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MARCH 4, 2015

With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). 1.2T: an all-new direct injection turbo gasoline engine. The car achieves 4.7

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

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. liter gasoline-fueled TSI of the Polo BlueGT. With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 Earlier post.)

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MPG Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine 257

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

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The new 5 Series features TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines from the modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units. Two diesel engines and two gasoline variants will be available from launch, working in tandem with either rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. l/100 km), based on the EU test cycle.

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BMW Plug-in 2017 Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2014

The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). At part load, indirect injection supplements gasoline direct injection for lower fuel consumption. The charging process begins automatically when the car drives onto the plate.

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Audi Plug-in Concept Plug 385

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2017

The outside two cylinders can shut down when the vehicle is operated at steady speeds between 25 and 50 mph, but all four cylinders work instantaneously when needed for maximum performance. produces 310 lb-ft of torque from just 2,000 RPM and 250 hp on 93-octane fuel (227 hp with 87-octane gasoline). The SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

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Engine Exhaust Los Angeles Mazda 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. The exhaust manifold is integrated directly in the cylinder head, which reduces the number of parts and overall weight. PureTech 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Gasoline Fuel MPG 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Valvematic gasoline engine. Powertrains.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

In a speed range of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) it offers the driver hybrid-style characteristics: lift off the throttle, and the Golf can coast with the engine completely deactivated. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph). TGI is a new engine specification for the small car class in the Volkswagen Group.

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Gas Engine Motor Motors 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2019

with the EPC working in tandem with the exhaust turbocharger—the full-size S models achieve a constant torque of 700 N·m across an engine speed range of 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. The EPC supports the TDI’s turbocharger whenever there is insufficient energy in the exhaust gas for a spontaneous torque buildup—e.g.,

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Audi Diesel Exhaust MPH 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2019

Last week at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show, Aston Martin Lagonda revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, the Rapide E. However, the car’s 800V high-voltage battery system enables faster charging of 3101.2 Top speed for Rapide E is 155 mph, with a sub-4.0

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Aston Martin Production Re-Charge MPH 207

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

EVs Must Meet Testing and Certification Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “All light duty cars and trucks sold in the United States must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. seconds, [and three of] 16 vehicles [it has] tested in the past decade that blasted to 60 mph in less than 3.0

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Fleet United States Gasoline-Electric Charging 87

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 Power 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2013

The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. liter turbocharged and direct-injected TSI gasoline engine. seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph, 0.2 Thus equipped, the Beetle Turbo coupe takes 6.6

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Fuel Economy Engine Fuel Economy 284

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 5, 2024

Muscle cars are going electric. That said, there will be at least one muscle-car EV on the market soon: The 2024 Dodge Charger. Both cars will be all-wheel drive thanks to front and rear electric motors (250 kW each). second 0-60 mph time for the Daytona, along with an 11.5-second Well, maybe not across the board.

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Dodge Charging DC Available 105

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. The Corolla Cross, launched in 2021 with a gasoline engine, will be joined in 2023 by the compact crossover Corolla Cross Hybrid, one more gasoline-electric hybrid offering from Toyota.

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 82

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2015

TFSI gasoline engine with an electric biturbo ( earlier post ) that delivers 441 kW (591 hp) and 650 N·m (479.4 Turbochargers are typically driven by energy from the exhaust—i.e., starting from very low revs, the rise in boost pressure and therefore torque becomes gradually greater only as the exhaust energy increases.

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Audi Engine Shelby Power 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter diesel complete the range. lbs) lighter.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2016

kWh pack—and to drive at speeds up to 84 mph (135 km/h). Both the standard Prius hybrid and the Prius Prime are powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, which combines the output of the gasoline engine and electric motor through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission.

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Prius Toyota PHEV Range 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2019

The new S models consume on average 19% less fuel than their predecessors with gasoline engines despite producing significantly more torque. It is activated whenever the power demand from the driver is high but the energy available in the exhaust flow for driving the compressor wheel is low. seconds and the S5 Sportback in 4.9

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Audi Diesel Volt Connect 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe to offer Ford’s new 1.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

For the first time, the Focus ST it will be offered with the choice of an EcoBoost gasoline or a new version of Ford’s 2.0L 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

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine 230

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2015

The Ingenium engine family’s advanced modular design will provide gasoline and diesel derivatives and was started from a clean-sheet to deliver performance, efficiency and refinement without compromise. Variable exhaust valve timing enables more rapid catalyst heating, thereby minimizing harmful emissions during the critical warm-up phase.

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Diesel 2016 Land Rover MPH 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. The mini-car (A car) segment is the fastest growing area of the new car market globally. seconds, and on to a top speed of 154 km/h (96 mph).

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2010 Engine Sale MPH 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) BMW 2 Series Coupe.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5 inches to 103.6

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

The new technology is suitable for either diesel or gasoline engines and can reduce consumption of a V6 gasoline engine by up to 0.7 Unlike some other efficiency technologies within the engine, the MHEV drives increase ride comfort, since they allow silent coasting within larger speed ranges up to a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).

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Hybrid Volt Audi Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2016

Why are we focusing on electrifying smaller vehicles like cars and delivery trucks when electrifying really big trucks makes the most economic sense? Electricity is about ½ the cost of diesel or gasoline. The riders of the Pony Express would ride their horse until it was exhausted, then switch to a fresh horse and continue on.

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Exhaust Diesel Gasoline-Electric Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2017

Several new engines are planned for the new S-Class: in-line six cylinder diesel and gasoline engines as well as a new V-8 biturbo gasoline engine. The in-line six-cylinder gasoline engine (M 256) in the powertrain range incorporates a 48-volt on-board power supply. 48V system. liter V-8 Biturbo.

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Mercedes PHEV Hybrid MPG 170

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

JULY 11, 2017

This mHEV technology enables the car to coast with the engine switched off, and to restart smoothly. Its exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee, so the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger promote responsiveness. Its combustion principle makes the V6 gasoline engine especially efficient. All five engines options—3.0

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Audi Plug-in Standards Plug 150

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

JULY 29, 2015

Configured for 4WD powertrains of up to 300 kW (402 hp) and capable of simulated road speeds up to 250 km/h (155 mph), it is capable of testing anything from the smallest passenger cars to light trucks of up to 3 tonnes, including advanced technology hybrid electric vehicles and their associated energy regeneration systems and stop/start operation.

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Emissions Vehicles Exhaust Climate 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2024

liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 298 horsepower (hp)/295 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 288 hp/383 lb.ft liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 288 hp/383 lb.ft In our search for performance, selecting the Sport mode delivered 0-60 mph times of 5.6 The primary way to charge the 15.5

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Dodge Plug-in Plug Hybrid 66

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). seconds, and top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph).

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2014

mph) average city speed to 10 g CO 2 /km on the motorway at 130 km/h (81 mph). With this limitation the thermoelectric was operated at full flow up to a 110 km/h (68 mph) vehicle speed, and run with partial by-pass above this speed. The initial HeatReCar base case was a TEG producing 1 KW e at 130 km/h.

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Waste Cheap MPH Gasoline-Electric 236

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81