Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2019

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Toronto have proposed a method enabling air conditioning and ventilation systems to produce synthetic fuels from CO 2 and water from the ambient air. The synthesized hydrocarbon fuels can be stored and/or transported for further utilization.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2023

Algorithms optimize fuel economy at every level, resulting in 3-7% fuel savings over the most fuel-efficient human drivers. Automotive-grade autonomous driving hardware kit offering triple-redundant sensor configuration and fully redundant computing unit. Fully self-developed autonomous driving software.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

Ford launched a $50,000 challenge for software developers to write innovative apps to help consumers better understand and improve their personal fuel efficiency. Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2011

A European-based Vauxhall Vivaro van retrofitted with Protean Electric’s electric wheel motors ( earlier post )applied in a through-the-road plug-in hybrid system (TTRH) has shown a more than three-fold improvement in fuel economy in hybrid mode over a conventional Vivaro on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

More than one generation, if not a bit longer, the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy. A critical element of the transition is to reduce our use of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are expensive and environmentally destructive. In the United States, most of our use of fossil fuels is for transportation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that fuel consumption and emissions of CO 2 from the world’s cars will roughly double between 2000 and 2050. Worldwide, cars currently account for close to half of the transport sector’s fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Click to enlarge. litres per 100 km).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In exchange for long-term, discounted fuel contracts with fleets, Hydra installs hydrogen-diesel co-combustion conversion kits into existing semi-trucks and provides the fueling infrastructure for green hydrogen sourced from chemical producers such as Chemtrade. In Canada, 10.5%

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Green Car Reports

MAY 5, 2015

But often the public pays little attention to ways their fuel consumption--and hence their emissions--can be reduced. Full-size vans and other commercial vehicles spend more time on the road than the average passenger car. Nor are there any hybrid trucks offered by the largest makers.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 20, 2019

with a new generation of electric-drive kit. The Jeep Wrangler diesel now has EPA fuel economy. The Jeep Wrangler goes diesel now and plug-in soon. And the BMW iX3 is still eventually headed to the U.S., This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. The new variant, introduced at the Frankfurt show, will record fuel economy in LPG mode of 5.8 l/100 km (40.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US ) and 97 g/km.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2019

The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. There’s even a first aid kit.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2013

Scania unveiled its new Streamline series of trucks that will enable customers to reduce fuel consumption by up to 8%. The Scania G- and R-series long-haulage trucks feature new low-drag looks and full air deflector kits. Potential fuel savings in long-haulage are up to 8% with the new, more efficient second-generation Euro 6 engines.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the skyrocketing fuel prices that ensued last year got me thinking about how to cut down on my consumption of gasoline. I knew, though, that it was going to be difficult to test out different driving techniques without more immediate feedback of their effects on fuel economy. Mine doesn’t.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 141

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

While previously, only commercial vehicles were using CNG as fuel, in the last couple of years, personal vehicle owners too have increasingly started using CNG as fuel. Also, CNG-fuelled vehicles offer better fuel economy than their petrol and diesel counterparts.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

62 EV street sweepers will eventually be shipped to these areas after the proprietary electric and hybrid-electric propulsion kits from both Ideanomics and its subsidiary U.S. Also, each order supports the growth of America’s clean energy economy and green manufacturing jobs.” Hybrid were supplied to GEP.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2015

The system improves safety and allows trucks to travel at closer distances, which improves aerodynamics and reduces fuel use. The Peloton System integrates best-in-class active safety systems with cloud-based monitoring, making individual trucks safer at all times and delivering a rapid return on investment to fleets via fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. L/100km), achieved a 58% increase in gas mileage, a 37% decrease in carbon dioxide tailpipe emissions, and a 10% reduction in fuel costs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

Nearly 40 teams initially submitted ideas for the $50,000 Apps for Vehicles Challenge that seeks to improve safety and fuel efficiency through data innovation. moj.io’s software developer kit will support apps for consumers, service providers and automotive retailers, connecting drivers to their driving world in real-time.

