Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

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%. Click to enlarge. liter V-6 powertrain.

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Fuel Economy 2013 Chrysler Economy 250

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is demonstrating the ultra-low carbon XJ_e plug-in hybrid engineering research vehicle ( earlier post ) at the 2012 CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle Event in the UK. liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine which powers the Range Rover Evoque and a hybridized 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Land Rover PHEV Carbon Lithium Ion 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Pentastar, first introduced in 2009 ( earlier post ), was the first of an all-new line of V-6 engines intended to improve fuel efficiency across the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge lineup. Depending on the application, the redesigned V-6 delivers fuel-economy improvements of more than 6% while increasing torque more than 14.9%.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2016 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The project aims to deliver full hybrid equivalent fuel economy and performance with less than 70 g/km CO 2 emissions as measured over the European Drive Cycle, but at a significantly lower cost. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

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. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2020

Elantra Hybrid’s permanent-magnet electric motor delivers 32 kW powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.32 The high-efficiency electric motor has an electric-only driving mode that delivers instantaneous torque at low speeds, with available power-assist at higher vehicle speeds. In fact, most key interior dimensions increased.

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Hyundai Hybrid EPA MPG 243

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

The IEA and ITF have developed a range of projections of possible “business-as-usual” scenarios around this, indicating the potential for a doubling (or more) of vehicle kilometers travelled (VKT) combined with modest improvements in vehicle fuel economy. Fuel taxes. litres per 100 km). Vehicle taxes and incentives.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Global 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

The 1.5TD engine provides 132kW of power and a maximum torque of 265 N·m. The 48V BSG mild hybrid system provides an additional 10kW of power and 35 N·m of torque giving the model a combined 142kW power and 300 N·m torque, as powerful as a 2.0T It improves fuel economy by 42.4%

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PHEV Parts Fleet Hybrid 261

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2021

Ram pickups are renowned among fleets for their exceptional towing capability, comfort and luxury design, and can now realize significant fuel economy improvements and CO 2 emissions reductions with an XL Hybrid electric drive system installed. V8 engine and a wide range of wheelbases, cab configurations and drivelines.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. The car’s electric motor delivers power output of 39 kW (51 HP) and maximum torque of 151 lb-ft (204.8 N·m) of torque. Digital Key.

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Hyundai 2020 Solar MPG 403

Teslarati

MAY 23, 2021

The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. Often, a highway fuel economy test of an EV involves a shortened loop and a lot of nail-biting on the part of whichever test driver has been assigned to the task.

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MPH Miles Gas Fuel Economy 145

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The engine features four-valves per cylinder; Variable Valve Event & Lift (VVEL); and Direct Injection, and is rated at 390 hp (291 kW) @ 5,800 rpm and 401 lb-ft (544 N·m) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. The gasoline-powered engine joins the award-winning Cummins 5.0L

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Gasoline Nissan Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2020

Since the ProRail family of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems was introduced in 2016, it has been used in a wide variety of applications, and powers tens of thousands of commercial fleet vehicles on the road. BlueiQ’s Eco Mode and Driver Feedback help drivers manage fuel economy and avoid unplanned stops.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2017

With only five unique parts, the Type 3 Rail Mount is the lightest fuel system on the market, offering a similar operating experience to diesel trucks. It is designed to improve fuel economy and increase payload, reducing fleet total cost of ownership. For others, it’s a fuel economy factor.

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Industrial Industry Fuel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The truck is being officially unveiled at a voice of the customer event hosted by CALSTART at the Southern California Gas Energy Resource Center today. EDI’s technology effectively tripled the miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) of the baseline 14,500-pound CNG-powered truck from approximately 9 miles per GGE to 27.

