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 versus year-ago results.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You notice the smell of smoke, and when you try to turn on your bedside light you discover that the power is out. In the case of the 2017 Tubbs Fire, the 2018 Camp Fire, and the 2020 August Complex Fires, high winds blasted flames through populated areas in the early morning hours while residents were sleeping.

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Stimulus Package Stimulus Mercury Power 90

Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

In 2017, after taking charge of the Tata Group, Natarajan Chandrasekaran had mooted the ‘UniEVerse’ initiative, keeping sustainability at its core. Moreover, Tata AutoComp developed their battery management software with TCS and also built a three-in-one — a PDU, DC-DC converter and onboard charger, all housed in one unit.

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India DC Motoring Motor 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. LED tail lights and a very small “PLUG-IN HYBRID” badge on the lower right corner make up the details of the rear, hands-free foot activated lift gate.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 90

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. A 38 kW electric motor and clutch replaces the traditional torque converter to provide strong off-the-line acceleration and power assistance to the engine when necessary.

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

The statement-making grille is bold and powerful, but not overpowering as it is complemented by the vertical running lights and narrow, signature LED head lights. The long roof ends at the hands-free and remote power lift gate, which is framed by vertical LED tail and brake lights and the twin chrome exhaust ports.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Cadillac has converted the torque, from foot-pounds into Newton-meters (the torque measurement used in some countries around the world but not America, then rounded it up to an even number). The narrow LED headlamps squint from the outer edges of the fenders and sit atop the vertical LED daytime running lights that double as turn signals.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Chevrolet will add a new clean diesel engine to the US lineup in 2017, featuring a B20-capable 1.6L Dual-overhead-cam cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold saves weight to enhance performance and efficiency. The cylinder head has a water-cooled exhaust manifold integrated within the aluminum casting. Refinement details.

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Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150

Baua Electric

JUNE 20, 2024

Panned for its noise and sluggish performance, the diesel Celerio was discontinued in 2017. diesel: It’s all in the head The E15A’s cylinder head was designed with an integrated exhaust manifold, an innovation popular with new petrol engines but rarely used in diesels, and this was a cardinal mistake. But it is best forgotten.

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Diesel Suzuki Market Exhaust 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2017

The Continental Super-Clean Electrified Diesel combines electrification-based engine optimization and an electrically heated catalyst integrated in the exhaust aftertreatment system to achieve a 60% reduction in real-world NONO x x emissions and a simultaneous 2% reduction in CO 2 emissions measured against the baseline Euro 6b vehicle.

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Diesel Connect Connected Clean 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

on the 2017 Accord Hybrid, earlier post ), the highest for any mass-produced Honda engine. All-electric drive EV Drive operation occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking. A key contributor to the Accord Hybrid’s excellent emission performance is a single dual-bed catalytic converter.

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Motors Motoring Motor 2018 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2019

An international team of researchers led by a group from the University of Manchester in the UK has used a biological technique which won the 2017 Nobel Chemistry Prize to reveal 3D atomic-scale chemistry in metal nanoparticles used as catalysts. It is the first time this technique has been for this kind of research. —Wang et al.

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Universal Insight 2017 Low Cost 230

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai (2 nd opinion). First Drive: 2017 Honda Clarity FCEV. No plugging in to an electrical outlet. Road Test: 2019 Toyota Mirai.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Under a venture with the motto “From Road to Grid”, Audi is therefore currently working on a concept to convert old batteries into stationary energy stores. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017. The company hopes to launch AWC in 2017. The plate has an integrated primary coil and an inverter (AC/AC converter).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Furthermore, two engineers from the US technical center gave presentations last week at the SAE 2017 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego, discussing aspects of the hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, including some of the unique features and Hyundai “firsts” represented in the Ioniq. Plug-in hybrid.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Furthermore, two engineers from the US technical center gave presentations last week at the SAE 2017 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego, discussing aspects of the hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, including some of the unique features and Hyundai “firsts” represented in the Ioniq. Plug-in hybrid.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. There is wireless phone charging, selectable eight-color ambient lighting, 3-zone automatic climate control system and a fixed dual panoramic roof. 2017 Mirai review here.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

EcoBoost–Advanced technologies (CY 2017+). This technology also optimizes phasing on both intake and exhaust camshafts by spinning them ever so slightly to advance or retard valve timing, resulting in improved throttle response at initial throttle tip-in, reduced emissions at part throttle and enhanced efficiency at higher rpm.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing 186