The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2024

Michelin president and CEO Alexis Garcin told us that the company is all about three P’s: People, profit, and planet. To that latter end, the company has a goal of having all its tires be made of 40 percent renewable and recycled materials by 2030, and 100 percent recycled/renewable by 2050. Even in the Explorer.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

To get to 60 mph in 2.5 In case there was any question, Chevrolet didn’t even hint at any fuel economy improvement although some reports said the standard Vette’s city mpg might get a 1 mpg boost (but the 24 mpg highway numbers might suffer because of the added weight of the new battery and motor.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph. It also allows for a higher sustained top speed, improves fuel economy and enables up to 1,000 pounds of towing. Cumulatively, Honda has invested nearly $24.6

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2015

The fuel-saving technology is now available in every region the company serves. liter EcoBoost engine returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 liter EcoBoost, has a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h) , yet still returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 32 mpg (7.34 l/100 km) highway.

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Ford Engine Louisville Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

FreeValve AB is a sister company to Koenigsegg Automotive. This represents a 47% increase in power, a 45% increase in torque and a 15% reduction in fuel consumption when compared to a traditional camshaft engine with similar specifications. The benefits are not confined to significant performance improvements and better fuel economy.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The disclosure here is that Krok and I once worked together at a different company, and the caveat is that I often find interesting, well-written pieces on Slate. Lower gears are used to help acceleration while higher gears are set up for cruising and maximizing fuel economy. First, a disclosure and a caveat. But I digress.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

Over the weekend, your author was wandering through a massive parking lot in mixed company and was asked why modern vehicles are so much larger than their predecessors. In response, the United States mandated that the national speed limit be restricted to 55 mph in a bit to reduce fuel consumption. Starting in 2011, the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The Morgan Motor Company is “relaunching” a modern version of the vehicle upon which the company was founded: the Morgan Threewheeler. A sub 500 kg overall weight and a slippery hull enhances performance and fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 13, 2009

Just like cigarette companies pay for advertisements telling children not to smoke, it seems odd when a company that sells petroleum puts out a Press release highlighting ways to reduce your gas mileage. A loaded roof rack should also be avoided, as this can decrease fuel economy by five per cent.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

The 2010 Silverado Hybrid is a full-size, fully-capable, V8-powered two-mode hybrid truck that delivers up to a 40% improvement in city cycle fuel economy. GM’s two-mode hybrid technology system enables the Silverado to launch and drive up to 30 mph on electricity alone, and allows the Vortec 6.0L

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Ford Motor Company will offer three years of complimentary charging to California and Maryland customers who purchase or lease a 2016 C-MAX Energi with its pilot EV 1-2-3 Charge program. Total system horsepower is 188, top speed is 102 mph, and top speed in electric mode is 85 mph. The 2016 C-MAX Energi combines a 141 hp 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

The modeling of various vehicle technologies, current and future, included powertrain configuration, component sizing, cost, and fuel economy and was performed with the Autonomie model. time to accelerate from 0–60 mph, maximum speed, etc.), and to simulate fuel economy over various driving cycles.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As the power, torque and transmissions would indicate, the Hybrid Max is quicker in 0-60 mph runs at 5.7 Fuel Economy Toyota’s hybrid systems automatically switch between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. seconds, while the Hybrid comes in at 7.6.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This Flash Drive is a first look at the gasoline-powered 2024 Kona, with a more detailed review upcoming where we will dive-in deeper to the driving attributes and real-world fuel economy. These two models also have nearly the same fuel economy ratings of 26/32/28 for the FWD and 24/29/26 for the AWD. FWD $26,785 SE 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

TrailerTail technology, which reduces aerodynamic drag at the back of tractor-trailers and improves vehicle fuel efficiency by approximately 5%, has been incorporated into three of the Department of Energy’s SuperTruck Projects. ATDynamics launched the patented thermoplastic composite TrailerTail design in 2010. Roehl Transport; and C.R.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. Autonomous driving has potential for improving road safety, traffic flow and fuel economy. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range. With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai Motor Company has already taken a lead in hydrogen technology with introduction of Tucson fuel cell. Yet as another result of this earth-saving effort, today, I am so proud to introduce to you our second-generation Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle which is a culmination of our cutting-edge technologies. More cabin space.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2012

Rotrak, the 50:50 joint-venture between traction drive specialist Torotrak plc and centrifugal supercharger company Rotrex A/S, is testing an advanced variable drive supercharger technology at Torotrak PLC’s test facility in Leyland, UK. Initial design layout of the Rotrak system with the corresponding block diagram. Source: Stone (2010).