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Plug-in Gas Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE FWD is 131 MPGe city, 107 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE AWD is 114 MPGe city, 94 MPGe highway and 104 MPGe combined. The XLE FWD model has an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Although mileage data has been collected during demonstration events, it varies too widely to offer any indication of what to expect consistently. Most importantly, these vehicles are not representative of the lithium-ion battery-powered next-generation Prius PHVs that will be delivered to lease-fleet customers later this year.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Prius Fuel Economy Toyota 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2014

Speaking at a media event at the American Trucking Associations’ annual Technology & Maintenance Council meeting, company executives said both announcements reflect is a continuation of the long-standing collaboration between Eaton and Cummins. Natural gas package.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2024

As fun as my ride in the Lucid was, it was a small part of a larger event put on by tire maker Michelin – one meant to give assembled media and analysts insight into the company’s sustainability plans. Full disclosure: Michelin paid for my flight, hotel room, and meals so that I could attend the event.)

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Renewable North America Fleet Fuel Economy 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

The advanced-technology gearbox enables aggressive launches, smooth power delivery at highway speeds and greater fuel efficiency than a six-speed automatic transmission. Four overdrive ratios benefit highway fuel economy and reduce overall noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels. Earlier post.) Its ratios are: 4.71.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Economy 2014 220

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 88

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) has awarded Achates Power, Inc., To meet the program requirements, AVL proposed an engine based on the Achates Power opposed-piston, two-stroke technology, which includes more than 1,000 innovations covered by patents and patent applications. Less than 0.1%

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Engine Power Powered 2011 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The result is that the engine dynamically fires the optimal number of cylinders to maximize fuel economy while maintaining a smooth ride with commercial levels of noise and vibration. Because each combustion event is selected to allow optimal efficiency, DSF reduces fuel and CO 2 , and for diesel applications, NO x emissions.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

EcoTrac allows the AWD vehicle to utilize its primary drive system, the front wheels, when AWD is not needed; EcoTrac disconnects at the power transfer unit (PTU) and the rear drive module (RDM), allowing large portions of the driveline to discontinue rotating while in front-wheel drive. 2WD Economy Mode. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Jeep Michigan 309

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2020

Like DSF for gasoline engines, dDSF uses individual cylinder deactivation control strategies to meet torque demand at optimal fuel and aftertreatment efficiency. dDSF improves fuel efficiency by firing all events at the most efficient ratio of air to fuel, allowing optimal combustion at all engine output levels.

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Diesel Emissions Exhaust Engine 286

EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

But in the lead-up to that event, BYD has given us our first proper look at its PHEV ute, with the Shark pictured off-road as part of the promotion for its launch. Maximum power for the smaller engine is 143kW, while the larger 2.0-litre Fuel economy is quoted at 7.8L/100km, litre turbo kicks out around 245kW.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

Startup Elio Motors unveiled its prototype 3-wheeler at a press event in Michigan. The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 l/100km) on the highway and 49 mpg (4.8 l/100 km) in the city.

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Motor Motors Motoring MPG 287

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

The base power plant is an all-new mild-hybrid e-Skyactiv G turbocharged 3.3-liter This will be the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 horsepower (hp) and 369 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) It also will mark the first plug-in hybrid from Mazda when it arrives in two months.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 90

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

liter V6 EcoDiesel-powered 2014 Ram 1500 pickup ( earlier post ) has earned a 28-mpg (8.4 The Ram 1500 now owns the half-ton pickup segment’s top two spots in the EPA’s 2014 highway fuel-economy rankings. This mitigates noise and improves low-speed throttle response, while also reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

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2014 MPG Chrysler Fuel Economy 326

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2018

Motoaki and his colleagues analyzed data from a fleet of Nissan LEAFs operated as taxis over roughly 500 Direct Current Fast Charge (DCFC) events. Temperatures for the charging events ranged from 15 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit. The researchers found that charging times increased significantly when the weather got cold.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

The battery pack includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC inverter to maintain the battery’s state of charge and convert 48 volts to 12 volts to power the Ram 1500’s accessories and charge its conventional 12-volt lead-acid battery. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. The three-port IEM and twin-scroll turbo design really opened us up to have outstanding power and refinement. The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility, unveiled last week, offers an all-new engine—a 2.3-liter

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Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy 286

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

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. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro hybrid has an EPA estimated fuel economy of between 49 and 53 miles per gallon, depending if equipped with 16-inch or 18-inch wheels, delivering a driving range of up to 588 miles. Running on 87 octane, the 1.6-liter We clocked 10.8 Ready to roll.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter You had me at 46 MPG.

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