Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. Fuel economy at idle improves 35% on the Police Interceptor sedan and 32% on the Police Interceptor utility vehicle. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

earlier post ) and Protean Electric ( earlier post ) are working together to provide the lithium-ion battery systems and electric in-wheel motor solutions for two new advanced BRABUS vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The first BRABUS sedan based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the 4WD Full Electric. Boston-Power, Inc.

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Boston Mercedes Hybrid Lithium Ion 257

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). New S 400 HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. Both vehicles scored near the top of their classes in Consumer Reports testing. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Honda 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 The internal combustion engine can be switched off when coasting on the overrun at speeds up to 160 km/h (99 mph), since ancillaries such as the steering, brakes and refrigerant compressor operate electrically.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

2015 GLA-Class. Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. Class and the new CLA Coupé were delivered worldwide (+58.0%). mph), and is able to prevent rear-end collisions at speeds of up to 20 km/h (12.4

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2021

Hyzon Motors, a leading global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles, has developed a new eAxle design which provides extremely high efficiency for 6x4 Class-8 commercial vehicles. Hyzon’s eAxle eliminates right-angle hypoid gears, and uses one motor per wheel with optimized performances both at low speed and high speed.

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Motoring Motor Motors Hydrogen 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., At a 65 mph cruise, the system is designed to operate using generator power only. when accelerating or climbing.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

All three Volkswagens are the most fuel-efficient models in their respective size classes, according to VW; all three are celebrating world premieres as production versions at the IAA; and all three can be ordered later this fall. The Polo BlueMotion, with a top speed of 173 km/h (108 mph), makes its market debut in 2010. L/100km (71.3

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MPG MPH Diesel Fuel Economy 307

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

Our customers would like to drive our E-Class as a fuel-cell car. Currently, Mercedes-Benz has 37 leasing customers for the B-Class F-Cell in Southern California, with suggested pricing set at $849 per month for 24 months. This car [the B-Class F-Cell] is ready for mass production. B-Class F-Cell. —Sascha Simon.

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Mercedes Hydrogen 2017 Fuel 332

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

The simultaneous development process enabled easier coordination of engines and transmissions, for example, with regard to implementation of the ECO start/stop function which features as standard on all B-Class models. Its use in the B-Class marks this technology’s debut in the compact segment. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine Diesel 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

BRABUS, the independent automobile tuner, chose Protean’s electric in-wheel motors to power its “Technology Project Hybrid” based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. liter common-rail turbo-diesel engine, give the BRABUS Hybrid an acceleration of 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.4 seconds and 60-120 km/h (37-75 mph) of 5.6

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Congress Hybrid MPH Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Benchmarking the 7DCT300 against CVTs and automatics has made the transmission best-in-class for launch, fuel economy, NVH, cost and ease of hybridization. The actuation system allows this full range of advanced economy functions without modification of the hardware since the transmission actuation system can operate fully.

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Hybrid Plug-in Plug MPH 356

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Measured fuel economy improvements cannot factor in a hybrid system. Area 1: Systems Level Technology Development, Integration and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks. Area 1: Systems Level Technology Development, Integration and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks. Applications are due by 9 September 2009.

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Light Fuel Economy Economy Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. 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 the larger electric motor.

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Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Mercedes-Benz M-Class, ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY. The third-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class on average consumes 25% less fuel than the previous models. The M-Class is a story of success. liter four-cylinder unit already applied in the S-Class. seconds before going on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).

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Mercedes Fuel SUV Energy 220

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

As a result, the TSI BlueMotion is the first gasoline-fueled Polo to receive a class A label for energy efficiency and achieve top ratings for fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions in its class. The new three-cylinder engine with a displacement of one liter delivers 70 kW / 94 hp and can reach a top speed of more than 190 km/h (188 mph).

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Gasoline MPG Engine Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2014

With these new axle ratios, drivers will experience a fuel-economy sweet spot at road speeds of 62 to 65 mph. It is the lightest-weight axle in its class. The Meritor 14X tandem axle is the successor to the Meritor RT-40-145, and includes a more robust, 20% larger Inter-Axle (IAD) to handle today’s higher-torque engines.

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Fuel Eaton Fuel Economy North America 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 Yes, the disclaimer on EPA fuel-economy labels notes that “your results may differ.” EPA fuel-economy estimates are the result of testing on a dynamometer.

