Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Today, Michigan socks hybrid owners with new fees, Volkswagen teases a new electric concept car ahead of the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration delays an increase in penalties for automakers that fall short of fuel-economy standards. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Michigan Concept Hybrid Fuel Economy 60

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Toyota intends to deploy these new powertrain units in a rapidly broadening range of vehicle models, starting in 2017. mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy. Acceleration time is 10% shorter than the current system (2AR-FXE + THS II) and fuel economy (JC08) is 20% better. Dynamic Force Engines.

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

Biofuel advocacy group Advanced Biofuels introduced the concept of “E30 Capable” vehicles as part of its comments to the the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recently proposed Tier 3 motor vehicle fuel and emission rulemaking. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) —Advanced Biofuels USA’s executive director, Joanne Ivancic.

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USA EPA Concept Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

variant but with fuel economy of a strong hybrid. Engine downsizing is central to Ricardo’s gasoline engine roadmap for future CO 2 and fuel economy improvements. to 1, and that gap will widen to a 16 to 1 ratio by 2017 because of the lower cost of SSVs compared to HEVs. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Downsizing Prius Hybrid Emissions 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The new Concept You show car is an example of coming designs based on the SPA. Concept You is an excellent example of this. Fuel economy is improved by up to 35%. The engines will meet all known emissions legislation worldwide up to 2017. Concept You. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). —Peter Mertens.

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Volvo Concept Engine Future 246

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2017

The Company is also developing high efficiency gasoline technology that can deliver diesel-like performance and durability, meeting the most stringent emission requirements while maintaining competitive fuel economy. Digitalization, data & analytics.

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Alternative Fuels 2019 Power Powered 244

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

In addition to the new QX50, the INFINITI Q Inspiration concept car will also make its Asia debut at the Beijing show. For Chinese car-buyers, this translates into vehicles with increased performance and fuel economy with reduced emissions. Earlier post.) INFINITI reconfirmed the company’s commitment to electrification.

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Infinity China Building Asia 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

We see 48-volt electrification as a key technology which in terms of improved comfort and fuel economy offers promising potential in all vehicle classes and in all markets. Additionally, the 48-volt technology is capable of achieving up to double-digit percentage fuel savings and offers a low-cost way to reduce fleet fuel consumption.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. Not every idea made it to the concept vehicle. for the D13.

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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. This engine provides better fuel economy and refinement than our current World Gas Engine.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Peloton project, led by Purdue University ( earlier post ) will apply next-generation truck platooning technology and concepts for smart, cloud-connected powertrains to achieve 20% fuel savings for tractor-trailers. Our first truck platooning system is coming to market in 2017. Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Fuel Connect Connected 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

Volkswagen introduced the new Arteon five-door fastback at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Based on the Sport Coupe Concept GTE plug-in hybrid shown in 2015 at the Geneva show ( earlier post ), the new Arteon will sit above the Passat in the Volkswagen line-up, and will replace the CC. Volkswagen introduced a version of this Millerized 1.5L

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Water 191

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Credit: Audi.

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine 304

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2021

According to the NHTSA, there were 738 tire-related fatalities in 2017. Inflated tires give your car better fuel economy, allowing you to drive further without many fill-ups—or using as many electrons. Ensure the engine has clean oil for ultimate fuel economy and enhanced performance. Inspect and Maintain Tires.

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Maintenance Cars Oil Fuel Economy 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2013

For 2017, the targets are 1.8 This includes, but is not limited to, novel tank designs and cost reduction concepts; carbon fiber reduction or elimination; Type III and Type IV tanks with alternative liner materials; conformable tank designs; alternative operating conditions (e.g., kWh/kg (5.5 The Ultimate Full Fleet targets are 2.5

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen 2017 Carbon 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2015

Tenneco is leveraging its expertise in diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology to develop gasoline particulate filters for 2017 model year light vehicles. Tenneco has been working on GPF technology for several years, exploring concepts including coated and uncoated filters.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Carmakers need to reduce the weight of their vehicles in order to meet future regulations; currently-enacted regulations in Europe (tailpipe emissions) come into full force in 2015 and those for the USA (tailpipe emissions and fuel economy) come into full force in 2021.