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Downsizing Vehicles Fuel Economy 2010 270

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., Things are continuing to press forward in a very good way ,” he added. FedEx, UPS, etc.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The company said that the new transmissions complete its product portfolio to provide total coverage in terms of torque output and application size. Benchmarking the 7DCT300 against CVTs and automatics has made the transmission best-in-class for launch, fuel economy, NVH, cost and ease of hybridization.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

There are several factors involved in tires and fuel efficiency, and we’ll look at a couple of them. The more resistance you have, the lower your fuel economy will be. The sweet spot for fuel economy and tire pressure will be what the manufacturer recommends for your car’s tires. Tire Pressure.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2012

In March 2011, the two companies had signed a joint development agreement to collaborate on a parallel hybrid propulsion system for heavy-duty trucks that integrated Caterpillar CX Series Transmissions into the HybriDrive system. Earlier post. ).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

The company also introduced a new turbocharged version of the Sonata, the 2.0T. This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

Although the company (both the brand and the larger Volkswagen Group) has been researching electromobility for a number of years; has previously outlined accelerating implementation of electric drive projects (e.g., The Golf is core to Volkswagen; the company has sold more than 30 million units since the first introduction in 1974.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The new powertrain units provide approximately 10% better power performance (in terms of the time needed for a gasoline-powered vehicle to accelerate from 0-60 mph and for a hybrid vehicle to accelerate from 25-43.5 mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy. Dynamic Force Engines. THS II for 2.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

3-cylinder EcoBoost was designed at Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre in the US, the company’s global center of excellence for small-capacity engines. unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. The new 1.0L

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

Ford clearly has made a statement that it wants to be known as a company that makes electrified vehicles. second 0-60 mph time. The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Our best all-highway number, on a 135-mile run with the cruise control set to 65 mph, was 32.1 A more powerful option.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

As a listed company in both Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets, GAC Group’s main business covers vehicle and component R&D; manufacturing; sales & logistics; automotive finance/insurance; and relevant services. The company reports fuel consumption of 6.6 Guangzhou Automobile Group. L/100km (35.6 BEV version of GS5.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. Turbocharged+Supercharged Under the hood–power and surprising fuel economy The potent power from the turbocharged and electric supercharged 3.5-liter But things are changing for them.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 88

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 company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2014

With these gearsets, a top speed of 45 mph [72 km/h] is achieved with acceleration to this speed of less than 4 seconds if you get good traction—at zero speed all 4 wheels will break loose on dry asphalt! Superior fuel economy, estimated average 50-100% better, and for short trips, no fuel may be needed at all.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

Other international companies involved are powertrain developer and systems integrator AVL Schrick based in Austria and Germany, springy materials specialist Mubea also from Germany, and Provector, a leading expert in battery management systems, based in the UK. Similarly, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time is reduced by 2.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Ford Motor Company is tripling production capacity of its electrified vehicle lineup through 2013 to more than 100,000 units, further boosting volumes of its C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), which begin production next year.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

The company presented the unit, applied in a conventional front-wheel drive Cadillac SRX now converted to an AWD plug-in hybrid, at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. miles) with a maximum all-electric speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). ratio), which is bolted to its respective half shaft. Hybrids Motors Plug-ins Vehicle Systems'

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The five-year development plan will see Kia further increase its investment in research and development (R&D) into fuel-efficient technologies and new products, with a range of all-new models and highly advanced powertrains for global markets. The new investment by Hyundai Motor Group, Kia’s parent company, totals 11.3

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