Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

The 2011 Ford Mustang’s official EPA ratings, completed this week, certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter liter Ti-VCT V-6 ( earlier post ) and available six-speed automatic transmission achieve 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. Tags: Brief. Mustang is powered by a lightweight, all-aluminum 3.7-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. The available 3.5-liter Tags: Hybrids.

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Highlander Fuel Economy 2011 Economy 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Porsche is consistently targeting improving fuel economy with each model change. Depending on the model, the savings achieved by all currently available model series in comparison with the corresponding predecessors lie in the double-digit percentage range while simultaneously offering significantly increased performance.

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Fuel Economy Cayenne Porsche Economy 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2010

inches) contribute to a sleeker, stronger and more dynamic presence with improved aerodynamics that help increase fuel economy and also translate into more interior width. Preliminary estimated fuel economy for the Odyssey Touring Elite (City/Highway) is 19/28 miles per gallon. Preliminary EPA mileage estimates are determined by Honda.

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Minivan 2011 Honda Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

All 2010 Chevrolet and GMC V-8 powered trucks now feature variable valve timing (VVT), a technology that enables continuous control of valve opening and closing that result in better engine breathing, fewer emissions and improved fuel economy. V-8 EPA estimates 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Tags: Brief. Toyota Tundra 4.6L

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GMC 2010 Sierra Silverado 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

That engine delivers an EPA-rated 30 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. direct injected V-6 is available on the CXL and CXS models provide 17 city/27 highway fuel economy ratings. Tags: Brief.

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Buick China MPG Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Engines and Technologies.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The Sports Active Coupe featuring two-model hybrid technology will be available beginning 5 December 2009 with a base MSRP of $89,725, including destination and handling. The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 17 mpg US city, 19 mpg highway, 18 mpg combined (13.8 Tags: Brief. L/100km combined).

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MPG BMW Los Angeles Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

Example of results from EPA lifecycle analyses in the NPRM. EPA is soliciting peer review scientific feedback to ensure that the rule when finalized contains the best available science. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. EPA is seeking comments on the proposal for 60 days. Click to enlarge. billion gallons.

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EPA Renewable Standards Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Our fuel economy leader is now a PowerShift automatic. Click to enlarge.

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

Vehicles also had to complete emissions, efficiency, and range events in which they had to achieve at least two-thirds the minimum fuel economy and range requirements. For fuel economy, this translates to at least 67 MPGe, or two-thirds of the 100 MPGe target for both vehicle classes. Tags: Brief.

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Aptera Tango San Diego Switzerland 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The new base model is simply designated as “Insight” The Insight LX and top-of-the-line Insight EX are still available. liter i VTEC gasoline engine and a DC brushless 10 kW electric motor that together contribute to an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 40/43/41 miles per gallon US (5.74

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Insight Honda Standards Honda Insight 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

series hybrid) CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Hybrid System for transit buses, with production units expected to be available in 2011. This system offers agencies a CNG choice with an aggressive return on investment, lower weight, quieter and cleaner operation, and significantly greater fuel economy than any CNG offering on the market.

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Hybrid ISE Corporation Energy Storage Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV). Tags: Natural Gas Vehicle Manufacturers.

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 However, there will not be an exact one-to-one correspondence between the two standards—GHG and fuel economy—which will be the foundation of the national program. Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. Independent adjustment of intake and exhaust valve timing allows maximum fuel economy at part-throttle, while delivering optimized power in full-throttle situations. Earlier post.).

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet released. The MultiAir technology is currently available outside of North America on these other Fiat vehicles: Abarth Punto Evo 1.4 The MultiAir technology is currently available outside of North America on these other Fiat vehicles: Abarth Punto Evo 1.4 Pricing starts at $15,500.

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2012 Auto Los Angeles Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Measured fuel economy improvements cannot factor in a hybrid system. DOE expects approximately $90,000,000-$160,000,000 of funding to be available for new awards under this Area of Interest. Targeted emissions levels are EPA Tier II Bin 2 or lower. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty. Click to enlarge.

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Light Fuel Economy Economy Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The RX 450h tips the scales at 4,740 pounds, so topping the EPA estimate in a freeway-oriented driving environment is an achievement. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience. Movin’ on up. It isn’t!).

