Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2016

Ford is investing $182.2 The investment was part of Pivotal’s $253-million Series C financing round; the round was led by new investor Ford, in conjunction with Microsoft and all previous investors GE, EMC and VMware. Ford intends for the $182.2-million

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In New York yesterday, Ford Motor Company provided a strategic update to investors; the presentation follows a four-month deep dive into Ford’s strategy and business operations led by President and CEO Jim Hackett and Ford’s senior leadership team. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2022

This analysis builds on a previous comprehensive life cycle analysis, updating that study’s 2016 assumptions and methods. Vehicle fuel economies and component sizes were estimated using Argonne National Laboratory’s vehicle simulation tool, Autonomie, using a consistent set of vehicle performance criteria across vehicle-fuel combinations.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Ford will be introducing the Euro-spec version of its Edge SUV at the IAA in Frankfurt this week. Ford said both powertrains will deliver up to 40.6 Ford said both powertrains will deliver up to 40.6 Ford expects to sell 200,000 SUVs in Europe in 2016—a 200% increase compared to 2013. mpg US (5.8 mpg US (5.8

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the first mass-market crossover utility with a hybrid powertrain since the demise of the Ford Escape Hybrid in 2012. Granted, there's the luxury Lexus NX hybrid (using some of the same underpinninngs), and the low-volume Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, with a mild-hybrid powertrain.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 18, 2023

But Ford Motor Co. annually, having Oakville Assembly down means Ford had to come up with something and it elected to pull China out of the bullpen — setting the SUV up to become Ford’s very first Chinese import. Ford has struggled by comparison. since 2016. In some respects, this is a shrewd move.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

While the R1T pickup and R1S SUV are full-size trucks—or within a few inches of full-size, by any American assessment—the R2 lineup is expected to cover a middle ground that would also make it viable for Europe and many other regions of the world, giving Rivian traction toward economies of scale. This is it. Get ready to meet R2 on March 7th.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. mpg in 2016. Adapted from ICCT. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2016

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the sole mass-market crossover SUV that offers a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. That was a market pioneered by the Ford Escape Hybrid, in 2004, and one that Ford walked away from for 2013. DON'T MISS: 2016.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Tesla detailed its Master Plan part three In April, Tesla shared its Master Plan part three , detailing the company’s proposal for a path to reaching a sustainable global energy economy. The plan followed the Tesla Master Plan parts one and two , which were shared by the company in 2006 and 2016, respectively.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2015

Most, if not all, smaller market capitalization companies, public or private, are still free cash flow negative (operating cash flow less capital expenditure) and only a few of the larger ones are now, or will be, based on guidance. To plug the hole it hopes to sell its Eagle Ford assets this year.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2016

Although almost all the new models in the Euro market exhibit that divergence, the ICCT found, the divergence can vary significantly between different models. The Ford Focus, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Skoda Fabia, and Skoda Octavia all reduced real-world fuel consumption by more than 10% since 2009. —Tietge et al.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We update this list regularly because the market is changing so quickly. We’ll try to keep this up-to-date as the EV market continues to evolve. Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

One response by automakers to increasingly stringent fuel economy requirements is the use of GDI engines, which offer up to a 25% improvement in fuel economy compared to port fuel injection (PFI) engines. Some projections expect the 2016 market share of new LDVs with GDI engines to exceed 50%. —Zimmerman et al.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2013

Polk light vehicle forecast through 2016. million vehicles, according to Polk, a global automotive market intelligence firm. increase from 2012), driven by an improving economy and capacity expansion in the region. increase from 2012), driven by an improving economy and capacity expansion in the region. Data: Polk.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

Mexico is already an important market for Daimler. The new engines will feature advanced technology in a compact package and will offer a significant improvement in fuel economy, as well as low emissions. The new engines will debut in Daimler, Renault and Nissan vehicles in 2016. Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers'

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

During the SAE World Congress panel, Moriya reinforced that concerted effort among related industries /companies; the establishment of global standards; and the creation of a hydrogen refueling infrastructure are also required if FCVs are to be marketed as scheduled. US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Ford ranks the highest at 18, down three spots from the previous year. Right below Ford on the list is Buick, which had performed well in recent years and was in the top 10 last year. Ford ranks number 18, down three spots from last year. The Taurus, the oldest model in Ford’s fleet, has “Much-Better-Than-Average” reliability.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

As the Obama Administration considers stricter fuel economy regulations, automakers are expected to lower the overall weight of vehicles by approximately 400 pounds (181 kg) per vehicle, and as aluminum use increases, the mix percent is expected to double. Honda leads aluminum content as a percent of curb weight at 10.7%

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor. note: Larry originally wrote this in 2016, but since Toyota is still advertising about its hybrid “that doesn’t need to be plugged in,” we thought it was worth updating and repeating.]

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

In the past few years 8 automakers made announcements about fuel cell electric vehicle development, many of them in conjunction with partnerships: BMW-Toyota, GM-Honda, Hyundai and Daimler-Ford-Nissan. Germany will have ~14-16 H 2 stations this year, with 50 by the end of 2016. —Jesse Schneider.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

Providing Certainty for Long-term Planning: Automakers would know what standards will be through 2016, which is critical in an industry where bringing a product to market typically takes 5-7 years. The debate over who sets CO 2 and fuel economy standards for autos has been decided, but there is still more to talk about.

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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. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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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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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. Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang. Road Test: 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. A vanishing breed.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. 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. Road Test: 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. Your numbers may differ.

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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. Two years on from completing the renewal of its Transit line-up at Hannover 2014, Ford is Europe’s fastest-growing commercial vehicle brand.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. don’t think we expect to see a large market share of light duty diesel in the short term. SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 2 is the target. smog and particulates.

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Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

US car maker Ford has some hard work ahead if it is to meet new CAFE regulations and still sell the SUVs and pick-up trucks that are so popular across its home country. The Federal Government now requires a fleet average of 35.5mpg by the 2016 model year - this is an increase from today’s average of 25.3mpg.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

This Tesla is one of a number of electric cars coming on the market. This Tesla is one of a number of electric cars coming on the market. Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge?

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Plug In India

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For our EV advocacy, which will benefit Indian cities and the Indian economy in the long run, we have received abuse and personal attacks. If you encounter such people or articles, all you need to do is point them to the numbers and trends in the auto market. The Tesla Model 3 in 2016 got 400,000 pre-orders in just a week.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Cruze—larger, lighter, and more efficient than its predecessor. The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. diesel already proven in Europe and other global markets. A new, standard 1.4L Refinement details.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

EIA said that US production will fall by 1 million barrels per day over the next year and that, “expected crude oil production declines from May 2015 through mid-2016 are largely attributable to unattractive economic returns.”. This is part of overall weak demand in a global economy that has been severely weakened by debt.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2017

To further improve fuel economy, battery range, safety and overall driving performance, automakers no longer default to a single material and instead are pursuing a multi-material design approach where the best material is chosen for the best application. This is a much different timing pattern than Ford exhibited on the F-150.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2018

This will enable the Group to achieve economies of scale, thereby making electric cars cheaper and more affordable for many people. The electric motor of the ID concept car showcased at the 2016 Paris Auto Show had a power output of 168 hp. The single-speed gearbox transfers the power from the motor to the rear axle.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We started off as a global organization, but we understand that, while we think on a global scale and we’re creating an economy of scale with global interoperability, acting locally is very important. So from my point of view, this is something that has a fantastic potential in the market. And that’s how IoTecha was born in 2016.

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