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 Fuel Efficiency Lifecycle analysis Manufacturing' Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

seconds, and top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph), the nanuk quattro averages fuel consumption of 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers (30 mpg US ). Thermal management with separate cooling loops and the steplessly regulated oil pump contribute to the relatively low fuel consumption. With acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8

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Concept MPG Diesel Audi 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

TMC, expecting hybrid vehicle use to become widespread in the second half of the 2010s, developed the FT-Bh as a B-segment, ultra fuel-efficient concept car under the theme of “ecomotion” (eco + emotion). By pursuing weight reduction, a more-efficient powertrain and reduced air resistance, the FT-Bh offers fuel consumption of 2.1

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

seconds with fuel consumption of 2.5 liters per 100 kilometers (94 mpg US )—a CO 2 equivalent of 59 grams per kilometer (95 g/mile). In Hybrid mode, environmental and route data are used to compute the optimal use of the electric motor and combustion engine for fuel efficiency and implement this via the operating strategy.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The sleek tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70%—exceeding 12 mpg, with some test runs showing more than 13 mpg—in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50%. This new design added “wave” bumps on the side of the piston bowl, which allows the fuel to burn more cleanly.).

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 The Hybrid mode aims at optimal fuel-savings in the interplay between the TFSI and the electric motor, and environmental and route data are utilized here. The brake calipers grip large, carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs, and the tire size is 285/30 R 21.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

million on maintenance and fuel, over the lifetime of the five vehicles. And unlike the industry’s widely-used steel bus frames, Proterra’s lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced composite bus body maximizes vehicle life, while minimizing repairs and maintenance.

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Carbon Fiber Re-Charge Louisiana Battery 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. This lower drag coefficient results in a significant fuel consumption reduction at higher speeds.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

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Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 90

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1

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Price Carbon Fiber Li-ion Polymer 277

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Fuel consumption is 1.1 liters per 100 km (214 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 26 grams per km (41.8 The Multimaterial Space Frame of the compact Audi crosslane coupé comprises three materials: aluminum, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP). grams per mile).

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Every version is fitted as standard with a Stop/Start system (reducing fuel consumption by up to 4%) and brake energy recovery mode (cutting CO 2 by around 4%). The Golf BlueMotion sets the new efficiency benchmarks for the model series with CO 2 emissions of 85 g/km and a combined fuel consumption of 3.2 mpg US), or 144 g/km CO 2.

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). A fundamental theme is fuel efficiency for everyone; key to delivering on that is lightweighting.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system. seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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Plug-in Concept Plug Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

Like the A3 Sportback g-tron that is already on the market ( earlier post ), they can run on a choice of the climate-friendly fuel Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed natural gas) or gasoline. mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 TFSI engine developing 170 hp.

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Audi Gas Available Standards 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., high octane fuels), and advanced powertrain work. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. Fuel cell system. NEDC fuel consumption is 0.79 liters diesel equivalent, or 87 mpg US equivalent).

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Fuel consumption is 4.12 l/100 km (57 mpg US) combined cycle (NEDC). Lamborghini continues to focus on weight reduction as a means to reducing CO 2 , for example through the investment in carbon fiber engineering, which also contributes to our quest for the best super sports car handling and performance.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Carbon Fiber 236

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

seconds), and offers EU combined cycle fuel consumption of 2.5 liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and low internal friction improve both fuel consumption and torque characteristics.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

The FOA covers 8 broad topics—Vehicles; Biomass; Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Buildings; Solar; Water; and Wind—and 30 subtopics aligned with Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs. L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 Hydrogen And Fuel Cell Technologies.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Out on the freeway, Comfort provided a comfortable ride and was preferred to Eco, where the acceleration response, gearshift points and air conditioning were reduced to get the best fuel economy. These are the fuel economy ratings for each engine, with rear wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD.) RWD 21/31/24. AWD 20/29/23.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The undetectable and seamless transitions have an EPA -rated 26 mpg city, with a combined (combined city and highway) 58 mpg. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range. With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined. Powered by a 2.4L

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 82

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

liter V8 has direct injection with active fuel management, using cylinder deactivation to maximize fuel efficiency. Premium fuel is required to get the full 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fuel economy at 15 city/27 highway/19 combined. V8 under glass.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 With 0-60 mph in 5.3 Sport mode raised the excitement.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

l/100 km), the Proterra Catalyst achieved the best overall average fuel consumption rating yet for a 40' transit bus at 22.16 Made of carbon fiber and advanced composite materials, Proterra’s unibody design is a prime driver for its high performance with regard to weight and durability. MPGe (equivalent to 10.7 l/100 km) (1.70

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Lithium Titanate San Francisco Carbon Fiber Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. Regenerative braking recaptures electrical energy under deceleration and braking and stores it in the battery, which helps to reduce fuel consumption. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. mi)—that equates to fuel costs of only about €4 (US$4.23) (as of: March 2017). In gasoline operation, the bi-fuel A4 Avant uses 5.4 lb per 62.1 mi) in the NEDC.

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Audi Gas Standards Gas-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

Under proposed standard for assessing fuel consumption of plug-in hybrids, it consumes a mere 2.2 liters of fuel per 100 km (107 US mpg) on average and emits just 59 grams of CO 2 per km (95 g/mile). The engine hood and numerous add-on parts are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. seconds, which was plenty peppy for freeway onramp merging.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. For better economy, the 2.5L engine with 300 hp and 311 lb.-ft.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 72