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.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2012

BorgWarner’s Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology ( earlier post ) with new mid-position lock system ( earlier post ) helps improve fuel economy for the 2012 Subaru Impreza. According to Subaru, the 2012 Impreza offers 30% better fuel economy compared with the previous model year.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Ford opened an investigation into the way it conducts fuel economy tests. The EPA quit speaking to California in their dispute over emissions rules. Half of Consumer Reports top picks for 2019 include hybrids or plug-in cars. And Audi makes good on advertising the performance benefits of an electric car.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fuel economy up to 34 mpg. And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With just a little more space at the third row and cargo.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 11, 2019

Fiat Chrysler announced two new plug-in Jeeps for Europe. An annual EPA report shows rising fuel-economy standards are working—just as the EPA plans to gut them. And a new program aims to get Colorado ready for smart charging, ahead of a potential roll-out of a.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 24, 2018

A study shows little support for reduced fuel economy standards in the United States. The 2020 Kia Soul EV steps out in front of the camera in a new round of spy photos. Jaguar plans to put the electric E-Type Zero into production. And what exactly are WLTP standards? All of this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We explain how readers can make themselves heard about the EPA's proposed freeze in fuel economy standards. We take a broader look at the 2019 Honda Insight. GM works to create an ultra-fast charging system for the Chevrolet Bolt EV. And will electric cars displace hybrid vehicles? All of this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s new high-modulus injection-molded Unipiston clutch pistons are now in series production at the company’s facility in Chivasso, Italy. The technology was a 2013 Automotive News PACE Award Winner in the process category.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Built on an all-new platform, the CX-90 is larger, wider, and longer than the other Mazda SUVs including the incumbent big wagon, the CX-9.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

we''ve got a brief drive of the Volkswagen Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, a comparison of pickup truck fuel-economy ratings, and details on upgrades to Tesla''s California factory. As we head into a holiday weekend here in the U.S., All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 25, 2022

And the Avalon’s all-hybrid, all-wheel-drive replacement gets pricing and fuel economy numbers. GM has recalled the Hummer EV over battery-pack sealing. Toyota is reportedly doing some soul-searching on a master plan for its EVs. This and more, here at.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2023

News: 2024 Hyundai Kona EV Takes Lead as Redesigned Small SUV Debuts Hyundai introduced the all-new 2024 Kona at the New York International Auto Show this past week. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story by John Faulkner.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 22, 2017

Today, we look at why looser fuel-economy rules won't create more jobs, why Tesla owners love their electric cars despite significant documented quality issues, and when the first high-volume Volkswagen electric car will arrive. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 11, 2022

Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and. We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum. And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 14, 2022

fleet fuel economy faltered last year. Lucid will be getting Panasonic batteries, some U.S.-made. And we drive the 2023 Toyota Prius and bring you some of its backstory. How does it look this good, and why now? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Today we bring you a first drive of the redesigned, fifth-generation Toyota Prius.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 6, 2014

No one wants to buy a brand-new car, only to find out that its real-world fuel economy doesn''t match the numbers on the window sticker. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may take a step to reduce that occurence with revisions to its fuel-economy advertising guidelines, the Detroit News reports.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The EPA’s stricter final rule for fleet fuel economy and emissions is here, and we take a look at why some environmental groups still aren’t happy. The Model Y gets crash-tested. And is the potential to lend some charge from one EV to another as game-changing as it sounds? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 10, 2018

Tesla is under scrutiny again after the NTSB opened a new investigation following a vehicle fire that killed two teenagers. The Consumer Federation of America issued a new report declaring improved fuel economy helps offset the cost of modern.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 14, 2018

We get our first chance to ride in Audi's new electric e-tron SUV. We look at why fuel-economy standards don't need be loosened to keep cars safer, and we ask followers for their back-to-school thoughts in our latest Twitter poll. Chinese electric carmaker NIO plans to start its expansion in the U.S. by raising money.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander A New, Larger SUV If the Toyota Highlander isn’t large enough for your family, then the all-new 2024 Grand Highlander may be what you are looking for. Like the Highlander, the Grand Highlander has three rows but the third row now is more accommodating. The base 2.4-liter Photos by Toyota. [

