Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We''re back from the long holiday weekend with plenty of green-car news, including a report on how Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche are targeting Tesla with their own plug-in cars, possible outcomes of an upcoming midterm review of Federal fuel-economy rules, and how Millennials are approaching car ownership.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

EPA fuel economy test results are pending and will be announced later. Wide-open throttle upshifts are executed up to eight-hundredths of a second quicker than those of the dual-clutch transmission offered in the Porsche 911. The transmission controller analyzes and executes commands 160 times per second.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2014

The introduction of this model, together with the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) and the 918 Spyder, will give Porsche three production plug-in hybrid models. The combined fuel consumption is now 3.4 Porsche Car Connect is standard on this vehicle, and allows the driver to pull relevant vehicle data from a smart phone.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2016

The 2017 Porsche Panamera was hardly designed to be a "green" car. But that doesn't mean Porsche has ignored fuel economy completely. DON'T MISS: Confirmed: Porsche.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2019

Two waves of auto industry expansion in Central and Eastern Europe have proven to be extremely valuable for the economies of these countries. We will further bolster our strategic partnership in developing high-performance electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) prototypes across the Hyundai Motor Group brands.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2013

2014 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. Porsche is introducing its first plug-in hybrid and two new extended wheelbase variants with the second generation of the Panamera. The Panamera S E-Hybrid expands upon the driving performance of the previous generation, while fuel consumption is reduced when compared to the previous Panamera S Hybrid.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Porsche ups the ante on fast charging speeds. A report reveals who's really funding the campaign to unwind fuel-economy and emissions rules. Hyundai decides to bin its plans for a diesel-powered version of the new Santa Fe. And we check out the best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for the end of 2018.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2021

Strategically placed in front of essential businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies, banks and hospitals, Volta’s EV network supports a larger consumer trend toward vehicle electrification by placing fueling stations in parking lots directly where consumers already spend their time and money.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 21, 2019

Porsche covers more than 2,100 miles in 24 hours with its new Taycan electric car. A deal between California and several automakers have thrown EPA efforts to roll back fuel-economy regulations into a tailspin. A new report reveals two new electric SUVs coming from Ford.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Porsche will unveil the Panamera S Hybrid, its second production hybrid model, later this year. The new 4-door Panamera model produces 380 hp (283 kW) with fuel consumption of 6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. Panamera S Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2018

Efficient synthetic fuels from sustainable sources can be a possible climate-neutral perspective for the internal combustion engine in the medium and long-term. It will also examine how regenerative fuels affect the pollutant emissions of the existing fleet and the function of vehicles and individual components. The Energy Lab 2.0,

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Who thought Porsche was all about delivering the fastest and best looking cars? Now the manufacturer is targeting improved fuel economy with each model change too.

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Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2013

Even sports car makers are increasingly aware of the importance of offering vehicles that keep a keen eye on fuel economy: as reflected by the new generation of both the Porsche 911 Turbo (pictured) and the Turbo S. Latest News Green cars Porsche'

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Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2011

Think Porsche and you probably don’t think fuel economy – however, while few buyers will reach for the new Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo because of its green credentials, there is no denying its achievements. Its [.].

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2018

Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating? And students vote for and fund the first battery-powered all electric bus fleet at the University of California Irvine.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

The lowest fuel consumption value recorded on the circuit course for the Panamera plug-in hybrid was 2.8 NEDC testing indicates combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.1 A prerequisite for attaining such fuel consumption values is systematically exploiting opportunities for charging the 9.4 Evolution of Porsche hybrid modules.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 2, 2018

California filed suit against the EPA over its proposal to roll back emissions and fuel economy standards. We get a first look at the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and do a full first-drive of the new Avalon Hybrid. Tis the season—or at least the latest of them—for new hybrids hitting the roads.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Bugattis, which are among the most expensive car brands in the world, are not necessarily famed for their fuel economy. In fact, as noted in a report from USA Today For The Win , the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport is one of the cars with the worst fuel economy in the market. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2009

Porsche will use a new automatic start-stop system in the Panamera—the first application of a start-stop system in a premium car with an automatic transmission. The new four-seater represents Porsche’s fourth model series. Porsche is planning a full-hybrid version of the Panamera in the future. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2013

The new LT1 engine combines advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system that delivers more power while using less fuel. For example, the Porsche Cayman (2.7L liter, inline 4-cylinder engine.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2024

Cars Direct reported that the BMW 2024 BEV Conquest Program includes several other brands, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Porsche, Rivian, and Lucid. BMW is hoping to take some of the shine off of Tesla’s crown with a new incentive that gives buyers a $1,000 discount to buy one of its new EVs. Ford Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. The Porsche Taycan 4S is. Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Porsche will present the brand-new generation of the Cayenne Sports Utility at the Geneva Motor Show in early March, including the world debut of the Cayenne S Hybrid with its parallel full hybrid drive. Fuel consumption in the NEDC for the hybrid is 8.2 Fuel consumption in the NEDC for the hybrid is 8.2 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Wednesday rejected proposed plans submitted by Volkswagen/Audi and Porsche for repair of undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices (AECDs) and defeat devices in 3.0 liter diesel Volkswagens, Audis and Porsches sold in California. This decision affects about 16,000 3.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

The seventh-generation Porsche 911 Carrera/Carrera S, which was presented at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, reaches its top speed in sixth speed (gear ratio 0.88), while the seventh speed, with its high gear ratio (0.71), is utilized to help save fuel. The transmission design is based on ZF’s 7-speed double clutch transmission (7DT).

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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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. 136 kg], which translates into improved fuel economy and enhanced performance and safety for the end consumer.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

We''re used to controversies over reported top speeds and fuel economy: but what we''re not accustomed to is a vehicle smashing its own benchmark even before its first delivery is made. Yet that is exactly what has been achieved by the Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars Porsche'

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 16, 2018

Switzerland halts registrations of some diesels from Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. New records show internal pushback at the EPA over freezing fuel-economy regulations. The SEC issues subpoenas to Tesla over CEO Elon Musk's plan to take the company private. And we run down the best deals on green cars this month.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2020

IONITY, a joint venture of BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, as well as the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche, has to date opened 202 charging sites across 18 European markets. Such a high-power level can enable a charging speed of 200 kilometers in as little as 8 minutes.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 31, 2017

Today, it's mostly about the Tesla Model 3, but we also have a future electric SUV closely related to the Bolt EV, some startling and dire news for fuel-economy rules, and a change of heart from Fiat Chrysler. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

Go-Ahead and Williams Hybrid Power have agreed to work together to develop and produce six prototype buses with a retrofitted hybrid flywheel system, providing electro-mechanical energy to drive the bus and deliver substantial improvements to fuel economy and reductions in CO 2 emissions.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance represents 77% of all car and light truck sales in the United States, including the BMW Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz USA, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen Group of America and Volvo Car USA. Background.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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Green Car Congress

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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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

For almost three decades this automotive trade publication has evaluated new powertrains and highlighted the best based on horsepower, torque, NVH management, real world fuel economy and new technology. Porsche Taycan 4S BEV. Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell EV. V8, the Honda Accord Hybrid, Porsche 911 Turbo’s 3.8L

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