Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. l/100 km), followed by car SUVs at 24.5 Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 l/100 km)—a 0.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2013

Earlier this year, it introduced the locally produced XTS luxury sedan as well as the refreshed SRX luxury SUV, which is Cadillac’s best-selling model in China. GM currently offers five SUVs in China: the Buick Encore and Enclave, Cadillac SRX and Escalade, and Chevrolet Captiva.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2019

Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Escape debuted on North American roads for the 2001 model year; in its first full year on sale, Escape became America’s best-selling small SUV. Between 2004 and 2012, 114,000 Escape Hybrids were sold.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2009

Ford Motor Company has produced its 100,000th hybrid SUV and used the milestone to restate its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year. Ford began sales the Ford Escape hybrid in 2004, followed by the Mariner Hybrid in 2005.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

which operates the plant, has carried out a series of layoffs since fiscal 2004. The plant is currently manufacturing three models for the North American market—he Eclipse sports car, the Endeavor sport utility vehicle and the Galant midsize sedan. To improve its bottom line, Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, plans to increase the annual production capacity of TMMIN’s Karawang Plant from 100,000 vehicles to 140,000 vehicles by early 2013. began in 2004 and was followed by the “Fortuner” SUV in 2005, making Indonesia an.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2024

reported it sold over 11 million vehicles in 2023 to retain its status as the world’s top car manufacturer. The urgent warning Monday covers certain Corolla compact cars and Matrix hatchbacks from the 2003 and 2004 model years, as well as the RAV4 small SUV from 2004 and 2005.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

Since 1975, overall new light-duty vehicle CO 2 emissions have moved through four phases: 1) a rapid decrease from MY 1975 through MY 1981; 2) a slower decrease until reaching a valley in MY 1987; 3) a gradual increase until MY 2004; and 4) a decrease for the seven years beginning in MY 2005, with the largest decrease in MY 2009.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

In particular, BMW was on the mind of all domestic manufacturers in the Eighties as yuppies pursued status and Ultimate Driving Machine pleasure. In 2003 the InTech appeared in its only SUV usage, as the motivator of the new and doomed Lincoln Aviator. The S1 was the last vehicle in production anywhere to use an InTech engine.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2020

Though their designs have changed considerably over the past two decades, late-model SUVs still appear to be more likely to kill pedestrians than cars, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found. In the Michigan crashes, SUVs caused more serious injuries than cars when impacts occurred at speeds greater than 19 mph.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Manufacturer-specific technology adoption over time for key technologies. Based on the final Trends data through MY 2012, CO 2 emissions have decreased by 85 g/mi, or 18%, since MY 2004, and fuel economy has increased by 4.3 There are more than twice as many SUV models that achieve 25 mpg (9.4 Click to enlarge. mpg, or 22%.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

mpg, or 16%, since 2004. The positive trend beginning in 2005 reverses a long period of increasing CO 2 emissions and decreasing fuel economy from 1987 through 2004. emissions have moved through four phases: A rapid decrease from 1975 through 1981; A slower decrease until reaching a valley in 1987; A gradual increase until 2004; and.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The SUV has a full-tank range of 650 kilometers (404 miles)—equal to that of a gasoline-powered car. More than 95% of the Tucson ix FCEV’s major components were made with Korean technology through close collaboration with about 120 domestic auto parts manufacturers. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

However, as required by the Clean Air Act, automobile manufacturers began installing onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) technologies in 1998, making gas stations’ systems redundant. Since 2006, all new automobiles and light trucks (pickups, vans, and SUVs) are equipped with ORVR. Storage Tanks (Tom Driscoll, EPA).

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars. But it’s not for a lack of trying and numerous manufacturers have engaged in design studies hoping to cater to female tastes. In 2019, Cars.com published a list of vehicles most frequently purchased by each gender.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars. But it’s not for a lack of trying and numerous manufacturers have engaged in design studies hoping to cater to female tastes. In 2019, Cars.com published a list of vehicles most frequently purchased by each gender.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer, unveiled two “Electric Adventure Vehicles”—the R1T, an all-electric pickup and the R1S, an all-electric SUV—at events surrounding the LA Auto Show this week. Both vehicles will be produced at Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal IL. The company’s 2.6-million-square-foot

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

He encouraged the county to buy the car in 2004, when a state energy conservation grant paid half the $22,000 cost, he said.The Honda gets 45 to 50 miles per gallon, Maynard said. The plug-ins are coming from every manufacturer, so it’s just a matter of time before they get here.” This technology will definitely get cheaper.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans. Broadly, the 30-month Achates ARPA-E project will deliver a three-cylinder, 3.0-liter It could also be the first of a family of OPGCI engines spanning 1.0 displacements, said Redon.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. In 2005, it launched the Ford Escape Hybrid – the first hybrid electric SUV.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ). “EV”

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Plug In India

JUNE 10, 2022

The crash test facility was put up in 2004 – and off late, TML is taking the crash business very seriously – making safer cars – that have started denting Suzuki’s relatively light and fuel efficient cars. These cameras typically shoot 1000 frames a second. The Max has seen a modification in the electronics packaging.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

I4 engine in two power levels for worldwide vehicle programs (currently announced as SUVs and crossovers in North America, larger Ford vehicles in Europe, and on the Ford Falcon in Australia) before a further migration into a small 1.6L Gains in new vehicle fleet economy by OEM, 2004-2009. Click to enlarge. Mich, July 2009).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Furia explained, "The SUVs that we just completed that were outfitted with the XHT drive train could have been any SUV made by anyone.

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