Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2016

Average official and real-world fuel consumption values of new European passenger cars. The real-world, on-road fuel consumption of cars varies depending on vehicle and road characteristics, driving style, and environmental conditions. On-road fuel consumption testing. fuel consumption. Source: The ICCT.

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Fuel Economy Europe Fuel Economy 150

EV Central

JUNE 8, 2024

No-one would fall for such a flim-flam of fakery, of course, and yet, in some cases at least, the wider world is being asked to swallow something similarly slimy from car companies, in the shape of hybrids and plug-in hybrids. READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! But the cars will run until 2033, 2034.

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PHEV Future Fuel Audi 122

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

million contract modification to apply the technology in its thermoelectric generator (TEG) for passenger cars to a similar program for heavy vehicles. The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%.

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Fuel Economy Energy Waste Vehicles 341

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the first i8 Roadster, along with the 2019 i8 Coupe. Optimized BMW eDrive technology delivers more power—total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp)—and a refined high-voltage battery with increased capacity and range. Optimized BMW eDrive technology.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Prototype BMW i8 at the track. BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. Click to enlarge.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Last week I wrote about a BMW 3-Series that reminded me of Bimmers of the past, at least in terms of being fun to drive. If I were about to spend the morning blasting a back road, I’d pick the BMW every time. If I were about to spend the morning blasting a back road, I’d pick the BMW every time. Instead, this car cost $2K more.

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Cadillac BMW Conversion Climate 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

New BMW 2 Series Coupe. BMW has introduced an entirely new model series in the form of the BMW 2 Series Coupe. One four-cylinder gasoline engine and one four-cylinder diesel unit are available from launch, putting 135 kW/184 hp at the disposal of the BMW 220i Coupe and BMW 220d Coupe. BMW 2 Series Coupe.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2013

The estimate reflects an average of fuel economy in both the default “Tour” mode, which delivers 28 mpg highway, and driver-selectable “Eco” mode, which delivers 30 mpg highway. Fuel economy estimates for Corvette Stingrays equipped with the six-speed automatic will be finalized soon. liter, inline 4-cylinder engine.

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MPG EPA 2014 Fuel Economy 239

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

In particular, BMW was on the mind of all domestic manufacturers in the Eighties as yuppies pursued status and Ultimate Driving Machine pleasure. A notable advancement in the Mark VIII’s suspension was programming to lower the ride height slightly at high speeds, which assisted fuel economy via improved aerodynamics.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Drawing inspiration from the original 1959 design, the hatchback has been a cornerstone of Mini’s offerings since BMW revived the brand in 2000. The familiar circular LED daytime running lights adorn the headlights, while the rear features the recognizable triangular matrix taillights.

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Global Petrol 2000 Fuel Economy 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW revealed first details of the new sixth-generation 3 Series; the 3 Series accounts for one-fifth of the company’s global sales. Despite the larger dimensions, the new car has a curb weight 40 kilograms (88 lb) below that of its predecessor. BMW is applying a range of technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. In addition to holding their value better than gasoline-powered vehicles, diesels incur lower fuel costs—12-27% less for passenger cars and SUVs and 4-8% less for medium-duty pickups over three- and five-year periods.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

According to the latest US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy report, Hyundai passed all major manufacturers in MY 2009 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) as measured in EPA testing. Hyundai is also the only automaker to top 30 mpg for cars and trucks combined in the report. Volkswagen.

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2009 Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy 240

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2012

The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. While overall vehicle appeal continues to improve, increasing seven points year over year, the greatest improvement is in fuel economy. purchased a new vehicle in a smaller segment than the vehicle they replaced.

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Downsizing 2012 Power Powered 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2015

l/100 km) on the highway—matching the fuel economy rating of the 2015 BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, currently the highway fuel economy leader among the wagon segment, according to fueleconomy.gov. Fuel economy. Numeric data labels are in the order “city fuel economy, highway fuel economy”.

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2015 Fuel Economy Light Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Distribution of energy in the car. BMW dedicated a portion of its recent Innovation Days 2009 event to the topic of Intelligent Heat management as a mechanism for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Compared with an engine already warm, fuel consumption may therefore increase under such circumstances by up to 10%.

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BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The average fuel economy was 46.3 Our test car wore a striking Ultrasonic Blue with gloss black on the B pillars and front mesh grille. Lexus has subtle reminders this car has been electrified.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

When matched against the perennial standard of the Mercedes-Benz S500 , the G90 equals or bests this iconic German luxury car in many ways. After 2025 they will come out with no new internal combustion engine models and, by 2030, will only sell cars and SUVs powered by a battery. But things are changing for them.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. These are the fuel economy ratings for each engine, with rear wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD.) Tailored to be driven.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 83

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2024

The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ. coefficient of drag.

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Range Hybrid Land Rover Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is a Detroit anomaly: it’s a passenger car in an age of trucks and SUVs, it’s battery-electric when U.S. In that light, it’s the logical follow-up to the previous Charger, which ran for an astounding 18 model years over two generations. The world’s “only” electric muscle car? No one cares!

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Synonymous with luxury, for many people the S500 has been the pinnacle of car ownership for five decades. Never in an ostentatious way, though, as the S500 doesn’t scream “look at me, I am an exotic car,” but more of a whispered confident elegance as it glides along. The standard. Being Handed the Keys. Setting the tone.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 75

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6 The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Turbo Power.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Ford and Corning have developed Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield technology—a light-weighting innovation set to debut on the all-new Ford GT. Last year, Ford and Corning collaborated on the Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) Concept Car. Earlier post.)

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Ford Hybrid Concept Light 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Stylish lines.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 93

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

But if a car company is going to make it today, they need to be selling sport utility vehicles. The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. It wasn’t easy, but cracking 30 mpg on the open road was a nice surprise in this size of car. Soothing ambient lighting.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2015

A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) with colleagues from the US, China and Germany tested 73 Euro 6 diesel passenger cars on a chassis dynamometer over both the European type-approval cycle (NEDC, cold engine start) and the more realistic Worldwide harmonized light-duty test cycle (WLTC version 2.0,

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Diesel Exhaust Emissions Fuel Economy 150

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

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Chevrolet made the radical decision to have the 2021 Corvette, or C8 as aficionados call it, become a mid-engine sports car, abandoning the front engine design that began when the first Corvette rolled off the line in Flint, Michigan, on June 30, 1953. There is no comparing the mid-engine Corvette with other mainstream two-seat sports cars.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 86

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The adjustable multi-color ambient LED lighting was soothing.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 89

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A mild hybrid has an electric motor that provides efficiency for the main gasoline engine by allowing the engine to be turned off whenever the car is coasting, braking or stopped, then quickly restarted once power is required. The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Clean 60

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 1, launched in 2019, was the first car released from what once was the performance division of Volvo. It came on with a bang, winning many Car of the Year awards, recognized for its design, performance and ride comfort. This is a beautiful car. Powerful, Sleek, Plug-in Hybrid Luxury Coupe. Carbon Fiber Exterior.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. Designed in Kia’s Frankfurt, Germany, design studio and built in Sohari, Korea, the Stinger is truly a world car. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. Serious, Affordable Performance.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Green Cars News

JULY 30, 2011

The aim is to increase fuel economy to a fleet-wide average 54.5mpg or 163g/mile of CO2 for cars and light duty trucks by model year 2025. Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar/Land [.].

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