Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2021

Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2019 (from 4.59 This is the latest of my occasional updates on long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. gallons per 100 miles to 5.10

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Fuel Economy 2019 Economy Light 435

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2023

But the cars and SUVs used in these situations drive more miles each year than a typical personal vehicle, contributing a higher proportion of greenhouse gases to the environment. The researchers collected simulated rides provided by three fleets: gasoline-powered, and electric-powered with either 40 kWh or 60 kWh battery packs.

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Fleet All-Electric Carbon Emissions 195

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2015

According to a new lifecycle analysis by a team at Carnegie Mellon University, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) powered with natural gas-based electricity achieves around an average 40% lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction when compared to a conventional gasoline vehicle. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric Gasoline Gas 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2017 (from 4.59 This is the latest of my occasional updates on retrospective, long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. gallons per 100 miles to 5.09

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Fuel Economy 2017 Economy Light 397

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. Combining direct injection of gasoline and turbocharging, the EcoBoost2.0-liter A relatively high compression ratio is enabled by the use of direct gasoline injection, operating at fuel pressures from 2,200 to 2,800 psi. Click to enlarge. Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer. V6 and the new 2.0L

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback. The Audi e-tron SUV is the first all-electric SUV, having gone on sale in the US starting in May 2019.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

EV Match

JANUARY 11, 2021

miles per gallon, that equates to about 420 gallons of gasoline burned annually. Do you look at the price of gasoline every time you pull into a gas station? miles per gallon, that equates to 2,091 gallons of gasoline consumed over five years. . For this comparison, we use the price of regular. for regular and $3.11

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Electric Vehicles Vehicles Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric 98

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Volkswagen will stage the world premiere of the new Passat Alltrack—a new wagon configuration that VW says closes the gap between the conventional Passat Estate and the Tiguan SUV—at the Tokyo Motor Show. Passat Alltrack. Click to enlarge. The 140 PS diesel version has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100 km (41.3

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MPG SUV 2012 Gasoline 186

CN EV Post

APRIL 4, 2023

Gasoline vehicles were 325,986 units, up 47.9 As a comparison, BYD sold 207,080 wholesale NEVs in March, including 13,312 units sold overseas, according to data it released on April 2. NIO delivered 10,378 vehicles in March , including 3,203 SUVs, and 7,175 sedans, according to data released by the company on April 1.

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BYD China Tesla Auto 98

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

Cadillac’s Subcompact SUV The 2024 Cadillac XT4 is smack dab in the heat of the subcompact premium/luxury SUV category. It is the third best-selling SUV for Cadillac, coming in behind the larger Escalade and XT5, but ahead of the XT6 and Lyriq EV. In comparison, most flat screen televisions are 4K. Let’s take a look.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The SUV has a full-tank range of 650 kilometers (404 miles)—equal to that of a gasoline-powered car. The new model gets gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of 31 kilometers per liter (73 mpg US), a 15% improvement over the previous version. Comparison of new Tucson ix FCEV (3rd generation) and Tucson FCEV (2nd generation).

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Tucson Hyundai 2015 Fuel 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2016

By comparison, the total midsize sedan segment is down nearly 5% in LA through May, according to IHS Automotive data. Consumer demand for trucks and SUVs continues to rise in Los Angeles and across the country, but sales of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi plug-in are moving ahead.

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Fusion Los Angeles Ford Sale 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Hybrid technology was also viewed as important, along with variable valve timing, gasoline direct injection, and mass reduction. Suppliers emphasized that even as all vehicle types become more efficient, consumers are expected to buy more large cars, trucks and SUVs if gas prices remain low.

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Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

As gasoline prices fell starting in late 2014, motorists logged an additional 2.7 billion vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2015, with a concomitant increase in gasoline consumption. Despite an increase in light-duty truck and SUV sales, these vehicle types only accounted for 1.9 million MTCO 2 e of the 4.9 and the European Union.

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California Light Emissions Climate 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the second generation of its mid-range GLC SUV (the SUV in the C-Class segment, formerly the GLK). In addition to cutting fuel consumption by up to 19% in comparison to the previous model on the conventional engined models, Mercedes also introduced another plug-in hybrid SUV model: the GLC 350 e 4MATIC.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 A comparable SUV, such as a 2023 Ford Explorer AWD with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and an EPA highway rating of 26 miles per gallon, would have used 69 gallons of gasoline.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. New for 2021 is the Palisade Calligraphy, slotting in at the top of the Hyundai SUV line-up. The Palisade, as Hyundai’s largest SUV, can seat up to eight if ordered with the second row bench seat.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%. By comparison, in the European Union, the average number of vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants is approximately 500.

