Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

TruckWings’ patented design, developed through years of wind tunnel, track and road testing, is devised to work at highway speeds, automatically deploying large panels to cover the sides and top of the tractor-trailer gap. —Daniel Burrows, XStream Trucking’s founder and CEO.

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Fuel Fleet Fuel Economy Wind 150

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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Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal 150

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).

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

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. ExxonMobil expects natural gas is expected to meet about 40% of the growth in global energy needs; demand for the fuel will increase by 50%.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

The modeling of various vehicle technologies, current and future, included powertrain configuration, component sizing, cost, and fuel economy and was performed with the Autonomie model. and to simulate fuel economy over various driving cycles. and to simulate fuel economy over various driving cycles.

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Cost Of Light Fuel Economy Vehicles 150

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

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.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 81

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2016

At the SAE 2015 World Congress, Toyota presented a set of four technical papers detailing some of the technology innovations used in Mirai fuel cell stack. The 2016 paper by Hasegawa et al. Fuel economy. Along with enhanced membrane physical properties, this measure improved fuel economy by roughly 6.5%

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience. Eco prioritizes fuel economy by optimizing throttle response and reducing the air conditioning output. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 92

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. million barrels per day (MMbbl/d) through 2016, when domestic production comes close to the historical high of 9.6 per year, from 21.5

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 70

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

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. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 84

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

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. Class-leading aerodynamics contribute to the Pacifica’s fuel efficiency. On the Chrysler Pacifica gasoline models, the latest iteration of the award-winning 3.6-liter

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Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. References. [ 1 ] DeMauro, Catherine J.

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Clean Cleaning Future Green 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

The study, which was funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the Electric Power Research Institute, the Heinz Endowment, the National Science Foundation, and Toyota Motor Corporation, also examined a hypothetical case with increased wind power. Weis et al.

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Coal Pollution Grid Gasoline-Electric 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Wind noise is unnoticeable, helped by the car’s 0.30 mpg, and 33.0

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 72

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

Closer to home, the federal fuel economy standards require the average fleet fuel economy of OEMs that sell vehicles in the USA to be 35.5 mpg by 2016. Two are geographically constrained (hydro and geothermal), placing wind and solar as the front running mass renewable energy choices.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA 220

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

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? Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. A Driver’s Interior.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 83

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Ford expects to sell 200,000 SUVs in Europe in 2016—a 200% increase compared to 2013. Underbody panels and wheel well liners further minimize road and wind noise. Ranger won the prestigious “International Pickup Award 2013” title, and the new model will be challenging for the 2016 award at the competition next month.

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Wind/weather and GPS-based cruise control and intelligent routing. Specific subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Electrification of engine-driven auxiliaries/accessories. Reduction of accessory loads and auxiliary power requirements. Predictive engine accessory and driveline controls.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In its current guise since 2016, the ninth-gen Chevrolet Malibu is no spring chicken; the rumor is an all-new model will arrive in 2025. There’s little wind noise even at freeway speed, with a minimal rattle near the right windshield wiper that may be limited to this example. While that’s not bad, it’s not stunning either.

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Chevrolet GM Yukon Miles 80

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. Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km). 0-60 (sec).

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. Drivers can run the AC for more than an hour without turning the engine on, resulting in significant reductions in fuel consumption. The basic shape originated as a 3D computer model, which was carefully honed by aerodynamicists using digital wind.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

ORNL began accepting license applications in March 2016. Jackson and several of her ORNL teammates joined LeMond Composites in 2016. Growing demand from the automotive industry is due in large part to the global push to increase the fuel economy of nearly every vehicle produced. mpg by 2025. —Greg LeMond.

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer 218

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

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This year’s Index finds that 2017 marked the first time that a greater portion of California’s power mix came from renewable sources such as wind and solar than it did from fossil fuels. percent, respectively, from 2016 to 2017. from 2016 to 2017. compared to 2016. —Adam Fowler. percent and 0.1

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California Climate Transportation 2017 274

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

This makes it possible to significantly further reduce the untreated emissions from the engine across the entire engine map, with the center of combustion being favorable for fuel economy. The new driving simulator, climatic wind tunnels and a high-tech aero-acoustic wind tunnel are already in operation.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2018

The application of low-viscosity fluid, fluid preheater technology and an optimized gear assembly design reduces friction and mechanical loss, significantly improving fuel economy. Combined fuel consumption of the new-generation CT6 has improved by more than 10% from the previous generation to 7.1 1 overall ratio.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. Under its plan, a manufacturer would receive a credit for 0 grams of carbon dioxide emission only for the first 200,000 electric vehicles it produces by 2016.

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New York City New York Obama Tax Credit 167

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7 Furthermore, acoustic windshield glass and carefully shaped side mirrors mitigate wind noise.

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

Increased charge sustaining fuel economy. Concentrated winding NdFeB magnet. GM projects the Gen 2 Volt will achieve a 30% increase in EV range, an 11% improvement in charge sustaining label fuel economy, and improved vehicle performance both as an electric vehicle, and in extended range mode. Improved performance.

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Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150

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. Wind tunnel-optimized design. A new, standard 1.4L Refinement details. Models equipped with the 1.5L

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Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 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. Ford’s Transit Custom Kombi M1 and Tourneo Custom models are now available to order with a unique-to-segment rear air suspension system, for customer delivery in late 2016.

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Ford Diesel Auto Power 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

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. The 2016 Volt will use an 18.4

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 Through the end of April of 2016, Accord is the outright best-selling midsize car in America with sales up 13.2%

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motor 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ford views EcoBoost as a strategy as well as a product—one that will serve as a key element of Ford’s CO 2 and fuel economy product strategy—said Dan Kapp, Director, Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering, during a briefing on the company’s fuel economy strategies in Dearborn.

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