Green Car Reports

AUGUST 14, 2018

Chinese electric carmaker NIO plans to start its expansion in the U.S. We look at why fuel-economy standards don't need be loosened to keep cars safer, and we ask followers for their back-to-school thoughts in our latest Twitter poll. We get our first chance to ride in Audi's new electric e-tron SUV. by raising money.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

seconds, but the real highlight of the mild hybrid system is its improved fuel economy. According to Geely Auto Group CTO Feng Qingfeng, the Bo Rui GE MHEV delivers fuel economy of 5.8L/100 By 2020, we aim to bring that level up to 25% improving the fuel economy of B-segment vehicles to under 5L/100km.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Cadillac is upgrading the XT5 and XT6 SUV lineups in China with a 48V mild hybrid system for improved fuel economy and better driving performance. As a result, the fuel efficiency of the MY21 XT5 has been improved by 5% to 7.0 mpg US) while the fuel efficiency of the MY21 XT6 has been improved by 6% to 7.2

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2019

Since carbon dioxide emissions are highly correlated with fuel consumption (FC), fuel consumption regulation is a useful policy instrument to combat climate change. —Dror et al.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

ZF has secured contracts for its dual pinion steering systems with three domestic Chinese manufacturers. ZF’s pinion drive electric steering system delivers enhanced fuel economy, advanced functions and will be a key contributor to automated driving.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Friday we learned that Chinese startup electric-carmaker Byton has begun testing its semi-autonomous M-Byte. What's different about a new travel trailer in Europe? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 31, 2018.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Researchers from Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a new hybrid resistance spot-laser welding process to join aluminum to steel. However, there are two main challenging impediments for welding of aluminum to steel dissimilar materials.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2015

Nissan unveiled two all-new production models, the Murano Hybrid and Lannia, a new mid-size sedan for the Chinese market, along with two Nismo products, GT-R Nismo and 370Z Nismo, at Auto Shanghai 2015. engine and fuel economy similar to the 2.0L engine and fuel economy similar to the 2.0L

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2019

Tesla has been given a purchase tax exemption from the Chinese government. The Ford Explorer Hybrid gets fuel economy numbers. We drive Lincoln’s new plug-in hybrid. And could rust generate power? All this and more at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2011

Ricardo will assist Lifan Automobile Group based in Chongqing, China, with the development of a family of highly downsized gasoline engines capable of meeting future Chinese and international fuel economy and emissions regulations.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

When driven at a constant speed of 90 km/h (56 mph), such as during highway travel, the combination delivers fuel economy of 5.2 Overall combined fuel economy for the eAssist model is improved by 20% to 7.2 L/100 km (45 mpg US ). L/100 km (32.6 mpg US ), compared to the conventional powertrain model.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2014

To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. Source: EIA. l/100 km) by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2015

Batteries for Start-Stop vehicles, which can help automakers meet increasingly strict fuel economy and emission regulations, will be a primary focus of the new facility. Construction of the new plant is expected to begin early next year with production starting in 2018.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The new engine is targeted at achieving internationally competitive levels of performance and fuel economy and durability and cost of ownership. This contract is a further demonstration both of Ricardo’s leadership in large engine technology and commitment to the Chinese market.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

Shanghai GM previewed the all-new Buick Envision, announcing its Chinese name as “Ang Ke Wei” (???); It includes stop/start technology, for better fuel economy. A new-generation six-speed transmission offers smooth gear shifting while reducing fuel consumption in city driving. Envision is equipped with a 2.0T

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2017

With increasingly stringent emissions standards and higher fuel economy requirements, many Chinese domestic automakers are embracing technologies that offer greater fuel efficiency and environmental benefits. This March, we began mass production of our customized dual-clutch and control modules for GWM.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2017

In China, we are required to attain the world’s top-level targets in all three areas of making emissions cleaner, improving fuel economy and electrifying our products. Honda plans to begin sales of a new electric vehicle, developed as a China-exclusive model, in 2018.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2011

Chinese consumers appear the most willing to pay a price premium, but even still, 44% indicate they will not pay anything extra. More than 50% of all consumers globally indicate they are unwilling to pay any kind of a price premium for an electric vehicle, which includes 65% of American respondents.

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EV Central

MARCH 30, 2024

So you’re trying to figure out what this chrome-laden Chinese 4×4 is doing here right? Chinese electric pick-up an Aussie chance No Toyota Prado or LandCruiser does that – for all the Japanese giant’s promotion of its hybrids – nor the Ford Everest, Isuzu D-Max or any other ladder-frame 4×4 wagon. tonne behemoth is anathema.

