Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

We expect to gain an additional 4-8 percent fuel economy improvement over the 1,450 kg kerb weight, 12-volt LC SuperHybrid, which already achieves 50 mpg imperial (42 mpg US and 5.6 LC Super Hybrid features CPT SpeedStart advanced next generation stop-start technology (top right) and Mubea belt tensioner. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Motor Motors Motoring 210

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. —Sen et al.

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Market Fuel Economy Standards Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience. Eco prioritizes fuel economy by optimizing throttle response and reducing the air conditioning output. Selecting Sport mode will get you to 0–60 in about 7.2

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Serious, Affordable Performance. Sharp-looking, powerful and affordable (with a base price of $36,090), this gran turismo has a place in both around-town and open road driving. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 Your numbers may differ.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

The Toyota Prius has pretty much always been focused solely on fuel economy. The design was driven by the desire to maximize MPGs. Driving dynamics took a back seat to fuel economy. If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 52

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

It gives you the chance for some seriously swift acceleration without making the fuel-economy sacrifices demanded of you by the bonkers 392. Your combined MPGe is 49, and your gas-only combined MPG is 20. Unlike the 392, this Jeep uses a 2.0-liter The base price for my test unit was $58,595. So it all comes down to use case.

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Jeep Charging Plug-in PHEV 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

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. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors International, a Khosla-funded startup working to commercialize a diesel opoc (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine ( earlier post ), has named auto industry veteran Donald Runkle as its new CEO. EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof. Don Runkle.

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Power Powered EV1 North America 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. It also offers better fuel economy than the M5. 4 cylinder direct-injection Ecotec engine and 6-speed automatic transmission offers class leading fuel economy while maintaining sprightly acceleration.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

Fuel economy for the EcoBoost is 22 mpg city/33 mpg highway/26 mpg combined, and 21/29/24 with the Performance Pack. If you can’t afford a GT but really, really want a Mustang, the EcoBoost is a nice consolation prize. The EcoBoost offers a lot of sport for a lot less money than the V8 GT.

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Cheap Ford Exhaust Available 93

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification. The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. WAJ Media Day is a special treat, even for auto journalists who review dozens of cars a year. Pricing will be released when the ES 300h F-Sport goes on-sale in this fall.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla is described as disruptive technology, but in reality the company has done what auto companies have done for a little more than a century—build great cars and match them up with owners who appreciate them. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price. Let us know what you think.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 105

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 In December 2009, the TLC issued a request for proposals, inviting auto manufacturers and designers to submit their best ideas for a purpose-built vehicle to serve as a New York City taxicab.

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New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2009

With the addition of the all-new EcoBoost engine, the new 2010 Lincoln MKS feature a powertrain that produces a combination of V-8 power and V-6 fuel economy. “We are committed to delivering fuel economy leadership in every new vehicle,&# said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development.

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy MPG 39

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

torque EPA Estimated Fuel Economy: 22 mpg city/33 highway/26 combined (Note: Official numbers TBD) Base tires: 255/40 summer tires. Fuel Economy Initial EPA estimates rate the EcoBoost at 22 mpg city/33 highway/26 combined, while the GT V8 is 14 city/23 highway/17 combined. wait a minute!

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Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 88

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. If we can again succeed like that, in a decade, we’ll look back and know that we got a great deal: safer, healthier, better lives, an economy no longer held hostage to petro-dictatorships and blindered, monopolistic companies, and a significant response to climate change.

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Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands 252

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014. Additionally, in a sign that regional economies are rebounding, the motorcycle markets in North America and Europe are showing signs of life after several years of decline. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. The 8-inch touchscreen housed the Bluetooth, Apple Car Play, Android Auto and the AM/FM stereo with six speakers. Even after adding the mandatory delivery fee of $1,495, the 2022 Maverick is still the most affordable and practical pickup on the market.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

Affordable, Subcompact Crossover. To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. These are attractive economy numbers, and if you commute 50 miles daily, you will use about a gallon to a gallon-and-half of unleaded. Still fresh.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. Also part of the infotainment system is SiriusXM, Bluetooth for telephone and streaming music and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All major auto manufacturers have announced plans to electrify their line-ups, with many models planned to be released before the year 2025.

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Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 77

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The cost of lithium ion batteries…needs to be reduced significantly…or a more affordable alternative developed. Last year, Toyota toured the FT-EV concept on the global auto show circuit.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The 3 Plus infotainment sound system with the optional Bose sound system has an 8-inch high-definition color touch screen that housed the navigation, AM/FM/SiriusXM, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The “Affordable EV” Crowd: Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [ Road Trip: 2020 Nissan Leaf.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

economy away from fossil fuels. As the clean energy transition is made, Cooke says, “We’re talking about a massive reshaping of our economy at the same time.” The federal government has also increased mileage standards for new passenger cars and light trucks to a fleet average of 49 mpg in model year 2026 , up from 41 mpg today.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

This combination offered low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) and helped reduce noise being transmitted to the cabin. The Harman Kardon sound system, with four speakers and two tweeters, plays AM/FM/HD radio, Sirius/XM, and wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The low profile, no-nonsense dash houses the 10.25-inch

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

With the arrival of the new Golf Alltrack, the all-wheel-drive derivative of the Golf SportWagen, in US dealer showrooms in October, Volkswagen of America is offering an affordable, upscale and very fun-to-drive (more on this below) entry into an underserved market segment: all-wheel-drive wagons. 5 th generation Haldex coupling.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

But the tests are too costly for the typical small startup to afford and the warranties are unattainable because the electric batteries currently used to power plug-ins don’t last ten years. The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2020

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule setting corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and CO 2 emissions standards for model years 2021-2026 passenger cars and light trucks.

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Fuel Economy Standards EPA Economy 170

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 Ioniq offers advanced connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Blue Link, as well as Qi wireless charging for smartphones. (Qi Earlier post.) inches) developed by the Wireless Power Consortium.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

This would result in an average fuel economy for passenger cars of 43.7 mpg and for light trucks of 31.3 mpg projected overall industry average required fuel economy in MYs 2021-2026, compared to 46.7 mpg projected requirement in MY 2025 under standards issued in 2012. 176 billion in societal net benefits.

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EPA Fuel Economy California MPG 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. That is making electric mobility affordable for more and more customers. lb-ft) of system torque. litre V6 TDI engine.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

" President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. You would be much better served doing a little investigative journalism (no offense intended) to determine the percentage of cars sold that get 30 mpg or better. Thats short-sighted. It is 12 years later.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41

Electric Auto Association

MARCH 27, 2021

Environmental safeguards become easier to enforce as battery technology improves By Peter DouglaS: Member, Electric Auto Association. They will travel much farther on a single charge, refuel with electricity much faster, and deliver improved mpg equivalent. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S.

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