Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 The EcoBoost I-4 uses 5W30-GF4 oil to reduce friction and reduce cost of ownership through 10,000-mile oil change intervals. Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L V6 and the new 2.0L The 2010 Ford Explorer 2WD with a 4.0L L/100km) combined.

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

Fuel economy is rated at an EPA-estimate of 29 mpg city/41 mpg highway/34 mpg combined), a 26% improvement for combined mpg over the previous model. liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine include a variable cooling system, full variable oil pump and a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. Like the 2.5-liter

2018 150

2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. Driving Experience: On the Road.

Hyundai 81

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Mineta cited a 2008 well-to-wheel comparison of different vehicle technologies by the MIT Electric Vehicle Team that ranked electric vehicles, diesel and turbocharged gasoline engine vehicles within a 10–15% performance band. The same investment in efficient ICEs has a four times greater effect than an investment in electric vehicles.

Standards 247

Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

6-speed automatic transmission with an improved efficiency electric oil pump. The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4 Comparison of Mid-size Hybrid Sedans. mpg US cty/hwy]. Regenerative braking system. Integrated starter generator.

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

GM eliminated mechanical oil pumps on the system; the TPIM contains a 2 kW electric oil pump driver. As a comparison, the 3,543-lb Volt accelerates from 0-60 mpg in 8.4 The efficient and very fun-to-drive system, with 335 kW (449 hp) combined system power, propels the CT6 from 0-100 km in 5.6 L/100 km (117.7

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Cadillac PHEV Volt Design 150

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

mpg US)—7% less compared to its predecessor. In the interest of high efficiency, the volumetric flow of the oil pump is also controlled as in the V engines. l/100 km (43.6 Due to the increased mass flow in the exhaust line, the turbocharger additionally responds much more quickly at low revs in particular, avoiding turbo lag.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). L/100km (170 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36 g/km. The oil pump, designed to operate at a maximum oil pressure of 4.0 Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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JULY 11, 2012

By way of trans-Atlantic comparison, 95 g/km is equivalent to 152 g/mile; the current US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas emissions standard (part of the joint national standard with NHSTA) calls for 250 g/mile in MY 2016. Europe and the US. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. L/100km (29 mpg US) on the European cycle, for 186 g CO 2 /km. Top) 2016 XC90.

Volvo 150

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

We’ve done a comparison with a flywheel motor. Estimated fuel economy is 26 mpg city and 37 mpg on the highway (pending EPA certification). An auxiliary, electric-driven transmission oil pump is added to the 6T40, which keeps the transmission primed and the fluid flowing when the engine shuts down at a stop.

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Buick 2012 Hybrid Lithium Ion 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2015

mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. Golf Comparisons. l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). In addition, the engine has a map-controlled oil pump that only draws as much power as required at the specific operating point. l/100 km (54.7 manual) and 4.6

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

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. EPA estimated fuel economy (mpg) for US TDI models. denotes a model in the Rally **for comparison.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

Emission limits and oil crises have forced manufacturers and purchasers to re-evaluate what’s most important. Laura Gunn writes and researches for the car insurance comparison site, CarInsurance.org. The truth is, though, many times those Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers are the newer models that echo those earlier models.

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Future Dodge Cars Ford 88

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 For comparison, conventional batteries without direct cooling of the cells achieve about half this figure. The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine All-Electric 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). US mpg) and emits 129 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (208 grams per mile). liters per 100 kilometers (49 US mpg) (NEDC) and the Avant 5.0 US mpg) and emissions of 99 and 104 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (159and 167 grams per mile).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes. For electric-powered vehicles, the study found that low maintenance costs and charging affordability compared to traditional gas prices offset the higher upfront price tags.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of 84

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

The ML 450 HYBRID offers a system output of 250 kW (340 hp) and a combined torque of 517 Nm (381 lb-ft), with city fuel consumption of 21 mpg (11.2 L/100km) and highway consumption of 24 mpg (9.8 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

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New York Hybrid Mercedes SUV 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As EPA-estimated fuel economy for front-wheel drive models rises to 22 mpg in city driving, 27 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg in combined driving. By comparison, the 2017 Tiguan with 2.0L

2018 314

2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The “wet” part of the Santa Fe’s DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. Driving Experience: On the Road.

Hyundai 69

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). Low-friction lubricants: low viscosity and advanced low friction lubricants oils are now available with improved performance and better lubrication.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

mpg US mpg), with a CO 2 emission rating of 231 grams/kilometer. The position of the oil filler manifold has been modified, the conventional torque converter is replaced by a two-mass flywheel, and the exhaust system has been modified for an optimum acoustic effect when the combustion engine fires and cuts in in the all-electric mode.

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BMW Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid MPH 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

L/100 km (40 mpg US), with an average CO 2 rating of 158 g/km. In comparison with the straight-six featuring Twin Turbo technology and High Precision Injection already featured in several model series, the engine at the same time offers a further reduction of fuel consumption by up to 9%.

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BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

On the one hand, a shift to natural gas is promoted as climate mitigation because it has lower carbon per unit energy than coal or oil. GWPs were established to allow for comparisons among GHGs [greenhouse gases] at one point in time after emission but only add confusion when evaluating environmental benefits or policy tradeoffs over time.

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Climate Change Climate Gas Coal 270

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? For people looking for the most effective way to end our addiction to oil, PHEVs have made sense because carmakers can build them now, with todays technology and using todays infrastructure. At $3 for a gallon of gas, driving a non-hybrid car costs 8-20 cents/mile (depending on MPG).

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Primary challenges of OP2S engines that Achates Power addressed included finding an effective way to reduce oil consumption; increase piston compression ring life; manage the thermal loads on the piston and liner; and support 200+ bar cylinder pressures at the wrist pin. The preferred air system combines a supercharger and a turbocharger.

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Engine Power Powered Congress 259

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 l/100 km) (city/highway/combined) for front-wheel-drive models and 26/33/28 mpg (9.0/7.1/8.4 l/100 km) for Real Time AWD models, both increasing +4/+3/+3 mpg over 2014 models—i.e., an increase in the combined rating of 11.5%

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 The 58 mpg rating is for the “Blue”, entry-level trim on the hybrid. —Dean Schlingmann.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

The two-piece housing design has been retained: the torque converter housing is made of lightweight aluminium, while the transmission housing with weight-optimized plastic oil pan is made of an even lighter magnesium alloy. The heat generated during operation is reliably dissipated via the transmission oil cooler. New gearing concept.

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Mercedes Fuel Oil Fuel Economy 312

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 The 58 mpg rating is for the “Blue”, entry-level trim on the hybrid. —Dean Schlingmann.

Hyundai 150

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast. For comparison, the 2009 Toyota Highland Hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated rating of 26 mpg combined fuel economy and has a full-tank range of approximately 450 miles.

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

litres/100 kilometers (47 mpg US) and a CO 2 rating of 132 grams per kilometer. liters/100 kilometers (37 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 166 grams per kilometer. liters/100 kilometers (38 mpg US) with a CO 2 emission rating of 162 grams per kilometer. The new BMW 520d accelerates to 100 km/h within just 8.1 Click to enlarge.

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BMW Auto MPG Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

L/100km (46 mpg US) (provisional NEDC combined figure), equivalent to 135 g CO 2 /km. L/100km (35 mpg US), equivalent to 179 gCO 2 /km. This setup allows the engine oil to heat up quickly and, therefore, minimizes in-engine friction. It consumes around 17% less fuel: 5.1 At the top of the diesel range is the 3.0-liter

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Mercedes Engine CO2 Power 150