Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

Honda has introduced the new third-generation 2016 Honda Pilot. The 280 hp engine adds 30 hp (+12%) and 9 lb-ft of torque (+3.6%) over the 2015 Pilot model while receiving an EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 23 mpg (10.2 The 2016 Pilot goes on sale June 18 with an MSRP starting at $29,995 for the Pilot LX with 2WD.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

Ford’s MY 2015 F-Series Super Duty heavy-duty pickup trucks feature engine and chassis upgrades that together deliver best-in-class horsepower, torque and towing capacity. The new engine will also be featured on the MY 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks, available in spring 2015. MY 2016 F-650/F-750. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

A fresh, aerodynamic shape with dozens of new updates and advanced powertrain components contribute to increased fuel efficiency by up to 8% over a 2016 Cascadia Evolution. are available in the new Cascadia to further promote downspeeding and thus improved fuel economy. One key benefit of the new Cascadia is its integrated powertrain.

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Detroit Fuel Fuel Economy North America 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a proposed rulemaking for the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Combined fuel economy (mpg). Engine power (kW). 40 93 MPGe.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2014

Magna Exteriors, an operating unit of Magna International, has been awarded new business to supply painted automotive body panels made from carbon fiber composite material for two 2016 model-year vehicles. —Tom Pilette, Vice President of Product and Process Development for Magna Exteriors.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2017

Compared to the reference case, in which gasoline vehicles (ICEVs) remain dominant through 2050 (BAU), OPT results in 16% and 36% reductions in LDV greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2030 and 2050, respectively, corresponding to 5% and 9% reductions in economy-wide emissions. Credit: ACS, Keshavarzmohammadian et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2016

Presented in a working paper , the ICCT findings show that after EU-wide CO 2 standards were introduced in 2009, official fuel consumption values decreased by 15% while real-world figures only decreased by 2%. Average official and real-world fuel consumption values of new European passenger cars. —Tietge et al.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 13, 2014

Jaguars haven''t exactly been known for good fuel economy, but that could change with the British carmaker''s newest and smallest sedan. The upcoming 2016 Jaguar XE could set new standards for fuel efficiency in the compact-luxury sedan class, thanks to a lineup of new engines and a body structure made mostly from aluminum.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

The President also called for an extension of the National Program for increased fuel economy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles to Model Year 2017 and beyond. Currently trucks consume more than two million barrels of oil every day, and average 6.1 miles per gallon. Earlier post.) per gallon fuel price.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

In city driving, it is expected to achieve an efficiency rating of 80 MPGe based on US Environmental Protection Agency standards. liter Pentastar V-6 engine produces best-in-class horsepower (287) and torque (262 lb-ft), along with leading fuel economy of an estimated 28 mpg highway.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

The company’s EDI PowerDrive 6000 PHEV drivetrain system surpassed one million miles in a commercial fleet setting in late 2016. The PowerDrive 6000 PHEV and EV drivetrains are targeted at Class 6 medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles (work and distribution vehicles, municipal services, food & beverage, utilities, and telecom).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

In a detailed presentation at SAE 2016 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies earlier this year on the design of the RWD PHEV system for the CT6, Tim Grewe, GM’s General Director of Electrification, called it a “Volt on steroids.” ( Earlier post.) seconds, and is expected to deliver a fuel economy rating of 65 MPGe.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

Following the US launch of the Clarity Fuel Cell in late 2016, the Clarity Electric will go on-sale in 2017. The Clarity series will also feature advanced technologies, including Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as standard Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technology. Earlier post.). Accord Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2016

The objective of this area of interest is to research, develop, and demonstrate medium- and heavy-duty (classes 3-7) PEVs, including vehicles that can provide power for ancillary services or exportable power, and/or vehicles with connected and autonomous capabilities with an emphasis on electrification.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. A little fin help. Your numbers may differ.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2017

Since March, Mercedes-Benz has offered its customers of compact-class cars an improvement in NO x emissions for one engine version. A voluntary service action is also being carried out for V-Class customers—so far with approximately 75% of the vehicles in Germany. Approximately 45% of those cars have since been updated.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 California Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2017

ArcelorMittal’s Usibor is compatible with standard press hardening technologies and processes. However, each material used in vehicle production contributes to lightweighting and improves fuel economy, but each does so at a different cost to the manufacturer—and to the environment.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

This highlights the role for additional policies to limit aviation emissions, notably the CO 2 standard being developed by the international civil aviation organization (ICAO) and a global market-based measure (MBM) to price aviation carbon. Transatlantic Airline Fuel Efficiency Ranking, 2014”.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

liter EcoBoost engine, up to a best-in-class 450 lb-ft (610 N·m) for a V6. liter EcoBoost engine available for the 2016 F-150. For example, in part-load operation, the indirect injection can supplement the direct injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine.

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F-150 2017 Ford Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

EA211 at the Vienna Motor Symposium in 2016, earlier post.). TSI (92 kW); the improvements in fuel economy take effect across a wide range of the engine map. For the TSI engines, DSG is standard for the 140 kW engine and above. In the case of the TDI, DSG is fitted as standard in the 176 kW version.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The new capability—which is still evolving—supports research on the types of systems that will required to meet EPA Tier 3 standards, as ORNL researcher Scott Curran noted in his talk at the SAE 2016 Range Extenders for Electric Vehicles Symposium held in November. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Standard on the LX and Sport, the non-turbo 2.0-liter 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. Honda has done a very good job delivering economy and spirited acceleration.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The score relates to a vehicle’s combined performance on fuel economy and greenhouse-gas emissions.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2018

BMW anticipated this development—and was first to demonstrate and publish SAE Level 3 (L3) highly Autonomous Driving on a designated highway under government supervision in Chengdu as early as 2016. We have developed a complete, customer-oriented and prospective R&D system, through the R&D layout in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenyang.

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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. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2014

In addition to seeking more heavy-duty applications for the RunWise hybrid system—such as transit—McGrew said that the company is working on a new generation of the product that should launch in 2016 for Class 4-6 delivery trucks—e.g., Class 4-6 trucks. FedEx, UPS, etc. Earlier post.) Low-speed cycle.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The Luxury and Premium Luxury models come standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional. All-wheel drive comes standard on the Sport model. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Clean Fleet Report tested a XT5 Premium Luxury with the 3.6L Cruising Comfort.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2016

Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. Like Mazda’s entire lineup of 2016 cars and crossovers, the 2016 CX-9 has adopted efficient, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology. At the heart of the 2016 CX-9 is its new SKYACTIV-G 2.5T SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

However, the certification standards are not yet fully in place, and significant technological and funding issues create uncertainty. OEMs need to design large EVs from scratch and manufacture at volume to realize economy-of-scale savings. Electric Trucks - 4.3 GWh annually in 2021. Electric Buses - 12 GWh.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

An optional Towing Pack—rare amongst cars in the hybrid class—allows owners to tow braked loads of up to 1,300 kg. New plug-in hybrid versions of the Niro and Optima Sportswagon will help Kia achieve its 2020 target to improve fuel economy by 25% over 2014 levels. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Making air suspension and AWD standard in the 2017 model has added more complexity and more things that could potentially falter. Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. —Jake Fisher.

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