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MARCH 14, 2014

(EM), developer of opposed-piston opposed-cylinder (opoc) engine technology, has established a joint research and development center together with Hunan University (HNU) in Changsha to further develop and adapt their technology for the Chinese market. Earlier post.). —Amit Soman, EM’s president and chief operating officer.

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AUGUST 18, 2015

gasoline engine, as well as superior fuel economy similar to the 2.0L Priced from RMB 238,800 to 379,800 (approximately US$38,208 to 60,768), the Murano strengthens Nissan’s SUV lineup for the Chinese market and responds to the demand for SUVs from Chinese consumers. gasoline engine. —one of the lowest in class.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

GSR is honored to lead this round of investment in a disruptive technology that we believe has great promise for the Chinese automotive market and potentially building a global EV platform. We can provide more power, better fuel economy, easier integration, and lower cost. —Sonny Wu, GSR Ventures managing director.

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JUNE 29, 2012

liter gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine, the first developed in-house by a domestic Chinese company. BorgWarner is providing its leading turbocharging technology for BYD Auto’s 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

We are prioritizing our electrification efforts on China to reflect its importance as a global electrified vehicle market and to make lives better, simpler and more cost effective for Chinese consumers. —Mark Fields, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company. Globally, the company is investing $4.5 kWh battery.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Chevrolet Volt electric car will go on sale at 13 Shanghai GM Chevrolet dealerships in eight Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan. It will be priced at RMB 498,000 (about $78,000). The announcement was made Monday as part of General Motors’ participation in Auto Guangzhou 2011.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2017

Dual clutch transmissions (DCTs) have become popular in the Chinese automobile market, because drivers benefit from improved fuel efficiency, smooth gear shifting and increased overall vehicle performance. This is the first time that Continental developed a complete system in close partnership with a Chinese OEM.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

For Chinese car-buyers, this translates into vehicles with increased performance and fuel economy with reduced emissions. It is the first manifestation of INFINITI’s new form language for an era of electrified powertrains. INFINITI reconfirmed the company’s commitment to electrification.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

The remaining approximate 20% is expected from drivetrain-related products including the company’s fuel-efficient DualTronic transmission technology and its traditional automatic transmission and all-wheel drive technologies. The top twenty-five customers of the three-year net new business include seven Chinese domestic OEMs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Among the findings of the report, “HFC-134a phase-out in the Chinese light-duty motor vehicle sector”, was that, considering the social cost of CO 2 e, up to 1 trillion RMB in costs (US$150 billion) required to address climate change could be avoided through 2050 by transitioning to low-GWP alternative MACs. Background.

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EV Central

APRIL 11, 2024

The Chinese plugless series/parallel hybrid will boast more torque than the Ford Ranger Raptor super-ute and – crucially – a full 3500kg braked towing capacity. No fuel economy numbers have been released for the Alpha, but the recently launched GWM Tank 500 claims 8.5L/100km While the 2.4-litre 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Wärtsilä X series engines feature an extra-long stroke that achieves improved fuel economy. China is one of the key markets for this engine, and the fact that it is manufactured by our licensee YCMP is indicative of our commitment to further strengthening our presence in the Chinese market.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

The all-new Accord and Jade, equipped with “Earth Dreams Technology” ( earlier post ), a series of new-generation powertrain technologies that realizes both driving performance and fuel economy, are both scheduled to go on sale in China this September. Jade was designed to match the tastes of Chinese customers born in 1980s.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2018

Power survey on Chinese consumers’ purchase intentions regarding new-energy vehicles. Power in January to understand Chinese customers’ perception and desire for new-energy vehicles, has a total of 2,212 respondents across the country. Click to enlarge. The online survey, which was designed and conducted by J.D.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

In parallel, and with equivalent resources, Chinese funding will support a collaborative counterpart Chinese Consortium. Projects that demonstrate systems-level fuel efficient technologies must be matched with the duty cycle of the specific truck application to deliver the expected fuel savings. Funding available is $12.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Wang said when delivering a speech at the 2010 International Forum on the Development of the Chinese Automotive Industry that fostering and developing alternative-energy automobiles will aid in the long-term development of the auto industry. Popularizing energy-efficient automobiles aims to reduce fuel consumption quickly and considerably.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

ELR is not offered in the Chinese market.). The advanced Plug-In Hybrid system is a key addition providing a combination of exceptional fuel economy, crisp acceleration and strong electric driving range. Provides ideal balance of comfort, performance and maximized EV range and fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2009

The development will be carried out on Changan’s current gasoline engine platform with an objective to achieve a significant fuel economy benefit utilizing Orbital’s FlexDI technology. The program is focused on fuel economy improvement while achieving Euro IV emissions level. Earlier post.).

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