Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 Yes, the disclaimer on EPA fuel-economy labels notes that “your results may differ.” l/100 km) figures—i.e., l/100 km) and 41 (5.7

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2012

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), has signed an agreement with Henley Transmission Services, LLC, the largest franchise holder of AAMCO automotive service centers, to certify AAMCO technicians to install and service XL Hybrids’ hybrid-electric conversions.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2019

federal and state authorities FCA maintains its position that the Company did not engage in any deliberate scheme to install defeat devices to cheat emissions tests. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. The software reflash does not affect average fuel economy, drivability, durability or refinement of the vehicles.

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Cost Of Diesel Emissions San Francisco 312

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a remedy proposed by Volkswagen that will reduce the excess NO x emissions from the Generation 3 (MY 2015) diesel 2.0 EPA and CARB confirmed those conclusions through independent testing and analysis at their own laboratories.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. Although fuel efficient, such a system also requires longer shift times to ensure smoother gear changes. N·m) of torque.

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Hyundai 2020 Solar MPG 403

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2017

FCA US has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the California Air Resources Board (ARB), permitting the production and sale of FCA US 2017 model-year light-duty Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines.

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EPA 2017 Diesel California 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2016

XL Hybrids announced vehicle testing results showing a 26% improvement in miles per gallon on the EPA UDDS (Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule) drive cycle for Ford Transit vans upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive Systems. liter and EcoBoost gasoline engines providing 20% fuel and CO2 savings.

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Ford Hybrid MPG EPA 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

g/bhp-hr NO x , which is 90% below today’s standards, with better fuel economy. Penetration of fuel saving technologies into the heavy-duty fleet has been spurred by EPA’s Heavy-Duty Greenhouse Gas Phase 1 Standards, and EPA envisions further penetration of these technologies in order for trucks to meet future Phase 2 requirements.

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Emissions Fuel Economy Diesel 2019 221

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The revelation that Volkswagen installed illegal "defeat device" software on 482,000 diesel cars sold in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that certain VW TDI models used software that allowed them to cheat emissions tests, the. has some looking back on any benefits VW may have gained from selling those cars.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy EPA 60

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel economy highway estimate, Mercedes-Benz notes.

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MPG Mercedes 2014 EPA 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The importance of mass reduction as a means of improving fuel economy, vehicle dynamics and enhancing the driving experience of the new Avalon was a major consideration. The smaller width helps minimize drag losses to help enhance fuel economy, too. Less mass makes Avalon more responsive and engaging near handling limits.

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Camry Hybrid 2013 Toyota Fuel Economy 278

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2014

V-8—the Gen-V engine family delivers greater efficiency, performance and durability, due to a combination of advanced technologies including direct injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and dual-equal camshaft phasing (variable valve timing) that support an advanced combustion system. V-8 and 6.2L

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GMC Chevrolet 2015 Yukon 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Source of data: US EPA (2019). EPA is targeting implementation in the 2027 timeframe while CARB is focusing efforts on phasing in more stringent standards in 2024 and again in 2027 with the hope of aligning with EPA as a national standard. Chart: MECA. —MECA Executive Director, Rasto Brezny.

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Tesla said it developed the core technology internally and that it leverages the economies of scale of existing charging technology already used by the Model S, enabling Tesla to create the Supercharger device at minimal cost. Tesla said it plans to install Superchargers in high traffic corridors across the continental United States.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The 2018 Navigator 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg (12.37 The Expedition 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 20 mpg (11.75 The plant recently installed a 3D printer onsite to print individual parts for tools necessary to keep the plant running.

