The Truth About Cars

APRIL 10, 2024

I’m not concerned about that development because convenient adapters for making the conversion are small and inexpensive. A couple of blinking lights confirmed the charger was working properly, and a couple more indicated power was flowing once connected to the charging port of a Kia EV9.

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Installation Plug-in Plug PHEV 105

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. They generate a pure-white, extremely bright light that is pleasant to the eye. Laser lighting is monochromatic—the light waves all have the same length.

BMW 306

BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. 100 mpg (2.4 15-22 mpg (15.6-10.7 Specification.

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Bright Automotive Convert Plug-in Transportation 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses. As batteries get cheaper and smaller, and motors get light enough to fit inside wheels, we’ll be able to upgrade smaller cars. When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000.

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Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

liter V6 has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined. CNG conversions can provide stability against fluctuating fuel prices as well as lower vehicle operating costs for fleet administrators. 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup. The Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter F-650 medium-duty truck.

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F-150 Ford Production Florida 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 John Thomas. Earlier post.).

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F-150 Convert Ford Electric Vehicles 240

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

reduction in fuel consumption achieved with XL Hybrids’ aftermarket hybrid electric powertrain ( earlier post ) on a light-duty cargo van on the UDDS cycle (urban conditions). The tests were conducted on ESWA’s light-duty chassis dynamometer test cell featuring a twin-roll Clayton dynamometer. The current 2.0

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Hybrid Fuel Lithium Ion Boston 330

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020. If proposed and finalized, the new standards would apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 So while most owners will not be trying to eke-out every last mile from a drop of fuel, it is possible, when on a long road trip and with an easy right foot, to crack 30 mpg. coefficient of drag (C d ) to aid slipping through the wind.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 88

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 These new exhaust aftertreatment technologies and catalysts must have light off temperatures at a minimum of 150 °C and conversion efficiencies of at least 90%.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

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 V-6 engine achieves an EPA-estimated rating of 22 mpg city/33 mpg highway/26 mpg combined, an increase of 8% for combined mpg over the previous V6.

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In a world where SUVs and crossovers are the rage, the number of minivans sold each year have dropped to where they are about two percent of all light vehicles sold. For Kia, it meant replacing its light-selling Sedona minivan with the attractive 2022 Carnival. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 74

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% In their paper, the SwRI researchers reported that the conversion to D-EGR improved engine efficiency and fuel consumption at least 10% across the performance map, with some operating conditions seeing substantially higher improvements. The engine conversion. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1% Chadwell et al.,

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

A study of flex-fuel vehicles operating on different ethanol blends (E10, E20, E30, and E85) found that higher ethanol blend ratios provide better energy conversion within the engine. L sedans were tested to simulate light-load at vehicle curb weight (vehicle and operator). The light-loaded, 3.0 Click to enlarge.

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Nebraska Fuel Energy Engine 218

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 Conversely, when on the highway, having the option to turn off the EV mode and run the gasoline hybrid motor will return the most efficient driving.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 80

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. mpg based on the dashboard computer. The horizontal LED tail lights, are connected by a light strip that runs the full width of the rear.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). If an unconventional solution can be found to reducing the cost for either conventional oxidation or conventional conversion of the fiber, the cost could be reduced. A typical example would be a light?duty Greater Efficiency. Greater Reliability. and/or heavy?

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2015

mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). In Europe, Volkswagen has introduced the new Golf TSI BlueMotion featuring a new 1.0-liter, liter, 3-cylinder with low fuel consumption of 4.3 l/100 km (54.7 l/100 km; with DSG the figure is 4.5

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2015

l/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions figures as low as 79 g/km in the European homologation combined cycle. seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mpg). seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mpg). l/100 km (50 mpg US) on the European combined cycle, and delivers 109 g/km of CO 2. l/100 km (57 mpg US.

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Toyota Hybrid Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050, according to the newly published results of a two-year study by a committee convened by the National Research Council. Hybrid LDVs might reach 94 mpg (2.5 Source: NRC.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

We tried it and it works, but needing this technology is another conversation for another day. The vertical dash air vents mimic the tail light design, while the instrument cluster, infotainment screen and dash section, in front of the passenger, are all horizontal, as are the door inserts.

