Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.

Fuel Economy 170

Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

For improved fuel efficiency, the 2016 Pilot will also include a stop start feature—Honda’s first non-hybrid application of this technology. Honda VCM deactivates the cylinder by using its VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology to keep the intake and exhaust valves in the closed position to halt fuel supply.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Honda 2016 Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2022

The CX-50 is built at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) plant in Huntsville, Alabama. Fuel economy is rated at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined mpg for the base engine and 23/29/25 for the turbocharged CX-50 we drove. These are two completely different vehicles, built on different platforms and in different countries.

Mazda 93

Mazda SUV MPG Clean 93

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2014

Further performance gains were made possible by incorporating Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT) which improves engine breathing on the intake and exhaust sides for better fuel economy and lower emissions. The new 2015 Hyundai Sonata will be built at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant in Montgomery, Ala.

Hyundai 236

Hyundai Design 2015 Fuel Economy 236