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Diesel Global Market China 255

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2015

The lower profile and center of gravity compared to an SUV, combined with the powertrain, suspension and chassis, give the SportWagen a nimble and secure feel even in nasty weather. Comparison of city and highway fuel economy ratings for select MY2015 station wagons, using data from the fueleconomy.gov website. Fuel economy.

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2015 Fuel Economy Light Diesel 150

EV Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While studies show that 30% of newer drivers aged 18-25 plan to buy an EV next, the overwhelming majority (58%) in the US still plan to stick with gasoline. Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. However, there may be work to do in weaning traditional (i.e.

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Charging Gasoline-Electric Manufacturer Standards 104

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

More Power Raises Performance For The All-electric SUV. Clean Fleet Report has previously reviewed the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, and our opinion is Ford has a winner with this all-electric SUV. seconds for the GT Performance, are plenty fast for a SUV and will satisfy all driving needs. and the GT Performance 634 lb.-ft.

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Ford All-Electric SUV Cayenne 90

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

Fuel consumption and emissions from the ML 450 HYBRID are up to 60% less than a conventional eight-cylinder SUV with permanent all-wheel drive. As a point of comparison, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2WD two-mode hybrid carries an EPA rating of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway (11.8 L/100km) and highway consumption of 24 mpg (9.8

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New York Hybrid Mercedes SUV 150

Blink Charging

JANUARY 19, 2024

Vehicle’s manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) does not exceed $80,000 for vans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks, and $55,000 for other vehicles. Maximize the value of your money when leasing an EV by conducting thorough research and recognizing its worth in comparison to purchasing. Conduct Thorough Research.

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Tax Credit Tax North America Clean 94

Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 29, 2021

One of the main reasons which limit the mass adaption of electric cars or EVs is its price difference in comparison with its IC engine counterpart. A study conducted by BloombergNEF forecasts that Electric vehicles will be cheaper than gasoline-powered vehicles in Europe. Rays of Hope. Battery Swapping. Conclusion.

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Electric Vehicles Engine Vehicles Gasoline-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. First, it gives the automaker a very competitive offering in the compact SUV segment in the US—a segment which is booming in the US. Select compact SUVs.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2015

. … Given the current barriers to increasing ethanol-based biofuels (blend wall, slow growth in cellulosic biofuel production, regulatory uncertainty surrounding the RFS), transportation electrification seemingly offers a more immediate opportunity to displace gasoline. billion gallon) and 4540 PJ (56.4

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Carbon EPRI Climate Gasoline-Electric 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In this Flash Drive review we will take a quick look at the 2022 Volkswagen gasoline-powered performance cars, which include the Jetta GLI, Golf GTI and Golf R. The propulsion qualification is important as the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD is faster than all of them, even though it isn’t marketed as a sports SUV. The view from the fun seat.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 71

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

Since I was attending the Detroit Auto Show, I could replicate my UK trip for comparison. Thanks largely to the low slung battery pack, which gives the car a lower center of gravity, the handling is also more akin to a sports car than an SUV. At that time the only car that came close was the Wankel-powered NSU Ro80.

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Miles Kia Charging All-Electric 78

EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On January 28 GM announced that it plans (aspires) to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks and SUVs with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. By comparison, in 2020 Tesla sold an estimated 242,713 units in North America (US and Canada). The “30 New EVs by 2025” Promise.

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GM Market Cadillac Acura 116

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

liter four-cylinder engine with a Gasoline Direct-Injection (GDI) fuel delivery system. Comparison of 4-cylinder Mid-size Sedans. Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. Earlier post.) 2011 Sonata. 2010 Camry. 2010 Accord.

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2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The MAHLE Modular Hybrid Powertrain (MMHP) is a fully integrated, plug-in hybrid drive that incorporates a highly efficient 2- or 3-cylinder, turbocharged gasoline engine featuring the latest technologies from MAHLE. In comparison with established hybrid technologies it is more cost-efficient, more compact, and lighter, MAHLE says.

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Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Engine Gasoline 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Mercedes- Benz will introduce the all-new 2012MY M-Class SUV into the US market in September 2011 with two models: ML350 4MATIC and ML350 BlueTEC. The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV features a completely reworked 3.0L Comparison of the ML350 BlueTEC diesels. Comparison of the ML350 gasoline engines.

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Mercedes Diesel SUV Fuel Economy 186

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine, a high-voltage battery and two electric motors for a combined 194 horsepower. Comparison Test: 2019 Lexus UX 200 & 250h Hybrid. The parallel system comprises a 2.5-liter, Road Test: 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid. Road Test: 2018 Lexus RX 350. Road Test: 2019 Lexus RC 300.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 85

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

But maybe since the predominant vehicles on the road these days are midsize to large SUVs, a big truck really isn’t so big. V8 gasoline engines, offering a smooth power plant that can flirt with 30 miles to the gallon on the highway. Comparison Test: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado vs. Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500. Brains and brawn.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97