Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2017

In November 2016, Volkswagen presented a major update of the Golf, featuring new engines (including a Millerized 1.5L Now, three more sporty, fuel-efficient models of the updated Golf can now be ordered in Europe: the plug-in hybrid Golf GTE and the dynamic Golf GTD and Golf GTD Variant diesel models. l/100 km (53 mpg US) and 4.7

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Diesel Europe Available PHEV 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2013

Fars News Agency reports that automaker Iran-Khodro Company (IKCO) will begin introducing cars equipped with its self-developed diesel engine by 2013. Mass production of the engine will start in 2015, according to Alireza Aslani, the project manager of the IKCO diesel engine. Fuel consumption is 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (42.8

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Iran Diesel Engine MPG 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., According to the T&E analysis, an average diesel car produces emits 3.65 According to the T&E analysis, an average diesel car produces emits 3.65 mpg US) and 7.1

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars 220

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012), and for trucks is 19.8 mpg (annual increase of 0.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

Chevrolet has introduced the diesel version ( earlier post ) of its 2016 Colorado midsize pickup truck. It is also the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors. The new Colorado diesel goes on sales this fall, offered in LT and Z71 Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD. B20 bio-diesel capability.

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Colorado Chevrolet Diesel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2016

Operating 24 hours per day over the 106-day period, the Proterra Catalyst vehicle achieved 32,545 total miles—nearly twice the distance of standard industry tests at Altoona. From mid-October to the end of January 2016, the bus achieved 98% uptime. x diesel) at normal loads. KCM’s diesel-hybrid buses average 6.3

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Maintenance MPG Diesel 2016 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2013

Following the introduction of the Bosch electric axle-split hybrid in PSA Peugeot Citroën diesel vehicles ( earlier post ), the two companies are now planning to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars. PSA says the technology—called “Hybrid Air”—will be fitted on B-segment models starting in 2016.

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Hybrid 2016 Gasoline-Electric Fuel 391

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. liter TDI Clean Diesel engine that is transversely mounted, driving the front wheels.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In 2016, SporTran won the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No-Emission Vehicle Deployment Grant, which funded the five electric buses, three depot chargers and an on-route fast charger. By replacing its diesel buses, SporTran estimates that the new Proterra Catalyst buses will save more than $2.2

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Carbon Fiber Re-Charge Louisiana Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The new 5 Series features TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines from the modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units. Two diesel engines and two gasoline variants will be available from launch, working in tandem with either rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive.

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BMW Plug-in 2017 Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. l/100km) or more.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A new addition to the Kia model line-up, the Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will be Kia’s first plug-in hybrid for global markets when it goes on sale in the second half of 2016, offering increased battery capacity and pure electric range. Earlier post.). Optima Hybrid.

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Kia Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. 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. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 81

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., Diesel Hybrid. FedEx, UPS, etc. Earlier post.) CNG concept. OSU evaluation.

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Hybrid MPH Diesel Oil 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

Audi is introducing two new models with plug-in hybrid drive systems to the market in China in 2016, both of which are having their world premier at Auto Shanghai 2015: the Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 liter TDI diesel. TFSI quattro will be available from dealers in the three specified markets starting in 2016. Earlier post.)

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

In October 2016, after releasing real-world fuel consumption figures for 30 PSA models, the partners published the protocol. mpg US), and confirm an average gap with official type approval figures of 1.74 The Protocol results also demonstrate a number of important characteristics of car fuel economy: A diesel car consumes 1.5

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Fuel Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline 186

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. Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Standard on the LX and Sport, the non-turbo 2.0-liter Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. 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 50+ MPG and good handling, too. Two Engine Choices.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Your numbers may differ. Driving Experience: On the Road.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and CAFE standards increase new LDV fuel economy through model year 2025 and beyond, with more fuel-efficient new vehicles gradually replacing older vehicles on the road and raising the fuel efficiency of the LDV stock by an average of 2.0% per year, from 21.5 l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2016

The new Audi A5 Coupé will launch in Germany with five engines: two gasoline TFSI and three diesel TDI units. The eight-speed tiptronic is reserved for the top diesel with 210 kW (286 hp) and the S5 engine. Both engines come standard with quattro all-wheel drive. TDI with front- or all-wheel drive. Driver assistance systems.

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Audi Fuel Connect Connected 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. There is a standard 12-liter tank or an optional 24-liter tank for the required AdBlue additive. US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). TDI with tiptronic (1.9

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Although the timing arguably could have been better, Volkswagen of America proceeded with the planned debut of the restyled 2016 Volkswagen Passat in New York on Monday. liter diesel TDI; and 3.6-liter This in turn opened the door to the MY 2016 conformance testing.). The 2016 Passat 1.8T liter TSI gasoline; 2.0-liter

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2016 MPG America EPA 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. 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. Making a Case to Consider a Sedan. Great style. Exterior Statement.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 70

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. So it is important to discuss with a Kia sales representative what comes standard on the K5. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L In 514 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 34.7

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Priorities for the Department of Energy’s vehicle technologies research have shifted drastically in recent years among diesel hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and plug-in electric hybrids, with little continuity among them. mpg US limit by 2016, earlier post.) other research areas as determined by the Secretary.

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2010 2014 Vehicles Hydrogen 257

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. A head-up display is only available on the Stinger GT2 model ( Clean Fleet Report wishes it was standard for all Stingers).

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7 Not much here.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 83

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. Top) 2016 XC90. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2015

l/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. liters per 100 kilometers (34 mpg US), corresponding to 162 g/km CO 2. Models A 200 d 4MATIC, A 220 4MATIC, A 220 d, A 220 d 4MATIC, A 250 4MATIC, A 250 Sport and A 250 Sport 4MATIC are equipped with DYNAMIC SELECT as standard. Acceleration from 0 to 100 kmh takes 4.2

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Mercedes Engine Range MPG 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. Further, the fossil fuel share of primary energy consumption falls from 82% in 2011 to 78% in 2040 as consumption of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls, largely because of the incorporation of new fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

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. The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. mpg average. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

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. Focus on fuel economy.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Background.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

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. mpg US)—a 10 per cent reduction over the equivalent outgoing model. mpg US)—down 13% from the equivalent outgoing model. l/100 km (35.6

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Ford Diesel Auto Power 150