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Our take, after seeing it up close and getting some time behind the wheel: The price, size, driving range, charging speed, performance and Cadillac look, touch and feel will be very appealing to first-time premium small SUV buyers or those looking to move up a class. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are not available on the 2025 Cadillac Optiq.
The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fueleconomy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Fueleconomy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer.
Clean and Efficient Power & fueleconomy Available in two trimsSport and Sport Touringthe 2025 Civic Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter Fueleconomy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience. miles per gallon. Your numbers may differ.
liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine is mated to an 800V generator and a 50-gallon fuel tank good for up-to 440 horsepower. Hyundai Hyundai held a very well-attended press conference spotlighting its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 truck that is now equipped with Plus AI-based autonomous driving software.
Truly Gorgeous, High-End Interior The iconic Maserati analog clock, sitting top-and-center on the dash, conveys history and class that only an analog clock can deliver. With this settled, it is honest to say the GranCabrio Folgare is an amazing EV that ticks every box when looking for class, style, luxury, uniqueness and status.
Platinum/8,500 pounds Charging The most convenient and expected place to charge will be at home using the Ford Mobile Charger that is included with the purchase of a Lighting. Plug in your toold, plug in your house Where the F-150 Lighting Pro can be a life saver will be when a power outage hits as the battery can store 9.6
The appeal of the Forester will only grow having a hybrid option that offers more power and increased fueleconomy. Fueleconomy is rated at 35 mpg city and combined with 34 on the highway. While steering was too light for performance driving, it wasnt sloppy. So what did we learn?
Naming aside, the really big news about the BZ is it is light years ahead of the one it is replacing. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fueleconomy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other efficient powertrains. As well, the styling is more attractive.
Sleeker Exterior The Woodland trim adds off-road capability The 2026 BZ exterior design has an updated, sleeker front end with changes to the fascia and lighting. Narrow multi-LED projector head lights and daytime running lights complete the look. Some trims have the option of color-matched fenders arches.
The seamless clamshell hood closes to a slit where the rectangular projector LED lights peek out from the far edges of the curved nose. The LED tail lights, which replicate the rectangular design of the headlights, have a horizontal light bar with a small square pattern running the full width of the hands-free lift gate.
The Symbol and Animation projection function is part of the Digital Light Package, a $1,200 option. The EQE 500 and 4MATIC badges frame the iconic Mercedes-Benz tri-star logo, and sit below the LED light bar that connects the tail lights, which feature a distinctive helix design.
Sharp wheels with vents The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 265/40 summer tires were mounted on optional sharp-looking 19-inch M aero bi-color multi-spoke light-alloy wheels. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fueleconomy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other efficient powertrains.
The vertical dash air vents mimic the tail light design, while the instrument cluster, infotainment screen and dash section in front of the passenger are all horizontal, as are the door inserts. GMC designers took that familiar look and updated it with LED lighting front and rear, softer corners and the MultiPro tailgate.
We didn’t do any off-roading or towing, but with an 11,000-pound rating, a 2-inch Class V receiver rated at 1,155-pound tongue weight, a weight distributing hitch, a 7-pin connector for lights and brake controls and high-definition back-up camera to aid in hitching, the R1T is ready to go. This video explains the modes and towing.
The level of regeneration can be set on the touchscreen, opting between Light, Standard and Firm. The electronic power steering, with three modes (standard, firm and light) is agile and has enough welcomed power to handle the 5,445-pound SUV. The LED lighting design continues in the turn indicators, tail and brake lights.
Light-duty vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, are currently responsible for 58% of US transportation sector emissions. Pickup trucks accounted for 14% of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States in 2020, and the market share of both pickups and SUVs has grown in recent years. Woody et al. —Woody et al.
With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fueleconomy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fueleconomy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.
Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fueleconomy for Class 8 trucks. and ending in Jacksonville, Fla.
Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates. The team’s first step in February 2018 was to use GRIDSMART cameras to create an image dataset of vehicle classes.
The 2020 Ram 1500 will become the most powerful half-ton diesel pickup in the US, with 480 lb-ft (651 N·m) of torque, and the most capable light-duty diesel, with towing capability up to 12,560 pounds. liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fueleconomy. The all-new third-generation 3.0-liter
While Hyundai, Toyota and Honda seized much attention over their presentations of fuel cell rollout plans (in the case of Hyundai) and concepts (in the case of Honda and Toyota) at the Los Angeles and Tokyo auto shows, Daimler used EVS27 in Barcelona as a forum to report on its 3.3 In some cases, fuel consumption was less than 1 kg/100 km.
developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), unveiled its third-generation XL3 product release for model year 2014 vehicles. This helps meet growing customer demand for a drop-in solution to reduce fuel costs without reliance on subsidies.