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Kentucky SUV Ford MPG 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

The 2010 Silverado Hybrid is a full-size, fully-capable, V8-powered two-mode hybrid truck that delivers up to a 40% improvement in city cycle fuel economy. GM’s two-mode hybrid technology system enables the Silverado to launch and drive up to 30 mph on electricity alone, and allows the Vortec 6.0L

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Silverado Purchase Hybrid Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to US EPA 2013 NO x and PM emissions levels. represents the next dimension in fuel economy and performance as Cummins continues to broaden our on-highway product line. Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0 Diesel Engines'

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

The fourth-generation Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering an manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined fuel economy.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

Each installed TrailerTail offsets approximately the fuel consumption equivalent of removing one passenger vehicle from the road. Addressing the low pressure suction drag at the back of tractor-trailers, which acts as a vacuum and significantly reduces fuel economy, is a key part of meeting the project goal.

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2017 Fuel Fleet EPA 262

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Among their findings: A note on fuel pricing and cost per mile. In their report, Schoettle and Sivak used a national average fuel price for electricity of $0.12/kWh kWh (EPA is now using $0.13 For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2012

The company says that its hybrid powertrain increases the EPA city fuel economy by 25%, which can provide a three year payback without government incentives, or immediate savings when combined with vehicle financing.

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MIT Chevrolet Hybrid Energy 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2016

CARB will continue its investigation and technical evaluations with EPA to return the vehicles to legally required emission levels, determine mitigation for past and future environmental harm, and assess penalties. US EPA issued a Notice of Violation to the company on the same day. The defeat devices were installed on VW’s 2.0L

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California Diesel EPA 2015 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

Testing at Environmental Solutions Worldwide Americas (ESWA), an EPA-certified vehicle laboratory, showed a 21.2% 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 XL Hybrids system in place.

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Hybrid Fuel Lithium Ion Boston 330

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

It is supplied with power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack installed under the floor of the load compartment. The 2012 XC60 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg US (11.8 The rear axle of the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept is driven by an electric motor producing 70 hp (52 kW) and 200 N·m (148 lb-ft).

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

of total GPF installations by 2020. Prospective implementation of a 1mg/mile particulate emission regulation by the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) closer to 2020 will increase uptake in North America to about 13–15% of the total volume. of total volumes, followed by Daimler and BMW, each accounting for 12.0–14.0%.

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Gasoline 2020 North America Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. Final EPA figures pending.) The smaller transaxle and power control unit allow for the auxiliary battery to be installed in the engine compartment. The retuned 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2011

The federal Renewable Fuel Standard requires an increase of renewable fuel production to 36 billion gallons per year by 2022. About 13 billion gallons of renewable fuel was required for 2010, the same amount Tyner predicts is the threshold for US infrastructure and consumption ability.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 23 mpg with the gasoline engine only. If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg. Using a Level 2 charger it will take 2.5 hours to fully recharge the battery.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV).

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

LED lighting was installed throughout the plant and vehicle yard to reduce energy usage. Paired to two new transmissions, a 6-speed manual or a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with available paddle shifters, the Fit powertrain is anticipated to have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 33 city/41 highway/36 mpg US combined (7.1,

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Large commercial trucks and other heavy equipment have run on diesel fuel for many decades now. Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same. It has now received a Certificate of Conformity for the Semi from the EPA. Charging infrastructure installs vary, a lot. That’s about to change.

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Volvo Fleet Electric Electrical 131

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing regime. VW was able to get away with installing "cheat" software on 482,000 cars from model years 2009 to 2015. The ongoing Volkswagen diesel-emissions scandal has, to say the least, exposed weaknesses in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2009

Field testing of the system during the past year has indicated that the hydraulic system is capable of generating as much as a 50 to 70% increase in fuel economy in stop-and-go applications when compared with traditional diesel powered vehicles that have automatic transmissions. Freightliner Custom Chassis Product Update.

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Hybrid Commercial North America Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 20 mpg with the gasoline engine only.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 Planned features, which respond to direct input from drivers, owners and passengers, include: EPA Tier 2 Bin 5 2.0L Standard driver’s navigation and telematics systems.

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New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km). Estimated EPA MPGe. >59. 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.

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