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Green Car Reports

MAY 3, 2016

Today, we have plug-in electric car sales figures for April 2016, a hint at Tesla's future plans from CEO Elon Musk, and an update on the Mitsubishi fuel-economy scandal. Mitsubishi says its 2013-17 model-year fuel-economy figures are accurate. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 7, 2016

Today, additional Tesla Autopilot crashes surface, used electric cars prove popular with consumers, and PSA Peugeot Citroën admits that its cars' real-world fuel economy is much lower than official ratings. Used electric cars are selling quickly even as sales of new electric cars remain flat, according.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 29, 2016

models for fuel economy, Ford CEO Mark Fields confirms his company has a 200-mile electric car is in the works, and high warranty costs cause problems for Tesla. Today, the EPA tells Mitsubishi to retest U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Mark Fields confirms a 200-mile electric car is coming.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 7, 2015

Unfortunately, today's news involves some slightly disappointing numbers. A new report finds that average fuel economy for new cars declined in April, while another finds that sales of hybrids and electric cars. We also look at Tesla's purchase of a Michigan automotive supplier. Tesla acquires a Michigan.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Legacy automakers are still selling millions of gas guzzlers, but if we were to spin some good news out of that, the Environmental Protection Agency reports that emissions levels have now dropped to “record lows” and vehicle fuel economy is now at a “record high.” But what does really mean?

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Today, find out what Volkswagen plans to do with the diesel cars it reacquires in buybacks, how the White House plans to stimulate deployment of zero-emission vehicles, and how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) judges automakers' performance in meeting fuel-economy standards. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

fuel-economy challenge. Indian automaker Mahindra may export a new four-door. Today, we have the results of our latest poll, which asked whether Tesla Motors should report monthly sales, as other carmakers do. We also have an update on October 2016 plug-in electric car sales, and the unlikely winner of a U.K.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 10, 2016

Also, new-car average fuel economy fell in April, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is reportedly working on a downsized turbocharged 4-cylinder engine for fuel efficiency. Today, Tesla aims to produce 500,000 cars per year by 2018, rather than 2020 was originally stated. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 30, 2017

We ran down our top news stories from the previous week. If you're interested in the new Kia Niro hybrid. Today, BMW's electric-car plans may have changed, Tesla solar roof tiles can be preordered, A123 is bigger than you think, and VW plans even greater reductions in the environmental impact of carmaking.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Today, we have one owner's changing experience with Tesla service centers, official fuel-economy figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Duramax diesel mid-size pickup trucks, and Volkswagen's "goodwill" program for diesel-car owners. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 11, 2016

Today, we look at what General Motors means when it says the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car will increase its "urban sales," examine the first official photo of the 2017 Karma Revero, and explain why you'll never get EPA fuel-economy ratings for heavy-duty pickup trucks. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 26, 2024

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MAY 11, 2022

News award for “Best Electric Vehicle” in 2022, beating out several worthy competitors. News, which reinforces the brand’s future direction and leadership in the space.” News explained. News and World Report. News Best Cars, Jim Sharifi, said. News full list of winners is available here.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance Hybrid E-Ray Is a 70 th Birthday Present & Future Direction Indicator The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is something old and something new for the brand. The old is a legacy thing for what’s been the halo Chevy since 1953.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 7, 2015

average new-car fuel economy falls. Volkswagen is upping incentives on new cars to keep its current customers from leaving in the wake of the diesel emissions cheating scandal. Average new-car. Today, Volkswagen issues a $2,000 loyalty bonus to retain customers, we try to classify the Tesla Model X, and U.S.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Today we detail the 2016 Chevrolet Volt powertrain, look at new guidelines for EPA fuel-economy testing, and update the saga of the Mazda 6 diesel sedan. The EPA issues new fuel-economy testing.' All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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