable vehicles that get many more miles per gallon.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

GM targeted the Cruze for its first North American diesel passenger car in 27 years (Chevrolet dropped the Chevette diesel option in 1987) because it wanted to introduce the advanced diesel engine product in a vehicle that is affordable, Bell said. The vehicle has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 l/100km) on the highway.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

The mild hybrid powertrain will be available on new diesel and gasoline production cars from Kia in the near future. The new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT)—the first of its type from Kia—was engineered to balance greater fuel efficiency with improved performance and to deliver a sportier driving experience.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. This represents an increase of more than three times in just two years. If you have questions, reach out to Parker Lord today.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2023

If you want to simplify your college experience, having a reliable and affordable car can help greatly. Toyota Prius This car is a hybrid, meaning it produces fewer emissions and has excellent fuel economy. Take a look at these four choices to gain a clearer understanding of what the market has available in 2023.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

billion, as the world’s population grows and more people in developing economies are able to afford cars. However, fuel demand will plateau and gradually decline as consumers turn to smaller, lighter vehicles and technologies improve fuel economy. In 2010, about 75% of the world’s vehicles were in OECD countries.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

We expect to gain an additional 4-8 percent fuel economy improvement over the 1,450 kg kerb weight, 12-volt LC SuperHybrid, which already achieves 50 mpg imperial (42 mpg US and 5.6 Batteries Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

The two-stroke OP engine described therein employed currently available engine components, such as supercharger, turbocharger and after-treatment and featured a uniquely designed piston bowl shape to enhance mixing with a swirl-to-tumble conversion as the piston bowls approach minimum volume. —Dave Johnson.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

After all, we have OEMs building half a dozen different crossovers and SUVs each, and with hundreds of thousands of pickups hitting American roads each year it seems to be a no-brainer to unveil something smaller and more affordable.& & But no. Compare that to the Tremor at 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.&

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. With a sticker price of less than $20,000, the Insight is one of the most affordable hybrids available. Hybrids don’t have to be luxury vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

There are two new available paint colors – Vapor Blue and Yellow Splash – and buyers can also choose the color of their brake caliper. There’s a whole new array of available wheel options. The biggest bummer here is that EcoBoost loses the available six-speed manual transmission. The rear overhang is shorter now.

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Green Cars News

JULY 19, 2013

Low emissions and high fuel economy; Toyota’s hybrid cars already have plenty to ensure that running costs are kept to a minimum but now the carmaker is launching summer PCP deals to make owning one of its new car even more affordable. Available on both the Yaris and Auris hybrid, as well as the[.]. Hybrid cars Toyota'

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