Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2014

reduction in combined fuel economy (45 mpg down to 38 mpg), and the C-MAX and Fusion plug-in hybrids saw about a 12% decrease in charge sustaining and charge depleting fuel economy, and about a 10% decrease in all-electric range. Use of these engineering models is a common industry practice, consistent with EPA regulations.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Plug-in 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 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 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 It incorporates subsequent industry research and new modeling of advanced vehicle technologies.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed CAFE standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis for cars and trucks combined, 40.1 mpg US (5.87 The typical owner who keeps the car for six years will save $2,885 in fuel costs. Poll Results.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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2004 Prius Cheap 2009 409

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Projected US sales by powertrain type in 2020.

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. ALTe is staffed by traditional auto industry and Tesla Motors alumni averaging more than 24 years of experience at major auto OEMs and suppliers in the US, Japan and Korea, Thomas said. Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. Click to enlarge.

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Conversion Plug-in Plug Hybrid 301

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

A material mix shift is necessary to achieve a 10% weight reduction for light vehicles and 51 mpg US. Secondary cost savings that come from using automotive aluminum can offset cost premiums helping make aluminum a more cost-effective solution, according to the report. Ducker Worldwide. Click to enlarge.

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2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

A new report released by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute ( UMTRI ) analyzes critical choices faced by automakers and finds that broad, deep, fast change is necessary for success in the context of the worst financial crisis in the history of the domestic automobile industry. mpg) and 50% (40.4 Fuel Economy.

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Fuel Economy Detroit Economy Michigan 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. miles per gallon, with a high of 30 mpg over a 40-mile stretch with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 miles per hour. Built in Ulsan, Korea, the G90 represents what a luxury sedan can be, while not costing as much as similar cars.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8 This slower growth is attributed to the relatively higher cost of the vehicles, driven by the cost of batteries. liters per 100 km) in 2010. —“Outlook for Energy”.

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined. In 274 miles of driving through Southern California and using the air conditioning at most times, we averaged 27 mpg, but on a 150-mile all-freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, we averaged 32.8 The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 75

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. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 86

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. This is one area where GM is the industry leader and, after the trial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The comprehensive warranty is appealing, as is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—that is held in high regard in the automotive industry. A bit about that Lexus dealer.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 93

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

Top speed is 65 mpg (105 km/h), and acceleration form 0-20 mph (0-32 km/h) takes 3.4 Based upon research of city/urban usage, eMO has the flexibility—with rear seats articulated—to do double-duty as a personal cargo carrier, without the mass and cost of a dedicated trunk. The 4-passenger study is equipped with an 18.4

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Detroit Low Cost Engine Personal 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. However, passage of the Murkowski Amendment would have profoundly adverse effects on the national economy, national environment and energy security objectives, and the economically distressed automobile manufacturing industry.

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice. But for many people, one of the most important considerations is the cost of gasoline. This shift is likely to have a lasting impact on the auto industry, as manufacturers scramble to meet the changing demands of the marketplace.

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Gas Price Vehicles Gas-Electric 89

Drive Electric

JANUARY 20, 2022

Often used to determine the cost of a full charge for an electric vehicle. Often used as a substitute to reference car makers within the automotive industry. This is effectively how efficient manufacturers claim their electric vehicles are – similar to MPG (miles per gallon) figures in traditional cars.

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London Petrol Diesel Electric Vehicles 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. Pathway A represents an approach where the industry focuses on HEVs, with. Earlier post.). Pathways B and C.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The 21 st Century Truck Partnership is a cooperative research and development (R&D) partnership comprising four federal agencies and 15 industrial partners. miles per gallon (mpg), compared to the baseline truck at 6.45 mpg result, the LSFC was 4.85 With the changes occurring in the industry, this should be revisited.

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MPG Miles 2009 Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Energy use per 2005 dollar of gross domestic product (GDP) declines by 46% from 2011 to 2040 in AEO2013 as a result of a continued shift from manufacturing to services (and, even within manufacturing, to less energy-intensive manufacturing industries), rising energy prices, and the adoption of policies that promote energy efficiency.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Feebates,” rebates to purchasers of high-fuel-economy vehicles balanced by a tax on low-mpg vehicles is a complementary policy that would assist manufacturers in selling the more-efficient vehicles produced to meet fuel economy standards. The average of all conventional LDVs sold in 2050 might achieve CAFE test values of 74 mpg (3.18

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. mpg average. This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Among the broad technology advances Ogiso outlined during his talk were: “In its three generations, Prius MPG has improved on average by about 10%, each generation. To truly have an effect, our industry must develop a diverse array of products that consumers are willing to buy. Regulatory push cannot, on its own, induce consumer pull.

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Prius Hydrogen Toyota Plug-in 277

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

mpg with current and near-term technologies would reduce US annual oil consumption by 11 billion gallons in 2030, according to UCS. Investing in fuel efficiency technologies for heavy-duty trucks would create jobs in the manufacturing sector and throughout the entire economy because fuel savings outweigh the cost of more efficient trucks.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Gasoline-Electric 239

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2018

A wide variety of technologies are still available to accomplish the goals of the programs, and a wide variety of technologies would likely be used by industry to accomplish these goals. Under the preferred alternative, the estimated CAFE and CO 2 curves for passenger cars would average out to 43.7 l/100 km) and 284 g CO 2.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA MPG 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Rising long-term natural gas prices, the high capital costs of new coal and nuclear generation capacity, state-level policies, and cost reductions for renewable generation in a market characterized by relatively slow electricity demand growth favor increased use of renewables. mpg in 2013 to 37.0 mpg in 2040.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

mpg by 2016. Why then do we not have the same clarity of goal for the electricity generating industry here in the USA? The automotive industry is living proof that private companies will rarely change their behaviors without a significant stimulus to that change, and furthermore one that needs to be mandated. Source: EIA.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

the purchase price and costs of ownership for the first owner are still currently too high. We are also boosting innovation and competitiveness in the European automotive industry. Considering that most manufacturers are losing money in Europe at the moment, the industry needs as competitive a framework as possible.

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

This includes varying the rates on new car sales taxes, annual auto excise (property) taxes, and registration fees, with rates raised on low-MPG vehicles and reduced on high-MPG ones. premium into a variable cost based on. to reduce discretionary driving, while cutting the overall cost of insurance due to. GHG) models.

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Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto 244

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2011

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (DTTL) Global Manufacturing Industry group conducted a global survey to explore consumer adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The survey, conducted among 1,163 consumers in China, coincides with the 14 th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2011) this week. gallon US).

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China Europe America Global 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The proposed CAFE standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis for cars and trucks combined, 40.1 mpg US (5.87 mpg by 2016 and result in an average light vehicle tailpipe CO 2 level of 250 grams per mile. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in model year 2025. improvements.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

liters/100km (36 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 154g/km—a 20% reduction from the 192 g/km of a series production Passat (MY 2006) fitted with a 2.0L In combination with the VTES electric supercharger, this will create a cost effective micro/mild hybrid system which, when applied to a downsized 1.4-liter common rail TDI engine.

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VRLA Hybrid Downsizing Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2010

X PRIZE is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs, inspiring the formation of new industries, jobs and the revitalization of markets that are currently stalled. These flights opened the commercial space travel industry. Since 2004, public and private entities have invested more than $1.5

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Water 2004 Climate Change Clean 231