Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2014

Results of a lifecycle analysis by a team at the University of Michigan suggest that multiple types of natural gas-powered vehicles—i.e., Results of a lifecycle analysis by a team at the University of Michigan suggest that multiple types of natural gas-powered vehicles—i.e., —Dai and Lastoskie. Click to enlarge.

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Gas Li-ion Gas-Electric Conversion 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Major automotive suppliers see national fuel economy standards as important for long-term planning and investment and don’t want to see them altered by US policymakers, according to a first-of-its-kind industry survey commissioned by CALSTART and conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment.

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Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” Power and Range There are three ZDX configurations, each with their own all-electric driving range (AER.)

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The study found that TCO for electric and diesel medium-duty urban delivery trucks were similar. The electric truck is relatively more cost-effective on the NYCC and when VKT demand is higher. Cost-competitiveness of the electric truck diminishes in drive cycles with higher average speeds. Credit: ACS, Lee et al.

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Georgia Diesel Gas-Electric Electric 268

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2015

A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers comparing life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from different natural gas pathways for medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) found that the GHG reduction potentials of the pathways vary sharply between non-Class 8 MHDVs (e.g., Study system boundary of natural gas pathways.

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Gas Diesel Gas-Electric Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. miles) of all-electric range, and pairs with Cadillac’s 2.0-liter per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards.

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Cadillac Plug-in Plug China 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The Ricardo CryoPower split-cycle engine concept redefines the processes of internal combustion to enable significantly improved internal thermal efficiency in comparison with today’s state-of-the-art engines. This enables recovery of otherwise wasted exhaust heat to the working gas after the end of compression.

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Commercial Engine Companies Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

A team at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) led by Dr. Jeremy Michalek has investigated the implications of regional and drive cycle variations on the degradation of a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) battery. a) Capacity Fade in Phoenix, comparison of air cooling vs no cooling for two drive cycles. (b) 2016.10.104.

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PHEV San Francisco Phoenix Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. —Bruce Belzowski.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

suppliers of batteries, fuel cells, motors, power electronics, etc.); fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. Hybrid electric vehicles.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Classic VW styling Getting There The 2023 Volkswagen Taos comes in three trim levels—S, SE and SEL—in either front-wheel drive (FWD) or 4Motion, as Volkswagen calls its all-wheel drive. All have a 1.5liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines producing 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 Very European.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Weight increases by just 176 lbs.,

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

Classics Continue But New Kinds of Electric Muscle Are Hitting the Highway. They are known for power and sleekness, but can guzzle gallons of gas. not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. The original muscle cars were intended for younger buyers who valued performance above all other factors.

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Future Dodge Cars Ford 88

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

stand when it comes to the transition to electric vehicles. When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. liter gas engine (28 mpg highway) for a run in the snow up to Lake Tahoe.

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Audi Tahoe SUV Gas-Electric 90

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

All of them outsell the Cadillac luxury sedans. All come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque (on premium gasoline), driving either the front or all-four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Let’s take a look.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

Actual and projected greenhouse gas emissions for passenger vehicles by region/country through 2022. Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals.

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Front- wheel drive is standard, with an optional on-demand all-wheel drive system. This engine and transmission combination are the only ones available on all four Palisade trim levels of SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. with all the seats laid flat.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electric vehicles are most efficient when driven in town to take advantage of the regenerative braking, or on the open road at slower speeds. The all-electric efficiency averaged about 3.0 Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 miles per kWh.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD Exceptional All-Electric Luxury Sedan Lucid Motors invited the automotive media to California to drive the all-new 2023 Air Touring , one of the sedan offerings from Lucid. Brief Summary: the Air Touring is an exceptional all-electric luxury sedan.

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All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 80

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2013

In regions where the share of coal-based electricity is relatively low, EVs can achieve substantial GHG reduction, the team reports in a paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. Fuel-cycle emissions of both EVs and CNGVs in China are highly subject to a variety of regional factors. Earlier post.]

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Coal Pollution China Gas 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

The committee’s estimates are based on a variety of factors including recent reports from regulatory agencies and other sources; component cost estimates from suppliers; discussions with experts; and comparisons of prices and fuel consumption of similar vehicles. The practicality of full-performance battery electric vehicles (i.e.,

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. Natural gas and crude oil are strongly influenced by fuel consumption during the use phase. In total, through the production and use phases, substantial savings are achieved owing to the significantly reduced fuel consumption of the new C-Class.

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG 252

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. Big horsepower gets the headlines and is as sexy as all get out, but what about getting into a Mustang that provides driving exhilaration while also not scaring the heck out of you? mpg, exceeding the EPA figure.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The first foray for Genesis into the hottest automotive segment is the all-new 2021 GV80 SUV, which has been joined by the GV70, and soon the all-electric GV60 , with a yet-to-be announced release date. The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. All the tech you would expect.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter What’s a lumen?

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

They found that driving a hybrid would achieve fuel savings of about 47 to 48% over a conventional car in India and about 53 to 55% in China. In the United States, hybrids are rated to produce a fuel savings of about 40% over their conventional counterparts. Here also they used the US drive cycle as a basis for comparison.

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India China Hybrid Fuel 252

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The propulsion qualification is important as the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD is faster than all of them, even though it isn’t marketed as a sports SUV. The fuel economy for the manual and automatic is 26 mpg city/37 highway/30 combined. The Golf GTI comes with 225/40/18 all-season tires, with optional 235/35/19 summer tires.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 71

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

The new Camry is based on the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) ( earlier post ), manifested with the use of the GA-K platform. Along with the new platform, an all-new 2.5-liter Three new powertrains will be available on the new 2018 Camry: They include the all-new 2.5-liter 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. Click to enlarge.

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

All-New Flagship Crossover. Welcome to the reimagined, all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander for what should be a contender in the hot compact crossover segment. We got a feel for the ride comfort, handling and performance, all the things this crossover will need to be a hit with families. Updated in so many ways. The New Exterior.

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Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. AOI 1: Advanced Fuels and Lubricants Technologies. The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

For Honda on the vehicle side, that strategy encompasses ongoing development of more efficient hybrids, as well as battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 By comparison, the earlier A6 Golf GTD posted 8.1 With a new 2.0L l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. Variable valve timing.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

There will be world premieres for new advanced technologies, such as the Integrated Starter-Alternator (ISG); the 48 V electrical system; and the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV). The new engines] also need to be designed with a view to all current and future requirements. —Prof. Cross-sections of the M256.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150