Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

mpg US) in the combined cycle. To ensure optimum electrical energy management, Opel introduces a braking energy recuperation system which recovers kinetic energy via the generator in engine overrun mode, converting this to electrical energy and feeding it into the battery. liters of diesel per 100 km (52.3

MPG 218

MPG Oil Engine Emissions 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

mpg US) with LPG and 7.2 mpg US) with gasoline. To guarantee optimal quality, the engine is converted to LPG use at the factory. In 2012, Dacia vehicles represented more than half of total LPG sales in France. Its combined-cycle fuel consumption is 9.2 liters/100km (25.6 liters/100km (32.7

France 186

France MPG Gasoline Kits 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Calling it a vital national security issue, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard (a retired Marine officer and Gulf War veteran) signed Executive Order #6, 2012 making Indianapolis the first city in the nation to require the purchase of either electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles for the city’s non-police fleet, and the use of CNG in heavy-duty vehicles.

Indianapolis 218

Indianapolis Plug-in Fleet Plug 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The survey shows continued growth in automaker’s overall use of aluminum reaching a high of 343 lbs (156 kg) per vehicle in 2012—up 5% from 327 lbs (148 kg) in 2009. Twenty percent of all bumpers in 2012 will be aluminum. A material mix shift is necessary to achieve a 10% weight reduction for light vehicles and 51 mpg US.

2012 186

2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4 L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 EV fuel economy is based on a 2012 Nissan LEAF—99 mpg gasoline equivalent (mpgge) (equivalent to 2.4 mpgge (equivalent to 7.6 L/100 km). . … —Curran et al. Curran, Robert M.

Gas-Electric 345

Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

liter V6 has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined. Nearly 20 states—including Oklahoma, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida—offer or soon will provide tax incentives or rebates for CNG-converted vehicles. When equipped with a bi-fuel CNG/LPG engine package, the 3.7-liter

F-150 220

F-150 Ford Production Florida 220

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. mpg US), an 11% improvement on its 160 kW/218 hp predecessor. liters per 100 km (36.8

BMW 275

BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

The Acura ILX Concept is the precursor to a new Acura luxury compact sedan scheduled for launch in Spring 2012. The 2013 RDX, scheduled to launch in Spring 2012, will have as standard equipment a 3.5-liter Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 L/100km) and 28 mpg on the highway (8.4

Acura 246

Acura Hybrid Detroit Vehicles 246

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. The Toyota RAV4 Prime will come to market in summer 2020. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

Plug-in 220

Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

The second proposed label retains the current label’s focus on miles per gallon (MPG) and annual fuel costs, while updating the overall design and adding the required new comparison information on fuel economy and emissions. Mpg-e converts kilowatt-hours of electricity to gallons of gasoline based on energy equivalency.

Fuel Economy 297

Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2013

DC converter, inverter, and electric motor) efficiency and the loss in charging/ discharging. 2012 and the 2025 projected US average electricity mix. 2012 US electricity mix, electric trucks have an energy efficiency advantage in most parts of the US, with the largest advantage in the Pacific Northwest. 54% and 48?61%

Diesel 361

Diesel Georgia Energy Li-ion 361

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter Power and torque curves for the stock LEA engine and the converted D-EGR engine. Aside from the increased compression ratio, the combustion system of the converted D-EGR engine was largely unchanged. Chadwell et al.,

Gasoline 317

Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

When the computer in an affected Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 is flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly, the lawsuit says. The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. 2013-2017 RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD).

Fuel Economy 170

Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

liter diesel engines, available from early 2012, Volvo has opted for Getrag’s six-speed 6DCT450 Powershift transmission for further reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. liters/100 km (55 and 52 mpg US) respectively. The 6DCT450. Click to enlarge. For its S60, V60, V70 and S80 models with 1.6-liter

Diesel 199

Diesel Volvo Fuel Economy Economy 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

liter is projected to produce segment-leading fuel economy among compact SUVs and up to 5 mpg better than the outgoing Escape. The gearbox features a new torque converter for improved driving feel, smooth shifts and improved fuel economy. The new ratios complement the revised torque converter. With these technologies, the 2.0-liter

Escape 230

Escape Ford Engine Fuel Economy 230

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Kia plans to introduce a mid-sized, full hybrid vehicle in 2011 and follow up with early commercialization of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2012. L/100km or 40 mpg US) with a CVT transmission. When converted to a standard gasoline engine that figure would be 21.5 Equipped with a 1.6 It offers fuel efficiency of 17.2

Kia 150

Kia Motor Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2013

The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 The motor and two clutches are installed co-axially in the space of the torque converter. Launched in early 2012 as the Infiniti JX35, the Infiniti QX60 is one of Infiniti’s best-selling models, second only to the current Infiniti G line.

Infinity 218

Infinity Hybrid 2014 Li-ion 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. This creates a higher expansion ratio for less compression, reducing pumping losses and converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively. l/100 (49 mpg US) for the 1.33L gasoline unit and 3.8 l/100 (62 mpg US) for the 1.4

2014 273

2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

liter EcoBoost engine and 6F-55 transmission package, will deliver 355 hp (265 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque, along with achieving 25 mpg on the highway. That, Ford points out, is more power and better highway fuel economy than the V-8 engine found in the 2009 Lexus GS460 (24 mpg) or the 2009 Infiniti M45 (21 mpg).

