The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The problem is, trucks aren’t fuel efficient, which is one reason the great big mythical THEY are coming for your trucks. Traditional fuels keep getting more scarce and expensive.& A high-pitched whistle was occasionally noticed from the driver’s window over 45-50 mph, too. All dimensions in inches Height R1T 78.2

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F-150 Detroit All-Electric Miles 109

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The car will deliver a remarkable 1,984 horsepower and reach 60 mph in just 1.7 Ford F-150 Lightning. The Ford F-series is the best-selling vehicle in America , so Ford’s announcement of an electric F-150 could be a landmark moment. The Japanese company behind it plans only to make 50 and sell them for $3.2

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F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles 67

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2010

The first EC-funded European Lighthouse Project (LHP) for hydrogen fuel cell cars will launch in Oslo, Norway in 2011 with 17 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and a large scale hydrogen refuelling station by H2 Logic. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL offers performance on a par with a 2.0-liter Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Norway Hydrogen 2011 Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

For about a year, more than 150 Daimler AG trainees at the Sindelfingen Mercedes-Benz plant and dual education system students worked on the overall concept, development, assembly, and completion of an F-CELL Roadster. The F-CELL Roadster. The vehicle is powered by the emission-free fuel cell system located at the rear.

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F-150 Building Carbon Fiber Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” The first was the 2021 Mustang Mach-E , next was the 2022 E-Transit cargo van, and now the enticing 2022 F-150 Lightning. Ford says 75-percent of F-150 Lightning buyers will be new to the brand, while 80-percent are new to owning an EV.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 96

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Braking abruptly decreases fuel efficiency and dramatically increases wear-and-tear on your car’s brake pads. Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. Stepping hard on the gas pedal decreases fuel efficiency and wastes money.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 250

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2011

Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2020

While EVs typically carry a higher initial price tag, they’re on average cheaper to fuel and maintain (no oil changes, head gaskets, timing belts, or spark plugs needed). Ford F-150. Ford F-150 Electric. Depending on your electricity provider, you could be eligible for even more incentives. Credit: Ford.

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Electric Vehicles F-150 Tax Credit Vehicles 86

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It also dwarfs the battery packs used by other all-electric pickup trucks like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T. as its fossil fuel-powered predecessor. The Hummer brand, after all, ended up being canceled in the past due to low sales, and a lot of it was due to the vehicles’ bad fuel efficiency. .

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Hummer GMC EPA Vehicles 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) optional. If you are looking for a true sports car version, opt for the 2021 RC F Fuji Speedway Edition, with the 5.0L for the AWD.

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Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 67

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2015

The fuel economy leader will be the Jaguar XE 20d, powered by the company’s new Ingenium 2.0 Mated with the eight-speed automatic transmission, the Jaguar XE 20d will be the brand’s most fuel efficient model (EPA figures to be released at later date). The engine warms up more quickly, reducing friction and therefore fuel consumption.

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Diesel 2016 Land Rover MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much. Approximate cost: $23.04

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

EV Life

JULY 21, 2023

The Silverado EV is expected to compete with other electric trucks like the Rivian R1T , Ford F-150 Lightning , and Tesla’s Cybertruck. As an electric version of America’s most popular pickup truck, the new Ford Lightning represents an important transformational milestone in the trucking landscape away from fossil fuels.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

The one in WTF mode (Watts To Freedom in GM’s sanitized parlance) that takes the 9,200-pound pickup 0-60 mph in three seconds? If you have driven any electric vehicle, you know the acceleration is quick, with manufacturers trying to outdo each other with the shortest time to 60 or 100 mph. First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150 97

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Newer EVs like the Ford F-150 Lightning offer bi-directional charging, which can be used to charge stranded EVs or serve as backup generators for homes/RVs. Cold weather is hard on all vehicles : Drivers of both EVs and gas and diesel vehicles have to deal with complications caused by cold weather.

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Gas-Electric Gas Norway F-150 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning. 0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Chevy’s ready for its spot under the sun. 1,200 pounds of payload.

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Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 84

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2021

And unlike fossil-fueled 4x4’s, there are no mechanicals underneath that can get hung up or damaged by boulders or other obstacles, only a battery pack that’s protected by an aerodynamic sheet of composite armor. seconds, faster than many sports cars. The R1T can travel an EPA-rated 314 miles at 70 mpge in combined city and highway use.

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F-150 Hummer GMC Miles 99

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Daimler introduced three near-production Concept BlueZERO vehicles in January at the North American International Auto Show: the BlueZERO E-CELL with battery-electric drive; the BlueZERO F-CELL (fuel cell); and the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS with electric drive and internal combustion engine as range extender. Earlier post.).

