Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. —Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2013

The new engine will be first introduced in China in the all-new Ford Mondeo, making its public debut later this month at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), with applications following in the Fusion sedan in North America this year, and later the new Mondeo in Europe. The new aluminum-block, twin-cam 1.5-liter Ford added the 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2020

The new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, with a fourth-generation technology system, offers a best-in-class EPA-estimated economy rating of 100 MPGe combined and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric driving range. The plug-in hybrid system is available on every Escape trim level except S and SE Sport.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2010

Ford testing shows Eco-Route can help achieve fuel economy gains of up to 15%. Ford revealed at the SAE 2010 World Congress that it is introducing new functions in its in-vehicle system MyFord Touch to provide real-time information on fuel economy performance that can coach drivers to get more miles to the gallon and save on fuel costs.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2011

The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fuel economy by up to 33 percent. ” The Department of Energy details that fuel economy is reduced by 1% for every mile per hour above 55 mph. Crew Chief is available for F-150, Super Duty, E-Series vans and the Transit Connect.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

EcoBoost technology combines smaller overall size with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing to deliver significantly improved performance and fuel economy. Ford says its EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter, liter and 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

Consumers are looking for help when it comes to understanding their own fuel economy performance. By mashing up real-time data provided by the car with the vast quantities of real-time and historical data available online developers can detect patterns and deliver products, services and experiences that are tailored to a market size of one.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Ford currently offers six hybrid or fully electrified vehicles including Ford Focus Electric; Ford Fusion Hybrid; Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid; Ford C-MAX Hybrid; Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid; and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The patents would be available for a fee.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Our engineers were comprehensive and thorough when it came to evaluating and modifying the aspects of the car’s performance that contribute to fuel economy. Ford Fusion Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. The Prius scored a 9.8

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. And while not every owner uses MyFord Mobile, data available from those who do are showing: More electric drive time.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2024

It may be improved fuel economy or ride and handling. I am still smarting over the loss of the Ford Fusion, which looked great and drove well -- it's only real flaw was a lack of rear headroom. Yes, crossovers are hot and yes they can make OEMs money. Some folks don't want to climb up into a taller vehicle. Maybe I am wrong.

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JANUARY 8, 2019

In 2014, the world’s leading truck manufacturer presented the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025, the world’s first automated truck ( earlier post ), and was the first to demonstrate the technological opportunities and great potential that automated trucks have for the economy and society. Daimler Trucks reassessing the benefits of platooning.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

According to Frost & Sullivan, technological developments such as the integration of radar and camera as well as sensor fusion between multiple applications are enabling a price reduction which may well lead to a 40% penetration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in compact cars by 2018.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

Unlike traditional [power-split] hybrids that trade off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, the Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, while still delivering about a 40 percent improvement in city fuel economy compared to a Sonata equipped with the Theta II GDI engine. 2010 Fusion.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Kia says the plug-in hybrid will be available later in the summer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. The new three-cylinder engine will be available globally in the company’s small cars. liter EcoBoost engine will give consumers looking for hybrid-like fuel economy a new, more affordable choice. It will also play an important role in North America.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

The bio-based polyurethane foam will be one of the new features in the new Ford Explorer—which will also deliver fuel economy at least 25% better than the current model—which goes in to production later this year. The 2011 Ford Explorer will feature soy foam in seat cushions and seatbacks.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

At launch, the 2011 Sonata will deliver an estimated 23 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC. When equipped with the six-speed manual, the Sonata achieves an estimated 23 mpg city/34 mpg highway fuel economy rating. 2010 Fusion. Fuel economy [city/hwy].

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2010

When Auto Start-Stop debuts in North America, it will be available on gasoline-powered cars and utilities with either a manual or automatic transmission as well as vehicles that use Ford’s patented dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission. The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

The two-seater burns three liters of gasoline per 100 kilometres (equivalent to fuel economy of 78.4 Intelligent control electronics ensure that the optimum drive configuration is available for the situation at hand. mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2017

Due to an advanced solution containing a newly developed electrified architecture, megapixel front cameras, new long-distance radars and an updated multi-sensor data fusion algorithm, the performance and strong usability of its models have greatly improved. The technologies include adaptive cruise control and pedestrian detection/protection.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2010

Sales of the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans reached 1,686 units in December, representing 8.0% of all Fusion and Milan sales. EcoBoost provides customers up to 20% improvement in fuel economy and a 15% reduction in emissions versus larger-displacement engines. The conquest rate for the Taurus SHO is 60%.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 15, 2022

The sun is like a giant fusion generator, from which mankind currently exploits a tiny amount of energy. Eventually, the world economy will be run entirely by sustainable energy sources. In my view, the future of sustainable energy involves three components. The generation of sustainable energy. Neuralink: Empowering the Disabled.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

EPA Highway Fuel Economy. 2015 Ford Fusion SE (2.5L). The Malibu’s available leather seats are collectively 40.6 The aim was to make Malibu the most mass-efficient car in its class. —Jesse Ortega, chief engineer. Curb weights compared. Curb weight. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT (1.5L 3,100 lbs (est.). 37 mpg (GM est.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Local incentives may also be available; for example, the clean vehicle rebate in California is an additional $1,500 and Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is eligible for California’s Green Clean Air Vehicle Decals that allow access to the HOV lanes. Combined fuel economy (mpg). A percentage SOC value is available on other user-selectable displays.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

It follows the recent plans for construction, aerospace and other key sectors to secure sustainable future growth in the economy. Vehicle sensor fusion & processes for safety critical on-board software development. Most of the APC funding will be focused on projects. Government and industry expect the APC to open during 2014.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

A recent white paper by Leslie Bromberg of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center and Wai K. However, while significant investment would need to be made for large-scale methanol deployment in the transportation sector, there is no technical hurdle both in terms of vehicle application and of distribution infrastructure, they noted.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V offers a new direct-injected Earth Dreams Technology i-VTEC engine and new continuously variable transmission (CVT); a new suite of “Honda Sensing” safety and driver assistance systems (DAS); significantly enhanced exterior and interior styling; as well a long list of new standard and available features and a new premium Touring trim.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Novel technologies now support panoramic sensing capabilities, which allow an evaluation of space available for possible lateral avoidance (swerving) maneuvers. Around 50% of this amount is contributed by the German Federal Ministry for Economy and Energy in the framework of the third traffic research program of the German federal government.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

If required, three bar charts give the driver feedback about the economy of their driving style. This innovative suspension system is available as an option for the eight-cylinder models. sensor fusion. The consumption and emission figures are also due to the ECO start/stop function specified as standard for all S-Class models.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class.

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Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

The manufacturer has already added full hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan to its existing Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids. It can increase fuel economy by as much as 20 per cent and is set to be available on 90 per cent of Ford’s models by 2013.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2016

The standard engine available on the base SE and Limited trim is a 2.0-liter Finally, piston cooling jets are added to cool down the piston by spraying oil at the lower position of the piston resulting in knock stability and fuel economy improvements. increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy. Other features of the 1.4L

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2014

The radar sensor is the basis for the Proximity Control Assist and Emergency Braking Assist already available today. Multisensor fusion. The sensors are networked (multisensor fusion), and provide a complete image of the surroundings. The short-range sensor has a range of 70 m and scans a 130-degree segment. V2V and V2I.

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