Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. Click to enlarge.

Malibu Hybrid 150

Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2022

This analysis builds on a previous comprehensive life cycle analysis, updating that study’s 2016 assumptions and methods. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions.

Fuel 417

Fuel Vehicles PHEV Carbon 417

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2019

Year-over-year, US greenhouse gas emissions were 0.5% lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

2017 199

2017 EPA Transportation 2005 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. Natural gas as a vehicle fuel. —Dan Akerson. Vehicle electrification.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency.

2016 150

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2019

USenergy-related carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel energy consumption. Petroleum emissions from other sectors have fallen in recent years as equipment and processes that use petroleum fuels have been replaced by those using other fuels, in particular, natural gas.

Gas 220

Gas Emissions Energy Coal 220

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

President Obama’s announcement of the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model years 2014-2018. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Workshops have been held and more are planned for the summer of 2010.

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy Economy Standards California 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Under the new program, trucks and buses built in 2014 through 2018 will reduce oil consumption by a projected 530 million barrels and greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution by approximately 270 million metric tons.

Fuel Economy 344

Fuel Economy Standards Obama Economy 344

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2020

Since the ProRail family of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems was introduced in 2016, it has been used in a wide variety of applications, and powers tens of thousands of commercial fleet vehicles on the road. BlueiQ’s Eco Mode and Driver Feedback help drivers manage fuel economy and avoid unplanned stops.

Fuel 243

Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring. New shift-by-wire technology uses electric signals to transmit shift operations and offers light, fingertip operation from the dash-mounted shifter.

Prius 150

Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2015

Today, we check in on the Tesla Model 3 electric car and the Audi Q6 electric SUV "coupe," and report on the fuel-economy figures for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata sports car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Mazda 60

Mazda 2016 Audi SUV 60

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements). Earlier post.)

EPA 150

EPA Light Standards Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2016

Ford’s 2017 Fusion Energi—incorporating enhancements announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post )—can travel 610 miles (982 km) on a full tank of gas and battery charge according to EPA estimates to be posted to fueleconomy.gov—the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

Fusion 199

Fusion 2017 Miles Ford 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2016

UPS will add 200 new series hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. UPS operates one of the largest alternative fuel and advanced technology fleets in the US. Earlier post.). The trucks, manufactured by Workhorse Group, Inc.,

Hybrid 150

Hybrid Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy Mississippi 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Luxury Car Chassis.

Toyota 448

Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 12, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency will accuse Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of using an illegal "defeat device" to cheat on emissions tests, plug-in electric car sales were strong in December 2016, and the Ford GT supercar returns low fuel economy, despite its EcoBoost engine. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Plug-in 60

Plug-in Ford Plug Electric Cars 60

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. In addition, Honeywell’s forecast calls for electric boosting products to help support compliance with more stringent national environmental standards.

Global 150

Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

Ford also confirmed plans to bring an all-new fully electric small SUV to China within five years; the electric SUV will feature a range of up to 450 km (279 miles) and will also be marketed in North America and Europe. In November 2016, Ford China launched the Mondeo Hybrid, which is built in Chongqing by Changan Ford.

China 186

China Ford SUV Range 186

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.).

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2015

Due in part to Honda’s ability to advance fuel economy through conventional engine technology, the Civic lineup will no longer include a hybrid or a natural gas model, according to John Mendel, Executive Vice President, Automobile Division American Honda Motor Co., Both of these products with the end of the 2015 model year.

Civic Hybrid 150

Civic Hybrid Honda Plug-in Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Advanced diesel will increase to 23% in 2025 from 17% in 2016.

Diesel 366

Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

To do so, the company plans to expand its powertrain offerings by adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models to its current model lineup, which includes conventional hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), diesel engine, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. Meanwhile, fuel economy has been kept the same. (If

Mazda 387

Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins 5.0L Nissan’s new 2016 Titan XD full-size pickup, which made its debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, was also the platform for the debut of the first vehicle installation of the all-new Cummins 5.0L A two-stage fuel filter system for the 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel. Click to enlarge.

Diesel 150

Diesel 2016 Nissan Engine 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

After adding a third row, the Highlander not only grew in size, but is also now the best-selling retail model in the segment since 2016. liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a system that’s more compact, and more efficient than before.

Highlander 287

Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83 Our in-depth analysis shows that even if every light-duty vehicle in the world was fully electric by 2040, the demand for liquids could still be similar to levels seen in 2013.

Light 170

Light Oil Fuel Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

EPA-estimated fuel economy is 126 MPGe city, 109 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most efficient electric vehicles on the market (tied with the Chevy Bolt, second after the Hyundai Ioniq Electric). The electric motor on the 2017 e-Golf has been upgraded as well.

2017 150

2017 EPA Miles San Diego 150

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

Oil 290

Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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). No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As All figures from fueleconomy.gov.).

Minivan 150

Minivan Chrysler EPA 2017 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

US President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a first-ever National Policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for Model Years 2014-2018.

Obama 225

Obama 2017 Fuel Economy Emissions 225

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. The company forecasts modest gains for plug-in electric cars, with cost and functionality remaining barriers. Source: ExxonMobil.

2014 150

2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

Green Cars News

APRIL 5, 2010

The US Department of Transportation, along with the US Environmental Protection Agency, have announced increasingly stringent fuel economy standards as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy programme and the Clean Air Act for 2012-2016.

Fuel Economy 36

Fuel Economy Economy Standards Fuel 36

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Ford Motor Company will offer three years of complimentary charging to California and Maryland customers who purchase or lease a 2016 C-MAX Energi with its pilot EV 1-2-3 Charge program. 2016 Ford C-MAX. The 2016 C-MAX Energi combines a 141 hp 2.0L The 2016 C-MAX Energi combines a 141 hp 2.0L Click to enlarge.

Connecticut 150

Connecticut Charging Ford California 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

EPA 236

EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

The US DRIVE Cradle-to-Grave Working Group has published the “Cradle-to-Grave Lifecycle Analysis of US Light-Duty Vehicle-Fuel Pathways: A Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Economic Assessment of Current (2015) and Future (2025–2030) Technologies” Argonne National Lab Report. C2G GHG emissions of various vehicle-fuel pathways.

Cost Of 150

Cost Of Light Fuel Economy Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

Chrysler 268

Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

2016 150

2016 Obama Standards MPG 150