Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

Supporting Nissan’s goal of achieving 50% electrified sales in Europe by 2024, the new Nissan Qashqai will not only be available with a 1.3 This helps reduce the torque effort on the engine and improves fuel economy. Sales of the new Nissan Qashqai equipped with e-POWER will begin in 2022.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

Despite fuel prices and an economy that seems poised to bolster the sale of value-focused cars, the United States is losing another one. sales of the Mirage four-door hatchback and sedan to make way more crossovers and EVs. But the days of a $13,000 economy car are over. The above hasn’t helped sales.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2024

On the other hand, Q1 sales for the car were down 13 percent year-over-year. Sure, the current Malibu is a bit behind the competition -- most car reviewers would place it behind the segment stalwarts from Honda and Toyota, and clearly most buyers have, too -- but it is still affordable and fuel efficient. Maybe I am wrong.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. Anticipated population growth will reach nearly 9 billion in 2040 from about 7 billion today, and the global economy is projected to double—at an annual growth rate of nearly 3%—largely in the developing world. Source: ExxonMobil.

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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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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.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2014

To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

has begun sales in Japan of a newly refreshed Fit (Jazz in other markets) model together with the all-new Fit Hybrid, a new addition to the Fit lineup. million yen (US$19,400), making it the most affordable Honda hybrid. Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6 Honda Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The second-generation Insight made its debut in 2009 as the most affordable hybrid on the market. Unlike the first two generations of Insight, the all-new model will be powered by Honda’s two-motor hybrid system and offer fuel economy that is competitive with other compact hybrid models. First-generation Insight.

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Teslarati

MARCH 6, 2024

Tesla is still very popular in China, but there are simply more affordable options, and consumers may not be able to justify spending three or four times the money. Hybrid Demand Increases Hybrid sales increased five times faster than EVs last month, Jonas writes in the note.

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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. Ford US small car sales. —Derrick Kuzak. —Derrick Kuzak.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Cumulative hybrid sales by model and region. Global sales of Honda hybrid vehicles reached 300,740 units on a cumulative basis at the end of January 2009. Honda first began hybrid sales in November 1999 with the introduction of its first-generation Insight in Japan. The annual global sales target is approximately 200,000 units.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2012

L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 This is about half of the four-year period Ford research shows could trigger more mainstream hybrid sales. The segment for small hybrids such as the C-MAX Hybrid and Prius accounts for 65% of all hybrid sales. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

GM targeted the Cruze for its first North American diesel passenger car in 27 years (Chevrolet dropped the Chevette diesel option in 1987) because it wanted to introduce the advanced diesel engine product in a vehicle that is affordable, Bell said. The vehicle has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 l/100km) on the highway.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Your numbers may differ. Capable, not sporty.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 3, 2023

The vehicle is simply being called the “WRX Rally Car” and it’s a painful reminder that enthusiasts haven’t been afforded a hardcore variant of the platform. It seems less of a replacement for the hardcore STI model and more like a way to cannibalize sales of the Subaru Legacy Sport. liter four-cylinder.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

They hit the 10 million sales mark four years ago. You just get better fuel economy. There are several affordable hybrid models on the market. Hybrids Are Good for Fuel Economy But Not Performance. Hybrid technology dates back to the early days of the automobile, pioneered by Porsche.

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Plug in America

DECEMBER 21, 2023

in a year First NEVI charging stations up and running Gasoline sales have passed their peak It’s been a busy year here on the policy team. Working together, the EPA LDV emission and CAFE standards reduce demand for fossil fuels, save drivers money, and provide greater fuel security. Over a million EVs sold in the U.S.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

Honda’s automobile production and sales joint venture companies in China, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Honda also noted that it is preparing for local development, production and parts sourcing of hybrid models in China, which will result in more affordable prices. Jointly with Guangqi Honda Automobile Co.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2015

The Prius c’s body structure makes extensive use of lightweight, high-strength steel to help reduce vehicle mass and enhance fuel economy. The high level of torsional rigidity afforded by the Prius c body structure allows the suspension to be more optimally tuned for ride and handling. The standard 3.5-in.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Sales begin this summer. The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification. Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection provides precise fuel metering. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The Transit Connect offers 135 cubic feet (3.8

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 7, 2021

The automotive industry has long been aware that the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards negotiated by President Barak Obama’s EPA would tighten considerably in the final years of the program, scheduled to remain in effect through 2025. Toyota holds roughly 30 million. Gasoline consumption increased from 3.2

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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. Editor’s Note: Pricing and fuel economy details will be released for the 2024 Seltos just prior to its going on-sale.]. A big change for Kia’s entry-level model. A quick redo.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. For its first year, two Charger Daytona versions will go on sale: R/T and Scat Pack. Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?” All Daytonas are powered by a 100.5-kilowatt-hour

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

New Sporty Look for the Affordable 50 MPG Midsize Sedan. A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), The undetectable and seamless transitions give the Camry Hybrid XSE EPA-rated fuel economy of 44 mpg city/47 highway with a combined of 46 mpg. Your numbers may differ.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2013

For example, increases in affordable, frequent and seamless public transport can alleviate local congestion while improving access and travel time to destinations and reducing household expenses on travel. Improve” policies include tightened fuel-economy standards and increased advanced-vehicle technology sales (e.g.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Hybrids which are seen as a strong alternative to diesel not only give a higher fuel efficiency than petrol, but also give the experience of an EV — without any anxiety of range, given the penetration of charging infrastructure. However, most of the EVs are readily available and some even have discounts. Hybrid penetration was at 5.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

The new, smaller van joins the ProMaster and Ram Cargo vans, and is intended to provide incremental growth for Ram’s brand sales volumes. As a result, it affords precise control of the intake-valve events—beginning and end—which reduces engine-pumping losses, increases volumetric efficiency and cuts carbon-dioxide emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

Vehicles equipped with this new system are scheduled to go on sale in 2012 in Japan and the US. By leveraging the technologies established through the development of fuel-cell electric vehicles, Ito said Honda will develop a battery EV with a goal to put it in real world use as soon as possible. Plug-in hybrid. Diesel engines.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2014

Although sales of plug-in vehicles (plug-in hybrid-electric and battery-electric vehicles, collectively PEVs) in the US climbed more than 80% in 2013 to more than 96,000 units (Tesla has not yet released its final figures) from 52,835 units in 2012 EDTA ), the 2013 results still reflect a meagre new light-duty vehicle market share of ~0.6%

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2009

In other words, Nissan’s objective is to build a series of models on the same platform at three overseas production sites for sale in more than 160 countries. Nissan video newsletter featuring engineering and product executives on the new compact car. —Vincent Cobee, Corporate Vice President and Program Director of the V-Platform.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups. This list is subjective and weighted toward functionality with an emphasis on fun, but also factors in sales numbers.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2013

Adequacy requires the measures, in their entirety, to have the potential to meet the target while neither undermining the internal market for transport nor its affordability. Member states and, where appropriate, regional and local governments should differentiate sales, vehicle and company car taxes according to CO 2 emissions.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

sales but well below the run-rate needed to reach the 2015 target. percent of total car sales. Fleet-wide average fuel economy standards in all regions are driving demand for more efficient vehicle technologies. Between 2009 and 2011, Chinese buyers purchased 13,000 EVs and PHEVs—more than U.S.

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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. Pricing will be released when the ES 300h F-Sport goes on-sale in this fall. Last year’s Lexus ES F Sport model (non-hybrid) was $46,550. Lexus LC 500 Convertible.

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