The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’ve driven many a Prius over the years, and the 2023 version is the first one I’d even think about owning for any reason other than fuel mileage. I never thought I’d see the Chicago Cubs win the World Series. I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. And there are worse offenders out there.

Prius 111

Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 111

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Sonata Hybrid’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED) delivers the same responsive, engaging driving characteristics Sonata owners expect while improving fuel economy through the use of a larger electric motor.

Plug-in 218

Plug-in Chicago 2018 Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

It is expected to deliver highway fuel economy of at least 31 mpg US (7.6 liter V6 with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), enabling increased fuel economy while delivering 27 more horsepower, a reduction in part-throttle emissions and increased responsiveness. Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS).

2013 210

2013 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2010

The company previewed a concept version at the Chicago Auto Show in February. inches) contribute to a sleeker, stronger and more dynamic presence with improved aerodynamics that help increase fuel economy and also translate into more interior width. Preliminary EPA mileage estimates are determined by Honda. 2011 Odyssey.

Minivan 170

Minivan 2011 Honda Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. Portland, Ore.;

Michigan 363

Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

Toyota invited me to join other Chicago-area automotive journalists at one of the company’s offices in Chicago’s far western suburbs last week to sample the Crown and the redesigned Prius. I had a chance to wheel both cars on a short drive loop through the exurbs at the edge of the Chicago metro area. Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0

Toyota 98

Toyota Chicago MPG Price 98

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2011

The Hybrid Adaptive Control System continuously communicates with the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to evaluate driving and road conditions to optimize the truck’s fuel economy and performance. In addition to a the hybrid option, both models meet or exceed EPA 2010 emission regulations by utilizing an optimized SCR system.

Diesel 225

Diesel Hybrid Market Philadelphia 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification. The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

Transit Connect 170

Transit Connect 2010 Connect Connected 170

Green Car Reports

JUNE 18, 2015

The 2016 Honda Pilot gets a slight bump in fuel efficiency as part of a ground-up redesign. The new Pilot was unveiled back in February at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, and we now know that it will achieve an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) with front-wheel drive and the optional nine-speed automatic transmission.

MPG 60

MPG 2016 Honda Chicago 60

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

For example, in Chicago (calculations via the US Department of Energy (DOE) fueleconomy.gov site) the Ioniq PHEV is responsible for 200 g GHG/mile, upstream and downstream. EPA combined fuel economy. 150 g/mi (SoCal) 200 g/mi(Chicago). 90 (SoCal) 180 g/mi (Chicago). The Ioniq Electric: 180 g/mile.

PHEV 170

PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2014

It will make its US auto show debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2014 and arrive in US showrooms in Spring 2014. US EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available, however, other models equipped with this engine have seen a 25 – 30% improvement in fuel efficiency over their direct gasoline-powered counterparts.

BMW 294

BMW Diesel Exhaust 2014 294

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Chicago Tribune ) DaimlerChrysler 12/22/06 [DaimlerChrysler Group research chief Thomas Weber] played down the importance for passenger cars of plug-in hybrid technology that is getting lots of attention in the U.S. It also may have a rheostat so drivers can select a performance or fuel-economy mode. 6/15/07 General Motors Corp.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45