Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The all-wheel drive version of the Toyota Prius introduced last week at the LA Auto Show earns an astoundingly good EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg combined—nearly as good as the 52 mpg earned by much of the Prius lineup (LE, XLE and Limited).

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Prius MPG Toyota Light 89

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The all-new fourth-generation 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. To keep engine revs lower at highway speeds and enhance fuel mileage, fifth and sixth gears will be overdrives. Dynamic Torque Control has three different drive modes: Auto, Lock and Sport.

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Toyota Fuel MPG Highlander 239

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Marc Lichte, Head of Design, is presenting the Audi prologue concept car. Despite that performance, the show car’s combined fuel consumption is still only 8.6 US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 199 grams per kilometer (320.3 Earlier post.). volt subsystem.

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Los Angeles Design Audi Volt 236

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 Reports

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

The refreshed 2014 Honda Civic HF was revealed yesterday at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, featuring both an upgraded powertrain and improved fuel economy. More on that in a minute.

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2014 Los Angeles Honda MPG 82

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The only time the proceedings didn’t operate as smoothly as James Bond in a casino was on my return to Los Angeles – there was a bit of creakiness to the powertrain/transmission in the lower gears while prowling city streets at low speeds that raised my eyebrows. As for how much the aerodynamics help with fuel economy, read on.

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Jeep MPG Los Angeles Fuel Economy 105

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Hyundai introduced its refreshed IONIQ car lineup in a North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. kWh battery with 36% more energy capacity. kWh battery with 36% more energy capacity.

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Hyundai Miles Range Lithium Ion 186

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Today, Tesla recalls every Model S electric car to check seat belts, we compare pickup truck fuel economy for Ford, General Motors, and Ram, and the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage debuts at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mitsubishi 2017 Los Angeles MPG 60

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. seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating.

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

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 mpg, highway 40.0 L/100km) (city 36.0

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. liter four-cylinder engine with a Gasoline Direct-Injection (GDI) fuel delivery system. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show.

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2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Infiniti presented its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the 2012 Infiniti M35h ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Infiniti Hybrid offers more than 350 hp (361 kW) and estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway (7.8 L/100km), 25 mpg (9.4 L/100km) city and 27 mpg (8.7

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Infinity Hybrid Los Angeles Li-ion 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The new Ford Escape, slated for reveal next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show, features a powertrain lineup with three four-cylinder options, including the new 1.6- The Escape will be Ford’s first SUV to be available with two fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines, delivering class-leading fuel economy and performance.

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Escape Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient. Adding electric miles.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

In his press presentation at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Scott Keogh, the president of Audi of America, officially announced the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. Earlier post.) l/100km), city and highway combined. —Scott Keogh.

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Diesel Audi Engine Cleaner 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Kia introduced the 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. kW electric motor, a set-up for optimum fuel efficiency and electrically driven range. kW electric motor, a set-up for optimum fuel efficiency and electrically driven range.

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Los Angeles PHEV Kia 2018 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. 11,956 fuel cell electrics (1.1%). In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. Still turning in max EV miles.

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Personal PHEV Plug-in San Diego 80

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

inch horizontal color touchscreen display that houses the 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Styled at the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, the ZDX and future Acura EVs will be tailored for American drivers who want comfort, style, performance and all-electric efficiency.

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

At a sustainability workshop at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Dr. Rudolf Krebs, the Volkswagen Group’s Commissioner for Electric Drive Systems, said the group will “ electrify all segments. liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile).

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Audi Plug-in America Plug 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A vehicle equipped with a GDI engine will get about 10% better mileage than a vehicle equipped with a conventional multi-point fuel injected engine, according to Hyundai. Theta II GDI, a high pressure fuel pump injects the fuel at pressures of up to 150 bar, in precise amounts and intervals. Hyundai had shown a 2.0-liter

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

Before turning us loose on the famed highways in the mountains above Los Angeles, Ford set up an untimed autocross at Irwindale Speedway that would allow us to get a sense of the car’s handling. Fuel economy for the EcoBoost is 22 mpg city/33 mpg highway/26 mpg combined, and 21/29/24 with the Performance Pack.

