Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2013

Volvo Car Group used the venue of the Geneva Motor Show to introduce new safety technology that detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car. All cars equipped with pedestrian detection will also incorporate cyclist detection. l/100 km (69 mpg US).

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Volvo Auto Cars MPG 312

Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2019

Facing its first three-row hybrid rival, the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid that bowed Thursday at the 2019 New York auto show boasting one big number: 34 mpg combined, according to the automaker’s estimates. That’s 10 mpg higher than early estimates for the 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid.

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Highlander MPG 2020 Toyota 106

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The proposal called for a 2% per year fuel efficiency improvement for cars and a 4% per year improvement for light trucks. Standards that were finalized last year called for an 8% per year improvement in fuel efficiency for cars in the 2024 and 2025 model years and 10% in 2026. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Fuel 70

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2023

In 2022, light trucks outnumbered cars four to one and contained more than 30% more aluminum than cars. Aggressive CO 2 and Miles Per Gallon (MPG) regulatory targets helping drive EV adoption and aluminum growth. Consumers affinity toward larger vehicles continues, helping drive increased aluminum growth.

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Market SUV 2020 MPG 449

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2020

The 2021 Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous Sportiness design identity, hybrid-electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. and more than 13.8

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Hyundai Hybrid EPA MPG 243

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2018

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Achates Power and new development parter Aramco Services ( earlier post ) showcased a Ford F-150 fitted with a 3-cylinder, 2.7-liter Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 Earlier post.).

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F-150 Gasoline MPG Engine 305

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

With an all-new, hybrid powertrain that uses a slightly modified drive unit and electric motors used in the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the Malibu Hybrid offers a GM-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway, and 47 mpg combined (4.9, l/100 km, respectively)—leading figures in the mid-size car segment. kWh Li-ion battery.

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Malibu Hybrid Chevrolet MPG 2016 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Volvo Cars is updating its 90 series cars with new powertrain, safety and connectivity updates. mpg US) NEDC in the S90 with emissions down to 114 g/km CO 2. The Swedish carmaker’s smartphone integration offer, which already includes Apple CarPlay, will now come with Android Auto functionality in Volvo’s large driver interface.

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Volvo Connect Connected Auto 150

Baua Electric

JULY 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — 3 months later the EPA proposed its strictest-ever limits on tailpipe air pollution, NHTSA has defined gas financial system requirements for current light-duty automobiles and vehicles that will require a mean fleet gas financial system of 58 mpg by means of the 2032 mannequin yr.

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Automobile MPG EPA Gas-Electric 52

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s a variety pack of Toyota news today, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid , we found that the hybrid system blends into the background—just like the rest of the car, which has now appropriately gone all-hybrid. Plus, reportedly, Toyota’s “bZ” nomenclature might already be toast.

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Camry Hybrid Highlander Prius Hybrid 40

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

Friction losses were reduced through the adoption of a low-friction timing chain with an auto-tensioner. mpg US increasing to 57.4 mpg US), which translates into a 7 g/km drop in CO 2 emissions to 95 g/km. l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of less than 88 g/km. l/100 km (fuel economy of 53.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

Volkswagen of America will introduce the Passat BlueMotion Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans.

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MPG Detroit Concept Fuel Economy 285

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

The i-DTEC Civic, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, delivers fuel economy of 65 mpg US (3.6 liter i-DTEC cars, but with the addition of new 16-inch alloy wheels. Honda is launching a Civic model equipped with a new 1.6-liter liter diesel i-DTEC engine in Europe. Earlier post.).

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MPG Europe Diesel Honda 317

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Our engineers were comprehensive and thorough when it came to evaluating and modifying the aspects of the car’s performance that contribute to fuel economy. turbo, auto 6).

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2014

There are stricter targets on the horizon however, and Renault is the latest to accept a challenge set by the French government to produce a 117 mpg car by 2020. According to Autocar, the French automaker will show off a 117 mpg.'

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MPG CO2 Concept Auto 114

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

mpg US) or better (measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as last amended). l/100 km (71 mpg US), equivalent to 87 gCO 2 /km. Following on from the new Transit Custom, Fiesta Van also offers the in-car connectivity system Ford SYNC. l/100 km (63.6

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MPG Ford Diesel 2007 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2012

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. The car is powered by a 95PS (94 hp, 70 kW) 1.6-liter This is part of Ford’s commitment to reduce CO 2 emissions of its cars by 30% between 2006 and 2020. 100 km (71.2 The preceding version of the Fiesta ECOnetic carried a 95 g/km rating.

