Green Car Reports

JULY 22, 2011

Just 24 hours after pulling a series of radio ads designed to alarm the public about upcoming fuel economy rules, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers resumed airing the radio spots on Friday morning.

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Fuel Economy Economy Automobile Manufacturer Fuel 78

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APRIL 23, 2013

At Auto Shanghai 2013, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV), the passenger vehicle business unit of Nissan’s joint venture in China, unveiled VIWA, a new electric vehicle concept, under the VENUCIA brand. Compared to its predecessors, the new models offer improved fuel economy of 6.0 Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

will introduce a 48V Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module as part of its full spectrum of advanced energy storage solutions for automobiles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Johnson Controls, Inc. —Alex Molinaroli, president, Johnson Controls Power Solutions.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

The trend toward recommending or requiring higher-octane fuel continues to rise as manufacturers work toward meeting stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. —Megan McKernan, manager of the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center. Last year, nearly 1.5 improvement.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Estimated automobile ownership in China will exceed 200 million by 2020, causing serious energy security and environmental issues, according to Wang Fuchang, director of the Department of Equipment Industry under China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. People’s Daily.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. According to the report, “Fixing Detroit: How Far, How Fast, How Fuel Efficient?” The chance that increased profits could exceed $6 billion is 18% if fuel economy standards were increased to 40.4 Rob Kleinbaum.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

The package comprises among other things brake energy regeneration, shift point indicator, Auto Start Stop function, electronic power steering, on-demand ancillary components and tires with reduced rolling resistance. Average fuel consumption of the BMW 120d xDrive is between 4.7 Average fuel consumption is 5.8

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Baua Electric

JUNE 14, 2023

“While this study may heighten concerns, it’s worth remembering that excess weight reduces fuel economy in gas-powered vehicles, too.” ” Gas-powered automobiles carry out extra successfully at freeway speeds, pace EVs thrive in city using situations as a result of regenerative braking from extra pervasive stops.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. The auto industry’s production capacities are far from fully used; PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) estimates current global vehicle assembly capacity at almost 95 million, the report notes. million EVs and a fleet of 3.5 —Michael Renner.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 11, 2023

But sometimes, an automobile is truly unpretentious and does the basics well without any fluff. Seventeen-inch wheels, LED lights all around, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and starting, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Bluetooth. At least the promised fuel economy is on the high side – EPA numbers are 29/40/33.

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JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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AUGUST 1, 2012

Serena S-HYBRID achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 15.2 It is is the only model in its class to be exempted from Japan’s automobile acquisition and weight taxes. mpg US, 6.6 L/100km) in JC08 mode on 2WD.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Minivan 218

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Sales for Ford-brand vehicles at Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA), Ford’s passenger vehicle joint venture, are up 6% this year, to 289,870 wholesale vehicles from 274,396 last year. With its patented turbo-charging and direct injection EcoBoost technology, Ford Mondeo delivers 20% better fuel economy and cuts CO 2 emissions by 15%.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and auto-industry lobbyists are now sparring over the future of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2022-2025.

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Fuel Economy Automobile Manufacturer EPA Michigan 60

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JULY 9, 2012

However, generally speaking, the government continued, China has not achieved a breakthrough with new energy automobiles and core components of the key technologies. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Energy-saving and new energy vehicles have become the development direction of the international automobile industry.

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JANUARY 20, 2015

An analysis of the global automobile industry’s recent patent activity by the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has found a massive commitment from carmakers and their suppliers to new propulsion technology. Source: Thomson Innovation & Thomson Reuters Derwent World Patents Index. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 9, 2013

For diesel fuel, this category establishes a high quality hydrocarbon-only specification that takes advantage of the characteristics of certain advanced biofuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and biomass-to-liquid (BTL), provided all other specifications are respected and the resulting blend meetes defined legislated terms.

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

Honda will unveil the Honda Insight Prototype at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January as the precursor to the new third-generation 2019 Honda Insight—an upscale, stylish five-passenger sedan positioned above the Civic in Honda’s passenger car lineup. —Henio Arcangeli, Jr.,

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Insight Honda Detroit Hybrid 150

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

The Indiana Auto Plant (IAP) and the East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) in Ohio, which produced the previous CR-V Hybrid, will begin production of the 2023 CR-V hybrid in the coming months. It also allows for a higher sustained top speed, improves fuel economy and enables up to 1,000 pounds of towing.

