Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

liter V-6 gasoline engine paired with a high-output electric motor; 12 kWh lithium-ion battery; 8-speed automatic transmission; and Mitsubishi Motors’ advanced full-time Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive. The PHEV drivetrain offers high performance (335 bhp/250 kW) combined with excellent fuel economy.

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North America Mitsubishi PHEV Concept 150

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.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power.

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New York City New York Obama Tax Credit 167

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The beleaguered automotive industry in the United States has taken its fair share of knocks over the last 12 months but none were more shocking than when one of the oldest and most well-respected brands in motoring – General Motors (GM) – slipped into bankruptcy earlier this year. How GM hopes to recover. Faye Sunderland.

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General Motors Green Motor Motors 40

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Next up will be the Polestar 2 with a larger single electric motor and then the company’s first SUV, the Polestar 3. Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos, designating that performance was awaiting the driver. For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 kWh per 100 miles.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 78

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2013

Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell models ( earlier post ) are joining the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project. The ix35 Fuel Cell is Hyundai’s fourth-generation fuel cell vehicle, and its first to enter production. These fuel cell vehicles will be leased to key public and private fleet users in the capital.

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London Hydrogen Hyundai Fuel 344

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

Increased charge sustaining fuel economy. Schematic lever diagram showing the gearing of each of the two propulsion motor-generators to a common main transmission shaft using an individual planetary gear set. A key decision was to split EV propulsion between two motor-generators (motors A and B).

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Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. The FT-CH concept. Click to enlarge.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. These efforts result in faster warm-up of the catalyst and ultimately in reduced real-world fuel consumption and emissions. The second engine to be showcased at the Paris Motor Show 2014 is the Kappa 1.4-liter

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Hyundai Downsizing Engine Hybrid 239

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

The Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. This enables high power, improved fuel atomization and efficient mixing with the air intake charge. Click to enlarge. CDTI torque-power curve.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In slow charge.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen. Governmental organizations: European Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, NOW GmbH. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug 244