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Fusion EPA MPG Ford 244

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

liter, 98 hp (73 kW) engine, 60 kW traction motor, and NiMH battery pack, the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in around 10 seconds, while returning what Toyota calls class-leading combined cycle fuel economy and sub-100g/km CO 2 emissions. miles (2 km) at speeds up to 31 mph (50 km/h). Equipped with a 1.8-liter,

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Prius Concept Toyota Hybrid 239

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2010

The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 Compared to traditional hybrid systems, the electric motor driving range is expanded for high-speed driving (up to more than 100 km/h (62 mph) on a level highway) and the EV mode is frequently applied, helping the Fuga Hybrid achieve best-in-class fuel economy.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The overall system sizing and all major components were optimized for class-leading efficiency, with each major subsystem and many new components being redesigned to deliver the gains, said Chuck Gray, Chief Engineer - Ford Electrification Engineering, at the SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium this week in San Diego. Atkinson to a 2.0L

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Hybrid Fusion Fuel Economy Li-ion 275

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2010

Trucks were tested in two ways: a 0-60 mph challenge and the 3.5-mile The 2011 F-150 EcoBoost has a best-in-class maximum trailer towing rating of 11,300 pounds. Results for the 0-60 mph test and the full-course test, both with 9,000-pound trailer. Each driver accelerated to full throttle. km) full-course challenge. Axle ration.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2025

Clean Fleet Report recently spent a week in the 2025 RX 450h+ Luxury AWD plug-in hybrid, which lived up to the Lexus premium reputation while delivering impressive hybrid fuel economy. Running on 91 octane, the fuel economy is rated at 35 mpg on gasoline alone in city and highway tests with 37 all-electric miles when fully charged.

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Lexus PHEV Fuel Economy Plug-in 84

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2014

In addition to seeking more heavy-duty applications for the RunWise hybrid system—such as transit—McGrew said that the company is working on a new generation of the product that should launch in 2016 for Class 4-6 delivery trucks—e.g., Class 4-6 trucks. FedEx, UPS, etc. Earlier post.) Low-speed cycle.

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Hybrid Diesel MPH Oil 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

The fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emission improvements of 10% across the range are supported by aerodynamics that result in best-in-class drag co-efficients of 0.250 for the Focus four-door and 0.273 for the Focus five-door models. ACC works at speeds up to 200 km/h (125 mph). mph), before engaging park. Aerodynamics.

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

The new Fusion Hybrid features all-new lithium-ion batteries that save weight and generate more power than previous NiMH batteries, while raising maximum speed under electric-only power from 47 mph to 62 mph (from 76 to 100 km/h). This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km)

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

When equipped with a Class III Tow Package, the all-new Explorer Limited Hybrid tows 1,500 pounds more than a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. liter-equipped model in 0-60 mph by 1.1 seconds and in the 0-100 mph run by 4.7 Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter liter EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost engine. seconds better.

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2020 Ford Hybrid Supplies 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

Unlike traditional [power-split] hybrids that trade off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, the Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, while still delivering about a 40 percent improvement in city fuel economy compared to a Sonata equipped with the Theta II GDI engine. The Sonata Hybrid.

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 This new version of Ford’s diesel has less friction, reduced parasitic losses and an electronically controlled variable flow oil pump to further aid the reduction of emissions and improvement in fuel economy. In 6t h gear, acceleration from 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph) takes just 9.7

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine 230

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen, seeing the hybrid as complementary to the Jetta TDI diesel in attracting different, yet equally fuel-economy-conscious buyers, is initially targeting 5% of Jetta sales in the US for the new hybrid model. The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 296

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2016

Based on an average new car fuel economy of 25.3 The second-generation Volt improves on the pioneering work of the original, adding additional electric-only range, improved fuel economy of 106 mpg-e and 42 mpg, and a chassis that is lighter than the original. Since sales of the Chevrolet Volt began, owners have driven almost 1.5

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Volt Miles All-Electric Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. The engineers at Mercedes-Benz have also fine-tuned the Sprinter’s accessory equipment for maximum economy. 20 mph (32 km/h).

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Diesel 2014 Standards Exhaust 306

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2015

liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h).

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Jeep Diesel Europe MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

The Trumpchi 4x4 hybrid is the first mass-produced full hybrid sedan with all-wheel-drive feature in China, independently developed by GAC Engineering based on its mid-high class vehicle platform. The efficient drive train and excellent energy management system enable the vehicle to achieve a drive range of 100 miles at 60 mph.

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Detroit Chinese Plug-in Hybrid 261

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

Audi says that with its first e-tron technology study in the luxury class, it is showing what a locally produced New Energy Vehicle from Audi might look like. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. miles) on electric power.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 3, 2025

Maybe when they strap-in and experience a blistering, snap-your-head-back zero-to-60 mph of 2.7 Dropping the power top (at up-to 30 mph) took 14 seconds (raising it takes 16 seconds), was a big hit with the wondering public as it disappeared and reappeared from the power trunk. seconds, their smile will be the tell for what they think.

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Convert Miles All-Electric Gasoline-Electric 82