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JUNE 12, 2014

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 An output-optimized engine oil pump circulates lower viscosity engine oil (0W-20 grade). Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi MPG 2015 Gasoline 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. mpg US (5.84 Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). or 42 mpg US) makes it the world’s most economical V6 diesel and puts it on a par with the previous four-cylinder S 250 CDI model. mpg US)—0.7

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. The variety of diesel engines available in the new Vito is also unique in the model’s segment. This engine is available in two performance classes: 65 kW (88 hp) and 84 kW (114 hp). l of diesel per 100 km (41.3

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Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2011

litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (67 mpg US) and to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year. The Focus ECOnetic will be available in both five-door and wagon bodystyles. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5 liter TDCi engine.

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Diesel MPG Ford Motor 278

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Current prototype of the Elio.

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MPG Engine Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. In 2010 China had only about five light-duty vehicles per 100 people, while India had less than two per 100 people; this compares to about 75 vehicles for every 100 people in the United States. Click to enlarge.

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. grams in 2010 (the latest year for which figures are available) and a mandatory target of 175 grams in 2017. grams in 2011 and a mandatory target of 130 grams in 2015.

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2013

Transportation fuel mix in millions of oil-equivalent barrels through 2020. The relative shift away from motor gasoline to diesel is driven by improving light-duty vehicle fuel economy and the growth in commercial transportation activity. Sources for fuel economy gains in light-duty vehicles. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

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Gasoline Transportation 2020 Diesel 383

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2014

All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5 The stop/start system in the Impala improves city fuel economy by 5%, or one mpg for an EPA-estimated 22 miles per gallon (10.7 The 2015 Impala is available for sale now.

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2014 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 225

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JUNE 17, 2015

The four-cylinder turbocharged unit with central direct fuel injection will be available in two outputs, 92 kW/125 hp and 110 kW/150 hp. ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo with central direct fuel injection will be available in the new Opel Astra in two outputs, 92 kW/125 hp and 107 kW/150 hp. GM will premiere the new 1.4 Earlier post.)

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GM Oil Gasoline Engine 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. Other highlights of the latest Trends report include: Light truck market share decreased in MY 2012, but continues to be variable. l/100 km), which is 1.2

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2020

The Venza brings the number of Toyota Hybrids available to 10—Mirai makes it 11 electrified vehicles—for 2021, more than any other brand. A variable cooling system (electric water pump, electric thermostat) and a fully variable oil pump further help improve engine efficiency. Automatic High Beams (AHB).

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Toyota Standards Hybrid Gas-Electric 243

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? The Cultus was available with air conditioning, which would have been nice for those humid Japanese summers. Crushes the Hyundai Excel.

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Chevrolet Suzuki California Los Angeles 105

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

The full AEO2010 report, including projections with differing assumptions on the price of oil, the rate of economic growth, and the characteristics of new technologies, will be released in early 2010, along with regional projections. As a result, reliance on imported oil declines significantly over the next 25 years. Source: EIA.

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2013

EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 Sierra also will be available later this year with a new 6.2L l/100 km) and 23 highway (10.2 Fuel economy.

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai announced new direct injection technology for its Lambda V6 engine, as well as the availability of a new 5.0L Direct injection technology also produces a significant reduction in emissions through a 40% reduction in catalyst light-off time. liter V8 (17 mpg city/26 mpg highway).

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Hyundai 2012 MPG Fuel Economy 270

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JULY 26, 2017

In March, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. mpg in MY 2021. Earlier post.)

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. mpg US (13.5 Improper engine oil. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 A standing oil jet for piston cooling and a stainless steel pipe exhaust manifold further enhance engine efficiency. A highly rigid, ribbed aluminum cylinder head cover combines light weight with reduced noise and vibration. 60 kW Electric Motor.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. mpg combined. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. The LED head and driving lights are sleekly integrated next to the small upper grille, which sits above a slightly larger grille and LED fog lights in the outer fascia corners.

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 72

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

predecessor—will be available next summer, marking the debut of the all-new Ecotec engine family. engine carries an EPA rating of 33 mpg (7.13 It was reduced by an average of 16% across the entire speed range, using new technologies such as a variable-displacement oil pump and an actively controlled thermostat.

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Engine Power Powered Oil 328

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The 2018 Hybrid and Plug-in will be produced in Asan, Korea, with Hybrid availability in the first quarter of 2018 and Plug-in availability in the second quarter of 2018. The transmission uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03

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Plug-in Chicago 2018 Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

The Jetta TDI Clean Diesel with a manual transmission delivers a manufacturer-estimated 32 city/45 highway mpg (7.35/5.23 l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 The maximum torque of 236 lb-ft (230 N·m) is available from 1750 rpm up to 3000 rpm. New driver assistance systems.

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New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 The application of GM’s Active Fuel Management (AFM) cylinder deactivation system is the first on Corvette; it shuts down half of the engine’s cylinders in light-load driving. All-aluminum block and oil pan. 1 compression ratio.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2013

Volvo On Call is available as an option on all models in the Volvo range. Allows the user to activate the horn or flash the lights independently to allow easy location of the car in busy areas. An alarm can be set to remind the driver to plug the vehicle in to charge. Charge interruption warning. Outside temperature. Honk and Flash.

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Volvo Plug-in Plug Hybrid 261

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2013

l/100 km (28 mpg US ) in the previous model to 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US ). l/100 km (34 mpg US ) and 159 g/km CO 2. Maximum torque has been increased by 22 pound-feet to 280 lb-ft (380 N·m), available over a broad speed band from 1800 to 5500 rpm. In combination with DCC, “Comfort” mode is also available.

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Fuel Power Powered Exhaust 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050, according to the newly published results of a two-year study by a committee convened by the National Research Council. Hybrid LDVs might reach 94 mpg (2.5 Source: NRC.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

l/100 km (76 mpg US). Three operating modes are available: Air power (zero emissions) in which the compressed air motor replaces the gasoline combustion engine; Gasoline power, using only the combustion engine; and. The PureTech 82 engine, already available on the production model, has been optimized for this new hybrid drivetrain.

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Concept Hybrid Parts Carbon 290

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

mpg US), and 114 g/km CO 2. This new version of Ford’s diesel has less friction, reduced parasitic losses and an electronically controlled variable flow oil pump to further aid the reduction of emissions and improvement in fuel economy. mpg US), and 158 g/km CO 2. liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 l/100 km (53.5

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine 230

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. 50+ MPG and good handling, too.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

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JUNE 22, 2017

Three new powertrains will be available on the new 2018 Camry: They include the all-new 2.5-liter Fuel economy is rated at an EPA-estimate of 29 mpg city/41 mpg highway/34 mpg combined), a 26% improvement for combined mpg over the previous model. The 2018 Camry Hybrid is available in three grades, LE, SE, and XLE.

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines (which in Ford-speak means they are turbocharged) are available.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

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. Click to enlarge. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

gasoline engine, new roller rocker technology and smaller, lighter pistons in both gasoline engines, low viscosity oil and 6-speed manual transmissions throughout the new Auris engine range. 1 compression ratios, Valvematic, the refinement of intake port and combustion chamber design and piston cooling by oil jet. 1.33l Dual VVT-i.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter The 2018 Sportage is available in Europe and Korea with Kia’s new 1.6-liter, New ‘SmartStream’ 1.6-liter

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Diesel Kia 2018 Hybrid 150