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Lightning Hybrids , a maker of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), released initial results from emissions testing conducted by an independent testing facility in Colorado of two medium-duty trucks upfitted with the Lighting Hybrids system. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8
Biodiesel, noted the authors, is the most widely used biofuel in diesel engines, and it is currently the main fuel being used or considered to meet renewable fuel requirements for diesel fuel. In California, biodiesel use accounted for 86% of the alternativefuels consumed by the state fleet in 2010. Resources.
Smooth looks, longer range, more power Front-Wheel Drive Single motor Horsepower: XLE: 168; XLE Plus and Limited: 221 0-60 mph: 8.0 We now have spirited acceleration from a stop or, when on the freeway at 60 mph and needing to pass traffic, jumping up to 70 mph quickly. seconds Battery: XLE: 57.7 kWh; XLE Plus and Limited: 74.7
0-60 mph: 4.5 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0 Platinum/8,500 pounds Charging The most convenient and expected place to charge will be at home using the Ford Mobile Charger that is included with the purchase of a Lighting. kW ($1,200 option) of electricity to power a job site, home, office or store.
approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid AlternativeFuels in Vehicle Applications. Fuels currently sourced or that can be sourced in the United States are highly encouraged.
We made 0-60 mph runs in 7.1 We particularly liked the nose and tail, especially how they utilized LED lighting for a clean look. Available in either Black or, in our case, Storm Cloud Gray, the front features quad-LED projector headlights and LED running lights. seconds, which was fine for freeway merging and passing big rigs.
We are starting with optimizing our conventional drive trains—the TDI diesel engines, the TSI engines, the DSG transmission, all of those technologies have helped us to lower our fuel consumption a lot. We have different alternativefuels in our program such as CNG and LPG, we are working on some synthetic fuel.
The first thing we noticed was the performancethe 300 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque comes on quick and smooth, turning 0-60 mph in about 4.7 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. 101 as we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County.
The performance was impressive, with the i4 returning 0-60 mph runs at 5.5 Sharp wheels with vents The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 265/40 summer tires were mounted on optional sharp-looking 19-inch M aero bi-color multi-spoke light-alloy wheels. miles per kilowatt-hour. They provided ample grip, even when pushing corners to their limit.
Just showing off steering enhancements Performance Excitement If you have driven any electric vehicle you know the acceleration is fast and quick, with some manufacturers trying to out do each other with the shortest time to 60 or 100 mph. second 0-60 mph time is very believable. The claimed 3.5 Anyway you look at it, it is a blast!
The ix35 Fuel Cell—Hyundai’s third-generation fuel cell vehicle—delivers large improvements over its predecessor, including a driving range that has been extended by more than 50% and fuel efficiency gains of more than 15%. Two hydrogen storage tanks, with a total capacity of 5.64
The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid’s 45 kW (60 hp) electric motor can operate at speeds up to 75 mph and delivers instantaneous torque at low speeds, with available power-assist at higher vehicle speeds. Ioniq’s light-yet-rigid body is the result of advanced design, construction methods and materials. Active and passive safety features.
The CityCat model will clock out at 68 mph with a driving range of 125 miles. clip Unfortunately, the streets of North America may never see the Air Car, though; it's light-weight, glued-together fiberglass construction might not do so well in our crash tests. 18% Alternativefuel hybrid. 37% Higher fuel economy.
Taming a Beast The all-wheel drive (AWD) 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5N is powered by dual motors that scoot it along 0-60 mph in a seat-pinning 3.4 We do not recommend or encourage trying this, but the top speed is set at 162 mph. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
As with any alternativefuel, be it CNG, LPG, electricity, hydrogen or E85, one of the challenges facing its adoption is both the availability of the fuel as well as the mechanics of refueling. We’ll set aside the business challenges facing alternativefuel providers.). Equipped by default with a 4.10
Using the adaptive cruise control set between 65 and 70 mph and selecting the Normal drive mode, we averaged 50.3 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience. miles per gallon. Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.
seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if you’re daring enough to do so, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. First up is the seamless clamshell hood that, when closed, reveals a small tiger nose grille and rectangular LED lights peeking out from the far edges of the curved nose. 0-60 mph: 7.2
billion worldwide—by 2050, this may not be achievable through improvements to the traditional internal combustion engine or alternativefuels: the traditional combustion engine is expected to improve by 30%, so achieving full decarbonisation is not possible through efficiency alone.
0 – 60 mph: 7.1 0 – 60 mph: 6.5 There is a very handy Brake Hold button that locks the brakes when at a stop light, thusly relieving pressure from the driver’s right leg from needing to hold down the brake pedal. Narrow LED tail lights, with a connecting light strip, take-up little space, revealing a modern design.
Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” The push-button power operated frunk has a drain so it can be an ice chest, two 2.4kW 120V outlets, four 9.6kW 120V outlets, LED lights, and a 400-pound weight capacity. This is only one example of the innovations Ford developed on the Lighting.
There are three Kia EV6 models–Light, Wind and GT-Line-that come with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) with one motor or all-wheel drive (AWD) with two motors. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Top speed: 115 mph. Top speed: 117 mph. The EV6 has it coming and going. Power and Range. 232 miles range. Single motor.
Acceleration was peppy, in the mid-five-second range to 60 mph, which is about two seconds faster than the single motor rear-wheel drive ID4. Both have a classic German design with sleek LED projector headlights located on the outer fender edges, which are connected by a LED light bar intersected by the lighted VW logo.
As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Safety and Convenience.
non-turbocharged engine and the IVT (Kia engineers take on the continuously variable transmission), which offers better fuel economy of the two models we tested in and around Austin. seconds 0-60 mph. seconds, 0-60 mph. The running lights also double as turn signals, and LED fog lamps are integrated with the headlights.
The Electric Cadillac The 2024 Lyric comes in either all-wheel drive (AWD) or rear wheel drive (RWD) with the RWD configuration getting one motor producing 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque for an EPA rated 314 mile all-electric driving range, and 0 – 60 mph in about 5.45
In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0
Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. The average fuel economy was 46.3 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). liter 4-cylinder engine.
The seamless clamshell hood has a clean look, closing to a mere slit where the rectangular LED lights peek out from the far edges of the curved nose. The distinctive rear end features a horizontal band connecting the LED tail lights with a small square pattern and a dominant I-O-N-I-Q-5. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph.
We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. The light show.
kW onboard charger with LED indicator status lights. seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves. Battery and Charging. 240V (Level 2) 8 hours. The 0 to 60 time of 6.8
The best we could do over 110 of those miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph and in Eco mode, was 29.6 Two technologies that have a positive effect on fuel economy are the respectable 0.34 Two technologies that have a positive effect on fuel economy are the respectable 0.34 What’s a lumen? inches shorter and 2.2-inches
Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. The strip appears to be chrome during the day, but lights-up at night. More miles from up top. Clean, Refreshing Interior.
On a 110-mile freeway run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph, after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Dual exhaust chrome tips peek from below the rear fascia.
The interior is beautiful during the light of day, but reserve your approvals for the dark of night when the 64-color active ambient lighting (a $790 option) gives the S500 many different feels. An OLED display works without a backlight as it emits its own visible light. Interior: Where Opulence and Technology Meet.
Playing with the drive modes tells the story of how performance and fuel economy can be affected. On a straight, flat section of freeway at 65 mph in Tour drive mode, the tachometer was showing 1,500 rpm. mpg, with 180 miles on an all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in Tour, we averaged 31.2
Fuel economy for the 2025 Camry is rated at 48 mpg city/47 highway/47 combined. Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California cruising put on 210 miles, with the majority being on highways with speeds averaging 65 mph. The average fuel economy for our time behind the wheel was 46.4
The Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t a replacement for any of the existing F-150s, it is a new family member with a smoother, more aerodynamic body and a new front fascia, lighting and wheels. The interior is serene with a 70-mph sound measurement of 65 dB, which is in Rolls Royce territory. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph.
If you want extra oomph, select the Excite mode and expect 0-60 mph times of 6.6 The variable assist steering was light when turning at slow speeds, but heavier on the highway and for more aggressive cornering. The elegant blacked-out grille has a slim light bar connecting the illuminated Lincoln Star emblem.
This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. The LED head lights incorporate the daytime running lights and turn signals, extend into the fenders, leading to a lightly sculpted hood. Shhh, don’t tell the CHP ).
0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 With a paired mobile phone, there are walk-up and walk-away lighting sequences on the front and rear ends. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. Towing capacity: 8,000 pounds for the WT; 10,000 pounds for the RST.
EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L A 100-mile piece of those miles was an all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph and in Eco mode, returning 32.1 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.
Powered by a 42-kWh battery, the 500e scoots along from a stop to 60 mph in about 8.5 Its top speed is 94 mph. Sherpa also limits the top speed to 50 mph, turns-off the heating and air conditioning, and reduces the power, but does not restrict a full throttle if needed. The car has attitude.
rear 0-60 mph: 5.0 The flat nose curves at the corners where the narrow multi-LED projector headlights and daytime running lights reside. Narrow LED tail lights, with a connecting light strip, take-up little space, revealing a modern design. front and 124.3 seconds 71.4 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery 6.6
As the power, torque and transmissions would indicate, the Hybrid Max is quicker in 0-60 mph runs at 5.7 The 21-inch, 225/45 Michelin Primacy Tour all-season tires were firmly planted around corners and nicely absorbed road imperfections with no tire slippage when taking a tight twisty more than 15 mph over the posted speed limit.
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