Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). miles in passenger vehicles and 435,000 miles for heavy?duty Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing carbon fiber composites for lightweight structures.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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 miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

All-electric range is 50 km (31 miles). l/100 km (57 mpg US) combined cycle (NEDC). Lamborghini continues to focus on weight reduction as a means to reducing CO 2 , for example through the investment in carbon fiber engineering, which also contributes to our quest for the best super sports car handling and performance.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Carbon Fiber 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

mpg US) in the European test cycle. With its battery fully charged, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder can cover up to 30 kilometers (19 miles) on electric power alone. The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. liters diesel equivalent, or 87 mpg US equivalent). Mercedes-Benz presented the F125! to 100 km/h in 4.9

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel 334

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. mpg US) in the European test cycle. Earlier post , earlier post.). Also at the event, Mitchell L. i3 Concept.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

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

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system. l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles. All-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles).

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Plug-in Concept Plug Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The 2017 Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated 133 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent)—a substantial 26% enhancement over its predecessor model, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as a result of greater battery capacity and the improved hybrid system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph.

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Prius PHEV Price Sale 244

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles. All-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles).

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

Nearly six times more efficient than a diesel or CNG bus, the Catalyst is also ~15% more energy efficient per mile than its closest competitor’s electric bus on the same test (BYD, which averaged 1.988 kWh/mile), which translates to a lower lifetime energy consumption of 15%. While conventional diesel buses average 3.86

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Lithium Titanate San Francisco Carbon Fiber Energy Storage 150

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. Earlier post.). Not every idea made it to the concept vehicle.

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

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

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Next up will be the Polestar 3 SUV in 2022, the Polestar 4 SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 luxury GT sedan in 2024, each with a projected 600-mile electric driving range. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. In 235 miles we averaged 25.2 mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter V8 and 6.2L

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

V6 with rear-wheel drive, we hit 60 miles per hour in 4.6 The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 A robust V6.

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MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning Clean 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In 387 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 20.6 mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. Your numbers may differ. Road Manners.

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Chevrolet MPG Carbon Fiber Cleaning 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 105

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

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. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5 We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Available in five trim levels and only in all-wheel drive, the Corolla Cross is rated at 194 hp while returning an estimated 37 miles per gallon (combined city/highway). Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range. Powered by a 2.4L

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 105

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. The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Cleaning 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

grams per mile) for the A4 Sedan 2.0 US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). US mpg) and emits 129 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (208 grams per mile). liters per 100 kilometers (49 US mpg) (NEDC) and the Avant 5.0 Earlier post.) Compared with the 1.8

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

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. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

All offer different power choices with the Trofeo zipping to 60 miles per hour in about 3.6 The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 With 0-60 mph in 5.3

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Hybrid MPG SUV Cleaning 75

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

liters per 100 kilometers (112 mpg US) in the BMW 740e and BMW 740Le (BMW 740Le xDrive: 2.3 liters / 102 mpg US) or a combined electric power consumption of 12.5 The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version. kWh (BMW 740Le xDrive: 13.0

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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. In 386 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the start/stop (where the engine shuts off when not needed), we averaged 23.7 The 2022 GV70 comes with these warranties: Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles.

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Cleaning Clean SUV Fuel Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. In 450 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 25.6 mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. If driven with efficiency in mind, long road trips can also see 30 miles per gallon.

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Mazda Cleaning Clean MPG 98

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

liter twin-turbocharged V6 with mild-hybrid assist and 48V electric supercharger (409 horsepower @ 5,800 RPM, 405 lb-ft @ 1,300-4,500 RPM) Transmission/Drive Wheels Eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 18 city / 22 highway / 20 combined (EPA Rating) Fuel Economy, L/100km 14.4 Highway miles are eaten up with ease.

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Fuel Economy Canada Carbon Fiber Climate 80

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Single motor driving the rear wheels 182 horsepower 221 pound-feet of torque Power Output: 128 kW Three carbon-fiber reinforced hydrogen tanks with a three layer structure Hydrogen tank capacity: 5.6 Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Mirai 232 miles through Southern California. Basic – Three years/36,000 miles.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 98

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 Lexus NX 450h+ is rated at 37 miles per gallon when running in hybrid mode after an impressive 36 miles of all-electric driving range. EPA rates the 450h+ at 84 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent).

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 97

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This high-performance, mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2-passenger, 2-door targa or convertible sports car, which features a carbon-fiber aero package, is powered by a 5.5-liter EPA-estimated fuel economy is not yet available, but should be higher than the current model’s 25 mpg combined.

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Los Angeles Auto Acura Concept 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 miles) and at least eight years in operation. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. lb-ft) of system torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 litre V6 TDI engine.

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Audi PHEV Fuel Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Cleaning Clean 98

Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

Not long ago, a 300-mile range seemed like a healthy target for electric cars. More recently, the 520-mile (837-kilometer) Lucid Air became the world’s longest-range EV. A 241-horsepower output delivers a reasonable 7-second trip from 0 to 60 miles per hour. miles per kWh on its Côte d'Azur run, nearly double the roughly 4.5

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 125