Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Volvo is the most efficient manufacturer of light duty trucks, followed by Subaru, GM and Honda. Firms such as Audi, Toyota, Honda and Subaru have made large gains relative to US manufacturers. Tags: Fuel Efficiency. Over time, US manufacturers’ relative efficiency in both passenger cars and light trucks has degraded.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Fritz Henderson, GM’s President and CEO: “ We had a couple of Audi and BMW customers sit in an Equinox and say ‘this vehicle should be priced well above what it is’—Chevrolet should blow people away for what they get for their money. ”. Tags: Fuel Cells Fuel Efficiency Perspective Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers.

GM 262

GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Batteries not ready.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45