Ford 170

Ford Engine Fuel Economy MPG 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2011

mpg US), (provisional figures according to EU test cycle depending on tire options). EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to the on-sale date in summer 2012. The 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission in the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe features minimal torque converter slip and rapid gear changes. L/100km (30.2

BMW 199

BMW 2013 Engine Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

One of the most fundamental improvements was converting the Pumpe Duse (unit injector) fuel-injection system to a common-rail design, as well as increasing the capacity by 72 cc thanks to a 1.5-mm VW estimates fuel economy of 29 mpg US city, 39 mpg highway (8.1 The 2012 Beetle is 71.2 mm wider bore. inches wide (3.3

Diesel 246

Diesel Sale Exhaust Engine 246

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid—the first full hybrid vehicle to go on sale in the European B-segment—made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. This creates a high expansion ratio for less compression, converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively.

Hybrid 240

Hybrid Toyota Downsizing Sale 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

million barrels per day of highway petroleum use (12.5%) by 2020 (compared to the Energy Information Agency (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) 2012-projected baseline in 2020 of 11.2 mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 million barrels per day); and.

Vehicles 246

Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The brake energy recovery system converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy into stored energy by compressing nitrogen gas in a storage device called an accumulator. As many municipalities and fleet operators look to convert to CNG, the RunWise system is attractive to those who are under pressure to meet reduced emissions mandates.

Hybrid 246

Hybrid MPH Diesel Oil 246

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2010

A production version of the A8 hybrid is due in late 2011/early 2012 (orders will start in late 2011). L/100km (38 mpg US), equivalent to 144 grams CO 2 per km (231.75 In conjunction with the electric unit, this functions as a torque converter. The A8 hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0 During electrical—i.e.

Audi 199

Audi Hybrid Production 2011 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7 Controlled by the hybrid ECU, the PCU boost converter raises 201.6 Click to enlarge.

Prius 244

Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

2012 Camry Hybrid. The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. l/100 km (62 mpg US) ( earlier post ); first deliveries of the production version of this Golf BlueMotion were made in October of the same year. At the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, Volkswagen is unveiling a new Golf BlueMotion concept car. This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter

MPG 359

MPG Concept 2013 Fuel 359

Plug In Partners

MAY 7, 2007

clip The battery module used to convert hybrid vehicles to plug-in hybrid vehicles will be certified to meet all applicable new car test standards and will be installed by trained mechanics in less than 2 hours. But there can be as many as 15 million standard hybrids on the road when plug-in volumes skyrocket from 2012 to 2017.

ZENN 100

ZENN Lithium Ion Tax Credit 2007 100

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

In 2010, Volkswagen said that the MQB would be available in 2012, the technical foundation for more than 30 models in the group A0, A and B segments.) Meanwhile, the Cross Coupé’s low voltage electrical system is supplied with the necessary 12 volts through a DC/DC converter. mpg US), equating to CO 2 emissions of 62 g/km.

Plug-in 210

Plug-in SUV Plug Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2011

TFSI twin turbo V8 for the upcoming Audi top-of-the-line S8 ( earlier post ), due on market in early summer 2012, develops 382 kW (520 hp), while consuming 10.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). The newly developed 4.0 Compared to the engine in the previous model, the normally aspirated 5.2-liter

Audi 199

Audi Downsizing Fuel Engine 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

The primary goal of the project, which runs until June 2012, is consistently to utilize renewable energy sources for electrically powered vehicles. In addition, a DC/DC converter is used to supply the 12V onboard electrical system with its required voltage. L/100 km (112 mpg US) is attained (equivalent to 49 g/km CO2).

Plug-in 210

Plug-in Fleet Plug Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 The cast header passages enable consistent exhaust flow into the “wide mouth” collector at the converter. In 2012, the Small Block-powered Corvette Racing C6.R L/100 km) on the highway. 1 compression ratio.

2014 362

2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

mpg (19.26 Working in conjunction with Daimler Advanced Engineering, the team developed an innovative organic Rankine cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery (WHR) system that converts a portion of the exhaust heat into usable energy. We are thrilled with the positive results, and are honored to have been part of the program.

2009 150

2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

The dimensions of consequence in the EPA and NHTSA analyses essentially convert all motor vehicles into three-attribute products. Cars serve as a means of transportation whose only other dimensions of interest are mpg and cost. Kip Viscusi (2012) Overriding Consumer Preferences With Energy Regulations , Working Paper No.

Energy 265

Energy Pollution EPA Fuel 265

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2014

Also, for the first time, a NO x storage catalytic converter has been combined with a diesel particulate filter and SCR injection in a single assembly. mpg US), 194 g CO 2 per km (312.2 mpg US) [85 grams CO 2 per km (136.8 mpg) [104 grams CO 2 per km (167.4 mpg) [114 grams CO 2 per km (183.5 The exhaust gas after?treatment

Audi 268

Audi Diesel Motor Motors 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The 2012 Fusion Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway; Ford expects the upcoming 2013 Fusion Hybrid to offer about 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. It’s a simple mechanical arrangement, Gray said, noting that there are no clutches, and no torque converter. Click to enlarge.

Hybrid 275

Hybrid Fusion Li-ion Fuel Economy 275