Auto Detroit Downsizing Fuel Economy 
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2015
Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2012
The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The 2012 XC60 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg US (11.8 By contrast, the XC60 concept plug-in would offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating in continuous driving in hybrid mode of 50 mpg US (4.7 Click to enlarge.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 8, 2014
This year''s Detroit Auto Show is a little light on truly green car content, so most attention will instead turn to downsized engines and vehicles offering subtle improvements in fuel economy.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2012
Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. Fusion Hybrid also features an all-new 2.0-liter
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 14, 2011
Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). Taking the displacement down gets you on a percentage basis the best fuel economy value versus other technologies.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 11, 2010
The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 27, 2015
Testing was also conducted at the DTNA Detroit engineering facility to demonstrate engine efficiency by achieving 50.2% The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. Detroit rear axles were upgraded for the Freightliner SuperTruck.
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