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Green Car Congress

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 average fuel consumption of the BMW 220i Coupe stands at between 6.1 220d Coupe.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Some Can Improve Fuel Economy; Some Can Hurt. For example, you could help improve the fuel economy of certain vehicles by making changes like changing the spark timing. Cold Air Intake Kits. A cold air intake kit helps by pulling more cold air into your engine, providing it with more oxygen.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

For 2024, both will come standard with a Direct Connection Stage kit already fitted, to allow maximum acceleration from launch. The R/T with the Stage 1 kit is quoted at 496 horsepower, while the more powerful Scat Pack with a Stage 2 kit produces up to 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. Power matters, but range? No one cares!

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

When the batteries are smaller [as in plug-in hybrids], you are not getting all the fuel economy benefit if the battery is not fully charged. WiT-3300 Development Kit. The relative value for the plug-in hybrid is the easy topping off of the battery. —Alex Gruzen. WiT-3300 components. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2013

Project leaders Curtis Berlinguette and Simon Trudel, both in the chemistry department in the Faculty of Science, have patented their technology and created from their university research a spin-off company, FireWater Fuel Corp. FireWater Fuel Corp. FireWater Fuel Corp. Sedach, Man Kit Jack Siu, Simon Trudel, and Curtis P.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

On the other hand, if you put some love into your current wheels—maybe add some upgrades to boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions—you’re not only extending its life but also minimizing the need for new stuff. This even goes for diesel-fueled vehicles. It adds up, leaving a hefty carbon footprint. Yep, you read that right!

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Baua Electric

APRIL 29, 2024

Revamped cabin, high-on-safety While the XUV 3XO’s cabin is quite similar to its EV version – XUV400 – right from the dashboard design to the features list, the compact SUV gets even more safety kit and crature comforts. Other than the previously confirmed 10.25-inch Nearly all variants of the XUV 3XO get a 117hp, 1.5-litre

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L Thomas said that ALTe is building a robustly engineered, professional quality, mass production powertrain conversion kit assembly operation and plans to produce up to 90,000 powertrains per year.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Among other trends, combined throttle-control and pedal-assist models; electric cargo bicycles (e-cargo bikes); all-in-one retrofit kits and wheels; 3D-printed bicycles; and the use of e-bicycles in police patrol and various security industries have all contributed to a growing market with strong potential.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

TSI (92 kW); the improvements in fuel economy take effect across a wide range of the engine map. The cylinder deactivation, another subassembly from the EA211 engine assembly kit, has been improved and is entering volume production with the TSI evo. (Volkswagen introduced a version of this Millerized 1.5L

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2009

The GE C30ACi, the first AC diesel electric locomotive to be introduced to sub-Saharan Africa, will have a GE FDL engine that delivers 3,300 gross horsepower (GHP) using an electronic fuel-injection (EFI) system that automatically supplies the exact amount of fuel needed for optimal engine efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Power output—ranging from from 66 kW (90 hp) to 141 kW (192 hp)—has been increased in most engines, while fuel economy has been reduced by as much as 10% percent. TFSI (provisional data) with 70 kW (95 hp) of power has a combined fuel consumption of 4.3 liters fuel per 100 kilometers (54.7 Earlier post.)

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 3, 2023

But, even when you factor in the fire suppression system, wide-body kit, heavily bolstered suspension, and massive rear spoiler (an STI signature item), it’s still a featherweight compared to the retail WRX. But we’re at least catching a whiff of what a modern STI might have been like thanks to Subaru’s ARA racer. liter four-cylinder.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 86

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

ALTe’s Range Extended Electric Powertrain will replace standard V-8 engines, retrofitting into existing fleet vehicles as well as in glider applications of new vehicles to increase their fuel economy by up to 200% and lower emissions. Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Benefitting from better kit as standard and increased interior space, the third-generation model also features a new one motor Sport Hybrid i-DCD system which achieves fuel economy of around [.]. The new 2014 Honda Fit Hybrid (known as the Jazz Hybrid over here) has been crowned Japan Car of the Year.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2013

CEO and Chairman Carlos Ghosn confirmed that the Renault-Nissan Alliance is developing all-new vehicles to meet the specific demands of new car buyers in the world’s fastest growing economies. Fuel Efficiency Manufacturing Vehicle Manufacturers Vehicle Systems' teams working side by side from inception. Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience. Eco prioritizes fuel economy by optimizing throttle response and reducing the air conditioning output. Big spindle. Exterior Refinement.

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