Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2014

Typical parts include instrument panel beam, radiator support, engine cradle, seat frame, engine block, transmission case and oil pan. GM says that its new casting technology will make it easier to manufacture vehicle parts from magnesium, which is lighter than aluminum, and which will therefore help improve a vehicle’s fuel economy.

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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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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 25, 2024

Due to the improved aerodynamics associated with driving with the windows up, combustion vehicles typically see improved fuel economy at highway speeds while running the air conditioner. But it also played a role in killing demand for affordable diesel vehicles in both Europe and the United States.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA MPG 186

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

While yes, there is a huge push for EVs, realistically speaking, not that everyone can afford them. Even though you might not be able to afford something new that’s more eco-friendly, you don’t have to instantly think that all hope is lost, especially if you’re passionate about the environment and truly want to make a difference.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2016

Our industry can meet aggressive efficiency targets at affordable prices. Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles currently account for about 20% of GHG emissions and oil use in the US transportation sector, but are only about 5% of the vehicles on the road.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. For those, a muscle car is an intermediate-sized car with a large-displacement V8 engine but at an affordable price. Emission limits and oil crises have forced manufacturers and purchasers to re-evaluate what’s most important. Driven with care (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

The vehicle represents the latest phase of Ford’s research into developing sustainable technology solutions that are affordable for consumers and can be produced in large volumes across the product lineup. Carbon fiber oil pan, front cover and cam carrier. Earlier post.). liter aluminum EcoBoost 3-cylinder engine.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy. pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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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Transportation New York City New York Fuel Economy 246

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

The electro-hydraulic fully variable system uses a column of oil in place of the traditional mechanical link between the camshaft and intake valves. The Ram ProMaster City’s engine’s four-valve aluminum head hosts MultiAir 2 advanced valve-actuation technology. TigerShark I-4 and 9-speed transmission. The 948TE’s 4.70 seconds.

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2015 Transit Connect Engine Turkey 278

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Delphi Automotive LLP has secured more than $2 billion in new business for its F2P and F2E distributed pump common rail fuel injection systems. In the system, the pump is oil-lubricated, allowing exceptional durability at fuel pressures up to 3,000 bar.

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Diesel Fuel Engine Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The new venture, which will be called “Rotrak”, will add Torotrak’s variable speed traction drive to Rotrex’ supercharging technology to address the automotive industry’s need for affordable, effective engine downsizing technologies. As part of the agreement, Torotrak will acquire a 15% stake in Rotrex and a seat on the company’s board.

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Downsizing Engine Denmark Fuel Economy 268

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. The EU and member states should maintain support for research, development and early deployment of the entire array of promising low-carbon technologies.

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Emissions Transportation Standards Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

While China’s experience with rapid, large scale deployment of technologies makes it an important global testing ground and creates opportunities for scientific partnerships between the two countries, it also means that the US cannot afford to take its scientific leadership for granted. Alternative Energy Vehicles.

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Energy China Clean Cleaning 342

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2014

million barrels of of oil equivalent per day—and represented nearly 10% of world petroleum liquids consumption. LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2040.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

For light duty passenger vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured over the US06 cycle. For heavy duty vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured under a load representative of a typical long-haul Class 8 truck with vehicle weight of 65,000 lbs traveling on a level road at 65 mph.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Even from the balance, 60 percent of the internal combustion engine sales will come from CNG — thereby contributing towards addressing the dual challenge of emissions and oil imports. It is only a matter of time that penetration grows and the higher localisation of powertrain parts will make hybrids more affordable.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

A multi-cylinder version is practical for a wide variety of vehicles and offers greatest benefit to C and D class passenger cars which can take advantage of the low cost architecture and significantly improved fuel economy and emissions. Fuel system. Wet sump with plain bearings and electric oil pump. Lubrication system.

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Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

The resulting precision reduces carbon-dioxide emissions and boosts fuel-economy up to 7.5% This 16-valve I-4 delivers maximum refinement via features such as a fully isolated aluminum head cover and an oil pan with acoustic material sandwiched between its steel layers. The system instantly engages when 4x4 traction is needed.

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Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy 247

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

Depending on the axle pairing, the transmission affords final-drive ratios ranging from 2.15 These pistons, which benefit from cooling oil jets, reduce reciprocating mass inside the engine for enhanced efficiency and performance feel. The resulting flexibility affords optimal efficiency, power on demand and low-speed throttle response.

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Green Cars News

JULY 13, 2009

transportation system will decrease America’s dependence on foreign oil, increase employment, and reduce the environmental impact of transportation emissions. dependence on foreign oil an achievable goal. .&# dependence on foreign oil an achievable goal. “These vehicles make eliminating the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2016

The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 The Pacifica’s efficiency is further reflected in its city- and combined-cycle fuel-economy ratings of 18 mpg (13 l/100km) and 22 mpg (10.7 improvement in fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. Piston-cooling oil jets contribute to optimal performance, efficiency and refinement. That helps ensure the oiling system maintains full pressure during extreme driving conditions. A die-cast aluminum oil pan contributes additional structural strength. turbo and Ecotec 1.5L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2013

RCCI is a promising low-temperature combustion strategy offering a pathway to high-efficiency clean combustion using in-cylinder blending of fuels with different auto-ignition characteristics. Typically these strategies rely on long ignition delays to increase fuel mixing, reducing local equivalence ratios [φ] or temperature or both.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

liter version, named one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines three years running, delivers top fuel economy in two key segments, besting competitors that utilize costlier direct-injection technology. A 60-degree, deep-skirt, die-cast-aluminum cylinder block with six-bolt main caps afford optimal stiffness for mitigation of NVH.

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Chrysler Engine Jeep MPG 239

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 The results were averaged for an estimated range of 431 miles, with an average fuel economy of 68.3

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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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

The Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km. Variable displacement oil pump. Click to enlarge. CDTI torque-power curve.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 10, 2021

New cars can go anywhere between 7,500 to 10,000 miles between oil changes, but this changes as they age. These services prevent costly breakdowns and keep vehicles in prime condition, providing improvements like higher fuel efficiency. As a result, you end up using less fuel by producing fewer carbon emissions.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

Many, many things we think of today as necessary standard features were extra-cost options on affordable cars in 1959. For example, an engine oil filter, which in this case was this optional assembly attached to the oil-filler tube. Even a cabin heater cost extra.

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Electric Auto Association

JULY 9, 2021

Most people drove large V8-powered vehicles that required constant maintenance, and emissions and fuel economy standards were just emerging. While any repair shop will change the oil on a Prius, immersing ourselves in the technology and becoming EV and hybrid drivers ourselves, have been differentiators.

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Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

million barrels of oil. 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. million gallons of gasoline or 4.2 Unlike cars in the U.S.,

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 25, 2023

liter Coyote V8 gets a few changes – a new dual intake with dual electronic throttle bodies, a steel oil pan, an updated cylinder-head design, and updated cylinder-head gaskets. Fuel economy is listed at 14/23/17 for the manual and 15/24/18 for the automatic. Convertibles start at $52,515 and require you to go Premium.

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Understanding EV Maintenance Since EVs don’t use oil or transmission fluid, they require less frequent maintenance than ICE vehicles or hybrids. Instead of scheduling oil changes and fluid and brake checks every 5,000 miles, EV owners should schedule a routine “check-up” every 7,500 miles. This service should include: Tire rotation.

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