Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Honda Motor Co., mpg US, 2.86 mpg US, 2.86 15 mode with a 5-speed MT vehicle—at the time the world’s highest fuel economy among all mass-production gasoline-powered vehicles. announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The new design will also provide consumers with an estimate of the expected fuel cost savings over five years compared to an average gasoline-powered vehicle of the same model year. Four samples of the first proposed label design with the letter grade. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Gasoline-Electric San Diego Gasoline PHEV 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2009

mpg (0.543 L/100km). This year’s challenge brought together a number of returning teams striving to beat the 2,843 mpg (0.083 L/100km) record set by Mater Dei High School in 2008, combined with a number of new teams adding fresh innovation and vehicle designs to the competition. mpg in its Blood, Sweat & Gears vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 mpg US (11.6 L/100km) in October 2007 to 21.3 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. This ended when gasoline prices declined in late 2008. During the same period, the volume of sales plummeted.

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Fuel Economy Purchase Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., At the same time, Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Thai Eco-car policy, outlined by the Thailand Board of Investment in 2007, became effective 1 October and is designed to help Thailand cross the 2-million unit per year production mark through the support of “Eco cars” as another “Product Champion” category.

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Thailand Nissan Global Cars 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

The Wuling N200 entered the Chinese market in 2007. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US) under a constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors, was launched in 2002. GM also will provide standard aftersales support. It consumes less than 5.5

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South America Africa GM America 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

liter V6 gasoline engine that delivers 205 kW (279 hp) of power with a 120V, 15 kW electric motor and a starting torque of 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque. L/100km (30 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 190 g/km. L/100km (30 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 190 g/km. The S400 BlueHYBRID combines a modified 3.5-liter

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Japan Mercedes Hybrid Sale 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2009

less than the 2007 figure and 16.8% g/km base level in 1997, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) annual New Car CO 2 Report. mpg US for gasoline and 39.9 mpg US for diesel.). mpg US for gasoline and 39.9 mpg US for diesel.). in 2007 and 7.8%

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2008 Emissions CO2 2007 150

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APRIL 9, 2015

Shell will design the motor oil that complements and enhances the overall efficiency of the vehicle. The vehicle’s fuel consumption was 97 mpg Imp (81 mpg US, 2.91 Gordon Murray Design was established in 2007 to develop an innovative manufacturing technology trademarked iStream. Project M concept drawing.

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Cars South Africa Personal MPG 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2010

The transportation sector is about 95% dependent on petroleum for its energy; motor gasoline alone accounts for about 60% of total transportation energy use. In 2007, total consumption of petroleum-based fuels averaged 14,287 thousand barrels per day. lower than 2007 and 3.2% mpg US in 2009. lower than 2008.

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2009 Emissions Carbon Transportation 239

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Earlier post.). Passenger cars.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

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APRIL 14, 2015

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. year from 1973 to 2007—when it peaked at 28.7 mpg in 2013 to 37.0 mpg in 2040. mpg in 2013 to 7.8 Renewables meet much of the growth in electricity demand.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. And yet clean diesel, one of the cleanest choices for putting the US on the road to energy independence, hasn’t see any sort of incentive since the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Continued fuel economy improvement in vehicles using other alternative fuels, gasoline, and diesel, combined with growth in the use of hybrid technologies (including micro, mild, full, and plug-in hybrid vehicles), limit the use of electric vehicles over the projection. mpg in 2025.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2009

The electric motor develops a peak output of 100 kW (136 hp) and a maximum torque of 320 N·m (236 lb-ft). The B-Class F-CELL meets requirements regarding driving dynamics that are above the level of a two-liter gasoline vehicle. L/100km (97 mpg US). L/100km (97 mpg US).

