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AUGUST 27, 2016

For 2017, the Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup offers an all-new V-6 engine and class-exclusive eight-speed automatic. It is the latest major update for Colorado, which entered the market in model year 2015. Chevrolet is on track to sell more than 160,000 Colorados in the first 24 months on the market, reigniting the midsize segment.

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MAY 28, 2024

These cars were flaky daily drivers even by lenient Malaise Era standards (though they did get decent fuel economy), but an X1/9 is a great choice as a fun project car today. 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Colorado wrecking yard. 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Colorado wrecking yard. 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Colorado wrecking yard.

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JANUARY 17, 2013

Colorado State University will retrofit two internal delivery trucks with fuel-efficient hydraulic hybrid systems, paid for by a grant from the Colorado Energy Office. Colorado State has selected Lightning Hybrids LLC ( earlier post ) to provide the systems.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gets better fuel economy than any other SUV without a plug. And Colorado joins up with California emissions standards. We take a look at the benefits of short-range plug-in hybrids. Our readers weigh in on why they haven't yet bought a Tesla Model 3. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

General Motors has released the first fuel-economy information for its new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks. So far, however, it includes EPA fuel-economy estimates only for models equipped with the 3.6-liter liter gasoline V-6 and six-speed automatic transmission.

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Colorado GMC 2015 Fuel Economy 133

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading highway fuel efficiency for four-cylinder mid-size pickup trucks, according to EPA fuel economy estimates. No competitor in the segment offers more payload capacity than the Colorado or Canyon, GM noted. EPA fuel econ estimates.

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JULY 28, 2015

Chevrolet has introduced the diesel version ( earlier post ) of its 2016 Colorado midsize pickup truck. Colorado is the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Cars.com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2015.) The new Colorado diesel goes on sales this fall, offered in LT and Z71 Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD. Colorado’s new 2.8L

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Colorado Chevrolet Diesel Exhaust 150

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JULY 26, 2019

EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. The truck draws on innovative technologies to deliver impressive fuel economy and a refined customer experience. Turbo-Diesel V8 and Colorado with the Duramax 2.8L The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the available, all-new 3.0L

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Silverado MPG Chevrolet Diesel 207

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

On the internal-combustion front, we''ve also got the first fuel-economy ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks, and a drive report of the 2014 MINI Cooper three-cylinder. We start today with a report that Nevada will be the site for Tesla Motors'' first gigafactory.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 20, 2018

We review the 2019 Honda Insight and put the manufacturer's fuel-economy claims to the test. Colorado plans to join the 13 California emissions states. The NHTSA has banned Autopilot Buddy. And we take another look at the 2019 Insight with our video review of the hybrid sedan. All of this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Honda Insight Colorado Insight 2019 66

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup twins, fitted with the newly-available Duramax four-cylinder diesel engine, are now the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks sold in the U.S.

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Colorado GMC MPG 2016 60

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Engineers from Colorado-based Lightning Systems are using artificial neural networks to predict accurately the fuel economy and tailpipe emissions of fleet vehicles. Artificial neural networks are computing systems comprising a number of highly interconnected processing elements that process information and predict outcomes.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Though they’re better on fuel economy and offer more substantial torque, diesels aren’t the cleanest propulsion method around. GM dropped diesels from the GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado lines for 2023, leaving a turbo-four as the only choice.

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Jeep Diesel F-150 GMC 98

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JANUARY 18, 2017

Chevrolet offers the industry’s broadest lineup of B20-capable diesel propulsion for fleet, commercial and retail customers, including: Express full-size vans; Silverado HD full-size pickups; the Colorado mid-size pickup; the Low Cab Forward commercial truck; the 2017 Cruze compact car and the 2018 Equinox compact crossover. Coupled with a 1.6L

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GM GMC Silverado Chevrolet 150

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JANUARY 14, 2018

V-8s with industry-first Dynamic Fuel Management that actively shuts off any number of cylinders, in a variety of combinations, depending on immediate needs to optimize fuel economy. engines are paired with a new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission as well as start/stop technology to improve fuel economy.

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Chevrolet Detroit Silverado Ford 247

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JUNE 17, 2013

Currently Lightning Hybrids focuses sales on customers close to home in Loveland, Colorado. Lightning Hybrids’ hydraulic hybrid system includes two or three high-efficiency hydraulic pumps, a power transfer module, a lightweight accumulator system, a valve block and certified hoses, and a proprietary control system. Lightning Hybrids’ system.

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Hybrid Fleet Massachusetts Fuel Economy 199

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NOVEMBER 12, 2011

liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which features a variable-geometry turbocharger for performance and fuel economy. The show vehicle features an all-wheel-drive system and is powered by GM’s new 2.8-liter

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Chevrolet Diesel Thailand Colorado 199

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JUNE 7, 2017

A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder projects the emission impacts of the widespread introduction of inexpensive and efficient electric vehicles into the US light duty vehicle (LDV) sector. The database includes joint Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and GHG emission standards for LDVs.

