Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2018

Honda’s latest addition to its PCX series of scooters is the PCX HYBRID, the world’s first mass-produced motorized scooter (125cc or less) equipped with a motorcycle hybrid system. The PCX HYBRID’s idling stop system has a shorter start time than the PCX, and contributes to quietness while stationary and improved fuel economy.

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Motorcycles Honda Hybrid Lithium Ion 279

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. California has incorporated these national standards into its motor vehicle emissions program. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Standards California 225

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Steel can easily deliver the weight savings required to meet federally mandated fuel economy targets for most vehicles, according to a new 300-page analysis by the steel-industry information service World Steel Dynamics : “AutoBody Warfare: Aluminum Attack.” From 2018 to 2021: 11.4%, or 166 pounds. —“AutoBody Warfare”.

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2018 F-150 Industrial Industry 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2019

USenergy-related carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel energy consumption. In the United States, emissions associated with the consumption of petroleum fuels—motor gasoline, distillate, jet fuel, and more—have consistently made up the largest portion of CO 2 emissions.

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Gas Emissions Energy Coal 220

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE.

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Nissan Motor Co., has completed an acquisition of a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) ( earlier post ) and has become its largest shareholder. The investment and alliance comes in the aftermath of revelations of MMC cheating on fuel consumption testing in Japan with mini-cars and other models. Earlier post.)

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Mitsubishi Nissan Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2018

Honda’s latest addition to its PCX series of scooters is the PCX HYBRID, the world’s first mass-produced motorized scooter (125cc or less) equipped with a motorcycle hybrid system. The PCX HYBRID’s idling stop system has a shorter start time than the PCX, and contributes to quietness while stationary and improved fuel economy.

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Motorcycles Honda Hybrid Lithium Ion 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” For brevity, we will stick with sedan.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 73

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2020

After completing a major body of research focused on boosted (also known as turbocharged) spark ignition (SI) engines in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, Co-Optima’s FY 2019 LD research and development (R&D) shifted to multimode solutions that employ multiple engine operating modes to maximize engine efficiency and fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy 2019 Diesel Engine 243

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

Qashqai with e-POWER not only realizes a high level of fuel efficiency and low CO 2 emissions, but also responsive and powerful acceleration. When accelerating (between 20 km/h and 110 km/h), the energy in the Lithium-ion battery allows the motor to assist with an additional +6 N·m torque for up to 20 seconds.

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Europe Nissan Power Powered 243

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Annual stop-start light duty vehicle sales by region, world markets: 2013-2022. By 2022, total global annual sales for light duty stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will exceed 55 million, accounting for 54.3% of new vehicles sold in North America by 2018 having the feature. Source: Navigant. Click to enlarge. By then, 82.8%

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North America Sale Global Vehicles 273

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. marketshare by 2018—i.e., Are these sales incentivized?

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 22, 2021

A new technology may take the already quite clean (especially compared with engines of just a little more than a decade ago) engines to a level that reduces smog-producing emissions while increasing fuel economy and yet not losing any performance. percent on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) cycle for EVs.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Yukon 94

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2018

The New Hyundai Tucson for Europe, which enters production this month, will be equipped with a fuel-efficient 48 V mild hybrid powertrain. Production of the new compact SUV starts in June 2018, to be launched in the European market in summer. It is the first model in the company’s line-up to offer the new technology.

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Tucson Hyundai Europe Diesel 170

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.

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Obama 2017 Fuel Economy Emissions 225

The Truth About Cars

MAY 30, 2023

On Tuesday, Toyota Motor Corp. confirmed plans to merge its truck-making subsidiary Hino Motors with the rival Mitsubishi Fuso that’s owned by Daimler AG. Meanwhile, Hino Motors has been wholly owned by Toyota Motor Corp. Meanwhile, Hino Motors has been wholly owned by Toyota Motor Corp.

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Mitsubishi Toyota 2001 2003 80

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. The grille design has cleverly integrated LED daytime running lights and turn signals. kilowatt (kW) electric motor contributes 59 hp and 195 lb.-ft. Need we go on?

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2024

Mild hybrid engine technology uses an electric motor in conjunction with a gasoline engine, but unlike a traditional hybrid it cannot run solely on electricity. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. second range. Your numbers may differ.

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Range Hybrid Land Rover Clean 82

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The average fuel economy was 46.3 When combined with the electric motor, there is a total system 215 horsepower. Lexus adds a sporty touch to its hybrid hero. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 82

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

Its advanced combustion control technology can optimize the engine for fuel economy while meeting existing and future emissions and onboard diagnostic requirements. Recently, the Russian government has supported the transition to using natural gas as a transportation fuel.

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Russia Range Vehicles 2014 199

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

liter non-turbo hybrid setup that has a rear electric motor that adds an additional 100 horsepower and bumps fuel economy to an estimated 34 miles per gallon (one mpg less than the Highlander Hybrid). The base 2.4-liter liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine drives either the front or all four wheels, as does the 2.5-liter

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Highlander Toyota Hybrid SUV 92

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. Not enough can be said about how excellent the General Motors 3.0L These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L It did not disappoint. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 85

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Kia Motors revealed the new Ceed ahead of its world debut at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. —Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe. Standard technologies include full Bluetooth smartphone integration, as well as automatic lights and keyless entry. liter T-GDi and 1.6-liter

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Kia Europe Diesel 2006 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2016

Faurecia has integrated the third brake light invisibly into the spoiler along the rear roof line. A LED lighting module is covered with a rigid, transparent strip of plastic tinted to match the spoiler. When the light is not activated, the strip blends with the spoiler and cannot be seen.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Light Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

Lexus hosted the world premiere of the new UX crossover at the 2018 Geneva Motor show. liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. New powertrains are also deployed for the first time: a new 2.0-liter

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Gasoline-Electric 262

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. liter V6 engine that runs on 95 octane and three motors that produce a total 308 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Volkswagen AG has set the goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable carmaker by the year 2018. VW’s “Strategy 2018”, earlier post.) system does not just deactivate the engine when the car is stationary at a red light; it already deactivates the engine at speeds below 7 km/h (4.4 The start-stop 2.0 10-speed DSG.

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

kW electric motor. Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. This process can be viewed on the instrument cluster where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery and motor. Your numbers may differ.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In New York yesterday, Ford Motor Company provided a strategic update to investors; the presentation follows a four-month deep dive into Ford’s strategy and business operations led by President and CEO Jim Hackett and Ford’s senior leadership team. To deliver on its long-term goal of an 8% automotive operating margin (Ford delivered 6.7%

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The XT5 has three driver-selectable drive modes of Tour, Sport and Snow/Ice.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 76

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Acceleration was fine for stoplight scrambles but the motor seems to run out of guts for passing at the top end. In addition to the grille, new exterior styling touches include light bars across the front and rear and wheel-arch cladding that might contrast with the body color, depending on the trim. So the segment has expanded.

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Hyundai Light Available Baltimore 106

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid drivetrain comprises an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the 10-speed transmission, with a disconnect clutch so it can run in pure EV mode. The electric motor provides 35 kilowatts of power, good for 44 horsepower. gallon fuel tank full, can be 700+ miles. Hybrid Performance.

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F-150 Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 88

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2010

The agencies are each proposing complementary standards under their respective authorities covering model years 2014-2018, which together would form a comprehensive HD National Program. The agencies are proposing to set corporate average standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans, similar to the approach taken for light-duty vehicles.

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EPA Standards Fuel Gas 218

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

kilowatt electric motor good for 143 hp, producing a total of 455 hp and 523 pound-feet of torque. Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 78