Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2014

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Jeep 2015 239

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and a three-port integrated exhaust manifold (IEM), the 2.3-liter Two pivotal factors are the three-port integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head and a twin-scroll turbocharger.

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Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. to 2 ratio points and maintain the same knock limit for an additional 3-4% improvement in fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Economy Engine 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2012

Ford is introducing a family of four new global SUVs in China, which the company unveiled at 2012 Auto China in Beijing: the new Ford EcoSport ( earlier post ), offered with the 1.0L These new SUVs are part of Ford’s planned introduction of 15 global vehicles to China by mid-decade. Cutaway of the 1.0L Click to enlarge.

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SUV Ford Engine China 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. The Outlander PHEV’s on the larger end of the mid-size SUV segment, allowing a third row of seats for super-breeders. But it’s had a chunky price rise over the old model. What is it?

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PHEV Mitsubishi Plug-in SUV 90

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Linear Shift Control elevates the driving experience by mimicking the vehicle speed-linked rev feel associated with a conventional drivetrain shifting gears at wide open throttle. It also allows for a higher sustained top speed, improves fuel economy and enables up to 1,000 pounds of towing.

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North America Honda America Hybrid 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. This contributes to improved fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Honda 2016 Economy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 liter EcoBlue diesel engine fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019. EcoBlue to a number of vehicles, including the EcoSport compact SUV, Tourneo Connect, and European version of the Transit Connect. Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Diesel 247

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There’s nothing on this vehicle to warrant the word coupe, of course – at least not in the most traditional sense of the word. Around back, exhaust tips are tucked in the bumper while body-colored lines tie it all together. Switching to the GV80 Coupe, it also gets similar front end treatments (hooray for economies of scale!)

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Los Angeles SUV Exhaust Mercedes 105

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. liter V6 is offered as standard equipment across base, XLT and Limited models and delivers an anticipated improvement in fuel economy of more than 20% versus the current Explorer.

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Sure, some folks can make a reasonable argument for needing a large SUV for towing or hauling people and stuff. What I can say is that what I did experience, whether in the sportier drive modes or not, was a large SUV that felt much more buttoned down and tight than you’d expect. Not for the V. But I gotta admit, I kinda want one.

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Escalade Cadillac MPG Exhaust 111

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2016

TFSI, Audi is creating a value proposition that makes entry into the luxury full-size SUV more accessible. Fuel economy (comb.). Available adaptive cruise control with stop & go automatically maintains distance from the vehicle in front, including braking and accelerating. This new model, when equipped with the 2.0-liter

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2017 Audi Available Engine 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Applications include powering the Colorado pickup truck and Trailblazer SUV for the Thailand and Southeast Asian markets. Better efficiency also means better reliability, economy as well as lower emission levels. The redesigned and improved intake manifold allows increased exhaust gas recirculation and increases air intake efficiency.

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Diesel Engine Chevrolet Global 334

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Driving Passion Assuaged Here The 2023 Maserati Grecale luxury SUV comes in three models. The Grecale is Maserati’s first entry in the super competitive premium compact SUV class, where it faces new and well-established competition. The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 61

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 82

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 79

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

Cadillac’s Subcompact SUV The 2024 Cadillac XT4 is smack dab in the heat of the subcompact premium/luxury SUV category. It is the third best-selling SUV for Cadillac, coming in behind the larger Escalade and XT5, but ahead of the XT6 and Lyriq EV. All of them outsell the Cadillac luxury sedans. Let’s take a look.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 56

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. New for 2021 is the Palisade Calligraphy, slotting in at the top of the Hyundai SUV line-up. Story by John Faulkner.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost with integrated exhaust manifold is projected to deliver horsepower and torque output comparable to the 1.6-liter—an

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Escape Standards Ford Auto 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter L/100km) highway for the SUV (4x2) and a range of more than 730 miles (1,175 km). 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

This week, Jaguar Land Rover will expand its Ingenium powertrain family ( earlier post ), unveiling new technologies for both current and future vehicles. The Ingenium petrol engine features technologies such as an electrohydraulic valvetrain, integrated exhaust manifold and twin scroll turbocharger with ceramic ball bearing technology.

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Land Rover Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 78

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The 2022 Jaguar F-Pace is the largest of the SUVs offered from the storied British car company, joining the smaller E-Pace and the all-electric I-Pace. This five-passenger luxury SUV delivers civil and refined driving with a design that won’t blend in with the crowd. No Blending In with the Crowd. Propulsion Options. Fun to play with.

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Hybrid SUV Clean Cleaning 75

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. Like the latest BMW sedans that offer either battery-electric or gasoline power in the same model, e.g. the 2024 BMW i7 and 2025 BMW i5 , the electric version is likely to be a better vehicle all around.

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Dodge Charging Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2017

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. Jeep is Japan’s top-selling US vehicle brand; sales hit a record high of 9,388 in 2016—a 31.7% The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk was first. jump, year-over-year. mpg US, 10.4

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Jeep Tax 2017 2016 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda says the CX-50 is a “rugged and capable crossover SUV, purpose built for active lifestyles” that enables drivers “to venture further into the outdoors and off-road.”

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

The PHEV drivetrain offers high performance (335 bhp/250 kW) combined with excellent fuel economy. For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 3.0-liter In EV mode, the transmission allows the engine''s output efficiency to be maximized at all vehicle speeds. Connected Car Technology.

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North America Mitsubishi PHEV Concept 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

This two row SUV has all the on-road ride comfort expected from a Grand Cherokee with the ability go up-to 25 miles on electricity. This Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) still has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Grand Cherokee, but when the battery has a charge does so in complete silence.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 83

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles. Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? Fuel cells are seen as hitting 1% by 2025; extended range electric vehicles, 3%; and battery-electric vehicles, 4%. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

VW Fields an Entry-Level SUV. Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The Taos should slip right into the VW SUV lineup. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. FWD $24,190. AWD $26,235.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 64

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With its 4-2-1 exhaust system, the 2013 CX-5 delivers 155 hp (116 kW) at 6,000 rpm; torque is measured at 150 lb-ft (203 N·m) at 4,000 rpm and redline is reached at 6500 rpm. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda North America Auto Los Angeles 231

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Stylish Two-Row SUV. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. Adding extra style to VW SUV functionality.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 84

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2022

Mazda has added another SUV to their lineup. Mazda adds another SUV. All Mazda SUVs will now come only with all-wheel drive (AWD). These are two completely different vehicles, built on different platforms and in different countries. Beyond Pavement into Nature. The all-new 2023 CX-50 joins the CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9.

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Mazda SUV MPG Clean 93