Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Porsche ups the ante on fast charging speeds. A report reveals who's really funding the campaign to unwind fuel-economy and emissions rules. And we check out the best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for the end of 2018. All this and more on Green Car.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 25, 2013

Chevrolet may just have “sparked” interest in its latest electric vehicle: by revealing a combined fuel economy rating of 119mpge.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 27, 2019

What state reached a new deal with automakers on fuel economy targets? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 26, 2019 In perhaps the biggest news, on Wednesday, Tesla reported a loss of $403 million for the second quarter, despite record sales.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

A new study underscores the importance of workplace charging. And a major environmental organization jabs Ford over fuel economy. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. A recent study about workplace charging. Volvo’s plug-in hybrids get more miles and more mpg.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Today is the first day of the month, so we report on electric-car sales. We also look at the popularity of fast charging, learn what the IIHS said about the safety of the Tesla Model S and BMW i3, and cover VW's latest diesel-scandal settlement. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We asked; you.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 31, 2017

Today, it's mostly about the Tesla Model 3, but we also have a future electric SUV closely related to the Bolt EV, some startling and dire news for fuel-economy rules, and a change of heart from Fiat Chrysler. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2015

Today we have an announcement from BMW, Volkswagen, and ChargePoint about a plan to build around 100 DC fast-charging stations using the Combined Charging Standard (CCS), fuel-economy ratings for the 2016 Honda HR-V, and how Tesla''s direct-sales scheme is starting to influence other companies.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2018

Tesla told us the Model Y electric car will come in 2020. The Shell Airflow Starship semi truck posted a new fuel-economy record. The sales report is in for May plug-in car sales in the United States. And Chargeway posts its first signs to help electric-car drivers sort out charging levels. Following a.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2015

We wrap up the week with stories on the potential end of the "standard war" between CHAdeMO and CCS electric-car fast charging, a Kia concept car with electric all-wheel drive set to debut at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, and General Motors'' plan to put CVT automatic transmissions in more cars to boost fuel economy.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2018

Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating? All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 2, 2017

Today, we look at six new electric cars coming in 2018 and 2019, Daimler invests in charging network ChargePoint, and a new study indicates U.S. fleet average fuel economy did not increase much over the past 25 years. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Today, Tesla recalls every Model S electric car to check seat belts, we compare pickup truck fuel economy for Ford, General Motors, and Ram, and the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage debuts at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

The previous government in New Zealand may have proposed a fuel economy standard, but now the new government has announced it will not proceed with those plans. Tags: Green cars Latest news fuel economy fuel economy standard New Zealand. km to 203.8g/km km in the first half of this year.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. liter V-6, which altogether might return about 20 mpg on the highway.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. This year, the company will release between 30 to 50 fleet trials, Ashton told Green Car Congress , using the 2012 system. —Justin Ashton.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda hosted Green Car Congress at a SKYACTIV Technologies media workshop this week in Vancouver, Canada, at which engineering management explained the development philosophy, approach and results for the initial set of SKYACTIV technologies. Hybrids can deliver good fuel economy by powering the vehicle at lower loads.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

Toyota has unveiled the seventh-generation Camry, the best-selling car in the US for nine years running and for 13 of the past 14 years. The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03 Lighter overall vehicle weight also contributes to better performance and fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

As demonstrated through more than 6,000 hours of dynamometer testing, the Achates Power engine addresses proposed efficiency targets by providing a 20 to 30% in fuel economy over current advanced diesel engines. The Achates Engine is EPA 2010 and Euro VI compliant. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

Most homeowners have or can easily set up for plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) battery charging overnight while the driver sleeps. [ 5 ] Increasing numbers of drivers can get PEV charging at their workplace. [ Slow Level 1 charging [ 11 ] should be used to recharge PHEVLER batteries whenever possible.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 25, 2009

