The Truth About Cars

JUNE 30, 2023

The dealers attended a market-wide retailers meeting in Vancouver held in May and noted that the automaker was fretting about consumer hesitancy over expensive electric vehicles. Concerns centered around the ailing economy, which has been undermined by higher interest rates and ongoing inflation.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will again have two unique opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen on 8 May. Entries are now being accepted for the Doris Bovee Memorial Road Rally and the ChicagoSoft Green Grand Prix Fuel Economy Run.

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MARCH 14, 2010

Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will have two opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY on 8 May. Fuel Economy Run entrants also will return to the Racing Research Center. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The new Sonata Hybrid features an upgraded powertrain incorporating a new hybrid system with a new gasoline direct injection engine that delivers fuel economy of 18.2 liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) hybrid engine mated to a 38 kW electric motor (up 3 kW—8.6%—from km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 l/100 km).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e., Source: IEA.

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MARCH 8, 2013

will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 liter V6 but with 4-cylinder fuel economy.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. The EPA rates the Range Rover’s all-electric range (AER) at 51 miles with a full charge of the 38.2

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AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. The rear wheels of the BMW i8 are driven by the gasoline engine via a six-speed automatic transmission.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

The LC Super Hybrid, conceived by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) to show that significant CO 2 reduction can be achieved through electric hybridization at low voltages (12-48 volts) using the latest lead-carbon batteries, will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive three of the five when Lexus brought the international media to Santa Barbara for a few days of driving through mountains and vineyards. liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 275 horsepower (hp) and 317 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) RX 350 RX 350h RX 500h RX 500h+.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Valvematic gasoline engine.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding electric siblings, but at the end of 2023, LR and RR still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its current furthest reach into electrification. An engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger, a supercharger and an electric motor is something to behold.

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JUNE 13, 2012

Emerging economies accounted for all of the net growth, with OECD demand falling for the third time in the last four years, led by a sharp decline in Japan. in the emerging economies. The report also highlighted supply disruptions as one of the major energy events of the year. Global energy consumption grew by 2.5% Renewables.

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JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

We are in the decade of the hybrid electric vehicle despite the fact that most off-road and underwater vehicles are pure electric. Indeed, most electric aircraft are pure electric as well. These vehicles are mainly small, as are electric two wheelers which are also almost all pure-electric.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The new Jeep Cherokee ( earlier post ) will make its European debut at the 84 th Geneva International Motor Show this year. liter V-6 Pentastar gasoline engine paired to the 9-speed; and in Russia and the Middle East, the new 9-speed is offered in combination with the 2.4-liter liter diesel engine combined with a 6-speed manual; the 3.2-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Using a 2007 base vehicle, the committee estimated the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines over that timeframe: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition (CI) diesel, and hybrid. The practicality of full-performance battery electric vehicles (i.e.,

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Two generations after the event, words do not easily convey the American reaction to the Soviet satellite. If successful, the effort could yield batteries that weigh less, cost less, and are capable of carrying a four passenger electric car 500 miles without recharging, at a cost competitive with internal combustion engines.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. And yes, you boot-up, power-on and power-down an EV just like a computer, unless of course your computer is powered by a gasoline engine! seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

All-Electric Performance AWD Luxury. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story. Starting in 2025 they will have no new internal combustion engine models, then by 2030 will only sell battery-powered cars and SUVs. It can also be a home electricity source during a power outage.

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MAY 16, 2013

Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. With the hybrid model, which combines a V6 gasoline engine with a compact hybrid module and Li-ion battery pack, the Mercedes?Benz

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MARCH 9, 2016

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new tenth-generation E-Class, introduced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this January. miles) of all-electric range. Its four-cylinder gasoline engine, in conjunction with the electric motor, gives it a total system output of 210 kW (286 hp) with a system torque of 550 N·m.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Nissan’s new 2016 Titan XD full-size pickup, which made its debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, was also the platform for the debut of the first vehicle installation of the all-new Cummins 5.0L TITAN will also be offered with V8 and V6 gasoline engines. 2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Driving electric can be a plus in cold weather. Here’s what two organizations— Resource-Media and Recurrent —had to say about the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs) in frigid weather. Electric vehicles are popular in cold climates. Millions of Americans had a very challenging December with record cold temperatures.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 The most important component for reducing internal emissions is variable valve timing, actuated by cam phasing. With a new 2.0L Variable Valve Timing.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) BMW 2 Series Coupe. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2011

Automotive X Prize teams from New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Indiana will compete at the 7 th Annual Green Grand Prix Friday, April 15, at Watkins Glen International. The X Prize cars will be entered in one of two fuel economy rallies that will be run on the WGI’s 2.45-mile mile) short course.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Gordon sees a real commitment to have electric cars on city streets. "I Job creation and more car sales would be a boon for the economy, said Gordon. Mark Perry with Nissan said the idea of people tooling down the interstate in an electric vehicle is no longer a pipe dream. plants would prosper." All rights reserved.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? A fully charged battery will deliver 33 miles of all-electric driving. miles per gallon.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

BMW dedicated a portion of its recent Innovation Days 2009 event to the topic of Intelligent Heat management as a mechanism for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. It has therefore become quite normal to fit cars with an additional electric heater providing such extra heat on up to 1,000 W of electrical energy.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The term BlueMotionTechnologies does not define a fixed set of technologies but a range of continually evolving solutions, currently including systems such as a new stop-start system, regenerative braking, SCR catalytic converter and the NO x storage catalytic converter, electric drive and hybrid systems. All-electric drive mode.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

Separately, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its own report exploring the potential for a “golden age” of gas. Unlike other fossil fuels, natural gas plays a major role in most sectors of the modern economy—power generation, industrial, commercial and residential. It is clean and flexible.

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APRIL 17, 2014

GDCI engine was significantly better than advanced production spark injection gasoline engines, and comparable to very efficient hybrid vehicle engines at their best efficiency conditions (214 g/kWh). Throughout the world, many efforts are being made to improve the thermal efficiency of internal combustion engines.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The Toyota Green Grand Prix returns to Watkins Glen International race course Friday, 11 April. The event, which will benefit The Arc of Schuyler, a not-for-profit organization providing support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, includes a one-mile walk for walkers. Starting at 10 a.m.

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JUNE 27, 2017

The core element of the new engine is a new combustion process combining short intake events with a high compression ratio. Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. Fuel economy city/hwy/comb. type compact electric SUV.

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JUNE 16, 2011

To address this request, the NRC formed the Committee on the Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy. Further, the benefits of some technologies are not completely represented in the tests used to estimate corporate average fuel economy (CAFE).

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