Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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Hybrid Fuel Alternative Fuels Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

speed tiptronic directs engine power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive. liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. The 20-inch brake disks are made from carbon fiber ceramics.

Audi 150

Audi Plug-in MPG Plug 150

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. Carbon Fiber Exterior.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Power Options. The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The well-distributed 3,887-pound weight gave the G70 a solid and confident ride, with the power-assisted steering direct and precise. Tailored to be driven. The base 2.0-liter RWD 21/31/24.

MPG 84

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Ferrari Power. When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Pretty and powerful. The automatic transmission is operated by a pistol-grip shifter sending all that power to the rear wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. I heard how nice it looked, how it wasn’t overly garish and, while big, it wasn’t too big.

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

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 Miles 60

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Powerful and Responsive. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 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. inch front/13.3-inch

Chevrolet 87

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The sleek tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70%—exceeding 12 mpg, with some test runs showing more than 13 mpg—in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50%. Click to enlarge. Not every idea made it to the concept vehicle.

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Volkswagen developed two completely new engine generations that offer a power range from 63 kW / 84 hp to 110 kW / 148 hp for the Golf. If a driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator—for example, when drawing up to traffic lights or on downhill stretches—the DSG disengages and the engine idles. l/100km (37.9

MPG 252

MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

Proterra’s new 40' bus is more energy efficient per mile than most light-duty trucks and SUVs on the road today. Gradeability has been a historic obstacle for electric buses, which until now, weighed more and had less power, making steep inclines difficult if not impossible to climb. The full public Altoona report is available here.

Lithium Titanate 150

Lithium Titanate San Francisco Carbon Fiber Energy Storage 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

High-powered Mustang GT, Mach1 and Shelby GT500 versions are well-known, with the latter model pumping-out 760 pin-you-back-in-your-seat horsepower. Respectable Power and Performance. Plenty of power under that long hood. high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. mpg, exceeding the EPA figure.

Ford 86

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 The hybrid power unit. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

goes from six to four cylinders under certain power demands. Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

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

SUV 90

SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

liter Ti-VCT V6 engine standard)—which won the North American Truck of the Year award at NAIAS—uses more lightweight materials including an aluminum hood, engine and wheels to achieve 20% better fuel economy over the previous model, earning an estimated EPA rating of 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

Ford 252

Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

At market launch in Europe, the new Audi A4 and A4 Avant will be available with a choice of three TFSI and four TDI engines delivering maximum power of between 110 kW (150 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp). Compared with the previous model, their fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 21%, while their power output has increased by up to 25%.

Audi 150

Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

which is further improved with respect to performance, consumption and practical suitability, provides the power for four electric motors installed near the wheels. liters diesel equivalent, or 87 mpg US equivalent). The stack in the F 125!, to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).NEDC Hydrogen storage.

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The EPA has rated the NX 350h at 41 mpg city/37 highway/39 combined, which are excellent fuel economy numbers. The NX 350h, with the batteries placed below the seats, has a smooth, stable highway ride, with the electric assisted power steering providing good road feel and feedback. The 14-theme ambient lighting added a soothing touch.

Lexus 64

Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 64

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

The e-tron powertrain delivers 515 kW (700 hp) of system power with 2.5 US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 g/mile); higher performance laser headlights; and new user control and display interfaces and lighting technology. l/100 km (94.09 The driver can switch between three different modes.

Audi 310

Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

liters per 100 kilometers (94 mpg US )—a CO 2 equivalent of 59 grams per kilometer (95 g/mile). Power flows through a modified eight-speed Tiptronic to the quattro powertrain, which features a sport differential on the rear axle. The Audi Sport quattro concept can cover up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) on electric power alone.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. Plenty of stopping power. For better economy, the 2.5L engine with 300 hp and 311 lb.-ft.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. With the narrow sleek LED headlights, daytime running lights and turn signals, the front end seems to be peering. The EPA rates the CX-5 2.5L

Mazda 71

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

Despite modest power, a futuristic teardrop shape, and next-gen tech, the EQXX—developed in just 18 months—is otherwise a familiar, small Mercedes luxury sedan. Those ultra-light rotors are possible because the Benz so rarely needs to use its foot-operated mechanical brakes, as telemetry readings from the track showed. "In

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 116

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025. VTP seeks projects in the following areas: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Advanced Manufacturing.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But it has yet to catch on with consumers, which is no small thing as the state of California has spent more than $300 million since 2012 for consumer rebates, fueling stations, the purchase of transit buses and grants subsidizing the development of hydrogen-powered freight trucks. Producing Electricity from Hydrogen.

Toyota 82

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The Q7 e-tron quattro features a six-cylinder TDI engine and quattro drive that deliver 275 kW (373 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150