Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), which is 1.2 mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

Fuel Economy 230

Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. Compared to MY 1987, MY 2010 CO 2 emissions were 11 g/mi (3%) lower, and fuel economy was 0.6

Fuel Economy 236

Fuel Economy 2011 EPA Economy 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Source: CAR. The CAR report, the US Automotive Market and Industry in 2025 , relies on technology and market forecast data from the National Research Council (NRC) and J.D. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. PHEVLERs help support the electric grid.

Clean 150

Clean Cleaning Future Green 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The project aims to deliver full hybrid equivalent fuel economy and performance with less than 70 g/km CO 2 emissions as measured over the European Drive Cycle, but at a significantly lower cost. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

Fuel Economy 239

Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

For 2009, the last year EPA has final data from automakers, the average CO 2 emissions from new vehicles were 397 grams per mile and the average fuel economy value was 22.4 The report confirms that average CO 2 emissions have decreased and fuel economy has increased each year beginning in 2005. mpg (10.45

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The European Union (EU) recently adopted CO 2 emissions mandates for new passenger cars, requiring steady reductions to 95 gCO 2 /km in 2021. Reducing CO 2 from cars in the European Union” Transportation doi: 10.1007/s11116-016-9741-3. Paltsev, S., Henry Chen, YH., Karplus, V.

Standards 218

Standards Emissions Europe CO2 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2014

Audi is unveiling the third-generation of its TT compact sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); fuel consumption of 6.8 3 rd generation Audi TT. Click to enlarge.

Audi 310

Audi Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 310

Green Cars News

APRIL 25, 2013

A committee of the European Parliament has voted to approve draft legislation that could see the average fuel economy of cars sold in Europe reach an average of 94mpg by 2025. New targets for 2025 plan that emissions for new cars should reach 68 and 78g/km CO2 in twelve years time although a decision on [.].

Fuel Economy 55

Fuel Economy Economy CO2 2020 55

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4 They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4

Climate 150

Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2009

The South Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth announced that by 2015, automakers will need to increase average new vehicle fuel economy to 17 km/L (40 mpg US, 5.9 Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5%

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG 2015 Economy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Singapore will implement a new Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme (CEV) on 1 January 2012, providing rebates to qualified new cars, taxis, and imported used cars with low carbon emissions, and imposing an equivalent surcharge on higher emitting vehicles. CEV bandings (Singapore dollars). 101 to 120. 121 to 140.

Singapore 277

Singapore Carbon Taxi C1 277

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 28, 2012

It’s not often we talk about vans on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk: however, when it comes to green vans there has arguably never been a more attractive option than the new Ford Fiesta Van (pictured). The vehicle features diesel engines, all of which have emissions below 100g/km of CO2 with fuel economy figures topping 76mpg.

Fuel Economy 62

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Fuel 62

EV Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! And, as a result, new passenger cars in Australia use 40 per cent more fuel than those in the European Union. And car salesmen. Speaking of the folks in that industry, boy, aren’t they welcoming the proposed fuel efficiency like a long, tall glass of bear vomit?

Toyota 122

Toyota Standards Australia Buy 122

Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2013

Order books have opened for one of the lowest CO2 emission combustion cars currently available. The new Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion promises fuel economy of 88.3 mpg on a combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 85g/km. That''s a 15 per cent improvement on the fuel economy of the previous model, w[.].

Fuel Economy 49

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel CO2 49

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. The proposals will cut average emissions from new cars to 95 grams of CO 2 per km (g CO 2 /km) in 2020 from 135.7 Europe and the US. Earlier post.).

2020 268

2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Green Cars News

MARCH 14, 2013

The gap between official fuel economy figures and real-world driving economy of new cars is growing, thanks to the manipulation of fuel tests by carmakers, a new report suggests.

Fuel Economy 51

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel CO2 51

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Volvo Cars is updating its 90 series cars with new powertrain, safety and connectivity updates. The new Drive-E powertrain variants include a D3 4-cylinder diesel engine coupled to a new manual 6-speed transmission; estimated fuel economy is 4.3 l/100 km (54.7 mpg US) NEDC in the S90 with emissions down to 114 g/km CO 2.

Volvo 150

Volvo Connect Connected Auto 150

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Part of Germany’s “big three” luxury carmakers – alongside Audi and Mercedes-Benz – BMW is typically associated with class and prestige rather than fuel economy and the environment. However, with nearly 20 models offering emissions below 140g/km of CO2, BMW has quietly been building a solid image as[.].

BMW 54

BMW Green Fuel Economy CO2 54

Green Cars News

JANUARY 9, 2013

Drivers are being ‘cheated out’ of real fuel economy tests by a flawed system of testing, according to environmental NGO, Transport & Environment (T&E). A new report from the European Commission suggests that about a third of all reported CO2 emission reductions from new cars since 2002, have not really happened.

