Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

While the mix shifts toward lower-carbon-intensive fuels, the world will need to pursue all economic energy sources, the report says. As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83 l/100 km) in 2040.

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Light Oil Fuel Vehicles 170

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The all-wheel drive 2022 Lexus RX 450h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive, a parallel hybrid system. In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 92

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Jeremy Michalek has investigated the implications of regional and drive cycle variations on the degradation of a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) battery. 6, depending on regional climate and driving patterns, they found. Air cooling can increase battery life by a factor of 1.5–6, 2016.10.104. 2016.10.104.

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PHEV San Francisco Phoenix Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2016

Global energy demand will increase 25% between 2014 and 2040, driven by population growth and economic expansion, ExxonMobil forecasts in the 2016 edition of its annual The Outlook for Energy. The company forecasts modest gains for plug-in electric cars, with cost and functionality remaining barriers. Source: ExxonMobil.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

million in 2011, and 2012 may bring an all-time high of 80 million or more vehicles, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. Auto manufacturing capacity continues to grow, and annual output could reach the 100 million mark by 2016. Source: Worldwatch. Click to enlarge.

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Global Auto Production Hybrid 273

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. Drivetrain.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

Rice University researchers have determined a more effective way to use natural gas to reduce climate-warming emissions would be in the replacement of existing coal-fired power plants and fuel-oil furnaces rather than burning it in cars and buses. —Cohan and Sengupta (2016). Graphic by Tanyia Johnson/Rice University.

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Gas-Electric Gas Transportation Coal 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ Dr. Bruce R.

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Clean Cleaning Future Green 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

All four trims come with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters, but Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity (and treat) to drive the Civic Sport Touring with the 6-speed manual (6MT) that is also an option on the Sport model. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined.

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 70

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. The agreement provides a framework to reach an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. They kick-up that performance with a more powerful engine which takes the K5 to an all new level of fun. All-wheel drive is only available with the base turbocharged 1.6L

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 84

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. The Stinger is available in three trim levels–GT-Line, GT1, and GT2–with choices of two engines and either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. The 2021 Cadillac XT5 comes in three models of Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport, all available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

The US consortium will pursue five topics; responsive application will address all five. Hybrid electric powertrains. Projects that demonstrate systems-level fuel efficient technologies must be matched with the duty cycle of the specific truck application to deliver the expected fuel savings. Energy storage systems.

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China Parts Chinese Obama 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

It’s the interplay of all the different elements. The longer life and increased fuel economy yield a benefit to the EXT Li-ion batteries, according to A123’s calculations. In addition, the fuel economy savings from the Li-ion system are higher, due to the the capability for increased charge acceptance. Jeff Kessen.

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Li-ion Lead Acid Lithium Ion Hybrid 359

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches. First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. All in all, the 2021 Envision will get your attention as something refreshing from Buick. mpg average.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2019

California will meet its 2030 climate targets more than three decades late, in 2061, and could be more than 100 years late in meeting its 2050 target if the average rate of emissions reductions from the past year hold steady, according to a new study tracking more than a decade of environmental and economic indicators in the state.

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California Climate Transportation 2017 274

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Assuming no new policies, growth in energy-related CO 2 is driven by electricity and transportation fuel use. However, assuming no new policies, however, fossil fuels would still provide about 78% of all the energy used in 2035 and CO 2 emissions from energy will grow at 0.3% Source: EIA AEO2010. Click to enlarge.

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. All electric (mi). Top) 2016 XC90.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The auto market is now dominated by front-wheel drive cars, almost all of them with an automatic transmission. If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? All business.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 83

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

Fifty years later, the USA is faced with a similar challenge, energy independency and climatic change. percent of energy consumption to come from non fossil fuels [ earlier post ]. In Germany, renewable electricity generation will be 35 percent by 2020, and 50 percent by 2050. mpg by 2016. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA 220

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Greenhouse gas and fuel economy levels under the EPA NHTSA joint proposed rulemaking. The proposal builds upon the core principles President Obama announced in May for a harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US.(

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Gas 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

There will be world premieres for new advanced technologies, such as the Integrated Starter-Alternator (ISG); the 48 V electrical system; and the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV). The new engines] also need to be designed with a view to all current and future requirements. —Prof. Cross-sections of the M256.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Light 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. The hybrid has a manufacturer-estimated fuel economy rating of 70 MPGe. the Golf GTE, earlier post.)

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Plug-in SUV Detroit Concept 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with dual electric motors putting out 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. The direct-shift 6-speed automatic, with paddle shifters, gets that power to the full-time electronic all-wheel drive. Both engines run on 87 octane, but don’t plug in for electricity.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 78

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2016

Hyundai’s all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra arrives in dealerships this month, featuring two new, more efficient powertrains; lower weight; improved stiffness, and a number of safety and connectivity technologies. All of this results in up to a 2.2% increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy. Other features of the 1.4L

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2017 MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Thirteen environmental groups working on clean transportation solutions sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) urging it to select plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) for the next generation of delivery vehicles (NGDV). billion miles every year and uses more than 180 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGE) of fuel.

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Plug-in Plug Vehicles Fleet 210

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. It is all about the hydrogen fueling station network, which is slowly being built out.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 80

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

The 2021 Cadillac CT4 comes with two gasoline engines that run on 91 octane and two automatic transmission options, in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. Propulsion Choices.

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 91

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 62

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

However, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, an all freeway run of 125 miles returned an average of 32.1 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Grip was good, but replace the all-season tires with summer tires–and hold on!

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 75

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Ford is showcasing the latest Transit and Transit Custom line-up powered by the Ford EcoBlue diesel engine ( earlier post ) at 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show. The new transmission can be specified in combination with the 130 PS and 170 PS versions of the Ford EcoBlue engine, and Auto-Start-Stop is standard on all variants.

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Ford Diesel Auto Power 150