Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2013

Vehicle owners have a high interest in technology related to fuel economy, device/application linking for smartphones, wireless connectivity, natural language voice activation and a variety of infotainment features for their next vehicle, according to the new J.D. Fuel economy indicator (at $50). Fuel economy indicator.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2019

This helps to improve fuel efficiency by reducing the resistance caused by compression. In addition, engine friction is reduced by 34% with the application of low friction moving parts. The new Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi engine will be applied in the Hyundai Sonata Turbo, which is set for introduction in the second-half of this year.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

The GFEI, a partnership of international agencies and top energy policy experts, suggests that these cost savings could in part be used to help offset the costs of developing a global market for electric vehicles over this time frame, since the savings are estimated to be at least four times bigger than these costs.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

An intentional move on the company’s part, the plan was to catch a more elevated customer than those persuaded by the Fox body trio: Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mark VII. Part of Ford’s Modular engine family, the new mill shared its 4.6-liter Exterior appearances are up next time.&

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Source: The ICCT.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 Chargers of this kind combined with gasoline engines are usually found only in high-performance cars.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2016

US car buyers have purchased nearly 4 million CR-Vs since its US launch in 1997. The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has provided an update on China’s proposed Phase 4 fuel consumption standard for passenger cars. Comparison of overall and annual average fleet fuel consumption reduction rates under proposed or enacted standards across regions. 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award two years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 hp (227 kW), with 269 lb-ft (365 N·m) of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-6 trucks, according to Chrysler. Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

A research vehicle fitted with a flywheel hybrid system including stop-start has demonstrated improvements in fuel economy of up to 22.4% Volvo Car Corporation will begin testing of a flywheel drive on public roads later this year. Click to enlarge. in the new European ARTEMIS test cycles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will deliver 2 mpg better fuel economy. These features were part of the $525 Connectivity Plus Cruise option package on 2011 models. For 2012, Chevrolet Cruze models with the 1.4L The Cruze Eco with an automatic transmission will deliver as much as 39 mpg (6.0 The most popular 1.4L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. liter V6 that is part of a new engine family which will be introduced within the next two years. L/100 km (42.8

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2016

Several nations have enacted strict fuel economy standards but, for the most part, they have not required automakers to sell electric cars. In the U.S., only the state of California has a zero-emission vehicle mandate that puts such a requirement on carmakers.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 22, 2024

It's not as fun to read about as a well-written car review of some sexy sports car being tested in Spain, but it matters a lot. Not just to those employed in the industry (or in industry-adjacent jobs, like mine) but also to the car-buying public. As well as here. Thanks for listening!

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2009

South Korea plans to raise the fuel economy of locally-made vehicles to surpass future requirements being by the US and Japan, according to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE). Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Source: CAR. The CAR report, the US Automotive Market and Industry in 2025 , relies on technology and market forecast data from the National Research Council (NRC) and J.D. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings.

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Teslarati

MAY 23, 2021

The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. Often, a highway fuel economy test of an EV involves a shortened loop and a lot of nail-biting on the part of whichever test driver has been assigned to the task.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

The Volvo Car Corporation is introducing a new, downsized engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. It covers the range from high-power and -torque variants to fuel-efficient derivatives. It covers the range from high-power and -torque variants to fuel-efficient derivatives. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2016

The mixture is then put through injection molding to shape into the desired part. Ford is currently molding simple parts and testing different geometric shapes in the initial research. Ford also plans to mold some first, real automotive parts for durability and performance evaluation. 13 mm wide. Iñiguez-Covarrubias et al. ).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

As part of its 2010 estimates, EPA is projecting an increase in hybrid share to 4.3%, up from 2.3% For 2009, the last year EPA has final data from automakers, the average CO 2 emissions from new vehicles were 397 grams per mile and the average fuel economy value was 22.4 mpg (10.45 mpg (10.45 mpg, or 16%, since 2004.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

While virtually everyone reading and commenting on our daily stories is an enthusiast of some persuasion, we can generally count on our readers to be pragmatic and practical when it comes to either buying a new car or recommending a new car to others. If I had to pick a car for a coast-to-coast drive, this would be it.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2019

BloombergNEF (BNEF) is out with an aggressive forecast that projects electric vehicles taking up 57% of the global passenger car sales by 2040—slightly higher than it forecast a year ago—and electric buses with 81% of municipal bus sales by the same date. —Colin McKerracher, head of advanced transport for BNEF.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 26, 2024

Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner will help to prevent deposits from forming, it cleans and protects your fuel system, it optimizes performance, and perhaps most importantly, it maximizes fuel economy. The legalese is here , and the entry form is here. You have until the end of the day on Friday, May 3.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2009

The government of India will implement automotive fuel economy standards. Times of India. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will formulate the norms and notify them under the Energy Conservation Act while the surface transport ministry will ensure the implementation.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The gap between official fuel-economy figures and the real world for new cars in the EU has reached 40 per cent, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into in-use vehicle fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.). Source: ICCT.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2013

The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. seconds, the Jetta GLI is a tenth faster with the manual transmission and two tenths quicker with the DSG dual-clutch automatic than the cars equipped with the Gen 2 engine.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2020

While some manufacturers no longer see the value in the car side of the business, we’re doubling down by offering an all-new model with both gas and hybrid powertrains. These minor changes dramatically changed the shape of the car but had limited impact on cabin space. MPI Atkinson Cycle engine that also has a focus on fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2009

Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energy storage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. Using a motor power of 3 kW reduced the fuel economy improvement on the FUDS by more than 50%.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It’s the end of an era that many of you probably thought ended years ago: The Ford Crown Victoria’s time as a taxi on the streets of NYC is coming to a close, as the last two cars still eligible for duty are aging out. New York City has a rule that taxis cannot be more than seven years old.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 19, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) has confirmed it will take part in next month’s RAC Future Car Challenge. Whoever drives for the Kia Rio 1.1 CRDI ‘1’ Eco from Brighton to London on November 3 on behalf of the GFEI will have a decent chance of appearing on the winner’s list. That’s because this [.].

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2016

Alphabet Energy has shipped PowerCard prototypes to a variety of customers, both stand-alone and as part of the larger PowerModule (which contains many PowerCards), in energy-intensive markets including, automotive, commercial trucking, oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, defense, and consumer appliances. Source: Alphabet Energy. Automotive.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2021

The SAFE-1 action withdrew the 2013 Clean Air Act (CAA) waiver that had allowed California to enforce its greenhouse gas (GHG) standards for cars and light-duty trucks and its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate. Earlier post.). EPA plans to propose this rule in July 2021. Background.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The comprehensive testing assesses key performance areas, such as maintainability, reliability, safety, structural integrity, noise, fuel economy, and emissions. To be eligible for purchase with federal grant funding, such as the recently awarded $1.66 repair hours of unscheduled maintenance.

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