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Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal 150

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Applications include powering the Colorado pickup truck and Trailblazer SUV for the Thailand and Southeast Asian markets. Better efficiency also means better reliability, economy as well as lower emission levels. The second generation engine offers better fuel economy, performance and lower emissions. liter variants.

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Diesel Engine Chevrolet Global 334

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AUGUST 22, 2013

A study by researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory found that increasing a vehicle’s speed from 60 to 70 mph results in an average 14% decrease in fuel economy. Earlier post.). The new law lowers that threshold to 26 mph over the limit to increase safety on Illinois roads. The law is effective 1 January 2014.

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JANUARY 14, 2015

Diesel fuel, for example, has higher energy content per gallon than gasoline, but due to the higher density of diesel, it also releases higher CO 2 -e emissions per gallon combusted. In the Mid-size truck segment, the return of the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado shook up this segment. Best Economic Performance: Chevrolet Colorado.

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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

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JUNE 19, 2014

Lightning Hybrids , a maker of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), released initial results from emissions testing conducted by an independent testing facility in Colorado of two medium-duty trucks upfitted with the Lighting Hybrids system. Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid'

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Hybrid Emissions West Virginia Colorado 275

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MAY 26, 2015

In North America, GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado will be equipped with the new 2.8-liter These will be the only diesel in the midsize segment, promising excellent fuel economy and torque for maximum towing capability. In Europe, the engineering center provides Opel vehicles with premium diesel technology, such as the 1.6

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MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

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JANUARY 17, 2013

Other project partners include University of Colorado (Boulder and Colorado Springs) and the Ford Motor Company. Objective: 50% improvement in fuel economy of heavy-duty HEVs without sacrificing battery life. Laboratory testing will take place at both NREL and Ford.

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Eaton Electric Vehicles Utah Batteries 240

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

The Audi A3 TDI has an EPA average highway fuel economy rating of 42 mpg on traditional clean diesel fuel. The RenDiesel fuel used on this drive was produced from natural gas at Rentech’s demonstration plant in Colorado. Diesel Drives the Future’ demonstration drive, one of the Audi A3 TDIs achieved 39.7

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Audi Fuel MPG Colorado 239

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

million miles of service in various conditions, from high-altitude Colorado to Arizona’s desert. During testing, the pickups recorded peak average fuel-economy of 37.4 The PHEVs were being evaluated for durability and other attributes by 16 partner organizations—municipalities and utility companies across 20 states.

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Chrysler PHEV Fleet Minivan 268

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MARCH 31, 2014

The reduced fuel consumption will extend the effective range of the turbo vehicle. By the end of Phase II, Mainstream plans to demonstrate a production-ready prototype that exceeds DOE targets for fuel economy, operating range, and cost. Nextech Materials. NO x Sensor for Diesel Engine Emissions Systems.

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Exhaust Wind 2014 Motor 261

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Lightning Hybrids’ hydraulic hybrid system on the vehicle, featuring a Ford F59 chassis and Morgan Olson Route Star walk-in van body, enhances fuel efficiency while significantly reducing emissions. Additional states that offer grants and funding for Lightning Hybrids’ systems include Colorado, Maryland and Massachusetts, among others.

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Hybrid Fleet Indianapolis Ford 150

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MARCH 7, 2015

As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Engines Fuel Efficiency' Current prototype of the Elio. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Engine Motor Motors 150

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

The automotive industry’s demand for high-performance AHS alloys has increased in recent years owing to increasingly stringent passenger safety, vehicle performance and fuel economy requirements.

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Industrial Industry Colorado Brazil 170

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

JILA a partnership of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. The reaction combines the hydroxyl molecule (OH, produced by reaction of oxygen and water) and carbon monoxide (CO, a byproduct of incomplete fossil fuel combustion) to form hydrogen (H) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ).

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Pollution Fuel Water Hydrogen 150

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JULY 17, 2020

Colorado State University. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. University of Alabama.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

HHS says that its system is expected to deliver at least a 40% improvement in fuel economy made possible through regenerating braking energy that is then used during acceleration. This system is designed and engineered to be installed in fourteen hours, including all controls and wiring harness, by a certified installer.

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Fleet Hybrid Market Denver 252

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Hitting the Dusty (and Rocky and Rutted) Road Departing the host hotel, the Red Cliffs Lodge , we drove on scenic Route 128 for 15 miles alongside the Colorado River Canyon, catching glimpses of rafters. Another helpful feature is the 180-degree off-road camera that automatically comes on when in the off-road modes.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Driving from the Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek, Colorado (elevation: 5,745 feet/1,751 meters), we headed to Estes Park (7,522 feet/2,293 meters), a good challenge for the single motor with the newly redesigned rear-wheel drive. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 72

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick.

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