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2010 Production Lithium Ion Mercedes 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2018

Turbo with Active Fuel Management and stop/start technology, All-new 2.7L Turbo with Active Fuel Management and stop/start technology paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission (SAE-certified at 310 hp/348 lb-ft). V-6 in the Ford F-150 XLT and the 3.6L Developed specifically for truck applications, the new 2.7L

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Silverado 2019 Chevrolet Fuel 253

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

F-150 from the electric Ford PRO F-150 Lightning. While there are LED head and rear light improvements along with a more streamlined profile, the Lightning’s cargo box is identical to an ICE F-150, complete with tailgate access steps and a jobsite ruler. The 2016 ICE F-150 reportedly had about.

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F-150 Ford Engine Georgia 104

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

0 - 60 mph) takes 2.9 seconds, and 200 km/h (125 mph) is reached in less than ten seconds. Acceleration only ends at 316 km/h) (196 mph). An electric actuator engages second gear at around 140 km/h (87 mph) at the latest, which corresponds to the electric motor's maximum speed of around 13,500 rpm. 30 km/h (18 mph).

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Mercedes Hybrid Production MPH 221

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

1 compression ratio, the new engine generates maximum power of 150 DIN hp/110 kW at 5,600 - 6,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 199 N·m (147 lb-ft) at 4,600 rpm. seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). mpg US), fuel consumption is a substantial 13% less than that of the outgoing engine. With a high 12.8:1

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Engine Europe Fuel Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Smaller engines deliver better fuel efficiency and emissions, and we claim the power back with advanced technology. liter TDCi diesel engine with single variable geometry turbocharger technology delivers 150 PS (110 kW) and 180 PS (132 kW). Active City Stop operates at speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph). liter TDCi engine.

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Diesel Ford Hybrid Power 230

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Mated to an automatic or a manual transmission, the new EA888 offers up to a 17% decrease in fuel consumption while providing even better acceleration. TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7l/100 T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile). liter engine.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

seconds; its top speed is 164 km/h (102 mph). Although the 12-valve engine was specially configured to operate with natural gas, as an alternative it can be fueled with unleaded premium gasoline. From a coolant temperature of -10 °C (+14 °F) upwards, the eco up! The eco up! accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 16.3

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Gas CO2 Vehicles Gas-Electric 291

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

The A-Class E-CELL is Mercedes’ second electric car to be built in series-production conditions, following on the Mercedes B-Class F-CELL hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. In line with the strategy used for hybrid development, Mercedes engineers have developed a modular system for electric vehicles with battery and fuel-cell.

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Mercedes Battery Powered Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Based on a single vehicle architecture, this modular concept supports three models with different drive configurations: the BlueZERO E-CELL with battery-electric drive; the BlueZERO F-CELL (fuel cell); and the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS with electric drive and internal combustion engine as range extender. Earlier post.).

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Extended Range Mercedes Concept Range 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2016

(BMW range testing was under everyday conditions in city environment, 68° F, heating/air-conditioning, preheating, COMFORT driving mode. The motor propels the BMW i3 from 0 to 60 mph in just over 7 seconds. second acceleration from 50 to 75 mph. gallon fuel tank improving the range from the previous model.

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Li-ion BMW Miles Range 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2010

The Peugeot EX1 uses four electric drive motors to provide a combined power of 250 kW (340 bhp) and a torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft), giving the car a maximum speed of 260 km/h (162 mph), accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.58 2011 Ford F-150. As a result of fuel savings, vehicle emissions are also reduced.

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Concept F-150 Power Powered 210

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

The company expects to demonstrate that during an eight hour delivery day simulation this plug-in hybrid vehicle can exceed 150 miles while exhibiting an efficiency of over 75 mpg (miles per gallon). Therefore, they have extremely limited range on their small battery packs and are usually only used at very low speeds (below 15 mph).

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Plug-in Green Plug Electric Vehicles 30

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Effective heating for the driver and passengers is achieved using an Eberspacher Hydronic M12 auxiliary heater, housed in the area normally occupied by the diesel fuel tank and connected into the standard Solo heating circuit. Vehicle top speed is limited to 90 km/h (56 mph) although this can be further restricted for in service requirements.

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Batteries Battery Electric Electrical 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

The BMW i3 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (about 0-100 km/h) in about seven seconds; 50 – 75 mph (80 to 120 km/h) takes 4.9 Power is sent to the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission, allowing the BMW i3 to accelerate with an uninterrupted flow of power up to its top speed, which is limited to 93 mph (150 km/h).

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Connect Connected BMW Electric 316

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2011

sha—a light vehicle class or kei car—powered by a 12-valve, 659cc DOHC inline-3-cylinder engine that featured the MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system) for maximum power output and fuel efficiency. The engine placement is just forward of the rear axle and behind the rear seat.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Lithium Ion Batteries 239

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

Drivers obviously cannot expect stellar fuel economy with 500 horsepower on tap and the suspension, combined with a rather prominent front lip, requires one to be extra cautious transitioning between road and driveway. The Blue Oval also had high-trim versions of the Ranger, F-150, and Bronco available.

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Ford F-150 Automobile All-Electric 98