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JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. Hollow steel crankshafts and forged aluminum connecting rods. Earlier post.). 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

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MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

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JULY 22, 2009

TI-VCT varies the phase of the intake and exhaust cams independently for improved airflow through the engine, which delivers more torque while reducing average fuel consumption by up to 5%. The 6-speed dry-clutch automatic transmission delivers a 7-9% fuel economy improvement vs. traditional 4-speed automatic transmissions.

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy Production 150

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Targeted to achieve AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status, C-MAX Energi pairs a high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

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APRIL 17, 2021

This horizontal lighting connects the brake lights, which have small air flow fins. Technology features continue with the Hyundai Blue Link app, which provides access to vehicle systems, including remote start, and the Digital Key providing extra convenience and safety. Clean, Refreshing Interior. Other features are a 12.3-inch

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

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JUNE 18, 2015

Chevrolet’s new 2016 Malibu, engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and featuring the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ), is also nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the current model. EPA Highway Fuel Economy. 2015 Ford Fusion SE (2.5L). turbo base engine.

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2016 MPG 2015 Chevrolet 150

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V offers a new direct-injected Earth Dreams Technology i-VTEC engine and new continuously variable transmission (CVT); a new suite of “Honda Sensing” safety and driver assistance systems (DAS); significantly enhanced exterior and interior styling; as well a long list of new standard and available features and a new premium Touring trim.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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JANUARY 26, 2016

Hyundai’s all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra arrives in dealerships this month, featuring two new, more efficient powertrains; lower weight; improved stiffness, and a number of safety and connectivity technologies. increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy. Safety technologies. All of this results in up to a 2.2%

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2017 MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy 150

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JUNE 18, 2014

Earlier this month, Ford unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. A 10% reduction in vehicle weight can result in a 6%-8% fuel economy improvement. Earlier post.).

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Concept Carbon Fiber Vehicles Ford 284

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. Atkinson to improve fuel economy. All of that contributes to the overall fuel economy improvement, Gray noted. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Fusion Li-ion Fuel Economy 275

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Mark Stasell, vice president, Product Development pointed to Navistar’s predictive cruise control technology as one example of a significant technical innovation the company achieved through the program. Fuel economy. The new display also offers up to 15 customizable digital gauges.

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Fuel Economy Vehicles Wind Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Today, Ford sells approximately 35,000 electrified vehicles a year, led by the Fusion Hybrid and Escape Hybrid. Ford is electrifying platforms versus a single vehicle, and plans five electrified vehicles for North America by 2012, including the Transit Connect Electric, on sale now, and Focus Electric this year.

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North America Ford America Lithium Ion 262

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MAY 30, 2018

In ECO mode, the DCT optimizes gear selection for efficiency, upshifting earlier to achieve class-leading fuel economy. Battery Technology. Infotainment and connectivity. With a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, it displays all gauge functions (speedometer, drive mode, fuel level). 2019 Ioniq Electric.

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2019 Charging Lithium Ion Plug-in 207

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MARCH 24, 2016

In ECO mode, the DCT optimizes gear selection for efficiency, upshifting earlier to achieve class-leading fuel economy. Battery technology. Both systems enable users to connect their devices to activate music, telephone or navigation functions with lower distraction levels.

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New York Hyundai PHEV Lithium Ion 150

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APRIL 1, 2010

four-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, all on regular fuel. Estimated highway fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 34 mpg US (6.9 The new Sonata is the first Hyundai vehicle to have both GDI technology and a turbocharger. Ford Fusion Sport V6. By the end of Hyundai’s 24/7 version 2.0 Comparison of Sonata 2.0T

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid offers up to the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg / 4.05 Sport mode also provides a dynamic shift pattern for an increased sense of direction connection, with delayed gear shifts. With sensor-fusion technology that utilizes the front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in three stages.

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Hyundai Plug-in PHEV Hybrid 150