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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota is introducing the Corolla Hybrid to the US market at the LA Auto Show. l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. Earlier post.).

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MPG Toyota Hybrid Auto 306

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The new Ford Focus for Europe ( earlier post ) delivers the car’s most fuel-efficient powertrain line-up yet with improvements of up to 19%, and a significant CO 2 emission reduction across the entire line-up. Ford engineers have further optimized power, torque and fuel efficiency from the 2.0-liter New Ford Focus. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Too, the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan will be available as the first gasoline-driven model with additionally enhanced technology for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Average fuel consumption is between 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). This results in an average fuel consumption of 5.3

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BMW Fuel Economy Diesel Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

EV Match

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Below is an overview of the November 2021 LA auto show, where electric vehicles (EVs) stole the spotlight! That’s why we were excited to learn about the electric vehicles introduced at last month’s LA Auto Show. The Mullen FIVE crossover SUV is FAST – with a max speed of up to 200 mph – and will be available in mid-2024.

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Auto Concept Personal Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2013

BMW will introduce the Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on 27 March. seconds while getting fuel economy that could exceed 40 mpg (5.9 The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter

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New York BMW Concept International 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. By 2020, average passenger car fuel consumption is to drop to 5.0 L/100km (52.3

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’ve driven many a Prius over the years, and the 2023 version is the first one I’d even think about owning for any reason other than fuel mileage. And yes, the fuel mileage was still excellent. My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph. I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 111

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2015

The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015. The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 The fuel filler neck on diesel Land Rover vehicles is fitted with a misfueling protection device.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Honda will debut two all-new models, the 2013 Fit EV and the 2012 CR-V at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 16 November. As one of the best-selling SUV's in the United States, the fourth-generation 2012 CR-V will showcase new exterior and interior styling, improved fuel economy and added technology features. Earlier post.).

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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. The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph.

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North America Honda America Hybrid 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

BMW estimates that the BMW X3 xDrive28i will provide much improved fuel economy figures with the new TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine over the former 6-cylinder engine it replaces—as it has with other BMW models that have transitioned from 6- to 4-cylinder engines. The BMW X3 xDrive28i accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5

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BMW Auto Fuel Economy Exhaust 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2023

The team found that cold weather saps about 25% of range when cruising at 70 mph compared with the same conditions in mild weather. Another difference between ICE cars and EVs is that during constant cruising, an ICE car attains its best fuel economy. CR paused for 10 minutes with the cars off at the midpoint.

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Range EPA Miles Ford 195

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 Without the optional speed limiter, the model delivers fuel economy from 6.2 Transit Custom ECOnetic.

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Ford Europe MPH Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 Click to enlarge.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Sonata Hybrid’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED) delivers the same responsive, engaging driving characteristics Sonata owners expect while improving fuel economy through the use of a larger electric motor.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The company claims the Range Energy electric trailers can double a trucks’ fuel economy and slash its NOx emissions by as much as 67%. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post Battery powered trailer boost range, efficiency — now for $120,000 less appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Battery Powered Range Power Powered 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Click to enlarge. miles) on electric power.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2018

Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine provides a highly responsive, yet fuel efficient driving experience. The new RAV4 offers two powertrains: the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter Earlier post.). With a 40% thermal efficiency (41% for hybrids), the 2.5-liter

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New York Toyota 2019 International 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Volkswagen presented its latest technologies for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions—which includes the first 10-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG)—in an Innovation Workshop for the media at the Ehra-Lessien test track facility near Wolfsburg. Mild hybrid: stop-start 2.0 and coasting with engine off. The start-stop 2.0

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2013

BMW introduced the 328d Sedan at the New York International Auto, ushering in the next wave of BMW Advanced Diesel models in the US. The 328d Sedan will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just over seven seconds. Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the rear wheel drive 328d Sedan are 32 mpg city/45 mpg highway/37 mpg combined (7.4,

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MPG BMW Diesel New York 273

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.9 Average fuel economy in the EU test cycle has been improved by 16%—1.2 Fuel is supplied via a common rail piezo injection system developing maximum pressure of 2,200 bar. The 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of the BMW X5 M50d is 5.3

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BMW Diesel Fuel Power 220

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Equipped with the EU6-compliant, four-cylinder Ingenium diesel ( earlier post) , the new Evoque will be the most efficient production Land Rover yet, with fuel consumption as low as 4.2 l/100km fuel consumption level, while the 180 PS (178 hp, 132 kW) unit offers 4.8 Auto: 129 (Coupe). Auto: 134 (5-Door). Auto: 5.1 (5-Door).

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

The diesel Focus ST is the most fuel?efficient liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 seconds, with fuel consumption of 4.4 liter diesel engine that debuts in the new Focus ST has been optimized to deliver ST performance and character alongside fuel efficiency and everyday practicality. l/100 km (53.5

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 Yes, the disclaimer on EPA fuel-economy labels notes that “your results may differ.” The testers then install a precision fuel meter in the fuel line.

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Fusion EPA Ford MPG 244

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A high-schooler in auto-shop class will understand how a transmission works. Lower gears are used to help acceleration while higher gears are set up for cruising and maximizing fuel economy. I also believe that you should keep your speed low – under 30 or 25 mph – when driving through residential areas. But I digress.

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Bentley New York MPH Ferrari 111

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2011

eAssist supports the Malibu Eco in four main ways, Wilson said: Auto Stop. As an example, on a test drive of a Malibu Eco during the media event, the engine was running at about 1500 rpm at about 60 mph on level terrain.). Very aggressive use of deceleration fuel cutoff. The extra power from eAssist offsets those losses.

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Fuel MPG Fuel Economy GM 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2011

BMW engineers extracted additional performance from the engine while maintaining its fuel efficiency. The 640i Gran Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.4 Top speed is electronically governed at 155 mph (250 km/h). Top speed is electronically governed at 155 mph (250 km/h). L/100km (30.2 l/100km (26.7-27.3

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BMW 2013 Engine Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2014

The power of the electric motor was more than doubled from the previous Cayenne S Hybrid—from 47 hp (34 kW) to 95 hp (70 kW)—resulting in an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). The combined fuel consumption is now 3.4 This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4

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Cayenne Porsche Plug-in Plug 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

The models were the Shenchi Brand 4-seat battery-electric car; the Shenchi Brand 11-seat fuel cell vehicle; the Shanghai Brand fuel cell car; the Shanghai Brand hybrid; the Buick LaCrosse hybrid; and the UNDP fuel cell bus. Maximum speed is 35 km/h (22 mph) and the continued driving mileage is up to 80 km (50 miles).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2013

In addition to the engines with optimized fuel economy, the car’s lightweight construction concept (although the new BMW 4 Series Coupe has grown in terms of dimensions, it is between 20 and 45 kilograms lighter than its predecessor) and aerodynamics—headlined by the Air Curtains and Air Breathers—also help to increase efficiency.

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BMW Gasoline Diesel Engine 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance. China Driver Assistance Systems Engines Fuel Efficiency' The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter three-cylinder, 1.6-

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Engine China Ford Fuel Economy 281

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2011

Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. A number of measures minimize the energy needed to turn the extra gears and shafts to help improve overall fuel economy.

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