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2014

Audi is unveiling the third-generation of its TT compact sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). 3 rd generation Audi TT. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 310

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016.

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

Nissan staged the world debut of the 5 th -generation Altima Sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) on the highway and 42 mpg (5.6 Next-Generation Blue Link Connected Car System. Car Finder.

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Plug-in Chicago 2018 Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2012

Ford is offering the Auto Start-Stop system on its new non-hybrid 2013 Fusion equipped with a 1.6-liter Auto Start-Stop saves fuel use when the car is standing and running at idle. On average, Auto Start-Stop improves fuel efficiency by about 3.5%. The Ford Auto Start-Stop system includes a 12V battery designed for long.

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Fusion 2013 Auto Ford 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch the all-new Mirage global compact car at dealerships throughout Japan on 31 August at an MSRP ranging from ¥998,000 to ¥1,288,000 (US$12,800 to $16,500). With AS&G (Auto Stop & Go, i.e., a stop-start system) and other technologies applied, the M and G trim levels achieve fuel economy of 27.2

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Japan Mitsubishi MPG Gasoline 287

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 5, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The auto industry is making good progress in meeting gas-mileage goals, why dealers are a bottleneck for electric-car sales, and the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks are on their way to showrooms. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Auto Industry Dealers Industrial Industry 92

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The economic analysis shows that going to 38 mpg (6.19 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 L/100km) by 2025.

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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Very few people head into car shopping with the intent of buying something bland and boring, I’d imagine. Dual-zone climate control, a real knob for the volume, and wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are quite welcome, and work nicely. This is not a car for drivers. I’m not damning the car with faint praise here.

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Toyota Hybrid Cars Buy 104

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 17, 2014

For some companies in the auto industry, building cars to hit a target of 54.5 mpg by 2025 may seem like a near-impossible task. But to others, the EPA''s Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets agreed in 2011 aren''t simply achievable by that date, but could be reached today--and with today''s technology.

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MPG Industrial Industry Fuel Economy 129

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

A new national poll of likely voters conducted by the Mellman Group found that 74% of likely voters favor having “ the federal government require the auto industry to increase average fuel efficiency…to 60 miles per gallon by the year 2025.” 88% said is was important for the US to take action now to increase fuel efficiency.

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Fuel Economy MPG Standards Economy 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales.

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Prius 2019 All-Electric Nickel Metal Hydride 294

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

will show the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles. l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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Plug-in Concept Plug Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Škoda Auto, a member of the Volkswagen Group, is presenting a range of second-generation GreenLine cars at the 2010 Paris International Motor Show; the second-generation GreenLine models incorporate technologies such as a start-stop system and braking energy recuperation. L/100km (69 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km.

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Auto MPG Energy Emissions 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 The auto industry’s production capacities are far from fully used; PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) estimates current global vehicle assembly capacity at almost 95 million, the report notes. mpg US) for 2020. Worldwide light-duty vehicle production.

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Global Auto Production Hybrid 273

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2011

The new hybrid models, based on a modular hybrid system, make their world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show and will appear on the market over the course of the year. —Professor Dr. Thomas Weber, Daimler Board Member for Group Research and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. L/100 km (56 mpg US). E400 HYBRID.

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Mercedes Detroit Gasoline Hybrid 244

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. tron quattro ( earlier post )—which achieves even higher performance in the show car. The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Marc Lichte, Head of Design, is presenting the Audi prologue concept car. volt subsystem of the vehicle electrical system—this is a technology that will soon be introduced to production cars at Audi. Despite that performance, the show car’s combined fuel consumption is still only 8.6

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Los Angeles Design Audi Volt 236

Green Car Reports

APRIL 6, 2015

Startup automaker Elio Motors put on its first-ever car-show press conference last week, taking the last slot on Thursday''s media schedule at the New York Auto Show. Green Auto Show Elio Motors Louisiana Startups Three-wheel' He spoke briefly, then answered questions from the press.

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Three Wheeled Auto Louisiana Motor 60