Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2018

AYGO was not only Toyota’s first model in the compact city car segment, but also the result of a new joint-venture with PSA, with the cars specifically developed for Europe and produced at the new TPCA (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) factory in Kolin, Czech Republic. Through significant improvements to the 1.0-liter,

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

Baua Electric

JUNE 21, 2024

NAEV’s initial Executive Edition configuration has a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain producing a claimed 1,000 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque, enabling a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 That’s about half the weight of a new GMC Hummer EV and about 2,000 pounds less than the leanest factory-built H1.

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Hummer GMC Power Powered 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

The technical highlight of the compact car is its cylinder deactivation system—introduced for the first time in a Volkswagen—known as active cylinder management or ACT. With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 The new car will be on the market in July. Polo BlueGT.

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MPG Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter TDCi engines and include a lean NO x trap for cleaner exhaust emissions, while friction is reduced with microscopic applications of Diamond Like Coating (DLC); engine breathing is enhanced with a Variable Nozzle Turbocharger. liter EcoBoost is equipped with the integrated exhaust manifold technology first introduced with Ford’s 1.0-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 With run-flat tires included as standard in every grade, the vehicle can travel around 150 km (93 miles) at 80 km/h (50 mph) even with completely flat tires. mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode. Earlier post.).

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Nissan Japan Motor Motors 218

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

liter V8’s exhaust. To get to 60 mph in 2.5 In case there was any question, Chevrolet didn’t even hint at any fuel economy improvement although some reports said the standard Vette’s city mpg might get a 1 mpg boost (but the 24 mpg highway numbers might suffer because of the added weight of the new battery and motor.

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Power Powered Chevrolet MPG 81

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. The 707-horsepower Hellcat launched at $62,000, lower than any other car of equivalent power. The world’s “only” electric muscle car? Dodge says the EVs that replace them will be just as noisy.

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Dodge Charging Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2017

For each new vehicle type, every powertrain configuration is tested under the WLTP for the car’s lightest and heaviest variants. Honda has made significant improvements to the engine and the exhaust system to maximize real world performance. i-DTEC result in fuel economy and CO 2 emissions starting from 3.7 l/100 km (63.6

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Honda Diesel Europe Engine 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 The base version of the Golf GTD, at 3,036 pounds (1,377 kg), accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.5 seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 The Sonic’s highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, with fuel economy equivalent to the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and on a par with the 2012 Hyundai Accent. L/100km) combined.

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MPG 2012 Fuel Economy Chevrolet 262

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

The supercharged V8 gasoline engine has fuel economy gains of up to 11% with emissions reductions of more than 8%, while the naturally-aspirated V8 sees economy improvements of up to 8% with emissions down by more than 6%. —Ron Lee, Group Chief Engineer, Powertrains, Jaguar Cars. Eight-speed transmission. liter i4 and 3.0-liter

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Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2016

liter engine, is half a second faster on the 0-60 mph sprint; nearly 500 pounds lighter; and up to 22% more fuel-efficient than the previous generation Q7 3.0T engine reaches 60 mph a half-second faster than the previous generation 2015 Q7 3.0T Fuel economy (comb.). Audi of America is offering a new 2.0-liter With the 2.0

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2017 Audi Available Engine 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The power of both the gasoline engine and electric motor has been increased to 137 PS (128 hp, 96 kW) without compromising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions. The car also features a Lithium-ion battery for the first time and a Plus Sport (S+) boost system to help the driver make the best use of this sporty performance.

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Li-ion Honda Hybrid Lithium Ion 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Jetta is Volkswagen’s current best selling car in the US; total 2014 Jetta sales through September were 115,055 units, or 42.5% In addition, its diesel version is the top selling passenger car diesel in the market here, with about 29% share, according to figures compiled by Baum & Associates and hybridcars.com. 2015 Jetta TDI.

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. The top pipes’ greatest benefit is optimal heat removal, because the hot exhaust gases are released via the shortest possible route, and exhaust gas back pressure remains low. Earlier post.)

