Remove 2016 Remove Alternative Fuels Remove Engine Remove Insight
article thumbnail

Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

Green Car Congress

However, the document not only provides a detailed look at the finances of the company, it also provides a quick recap of recent technology developments and some insight into the company’s immediate research priorities. We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines.

Chrysler 268
article thumbnail

IMO selects DNV to investigate potential for LNG-fueled shipping in North American ECA

Green Car Congress

Alternatively, the ship may use any “fitting, material, appliance or apparatus or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods”, which are at least as effective in terms of emissions reductions, as approved by the Party to MARPOL Annex VI. —Tony Teo, DNV’s Technology and Business Director in the US.

Fuel 186
article thumbnail

Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. Technology innovation.

Obama 150
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower (hp) and 139 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The Drive Mode Select helps you get the most performance and fuel efficiency from the hybrid system with choices of Smart, Normal, Sport and Custom. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. coefficient of drag.

Hyundai 83
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

liter gasoline engine with multi-port injection, good for 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque, mated to an intelligent variable transmission (iVT). This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. Drivetrain.

Kia 72
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Two Engine Choices. Honda gives drivers options of two four-cylinder engines for the front-wheel drive Civic sedan. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is tuned a bit different for each engine with Honda programming “step shifts” that simulate gear changes. Standard on the LX and Sport, the non-turbo 2.0-liter

Honda 85
article thumbnail

Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Clean Fleet Report

liter four-cylinder engine, the performance numbers are 310 pound-feet of torque, and then either 250 horsepower using 93 octane or, if on a budget, using 87 octane dropping that number to 227 horsepower. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience.

Carbon 76