Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Ford unveiled the redesigned Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection with Auto Start-Stop as standard equipment, or the new 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 Ford is targeting the 1.5L

Transit Connect

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

liter EcoBoost engine, combining a turbocharger with gasoline direct injection. It is expected to deliver highway fuel economy of at least 31 mpg US (7.6 The new Taurus will be manufactured at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant. The 2013 Ford Taurus will become the first car in Ford’s North American lineup to offer the advanced 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions.

Hybrid

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen will bring the new Beetle TDI diesel ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, to market in the US this summer as a 2013 model. Pricing of the diesel model, which is joining the gasoline-fueled Beetle 2.5L VW estimates fuel economy of 29 mpg US city, 39 mpg highway (8.1 2013 Beetle TDI.

Diesel

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. liter dual-overhead cam (DOHC) four-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed automatic overdrive transaxle. The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The Duratec 2.0L

Transit Connect

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

2025 Forester Hybrid doesnt have a charge port Subaru suggests 35 mpg or better combined Subaru hopes to sell nearly a third of Foresters in hybrid form 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid models will be made in Indiana The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid isnt the brands first hybrid, but its Subarus first hybrid truly set for the mass market.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Toyota pulled the sheet off the Grand Highlander at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show , showing not only a stretched version of their popular SUV, but also some premium touches that make it “grand” in more ways than length. liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine drives either the front or all four wheels, as does the 2.5-liter

Highlander

Baua Electric

JULY 9, 2024

NASCAR surprised attendees at its Chicago Street Race on Saturday with the debut of a fully electric SUV prototype. 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse NASCAR Cup Series race car Still an arena of 5-mpg guzzlers NASCAR racers’ fuel consumption hasn’t changed much in decades and remains around 5 mpg during races. gallons of gas.

Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Normal The most similar setting to a gasoline powered car and does not have regeneration Range Activates the one-pedal-drive and regeneration function Sherpa Retains the regeneration force. It also works well for suburban dwellers, not just those living in a city center such as San Francisco, Boston, New York City and Chicago.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. No announced plans. 6/15/07 General Motors Corp.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Ford The gasoline engines Yeung worked on have hundreds of moving parts; an electric drivetrain has fewer than 25. Thats the sort of project where the gasoline in your blood starts pumping, he would say years later. New Engine Development Dwindles Gasoline engines won out. Its rewarding work. But not to Penkevich.

Engine

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Posted by: Na | Apr 13, 2009 4:28:53 PM 18 models that get 30 mpg, yeah right! Thats short-sighted.

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