These include: - J1711 Emission and Fuel Economy Testing: This has been designed to establish a uniform chassis dynamometer test procedure for hybrid-electric vehicles driven on public roads. Fuel economy and electrical energy usage will not be combined but instead fuel usage and watt-hours per mile will be stated separately.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

per cent increase in combined cycle fuel economy. The engine slashes emissions by 16 per cent – down from 198g/km to 167g/km and thanks to these lower emissions, VED charges are cut from £215 to £175. This in turn knocks VED charges down from £150 to £125.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Newly revived brand, MG has improved the CO2 emissions and fuel economy of one of its latest models; the MG6. By fitting stop/start technology and smart charge technology to the MG6 GT and Magnette diesel variants, CO2 emissions drop from 139g/km to just 129g/km. Fuel consumption improve[.]. Green credentials'

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Bringing more than 15 years of automotive and controls expertise from Tesla Motors and Ford to Honeywell and Cummins, Sawyer has led teams geared at improving efficiency and fuel economy in the commercial vehicles space. The Fulcrum microturbine is the on-board generator, running at peak efficiency to charge the batteries.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. The Chevrolet Volt is the sexiest green car in GM's arsenal. Toyota ( TM ). Ford ( F ).

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 16, 2009

The idea focuses on lean-burn spark ignition direct injection engines which have a higher charge mass and higher temperature spread allowing them to deliver improved thermal efficiency and better fuel economy. Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors emission controls GM nitrogen oxides SCR catalyst.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 1, 2009

It also includes regenerative charging, low tension front end accessory drive and it is powered by a 1.6litre Duratorq TDCi engine that has a standard diesel particulate filter. All of these features combine so that the vehicle can now target carbon dioxide (CO2) emission levels at a meagre 99g/km with a combined fuel economy of 74.2mpg.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The new Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists which were test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK’s leading green transport and environmental experts.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

Its fuel economy rating is 42mpg with a petrol equivalent economy of 51mpg. According to Hyundai, the battery has numerous benefits such as 65 per cent more power density; 15 per cent more energy density; 43 per cent better state-of-charge estimation; and 12 per cent more energy efficiency.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

Move over Toyota Prius - there’s a new green car leader in town. “More and more people want a car that makes sound financial sense, especially in the current economic climate, and the Insight offers numerous running cost savings such as reduced road tax of £15 per year and great fuel economy.&#.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). They can choose the level of green, the level of electrification that mets their driving style and wallet. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 22, 2009

Fuel economy improvements are expected to reach 20 per cent with emissions also reduced because the system turns the engine off when the idle; offers brief electric-only propulsion; uses a more powerful electric motor for engine efficiency; performs intelligent hybrid battery charging; and extends regenerative braking to recapture more energy. .

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Green Cars News

JULY 25, 2009

The power increase has been realised due to modified pistons as well as an adjusted injection and charge pressure parameters. Perhaps most amazingly however, despite the improvements in power, there has been no reduction in fuel economy. Just as before, it consumes 3.4litres per 100 kilometres - 69mpg.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 14, 2009

Green car hire firm, greentomatocars will take delivery of the very first third generation Toyota Prius in London today and to celebrate the firm is offering free passage to customers. The new Prius has had a ninety per cent component redesign for a lighter more compact and efficient full hybrid system.

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Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2009

Its fuel economy figures are impressive as it reduces both fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by more than 50 per cent. The vehicle is capable of running on electric power alone and is easily charged from the mains with a normal electric cable. A full charge takes approximately three hours.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). They can choose the level of green, the level of electrification that mets their driving style and wallet. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 27, 2009

As part of the event, the company presented the capabilities of its Aerodynamic Test Centre and Aerolab, along with a new 3.0litre petrol unit that combines turbo-charging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve management. Tags: BMW Green cars Latest news efficientdynamics VALVETRONIC engine.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

There will also be 10 Mitsubishi current production vehicles on display that qualify for eco-car tax incentives in Japan. The Mitsubishi Concept PX has fuel economy in excess of 118mpg on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Mitsubishi.

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