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Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150 97

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

The Truth About Cars

MAY 21, 2024

Like the turbo, the PHEV was punchy, but it seemed easier to summon its power at light throttle. One of us said “Lexus” in conversation and Alexa piped up. Base engines have a fuel-economy rating of 24 mpg city/28 mpg highway/25 mpg combined, while the stronger turbo is 23/28/25.

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Mazda PHEV Lexus MPG 59

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

A plug and a pack can make a car a 101 MPG vehicle aided by electricity. ! After all, if the US Stimulus Package program could do "Cash for Clunkers," then why not "Cash for Conversions!". with lots of conversion opportunities definitely abounding in Nogales. along with a 110-v AC opportunity charge provided as well.

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Arizona 2009 DC Plug-in 36

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

The high cost of specialty precursor materials and the energy and capital-intensive nature of the conversion process are the principal contributors to the high cost of the end product. mpg by 2025. In the USA, the demand is being driven by the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 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.).

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

Sales of EVs have basically been flat the last three years and have hovered at +/- the 2% of total light passenger vehicle sales. All new non-commercial vehicles that are below a certain MPG or other efficiency standard should have a significant tax that increases for each MPG under the threshold.

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Vehicles Gas-Electric Tax Credit Sale 132

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2019

US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions: 53 – 46 g/km (85.3 – 74.0 US mpg), corresponding to 53 – 46 grams CO2 per kilometer (85.3 – 74.0 The electric motor is responsible for all light braking up to 0.1 The new drive concept comprises a 2.0 lb-ft) of torque, and an electric motor (combined fuel consumption: 2.4 – 2.1 mph) takes 5.3

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Audi Plug-in Plug PHEV 236

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

When combined with the greater MPG achieved running the gasoline engine to support the electric motor, VTRUX models achieved a total mileage range similar to the standard gasoline versions.& For the conversion from Chevrolet to VTRUX branding, VIA took off the exterior Chevrolet logos and applied their stylized VIA and VTRUX badging.

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Silverado 2014 Gasoline-Electric PHEV 111

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

US mpg); combined electrical consumption of 18.1 – 17.5 The electric motor is responsible for all light braking up to 0.1 Depending on the situation, the system chooses predictively between freewheeling with the engine switched off and coasting recuperation, i.e. the recovery of kinetic energy and its conversion into electrical energy.

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Audi PHEV Lithium Ion Plug-in 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

mpg US)—a 10 per cent reduction over the equivalent outgoing model. mpg US)—down 13% from the equivalent outgoing model. mpg US)—an 11% improvement compared with the outgoing model. l/100 km (35.6 l/100 km (38.5 Six-speed automatic. l/100 km (27.3

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Ford Diesel Auto Power 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Instantaneous fuel economy is shown with LEDs (light emitting diodes) around the outside of the average fuel economy gauge. EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are 25 mpg city/35 highway; and 28 mpg combined is two more than the previous generation Camry.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2019

US mpg); combined electric power consumption is 21.2 – 20.9 In addition to the navigation data, it also takes the distance to the car in front into account and then decides between freewheeling with the engine switched off and coasting recuperation, i.e. the recovery of kinetic energy and its conversion into electric energy.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

A) CNG light-duty cars vs. gasoline cars; (B) CNG heavy-duty vehicles vs. diesel vehicles; and (C) combined-cycle natural gas plants vs. supercritical coal plants using low-CH 4 coal. Technology warming potential (TWP) for three sets of natural gas fuel-switching scenarios. (A) This would eventually be offset by a modest benefit.

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Climate Change Climate Gas Coal 270

Honda S2000 EV Conversion

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

It's light weight, again flexible, and reasonably priced. This is like a MPG gauge and helps you judge how efficiently you're driving. To do this you need some form of conduit from the front to the rear of the car in almost all EV builds since usually batteries and components are not all in one location. On the far left is the pot box.

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DC Convert Connect Connected 40