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North America Honda America Hybrid 259

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JUNE 12, 2017

The model has an EPA range rating of 89 miles on a full charge, and an EPA fuel economy rating of 126/103/114 MPGe (city/highway/combined). The Clarity series will contribute to the company's target that two-thirds of its global automobile sales will come from electrified vehicles by 2030.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92 million units.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Ford EcoMode is a software application available on the new Ford Focus that rates driver behavior impacting fuel economy and then offers up simple hints on how to improve eco-driving skills through a scoring system. In recent internal tests, Ford found that eco-driving skills can improve fuel economy by an average of 24%.

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JULY 29, 2016

The new study, Automotive Aluminum Recycling at End of Life: A Grave-to-Gate Analysis , details a “grave-to-gate” analysis, which spans the moment an automobile becomes obsolete to the moment the aluminum metal units are completely recycled and enter back into life as input material for new applications, including vehicles. scrap melting.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Approved by auto manufacturers, environmental groups and the White House, 2025's 54.5 The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) continues to oppose the ruling, and hopes that newly introduced legislation will lead to a re-think in 2017. The 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy.

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MAY 1, 2009

The ChangAn CA18 FlexDI Concept Engine shown at Auto China 2008. Orbital Corporation Limited and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., The development will be carried out on Changan’s current gasoline engine platform with an objective to achieve a significant fuel economy benefit utilizing Orbital’s FlexDI technology.

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Concept Engine Corporation Concept Engine 150

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JANUARY 15, 2018

The first result of this agreement is the demonstration vehicle that will be shown at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS): a light-duty truck with an Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) Engine. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering.

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APRIL 21, 2016

The Clarity series will also feature advanced technologies, including Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as standard Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technology. —John Mendel, executive vice president, Automobile Division, American Honda Motor. EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (4.8/5.0/4.9

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2021

That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority. Inflated tires give your car better fuel economy, allowing you to drive further without many fill-ups—or using as many electrons. Ensure the engine has clean oil for ultimate fuel economy and enhanced performance. Check the Fluids.

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Maintenance Cars Oil Fuel Economy 99

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MAY 18, 2009

The US auto industry, via the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is lining up to support a new national, harmonized program to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption that President Obama will announce on Tuesday, 19 May. —Dave McCurdy, president and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 17, 2010

The study offers two main insights on the nature of clean energy jobs in the automobile sector: First, the paper documents that saving oil will directly create good jobs by driving demand for specific additional manufactured components. Of the more than 190,000 jobs anticipated by 2020, the number of domestic jobs created could vary greatly.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Turbocharged+Supercharged Under the hood–power and surprising fuel economy The potent power from the turbocharged and electric supercharged 3.5-liter Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. The Eco and Comfort modes are where the best fuel economy will be found.

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JANUARY 13, 2014

Honda unveiled the all-new 2015 Fit at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With introduction of the new manufacturing facility in Mexico, Honda’s North American automobile production facilities will have a total annual capacity of 1.92 Click to enlarge. and wider (+0.3 with a longer wheelbase (+1.2

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APRIL 25, 2010

Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Zhu Hang, vice president and Dean of Engine Engineering & Research Institute, Chery Automobile Co.

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Eaton Chery Engine China 199

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

BRABUS, the largest independent automobile tuner in the world and manufacturer of exclusive high-performance automobiles, unveiled the new high-performance vehicles at the Frankfurt Auto Show. There are plans for a small-series production run of this automobile.

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Boston Mercedes Hybrid Power 257

Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves. Plug-in hybrids are essentially a halfway point between full hybrid and fully electric automobiles. The IIT paper stated that if the government wishes to promote clean technology, hybrid automobiles should be taxed at the same rate as battery vehicles.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Jointly with Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Honda’s automobile production and sales joint venture companies in China, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Honda will sequentially expand application of the Earth Dreams technology to other models.

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