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Cheap Ford Exhaust Available 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 Auto Hi-beam Headlights. Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. Connected car technology. Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km).

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. It also offers better fuel economy than the M5. 4 cylinder direct-injection Ecotec engine and 6-speed automatic transmission offers class leading fuel economy while maintaining sprightly acceleration.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Estimated NEDC fuel consumption is 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US), equating to 110 g/km CO 2. The NEDC fuel consumption of this version will be 4.6 l/100 km (51 mpg US), or 104 g/km CO 2. The extended coasting function, which comes as standard, reduces fuel consumption in real-life operation by up to 0.4

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Engine Connect Connected 2017 257

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

kilowatt-hour battery that can be powered by electricity generated by hydrogen via the fuel cell stack. California-only fuel cell EV Honda is aiming for a low-volume production cycle on the car, of only about 300 vehicles per year. Hyundai has already been mass-producing hydrogen fuel cell EVs for a while with its Nexo line.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. Music is provided by AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM/HD Radio, with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Advance can go 248 miles while the Performance is rated by the U.S.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The new MINI features an all-new vehicle architecture, an evolutionary design and a range of new fuel-efficient engines. The new MINI will make its auto show premiere in Los Angeles this week. seconds faster, while average fuel consumption is 27% lower. to 51 mpg US / 50.1 to 49 mpg US , respectively).

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Diesel Engine Fuel MPG 268

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

The BMW Group Leipzig plant has started series production of the BMW i8 Roadster, unveiled at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The new BMW i8 Roadster features combined fuel consumption of 2.1 l/100 km (112 mpg US); power consumption combined of 14.5

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BMW PHEV Los Angeles Production 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its fifth-generation, 2011 Elantra at the Los Angeles Auto Show. kg) less and helps achieve an 18% improvement in highway fuel economy, when compared with its predecessor. The 2011 Elantra delivers fuel economy of 29 mpg city (8.1L/100km)and 100km)and 40 mpg (5.9

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2011 Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Although Honda’s presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by the debut of the 2013 Civic, the company also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, featuring Honda’s new two-motor system ( earlier post ) earned an EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on 15 January with an MSRP of $39,780.

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2014 EPA Honda PHEV 339

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, INFINITI revealed the all-new QX50—a premium mid-size SUV featuring the first production application of the VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, transforming on demand. This ensures high fuel efficiency and performance under all conditions while minimizing emissions.

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Infinity Fuel Economy Engine Economy 170

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Toyota pulled the sheet off the 2023 Prius before the media in Los Angeles on November 16. Toyota says the lithium-ion battery is 15% more efficient and weighs less, both of which are key for getting high fuel economy. Toyota has rated the 2023 Prius hybrid at 57 combined miles per gallon (mpg). Both are mated to a 2.0-liter

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Prius PHEV Toyota Hybrid 85

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

During the introduction of the 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December 2009, Hyundai said that it would provide more details on the upcoming Sonata hybrid at the 2010 New York International Auto Show in April. Weight-efficient architecture coupled with a low drag coefficient. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Hyundai PHEV 2012 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2011

BYD vehicles are estimated to have already saved $360,000 in fuel costs and more than 2.776 million lbs (1.26 According to collected data, the per-car-fuel-savings is more than $1,167 per Taxi per month (driving an average of 400 km per day). The fleet is achieving an equivalent of 88 mpg (2.67 million kg) of carbon-dioxide.

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BYD Fleet Plug-in E6 290

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. It is all about the hydrogen fueling station network, which is slowly being built out.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

The plug-in made its North American debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. Gasoline-electric hybrid fuel efficiency. km/L (72 mpg US) (76 g/km CO 2 ). Plug-in hybrid fuel efficiency. km/L (134 mpg US) (41 g/km CO 2 ). Earlier post.). Prius Plug-In Performance Specs (Japan). Electricity efficiency.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Toyota 262