In a new report, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) have calculated the actual, on-road fueleconomy for the entire fleet of all vehicles in the US, and for different classes of vehicles, with primary interest in light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs), between 1923 and 2013.
(EDI), a producer of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) solutions ( earlier post ), is partnering with Greenkraft , CALSTART, and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a Class-4 vehicle that combines the benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG) and PHEV technology. Click to enlarge.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.
The C 180 (115 kW) with manual transmission was taken as the base variant of the new C-Class at market launch for the lifecycle analysis; it was compared with the corresponding preceding model. Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 The new C-Class.
The project, to be completed by early 2015, will scale up the passenger car TEG and integrate it with a 15-liter diesel engine to provide fueleconomy improvement and auxiliary power for combat vehicles. This follow-on light-duty vehicle project, funded in 2011, has a target of a 5% fueleconomy improvement.
l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fueleconomy (as opposed to the regulatory test fueleconomy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fueleconomy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030.
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%). The measures here include the roof spoiler lip and the aerodynamically shaped tail lights.
Separately, the Accord Hybrid, also featuring Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system, will launch nationwide next summer with anticipated fueleconomy ratings of 49/45/47 city/hwy/combined (4.8/5.2/5.0 l/100km respectively). The revised 2013 Honda Crosstour and 2013 Honda CR-Z also made their auto-show debuts. l/100km respectively).
The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fueleconomy and cargo hauling and towing ability. Meeting the 2025 standard will require an average improvement in fueleconomy of about 4.1%
of total worldwide light-duty vehicle sales by 2023, or about 2.5 In these markets, it is likely the EVs will become more available in luxury class segments, where the plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) premium is less pronounced relative to comparable vehicles due to higher overall vehicle prices. million units. Source: Navigant.
FCA US has reached final settlements on civil, environmental and consumer claims with US federal and state agencies as well as private class actions to resolve differences over diesel emissions requirements. FCA US has also settled a putative class action on behalf of private consumers. The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8
In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fueleconomy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans. Another Volkswagen innovation that helps save fuel is the coasting function, used also on the Jetta Hybrid. Earlier post.)
With a motor assisting the engine, the PCX HYBRID realizes sharper throttle response and superior performance compared to conventional scooters in the same class, while maintaining the PCX engine’s characteristic quietness and feel of quality.
Do they receive HOV access for their improved fueleconomy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. This helps us to make better fueleconomy and good emissions.
Fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emissions from both EcoBoost gasoline engines are enhanced using Ford’s industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a three-cylinder engine, which can automatically stop one of the engine’s cylinders when full capacity is not needed, such as when coasting or cruising with light demand on the engine.
to demonstrate how stop lights can be programmed to improve fueleconomy and reduce emissions while facilitating the smooth flow of traffic. The fuel savings potential is substantial. As vehicles idle at intersections and other locations, fuel is wasted. Earlier post. ). —Tom Karnowski.
reduction in fuel consumption achieved with XL Hybrids’ aftermarket hybrid electric powertrain ( earlier post ) on a light-duty cargo van on the UDDS cycle (urban conditions). The tests were conducted on ESWA’s light-duty chassis dynamometer test cell featuring a twin-roll Clayton dynamometer. engine and 6-speed transmission.
The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter Estimated highway fueleconomy is 40 mpg US (5.88 1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. High-compression (12.0:1) High-compression (12.0:1)
For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fueleconomy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Light-duty vehicle miles traveled increases by 20% in the Reference case, growing from 2.9
Phase I of NEXTCAR focused on the development of CAV technologies for use in all vehicle classes, including cars, trucks, and buses, with the goal of enabling a 20% reduction in energy consumption. Southwest Research Institute team developed VD&PT controls during the NEXTCAR Phase I program for a hybrid light-duty vehicle (HEV).
TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fueleconomy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). It is one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, and already conforms to the LEV3 emissions standard in the US. Fueleconomy improvement.
Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fueleconomy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. Regulations and emerging regions will fuel turbo growth worldwide. Engines Forecasts Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems'
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