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

First, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2) rule to implement the long-term renewable fuels standard of 36 billion gallons by 2022 established by Congress and also issued the targets for 2010. The EPA also set the 2010 RFS volume standard at 12.95 President Obama. per gallon.

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Obama Coal Clean Cleaning 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2009

The 36-inch Alberta Clipper Pipeline will carry up to 450,000 barrels of oil sands crude per day—with ultimate capacity of up to 800,000 bpd available—from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin in Canada to refineries in the US. The FEIS was submitted to the EPA on 5 June 2009. Tags: Infrastructure Oil sands.

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Oil-Sands Oil Wisconsin United States 220

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The 2021 Cadillac XT5 comes in three models of Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport, all available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L The 2021 XT5 with the base four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is EPA rated at 22/29/24. Ready to go head-to-head.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2010

The new 115 PS engine has a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg (8.4 L/100km) (forecast EPA values for the USA). Combined cycle fuel economy is estimated to be 34 mpg. All engines are offered with a manual transmission as standard equipment; an automatic transmission is also available with each engine version as an option.

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North America New York Gasoline America 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

The bill also directs the President to work with the relevant Federal agencies and California to harmonize, to the maximum extent possible, the federal fuel economy standards, any emission standards promulgated by EPA, and the California standards for light-duty vehicles. Transportation Efficiency. light duty vehicles—e.g.,

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Climate Standards Carbon California 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Greenhouse gas and fuel economy levels under the EPA NHTSA joint proposed rulemaking. These standards would require them to meet an estimated combined average fuel economy level of 34.1 EPA accounted for these reductions in developing its proposed CO 2 standard. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). mpg in model year 2016.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Gas 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100km) on the highway (estimated EPA rating). In Europe, this BlueTEC technology is available in a series production model starting autumn 2009 with the E 350 BlueTEC. Tags: Diesel.

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

And the only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and the long term. Our efforts to strategically open new areas in the Eastern Gulf would represent the largest expansion of our nation’s available offshore oil and gas supplies in three decades. Tags: Natural Gas Oil Policy.

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Obama Mexico Oil Gas 170

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The RAV4 Hybrid boasts several advantages over the standard RAV4, including a smoother powertrain and better fuel economy. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. At the moment, only a handful are available at California dealerships.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Transportation sources accounted for approximately 40% of all GHG emissions in the US in 2006; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (above 8,500 gross vehicle weight rating) represent about 22% of the transportation emissions, up from 15 percent in 1990, according to the EPA. million barrels per day. mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8

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2017 Fuel T600 Diesel 281

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Biofuels production has had mixed effects on US agriculture with respect to land use, crop selection, livestock production, rural economies, and food prices, the report found. available for producing advanced cellulosic biofuels. per year for conventional ethanol. A separate $1.01 tax credit is.

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Tax Credit Industrial Industry Tax 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Together, these technologies minimize situations when fuel enrichment is necessary to protect the catalytic converter from overheating damage, thereby improving fuel economy and lowering emissions. Maximum drive voltage amplification is 650V DC.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

Energy sources, paths, storage media, and propulsion systems available or in development. Charge-sustaining fuel economy for all vehicles is assumed to be 36 miles per US gallon. Motive power comes from the battery pack when available and when power and speed requirements are below 53kW and/or 56 MPH. by Jack Rosebro.

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PHEV CO2 Hybrid Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2010

Based on the latest available US Government Accountability Office data (2008) the US government spent $4 billion in subsidies to replace about 2% of the US gasoline supply. The EPA can encourage these agencies to follow the lead of states like Minnesota, which is already releasing guidelines for E-85 remediation.

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Universal Congress Gasoline United States 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

At the same time.for the last decade, the open, unclassified science part [of the DOE] has been funding and making available the same high-performance computing to many other uses: climate modeling, protein folding, materials science.it’s Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Fuels. Daniel Flowers e t.

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Fuel Building Engine California 231

Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2009

The Civic GX was actually first introduced in 1998 and is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA - it is around 90 per cent cleaner than the average petrol powered car. It has been certified as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle by the EPA and is the only natural gas powered car available in all 50 states.

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Honda Gas Indiana Production 36

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations.

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