Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. Consumers are telling us they want to buy affordable vehicles that get many more miles per gallon. It will also play an important role in North America. —Derrick Kuzak.

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Ford Engine Hybrid 2012 247

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 9, 2023

Not so much that I’d eliminate them from my shopping list (in the fantasy world where an automotive journalist actually can afford a car in this class), but enough to notice. As a general rule, my biggest recent beef with BMW sedans has been that they feel a bit heavy and porky. A tad ponderous. The latter seems true with these 330i.

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BMW Price Fuel Economy Light 98

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. Summary: Affordable and efficient with a long list of standard features. Exterior Statement. Your numbers may differ.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 73

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority.

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LS 600H Hybrid Civic Hybrid Fusion 236

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

After all, we have OEMs building half a dozen different crossovers and SUVs each, and with hundreds of thousands of pickups hitting American roads each year it seems to be a no-brainer to unveil something smaller and more affordable.& & But no.

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Ford MPG EPA Escape 98

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. Sure, you might buy a Wrangler only for the image and not for the utility – but you can’t say we didn’t warn you. Of course, that version won’t pass many fuel pumps.

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Jeep Charging Plug-in PHEV 98

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Fuel efficiency can be a critical factor when buying a used car because of the expense of fuel. Gasoline is the most prevalent form of fuel. No matter what fuel car you need, check options with used car dealers Calgary AB once. Start with your car’s fuel economy rating.

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Cars Fuel Gas Diesel 87

Plug in America

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We learned that although EV drivers love their vehicles, with 90% of owners reporting they are “likely” or “very likely” to buy another EV, there was increased frustration with broken, non-functional, and sparse fast-charging infrastructure. The annual EV Driver Survey received feedback from thousands of current and prospective EV drivers.

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Plug-in America Plug Tax Credit 52

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It is the most affordable of our all-wheel drive-equipped SUVs, sliding between the Soul and Sportage in price. CFR : With an all-wheel drive option, are there aspirations customers will be buying a Seltos to go off-roading? A big change for Kia’s entry-level model. CFR : What is the importance of the Seltos to Kia? A quick redo.

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Kia Production SUV Los Angeles 82

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?” That’s not why you buy it…It’s not designed to get you 500 miles. Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?”

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Dodge Charging Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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. Running on 91 octane, over 249 miles we averaged 26.2

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 75

The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

One note – if you want the magnetic ride package, and I think you do, you need to first buy the Performance Package. Fuel economy for the EcoBoost is 22 mpg city/33 mpg highway/26 mpg combined, and 21/29/24 with the Performance Pack. You buy a Mustang, you know what you’re sacrificing.

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Cheap Ford Exhaust Available 98

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

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. One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. Holding its own against the competition.

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Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 83

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 The City now will enter into final negotiations with Nissan to make the NV200 the first taxicab specially built for use in New York City.

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New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 105

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Standards Around the World. Corporate/city/state fleets commit to buy a certain number of plug-ins (RFPs for major purchases or conversions). Provide affordable and available—or free—Level 2 home-charger/driveway circuit installation.

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Plug-in Plug Raleigh Indianapolis 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

The Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Pickup You Can Buy Ford Maverick Hybrid owners will willingly tell you all about their truck, so be prepared to hang-out for a while. The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. Your numbers may differ. he Maverick is 68.7-inches

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 51

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

V8 Fun in the Last Pony Car Ford says people buy the Mustang for its looks. liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 horsepower (hp)/350 foot-pounds of torque (ft.-lb.) Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 wait a minute!

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Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 91

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

Today's Chevrolet Bolt news means that while the number of EVs on the market is growing overall, there aren't many EVs out there, at present, that would be considered "affordable." There are "affordable" EVs on the way, of course, but if you were shopping for an EV right now, most of your choices are a bit pricey.

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Affordable Chevrolet Fuel Economy PHEV 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

As far as Maverick buyers, most of whom will be buying their first pickup, they will unknowingly become hybrid ambassadors. Who will buy the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick? Regardless who buys it, the Maverick is a success already for Ford and is a key piece in the company’s future. A pretty good problem to have.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. This compact pickup is smaller than the mid- and full-size trucks roaming our streets, but size alone doesn’t explain how it sips fuel. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. A smaller, but not small pickup.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 91

The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

Safety standards have required the implementation of systems that often won’t fit into older/smaller designs and loopholes in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards have resulted in manufacturers sizing up models to exploit regulatory blind spots. This basically spelled the end of traditional economy cars on the market.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy United States Automobile 98

Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

several jurisdictions have unveiled different incentives to make e-bikes more affordable. lawn equipment is not subject to federal regulation like greenhouse gas emissions standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards. E-bikes sales are growing exponentially and cities and states are responding.

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Transportation Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Gasoline-Electric 85

EV Central

JANUARY 27, 2023

Having a fabulously fun and funky Hyundai Kona EV in my driveway taught me a lesson that I’ve learned time and again in my career – I’d be very, very happy to own a (insert car name here) if only I could afford one. That’s quite a lot, and not a bonus of buying this powertrain that initially occurred to me.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Petrol Plug-in 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

This combination offered low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) and helped reduce noise being transmitted to the cabin. Wind $40,875 Wave $45,875 Observations: 2023 Kia Niro EV Practical and affordable. The Niro EV does not qualify for Federal tax credits, but qualifies in some states for rebates and a HOV sticker.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 87

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Lentz said that advanced electric drive vehicles—battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles—both face challenges including cost, fueling infrastructure and range. The cost of lithium ion batteries…needs to be reduced significantly…or a more affordable alternative developed. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

It is not enough to build niche vehicles that only a few can afford to buy or fulfill only a small subset of customer needs. We believe the variation [in natural demand] exists because there are regional differences in importance in buying an environmentally friendly vehicle or fuel efficiency.it

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Plug-in Toyota 2015 Plug 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2009

There are good reasons people buy minicars. They’re more affordable, and they use less gas. Equally clear are the implications when it comes to fuel economy. If automakers downsize cars so their fleets use less fuel, occupant safety will be compromised. But the safety trade-offs are clear from our new tests.

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Fuel Economy Cars MPH 2007 150

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2023

They also have to exist in tandem with (Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards that take into account fleet-wide MPGs for automakers. So the government is effectively pushing internal combustion vehicles out of frame as it assures everyone that what’s taking place is not a ban on what you’re allowed to buy.

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EPA Light Emissions Vehicles 105

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Rising fuel economy standards make driving more affordable for low-income households, not less as the Trump administration argues, according to a new study by the Consumer Federation of America.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Buy 157

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

A plan is necessary to provide certainty to business and consumers that a future transport system will be affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable. New Zealanders need access to safe, affordable, convenient and sustainable travel choices. Successful schemes should be designed to capture CO2, fuel economy, NOx and safety benefits.

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New Zealand Emissions Petrol Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler. —Andrew Wheeler. Purchasing.

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Fuel Economy Standards California EPA 170

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. Working systems are ready for production implementation and manufacture.

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Hybrid i-MiEV 2009 New York 30

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

People will likely not buy plug-ins without big federal tax breaks." ( Reuters ) 11/29/06 [In response to GMs announcement at the LA Auto Show], Ford Group marketing manager Cisco Codina said the answer for now is full hybrids, like the latest version of its Ford Escape hybrid SUV unveiled at the show. ( People wont buy a full car.

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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 projected overall industry average required fuel economy in MYs 2021-2026, compared to 46.7 2-3% increase in daily fuel consumption—about 0.5 mpg and for light trucks of 31.3 billion reduction in regulatory costs through MY 2029.

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EPA Fuel Economy California MPG 150