Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2015

The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015. The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) on the highway.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Using the US certification standards, which include emissions from the production of the electric energy, the combined fuel economy in continuous driving is 50 mpg US (4.7

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2011

GM will reveal the new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week in Detroit. It delivers an estimated 177 hp (132 kW) and 170 lb-ft torque (230 N·m), 0-60 mph performance of 8.0

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The system will enable the new advanced bus platform to achieve 45-70% increased fuel economy over average diesel powertrains and more than double the fuel economy improvement of hybrid-electrics, contributing to an overall lower cost of ownership for transit authorities and reduced emissions. Altair Engineering, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

In addition to introducing the next-generation Focus to the European market after its introduction at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit ( earlier post ), Ford will show the production versions of the new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, previewed at the Frankfurt Show last year, at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Fuel Economy MPG Production 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. A study by Delphi Powertrain presented at the SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit concluded that a 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine—such as the 1.0L

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. The new Fusion also points to the next Ford Mondeo for world markets.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is a Detroit anomaly: it’s a passenger car in an age of trucks and SUVs, it’s battery-electric when U.S. The Brotherhood will appreciate its 0-to-60-mph acceleration time: just 3.3 Top speed is 137 mph. Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?” And the Daytona’s range?

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. kilowatt-hours/kWh).

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Testing was also conducted at the DTNA Detroit engineering facility to demonstrate engine efficiency by achieving 50.2% This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. Drivers can run the AC for more than an hour without turning the engine on, resulting in significant reductions in fuel consumption.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Built at Factory ZERO at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. 0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Until then, here are some notes to get started. All-wheel drive.

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Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 84

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. The hybrid has a manufacturer-estimated fuel economy rating of 70 MPGe. the Golf GTE, earlier post.)

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Plug-in SUV Detroit Concept 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

The concept car, with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), has an average combined fuel consumption (NEDC combined) of 2.0 GTE versions are conceivable in all vehicle classes, as demonstrated with the Cross Coupe GTE SUV concept vehicle that was shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Engine only.

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Concept MPG PHEV Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. BMW is collaborating with Toyota on fuel cell systems. Earlier post.).

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Water BMW Engine Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Qoros Auto Co. BEV version of GS5. Earlier post.)

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Detroit Chinese Plug-in Auto 261

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

The paper was presented by authors Ed Tate and Peter Savagian at last month’s SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit. Charge-sustaining fuel economy for all vehicles is assumed to be 36 miles per US gallon. Motive power comes from the battery pack when available and when power and speed requirements are below 53kW and/or 56 MPH.

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PHEV CO2 Hybrid Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2014

Audi will unveil an all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The show car, which weighs around 1,600 kg (3527 lb) without the driver, accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.6 Shooting brake concept. Click to enlarge. seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h.

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Audi Plug-in Detroit Plug 287

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 10.9 The Jetta Hybrid runs in electric mode at speeds up to 37 mph (60 km/h) if the motor engages automatically.)

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Hybrid 2013 Charging Concept 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

The company presented the unit, applied in a conventional front-wheel drive Cadillac SRX now converted to an AWD plug-in hybrid, at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. miles) with a maximum all-electric speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). ratio), which is bolted to its respective half shaft.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). Two-motor design enables 19 percent stronger zero-to-30 mph acceleration. The ability to use both motors helps deliver a 19% improvement in electric acceleration from zero to 30 mph (2.6 Manufacturing. engine plant.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2009

At the recent SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, General Motors engineers presented the first front-wheel-drive (FWD) iteration of their two-mode hybrid transaxle, termed the 2MT70 ( earlier post ), scheduled for its first application in the Saturn 2009 VUE 2-Mode Hybrid light sport-utility vehicle later this year ( earlier post ).

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GM Saturn Hybrid VUE 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

For example, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this year, Volkswagen presented the Tiguan GTE Active Concept plug-in hybrid. On manual transmission Alltrack models, the ACC ceases to operate below 19 mph. 5 th generation Haldex coupling. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. When fully charged, the vehicle is targeted to achieve a maximum electric-only range of about 13 miles and capable of achieving highway speeds of more than 60 mph in electric-only mode.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

CortezHigh School : Plymouth Laser, Dodge Rampage and Pontiac Fiero KearnyHigh School : Porsche 924 {Returnto top of page} EV RacingSites and Organizations Carolina EV Challenge : Highschool EVs Demseys World Record Associates :electric streamliner "White Lightning" did 245.524 mph. Discover the potential!

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

Drivers obviously cannot expect stellar fuel economy with 500 horsepower on tap and the suspension, combined with a rather prominent front lip, requires one to be extra cautious transitioning between road and driveway. However, there doesn’t appear to be a whole lot of compromise in terms of overall practicality.

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