Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology. —Paul Bloore.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

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. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Isenstadt and German (2017). Background. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Achieved Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) fuel economy performance has exceeded the anticipated levels for 2012 and 2013 model years—the two years that the current standard has been in effect—according to a new analysis by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

GWP is a relative measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere, with carbon dioxide setting the comparison with a GWP of 1. All cars sold in Europe after 2017 must meet the new GWP requirement of less than 150. Comparison of Greenhouse Impact: HFO-1234yf vs. HFC-134a vs. CO 2. Earlier post.) Refrigerant.

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Louisiana Production Fuel Economy Europe 246

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

is pricing the 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495, plus $820 destination. For 2017, Volkswagen is using an updated lithium-ion battery with an increased energy capacity of 35.8 Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. Volkswagen of America Inc. kWh, up from 24.2

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Fuel Economy 2017 Economy Range 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2017

In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. Click to enlarge.

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Market Fuel Economy Standards Economy 150

Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2018

While plug-in electric cars are steadily growing in sales, they still pale in comparison to the hundreds of thousands of compact crossover utility vehicles sold each year by virtually every major carmaker.

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Jeep 2019 Gas 2017 67

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2015

Specific strength and specific strength/$ comparison of different materials. The market interest for affordable light-weighting of vehicle structures is high, due to both light-duty fuel economy mandates and forthcoming freight efficiency rules for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. EN-GJS-500-7. Source: DM.

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Detroit Commercial Congress Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

The longer life and increased fuel economy yield a benefit to the EXT Li-ion batteries, according to A123’s calculations. According to Lux Research, the worldwide market for micro-hybrids (start-stop) is projected to reach more than 39 million vehicles in 2017, creating a $6.9-billion billion market for energy storage devices.

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Li-ion Lead Acid Lithium Ion Hybrid 359

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Outfitted with a 3.6-liter

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

grams in 2010 (the latest year for which figures are available) and a mandatory target of 175 grams in 2017. The proposals would amend two existing regulations establishing binding requirements for manufacturers to meet the 2015 mandatory target for cars and the 2017 target for vans. Europe and the US. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

In only a few short years Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai launched in 2017, released the excellent G70, G80 and G90 sedans. The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. The turbocharged four-cylinder balanced power and fuel economy. The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Comparison Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, Subaru Ascent, Volkswagen Atlas.

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Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

Broadly, the Ford team found that new light-duty vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 regulations in the US through 2025 and in the EU through 2020 are consistent with the CO 2 glide paths. While the proposed China regulation for 2020 is more stringent than the glide path, the 2017 Brazil regulation is less stringent.

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said. Intelligent Energy showed the progress of fuel cell shipments in the UK, and the prognosis of the “ramp up” for the automotive fuel cell market until 2020 (see diagram). US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The comparison between a donkey and a thoroughbred racehorse is an excellent example: each has a head, a body and four legs. Fuel economy is improved by up to 35%. The engines will meet all known emissions legislation worldwide up to 2017. The new powertrains are up to 90 kg lighter than the present ones.

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Volvo Concept Engine Future 246

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. [ Road Test: 2019 Ford Ranger.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2017

Gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engines have higher fuel economy compared to the more widely used port fuel injection (PFI) engines. For our fleet, increases in the fuel economy of 1.6% (0.5−2.4%; increase in fuel economy between PFIs and GDIs. engine calibration (spark timing, valve timing, etc.),

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Fleet Engine Global Fuel Economy 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Honda CR-V.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

In comparison with the previous V6, the CO 2 emissions from the engine have been reduced by around 15%. The efficiency is increased by the higher burning rate in comparison with the previous omega combustion bowl. An additional bonus is the refinement of the six-cylinder in-line engine. New four-cylinder gasoline engine M 264.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The assessment, which relies on data from publicly available sources and data and information from the participating automotive suppliers, provides an update to the technology assessments performed by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to inform the 2017–2025 fuel economy and GHG rule.

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Downsizing EPA Engine Eaton 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Charging nightly and driving less than 29 miles will mean less need for hydrogen fuel, which is currently available at only about 50 stations in California. MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The category of LTC spans a range of specific technologies; these are of great interest as they promise to improve fuel economy, and reduce NO x and soot emissions by improving the in-cylinder combustion process. This fuel economy improvement is reduced to 3% in comparison to a modern CI (i.e.

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PHEV Engine Fuel Economy Economy 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

Also shown on the graph are 2017 cost estimates for the P2 (light blue) and BAS (red) systems, plus the mild hybrid cost estimate range from Valeo (red circle). Thus, currently the hybrid system needs to offer a major improvement in fuel economy to entice customers to pay the price premium.

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Hybrid Li-ion Lead Acid Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

With the addition of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim model, Hyundai also gave the 2021 Santa Fe more power, two new engines and improved fuel economy. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 69

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Now let us look at the WLTP test and learn how it differs from the NEDC NEDC & WLTP: What Makes Them Different The NEDC technique is being replaced by the WLTP system, which was unveiled in 2017. In comparison to the NEDC, the WLTP tests cars at faster speeds, different shift points, and more realistic temperatures.

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Range EPA Chinese Standards 40

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid offers up to the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg / 4.05 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Pricing. 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Pricing. All consumption figures are the EPA combined rating for MY 2017 vehicles.). Earlier post.) Transmission. Drivetrain. Transmission. Drivetrain.

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Hyundai Plug-in PHEV Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The Current Policies Scenario assumes no new policies are added to those in place as of mid-2011, and is used as a basis for comparison with the New POlicies Scenario. This trend is driven by major improvements in fuel economy in many countries, especially in the largest car markets in the United States, China, Europe and Japan.

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