Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

One of the best ways to do that is by maximizing your fuel economy. Below, you will find some of the best ways to improve the fuel economy of your hybrid right now so you can save even more money with an already economical vehicle. Internalizing new habits can net more mpg. Keep It Light. Stick To 70.

Fuel Economy 66

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 66

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

ILSAC GF-5 represents the latest performance standard set by the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC). A key component of the ILSAC GF-5 designation is demonstrated fuel economy improvement.

Fuel Economy 230

Fuel Economy Oil Economy Motors 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2014

and Swift Transportation announced a joint pilot program designed to maximize fuel economy. Navistar developed a specification for the International ProStar tractor that the company expects to deliver industry-leading fuel economy results. Navistar, Inc.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Economy Transportation Eaton 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2013

Ricardo released an analysis of two years of on-the-ground testing of the Ricardo-engineered Fuel-Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) showing that, when compared to the US military’s regularly outfitted M1151 HMMWV (“Humvee”), the FED experienced a 72% improvement in fuel economy. Earlier post.)

Fuel Economy 275

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maryland 275

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2018

Researchers at ORNL, in partnership with FCA US and Nemak USA, have developed a new suite of aluminum-based alloys that could give automakers a boost in achieving ambitious fuel economy goals. Earlier post.) Testing continues with FCA and Nemak to evaluate the alloy’s durability in engine applications.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel USA 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2018

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy 2019 Economy Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 However, he added, the internal goal is “ significantly higher, ” and is targeting the GHG limit.

Fuel Economy 357

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 231

Fuel Economy Gasoline Economy Standards 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Japan Economy Light 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

International Truck (Navistar’s flagship vehicle brand) has invited each of its Class 8 competitors to participate in an open performance testing to compare fuel economy and drivability of their new trucks during the week of 31 August at the Navistar Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Indiana.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy International Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ) ( earlier post ) launched its second three-year effort to improve vehicle fuel economy around the world at the International Transport Forum in Leipzig. —“Global Fuel Economy Initiative Plan of Action 2012-2015. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy 231

Fuel Economy Economy Global Fuel 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc.

Peterbilt 342

Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

Electric vehicles (EVs) will need to increase their combined market share to 16% by 2020 for markets to achieve the aggressive fuel economy standards set by regulators, according to new research by the World Energy Council, the UN-accredited global energy body representing the entire energy spectrum. In the EU, the EV gap is 1.4

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy 2020 Economy Standards 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Worldwide, the vehicle fleet is not making enough progress on fuel economy and is failing to reach global targets aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions, cutting oil consumption and improving energy efficiency according to a new report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) ( earlier post ) released at the Paris COP21 Climate Summit.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Climate Global 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

has started customer shipments of its first International DuraStar and International WorkStar vehicles with the company’s 9- and 10-liter engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. Our field test customers are seeing positive results, with our new trucks registering significant fuel economy improvements.

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Alaska 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2018

Researchers at ORNL, in partnership with FCA US and Nemak USA, have developed a new suite of aluminum-based alloys that could give automakers a boost in achieving ambitious fuel economy goals. Earlier post.) Testing continues with FCA and Nemak to evaluate the alloy’s durability in engine applications.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel USA 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

Fuel Economy 230

Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Automotive News reports that Mazda plans a second generation of SkyActiv engines around 2020 that would achieve 30% better fuel economy than the current line of Skyactiv engines. Higher compression tends to improve fuel economy because they can achieve the same combustion temperature with a leaner mix of fuel.

Fuel Economy 223

Fuel Economy Mazda Economy 2020 223

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

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 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

Chrysler’s Dodge brand introduced the 2014 Dodge Durango full-size SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The three-row SUV is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission that improves fuel economy up to 9% (for the V-6 model) as well as a range of other enhancements.

Durango 225

Durango Fuel Economy Dodge Economy 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

trillion) through to 2050 and can help cut the world’s road transport energy use and CO 2 emissions by nearly half in that same time, by improving vehicle fuel economy, according to an opinion paper recently published by the Commonwealth Advisory Bureau (CAB) and sponsored by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI).

Fuel Economy 246

Fuel Economy Economy Oil Trinidad 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2013

Bentley will introduce the new Continental GT Speed Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. liter W12 combined with a close-ratio eight-speed ZF transmission to deliver a 15% improvement in fuel economy. Provisional EU cycle fuel consumption figures are 22.7 Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 300

Fuel Economy Convert Economy Bentley 300

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Ford announced on Thursday that it opened an investigation into the fuel economy testing it does to receive official EPA ratings and federal certification to sell its vehicles in the U.S.

Fuel Economy 68

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Fuel 68

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

The GFEI, a partnership of international agencies and top energy policy experts, suggests that these cost savings could in part be used to help offset the costs of developing a global market for electric vehicles over this time frame, since the savings are estimated to be at least four times bigger than these costs.

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy Economy Plug-in Plug 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil demonstrated a 2% improved fuel economy compared to Mobil 1 5W-30 engine oil (3.93% over the 20W-30 baseline oil) in standard fuel efficiency engine dynamometer tests. Fuel Efficiency Lubricating Oils' wt% concentration under both room and elevated temperatures.

Fuel Economy 369

Fuel Economy Oil Economy Engine 369

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2014

liter ESTEC (Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion) in-line 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine (1NR-FKE). Further, at low loads, the ESTEC engine improves fuel consumption by 11% in the JC08 mode. Improving the vehicle fuel economy is a must due to the climate change and energy issues. 1 and internal EGR.)

Fuel Economy 278

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Toyota 278

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions, that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. These features can be disabled for even greater fuel economy if desired.

Eaton 252

Eaton Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2019

The valve control technology regulates the duration of valve opening and closing according to driving conditions, achieving a 4% boost in performance and a 5% improvement in fuel efficiency. The technology cuts emissions by 12%.

Hyundai 252

Hyundai Fuel Economy Engine Emissions 252

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.

Fuel Economy 239

Fuel Economy Chrysler Jeep 2015 239

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

Nissan introduced the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 It is expected to be priced at around $3,000 more than Pathfinder 3.5-liter

Fuel Economy 255

Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid 255

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy (adjusted EPA window sticker value) of new vehicles purchased in the US dropped 0.2 UMTRI average sales-weighted fuel economy. The amount of greenhouse gasses emitted when using internal-combustion engines depends on the amount of fuel used. mpg US (9.9

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Purchase 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. liter internal combustion engine (ICE) served as the genset engine.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25% improvement over the previous V6 model. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model. Each of these measures contributes to Explorer V6 fuel economy.

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy 2011 Economy Ford 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2023

The proposal would also drive fuel efficiency improvements for heavy-duty pickup trucks and work vans. NHTSA’s proposed fuel economy standards complement and align with the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently proposed emissions standards for similar vehicle fleets.

Standards 283

Standards Fuel Fuel Economy Light 283

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2022

Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions versus vehicle mileage for (a) internal combustion engine and battery electric sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, and (b) hybrid electric and battery electric sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. For battery-electric vehicles and internal-combustion-engine vehicles, the breakeven time is 1.2 Woody et al.

Light 435

Light Gas Ford Vehicles 435

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

2013 Ram 1500 at the New York International Auto Show. Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.) Stop-start technology increases fuel efficiency up to 3.3%.

Fuel Economy 250

Fuel Economy 2013 Chrysler Economy 250