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Cars 2000 Fuel Economy USA 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2016

This lighting system will be offered early in 2017 for 2019 cars. The purpose of this sliding door concept is to illustrate a novel way in which kinematics can be integrated into rear door systems. Below the bumper, Faurecia has applied a varnish containing micro-beads, producing a granulated effect like sharkskin.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Light Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. 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 POWERTRAIN.

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motors 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2017

The concept of using a second, high octane fuel on demand to augment the performance of a standard gasoline fuel reaches back to the 1940s, with a recent resurgence in interest generated by the need to increase engine efficiency. —Morganti et al. 2017.06.066.

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Gasoline Concept Fuel Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) is in production and will arrive at US dealerships in August starting at $89,100 plus $995 Destination and Handling. Combined fuel economy of 64 MPGe and an all-electric range of 14 miles is possible (EPA official figures).

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BMW 2017 PHEV Sale 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. Still a bit of a mystery.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Large commercial trucks and other heavy equipment have run on diesel fuel for many decades now. Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same. For fleet operators, concepts like demand charges and charging management software are entirely new. But today, heavy trucks remain a diesel world.

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Volvo Fleet Electrical Electric 131

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The CatalIST concept underscores the company’s conviction that the innovations achieved through the program will serve as the catalyst for significant improvements in future commercial vehicles. Fuel economy. The new display also offers up to 15 customizable digital gauges.

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Fuel Economy Vehicles Wind Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

First Drive: 2017 Tesla Model X P100D ; Tesla Continues to Get Mixed Marks ; Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3. has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 105

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2018

It offers the newest iteration of Cadillac’s design language featured on the Escala concept. The application of low-viscosity fluid, fluid preheater technology and an optimized gear assembly design reduces friction and mechanical loss, significantly improving fuel economy. The all-new 2.0L 1 overall ratio. Smart Technology.

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Cadillac China Connect Connected 295

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2017

Gasoline engines can operate lean to improve fuel economy, potentially reducing CO 2 emissions significantly. The results of this work highlighted the trade-off in emissions control and fuel economy for applications with different aftertreatment technologies, as well as for combined solutions. Resources. Koehler, R.

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Gasoline Engine Insight Clean 150

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. This turbocharging concept with systematic cylinder flow separation produces high torque in the low-rpm range together with high specific output.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

In addition, Hyundai is premiering at the Paris show its first 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, fitted into the i30 CNG natural gas concept car, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency. Hyundai is also displaying the diesel i40 48V hybrid concept, featuring a lead-carbon battery. liter T-GDI. The new Kappa 1.0-liter

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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. DC Fast Charging is not available.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Engineered from Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture, the Atlas draws on the latest Volkswagen design DNA—previewed in the CrossBlue concept, earlier post )—to create a bold new look for Volkswagen in the SUV segment. EPA fuel economy estimates will be released ahead of the launch in the Spring of 2017.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 Grant applications that enable the following are sought: Transportation Fuel Cells. L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2023

Things began to change when in 2017 Volkswagen first showed the Concept ID.Buzz electric bus, which led to today’s public debut of the production 2024 ID.Buzz for North America. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Dealers All-Electric Aura Miles 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

For example, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this year, Volkswagen presented the Tiguan GTE Active Concept plug-in hybrid. The 2017 Alltrack has been given a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Earlier post.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

By 2017, we expect a 40:60 split in the gasoline market in Europe between port injection and direct injection. This results in a more fun-to-drive experience with better fuel economy. —Dr. Stratified charge GDi engines offer great potential—up to 20% part-load fuel savings compared with conventional gasoline engines.

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