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2009 California Canada Hydrogen 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

We set a course on the large touring sedan segment in 2007, when we presented the F 700. F800 Plug-in Hybrid, Gasoline. Electric motor output (kW/hp). The 45-liter gasoline tank is mounted behind the rear seat backrests, again in the interest of crash safety and to save space. Earlier post.] F 800 Style Plug-in Hybrid.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Fuel 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

TFSI based on Miller cycle, introduced by Audi earlier this year at the Vienna Motor Symposium. The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4 US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). US mpg) and emits 129 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (208 grams per mile).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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MAY 15, 2014

2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet. The overall ethanol volume blend share in the gasoline/ethanol fuel pool grows from 14% (10% by energy) in 2020 to 30% (22% energy basis) in 2030. 50% ethanol by volume since 2007. 2025) vehicle CO 2 reduction task from 4.5

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

liter gasoline unit combining turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully-variable valve management; a new 3.0-liter According to statistics compiled by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority cited by BMW, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9

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JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. With a new 2.0L

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

Liter gasoline engine that produces 162 horsepower (hp) and a 94kW electric motor, for a total system 191 hp. The gasoline engine’s 155 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.) is boosted by the electric motor, at peak, contributing 173 lb.-ft. In 212 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 44.3

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. Liter gasoline engine and a 94kW electric motor. Instead, it has a simple planetary gear set and two electric motors. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 87

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Volkswagen first launched the EA888 engine generation in spring 2007 (Gen 1). 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 Click to enlarge.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? Heres our three-paragaph summary and a link to the first of several postings on the subject at CalCars-News : July 2007 EPRI-NRDC Definitive Study: PHEVs Will Reduce Emissions If Broadly Adopted The EPRI-NRDC studies finally give an environmental stamp of approval to PHEVs.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

Volkswagen has revealed the first technical details of the all-new Passat sedan and wagon—including the plug-in hybrid drive option—ahead of the cars’ unveiling in July, their public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, and their arrival in the first tranche of world markets in the fourth quarter. Earlier post.)

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. 2008.03.20 - New rechargeit.blogspot.com about PHEVs.

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PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 49

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

million units of the first generation version since its introduction in 2007. Four gasoline and four diesel engines. The four gasoline engines (TSI) produce 92 kW / 125 PS; 110 kW / 150 PS; 132 kW / 180 PS; and 162 kW / 220 PS of power. But in the new model the gasoline and diesel engines are taking a substantial leap upward.

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Plug-in Concept Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 Materials for Traction Drive Motor Laminations, Cores, or Structures. L/100 km) for trucks by 2025. Subsystem Component Technologies.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

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JUNE 19, 2015

to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, NHTSA does not have the statutory authority for setting CAFE standards for more than five years at a time—i.e., At both prices, gasoline-hybrid vehicles were the most preferred technology, while twincharging was the least.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The C-Class is the top-selling model series from Mercedes-Benz; sales of the preceding model, which was launched in 2007, total more than 2.4 l/100 km/mpg US. Five four-cylinder gasoline engines rated at 115 to 175 kW (156 to 238 hp) will also be available. A six-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 245 kW (333 hp) will follow.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Obviously, your journey from 0 to 60 mph will be dependent upon how much weight the 1,330cc motor is moving. As an added bonus, having an under-stressed motor (compared to what’s found in sport bikes) with a redline of 8,100 rpm should theoretically improve longevity if those Rotax motors are all they’re cracked up to be.

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Motorcycles Three Wheeled Missouri Automobile 104

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

2 PIA Meets CARB Move CARB Forward AltCar Expo 2007 Arnold Amped Up? Westbrook, 2001 "Gasoline to Electric Conversion Manual: A Workshop Guide for High Schools", published by the Electric Vehicle Society of Canada, July 2005 "History of the Electric Automobile: Hybrid electric vehicles", by Ernest H. 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know?

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Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

CPT says that the RegEnBoost system enables a typical family-sized car to achieve less than 100 g/km CO 2 with a 1-liter gasoline engine, but when required can offer the same lively performance and in-gear acceleration of a 2-liter naturally aspirated powertrain. They have also designed a 100 mpg UK (83 mpg US, 2.8

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JANUARY 19, 2013

—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Maximum torque from the rear motor is 154 N·m (114 lb-ft). Guangzhou Automobile Group. The company reports fuel consumption of 6.6

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