Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. A good rule of thumb is that a 10% reduction in curb weight will reduce fuel consumption by about 6.5%.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The grant is an add-on to the $8 million award from the DOE in August 2011 for converting thermoelectric heat to power for passenger cars ( earlier post ) and extends the technology to heavy military vehicles. This follow-on light-duty vehicle project, funded in 2011, has a target of a 5% fuel economy improvement.

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Fuel Economy Energy Waste Vehicles 341

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2012

demands of very high-power diesel engines. BMW is the first to use the piston in its triple-turbo 3.0-liter liter diesel (N57D30S1) engine applied in the M550d xDrive, with a specific power output of 93 kW/liter (124 bhp/liter). downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. its strength.

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Diesel Light Engine Downsizing 271

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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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2011

The Rankine cycle is widely used used commercially to generate power in stationary power plants, and is under consideration as a potential waste heat recovery system for use in both light-duty (BMW, earlier post ; Honda, earlier post ) and heavy-duty ( earlier post ) applications. For the Atkinson-cycle 2.5L in the city.

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Waste Light Ford Vehicles 220

EV Central

JUNE 8, 2024

READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! per cent of the 19,039 cars Audi sold in Australia were powered by electricity. And so we come to plug-in hybrids, and their supposed fuel efficiency. I just spent a week in the BMW XM Label Red, a mega plug-in hybrid, which claims an offical combined fuel-economy figure of 1.7

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PHEV Future Fuel Audi 133

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Fourth gen Mini Cooper has been unveiled globally Mini has introduced the latest iteration of the fourth-generation Cooper petrol 3-door hatchback, marking it as the final version powered by combustion engines in the Mini lineup. The entry-level Cooper C will feature a 1.5-liter

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Global Petrol 2000 Fuel Economy 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2013

The new LT1 engine combines advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system that delivers more power while using less fuel. LT1 V-8 delivers 455 hp (339 kW), a 6% increase over the previous Corvette.

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MPG EPA 2014 Fuel Economy 239

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. BMW is applying a range of technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. BMW 328i: new four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo. l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km.

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2024

But don’t let the compact size fool you, the G70 is every bit a premium sport sedan with power, style, comfort and exceptional performance. Power and style Plentiful Propulsion 2 engine options–this is the big one The 2024 G70 has two engine options, both available in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Your numbers may differ.

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Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning Fleet 49

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2012

Power and Associates. 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.

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Downsizing 2012 Power Powered 210

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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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

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. Turbocharged+Supercharged Under the hood–power and surprising fuel economy The potent power from the turbocharged and electric supercharged 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 84

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 Diesel Light 150

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

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 That 50 mpg is a thing of beauty, demonstrating the efficiency of the ES 300h, which is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 80

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. Power Options. These are the fuel economy ratings for each engine, with rear wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD.)

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 82

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

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. BMW engineers are working on largely avoiding cold start conditions through intelligent heat management and significantly shortening the warm-up period.

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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. British maker MG used the engine for three years on the crazy X-Power SV , on sale from 2003 to 2005. The S1 was the last vehicle in production anywhere to use an InTech engine.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2024

of torque that powered all four wheels through a smooth shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. mpg, which was acceptable for such a powerful engine and the 4,430-pound curb weight. second range.

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Range Hybrid Land Rover Clean 80

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 74

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

In that light, it’s the logical follow-up to the previous Charger, which ran for an astounding 18 model years over two generations. Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. All Daytonas are powered by a 100.5-kilowatt-hour No one cares!

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Dodge Charging Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 52

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. Turbo Power. Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. A few tweaks for Acura’s best-seller. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 75

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 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 turbocharged four-cylinder balanced power and fuel economy.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 65

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. This process can be viewed on the instrument cluster where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery and motor. Charge up for electric-only local driving.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 92

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The interior is beautiful during the light of day, but reserve your approvals for the dark of night when the 64-color active ambient lighting (a $790 option) gives the S500 many different feels. An OLED display works without a backlight as it emits its own visible light. Smooth turbo power. Opulence you can drive.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 74

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

The engine ran smooth, but there was hesitation on launch; when powering up a hill or flooring it, there was significant engine noise. The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. Zero-to-60 times of right around 7.3 Your numbers may differ.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 54

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. It may be too much to ask a powerful V6 to get 30 miles per gallon, but our result showed the GV70 can be an efficient 4,256-pound, fiv-passenger SUV. Your numbers may differ. The base engine on the GV70 is a turbocharged 2.5L

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 88

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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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

All offer different power choices with the Trofeo zipping to 60 miles per hour in about 3.6 Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Grecale Modena that offered plenty of power, style and class and for $30K less than the more powerful Trofeo. 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 59

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. There are driver selectable drive modes–Hybrid, Power, Off-road, Constant AWD and Pure (Electric).

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Sharp-looking, powerful and affordable (with a base price of $36,090), this gran turismo has a place in both around-town and open road driving. The power comes on aggressively and easily, with potent acceleration that grows as the smooth eight-speed automatic transmission seamlessly goes through the gears. Spooled up and ready to roar.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. The way to Lincoln. Squeezing-out That Extra Mile. kilowatt-hours/kWh). Hitting the Road.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 102

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Powerful, Sleek, Plug-in Hybrid Luxury Coupe. Polestar 1: Power and Range. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter, This prodigious power gets to the all-wheel drive system through an eight-speed automatic, with paddle shifters to manually go through the gears. Not the End, But a New Beginning.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 75

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Powerful and Responsive. The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fuel economy at 15 city/27 highway/19 combined. So while most owners will not be trying to eke-out every last mile from a drop of fuel, it is possible, when on a long road trip and with an easy right foot, to crack 30 mpg. Let the sunshine in.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Ferrari Power. Pretty and powerful. The automatic transmission is operated by a pistol-grip shifter sending all that power to the rear wheels. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 94