Fuel Economy 53

Fuel Economy Economy 2002 Fuel 53

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

Overall, oil demand from road transport is now set to peak by 2027, according to BNEF’s findings, as electrification spreads to all other areas of road transport beyond passenger cars. Electric vehicles are a powerful tool in reducing global CO2 emissions from the transport sector. Last ICE in 2038. Walking, cycling, etc.

Transportation 473

Transportation Emissions Fleet Economy 473

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. Advanced technology vehicle multiplier credits for MYs 2023-2024 with a cumulative credit cap of 10 grams CO2 per mile. Source: EPA. year over year.

EPA 243

EPA Standards Gas Pollution 243

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 30, 2011

GM Korea has introduced the first hybrid vehicle in its segment in Korea– the Alpheon eAssist – which achieves a remarkable improvement in fuel economy of 25 per cent compared to the standard Alpheon model. The vehicle, which also reduces CO2 emissions by 22 per cent, will be the first hybrid car from the company. [.].

Fuel Economy 51

Fuel Economy GM Economy Hybrid 51

Green Cars News

MARCH 12, 2014

Streamlining will be a new focus for Audi to help the brand reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy over the coming years, according the firm’s head of technical development, Dr Ulrich Hackenburg. Speaking to the news agency, Headlineauto.co.uk, Hackenburg revealed how Audi plans to regain i[.]. Latest News'

Fuel Economy 47

Fuel Economy Audi Economy Fuel 47

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2012

All three Hybrid4 200 Airdream EGS6 models in the DS5 range have received technical updates to deliver CO 2 emissions from 91 g/km with improved fuel economy. These smaller diameter alloy wheels reduce the cars’ CO 2 emissions from 102 g/km to 91 g/km— the same as the entry-level DSign.

Hybrid 225

Hybrid CO2 Fuel Economy Emissions 225

Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2011

Think Porsche and you probably don’t think fuel economy – however, while few buyers will reach for the new Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo because of its green credentials, there is no denying its achievements. Its [.].

Fuel Economy 45

Fuel Economy Porsche Economy Diesel 45

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Fuel Economy 44

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel CO2 44

Green Car Reports

JUNE 4, 2018

Rating cars isn't just about acceleration times—or at least it shouldn't be.

2018 105

2018 Prius Fuel Economy CO2 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2011

improvement in fuel efficiency on an urban cycle, and a 4.6% 25 city car as the test bed, Shell engineers formulated an ultra low viscosity 0W-10 motor oil. We believe that now is the time to start looking at lubricant technology that goes beyond current specifications to enhance the efficiency of the cars of tomorrow.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Concept Engine Fuel 210

Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2011

Hyundai’s compact i10 Blue received special recognition at the inaugural Honest John awards last night for being the ‘most genuinely economical petrol-engined car’. Emitting just 99g/km CO2 and with a fuel economy figure of 67.3mpg on a combined cycle, the i10 Blue was honoured for its ability to live up to its EU official economy [.].

Fuel Economy 49

Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Fuel 49

Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2014

As the European Environmental Agency (EEA) reveals that average new car emissions in Europe fell 3.9 per cent last year to 127g/km CO2, sustainable transport group, Transport and Environment (T&E) warns the figures may be misleading thanks to a flawed system of tests used across the continent. [.]. Green credentials'

Fuel Economy 43

Fuel Economy Economy Sustainable Transportation CO2 43

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2017

The report estimates the direct fuel-saving benefits to buyers of model year 2025 and 2030 vehicles under four sets of targets: The adopted 2025 targets against a baseline of 2021 targets, as reflected in the most recent assessment by EPA. The analysis found that consumer benefits are available across vehicle types, from cars to light trucks.

Light 170

Light MPG Vehicles Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Groupe PSA, clean transportation NGO Transport & Environment (T&E); France Nature Environnement (FNE); and Bureau Veritas have collaborated to develop an accurate real-world fuel consumption test protocol. Unlike most other fuel economy measurements, these tests are performed on the road using a Portable Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS).

Fuel 186

Fuel Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline 186

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

With a focus on lightweight design, the new C-segment car will achieve impressive fuel economy as high as 91.1mpg with CO2 emissions and CO2 emissions as low as 82g/km. Peugeot’s new 308 will arrive in the UK from January, with order books already open. Using the brand’s new ‘Efficient Modular Pla[.].

CO2 49

CO2 Emissions Fuel Economy Economy 49

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Buying an automatic instead of a manual car often come at the expense of fuel economy and emissions. The Swedish carmaker has been hard at work reducing the emissions and improving the fuel economy of its models. That includes ensuring that automatic models deliver the same economy as [.].

Volvo 81

Volvo Emissions CO2 Fuel Economy 81