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. Pricing starts at $27,100. The engine features a very high compression ratio of 13.0:1, 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

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

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. to go to a car show. mpg, exceeding the EPA figure.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 84

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

Ford has sold more than 140,000 Focus ST models in 40 countries worldwide since the car was first launched in 2002. efficient and lowest CO 2 Ford performance car yet: the 185 PS (182 hp, 136 kW) 2.0?liter liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 In 6t h gear, acceleration from 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph) takes just 9.7

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. Accessory equipment.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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 59

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2015

The fuel economy leader will be the Jaguar XE 20d, powered by the company’s new Ingenium 2.0 Proven over 2 million miles of real-world testing, Ingenium is the future of the low-CO2 powertrain strategy at Jaguar Land Rover and is engineered to meet the most stringent exhaust emissions legislation worldwide. 0-60 mph (sec).

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Diesel 2016 Land Rover MPH 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

l/100 km) combined, 47 mpg city and 46 mpg highway; the powertrain shares the transmission architecture with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV), but includes changes to optimize the system for engine-driven charge-sustaining operation in the range of conditions represented by the US EPA 5 cycle fuel economy tests.

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Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when reviews are posted on several of these cars, trucks and SUVs. 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. 4-cylinder, it turns 0-60 mph times of 6.1

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 80

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Among its many offerings at the Paris Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the Audi TT Sportback concept—a car that leverages but elongates the design idiom of the classic TT. In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine.

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Audi Concept MPG Engine 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). NORMAL mode: Allows the hybrid system to achieve an ideal combination of fuel economy and vehicle acceleration. Earlier post.).

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

The Truth About Cars

MAY 11, 2023

While I try to remain objective, the car had run afoul of my automotive prejudices before it had even been shipped stateside. Even the most hardcore driving mode still tries to prioritize electric propulsion at low speeds while the adaptive exhaust system is burbling at idle — the engine itself doing nothing.

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Dodge All-Electric Exhaust MPH 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2010

The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 L/100km) in Japan’s 10-15 mode—comparable to that of a compact car, while also providing the direct feel and driving performance of a luxury vehicle, according to Nissan. mpg US, 5.3 The Fuga hybrid is equipped with a Li-ion battery pack.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2013

With a manual transmission, the Golf R accelerates to 62 mph in 5.3 The Golf R’s top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph (249 km/h). Equipped with a Stop-Start system, battery regeneration, and the optional DSG transmission, the car is even more fuel efficient, with an EC Combined figure of 6.9 l/100 km (33 mpg US ).

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Fuel Power Powered Exhaust 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

Developed by Kia’s European R&D centre, the new hybrid system employs a 48V lead-carbon battery, which powers a small electric motor to increase the engine’s power output and cut exhaust emissions. The mild hybrid powertrain will be available on new diesel and gasoline production cars from Kia in the near future.

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Kia Hybrid Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 265

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2012

The study calculated the global fuel energy consumption used to overcome friction in passenger cars in terms of friction in the engine, transmission, tires, and brakes. of the energy output of the fuel is used to actually move the car; the rest is wasted. The study appears in the journal Tribology International. million TJ/a.

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Fuel Exhaust MPH Finland 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine—the first three-cylinder engine Ford has built for a regular production car—and an new eight-speed automatic transmission to its line-up. unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. Ford US small car sales.

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Ford Engine Hybrid 2012 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). seconds, and top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph). Both TDIs are fitted with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) exhaust aftertreatment system. This substance is continuously sprayed into the exhaust gases upstream of the SCR catalytic converter. SCR catalytic converter.

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2015

The Hybrid model, with combined cycle fuel economy of 3.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). miles) at speeds of up to about 50 km/h (31 mph), depending on battery charge and driving conditions. 5 th gear acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h (50-75 mph) takes 13.7 The car achieves 4.7 2015 Toyota 1.2T

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2010

City fuel economy, as well as estimates for the Cruze Eco equipped with an available six-speed automatic transmission, will be finalized closer to launch. The Eco achieves greater fuel economy using a number of features that enhance its aerodynamics, minimize weight and reduce rolling resistance.

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Chevrolet 2011 Fuel Economy Economy 220

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225