Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2017

The CNG buses had an average fuel economy of 3.89 However, because Foothill Transit operates its BEB and CNG bus fleets differently, the efficiency results presented are not an apples-to-apples comparison. mpgge, equating to 4.34

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maintenance 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2013

Use of a variable compression ratio (VCR) could be one technology approach to reducing fuel consumption in highly boosted (e.g., downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Downsizing 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2014

The result of their work, presented in papers this spring at the SAE 2014 World Congress, the Vienna Motor Symposium, and the JSAE Annual Congress, is the new 1.3-liter liter ESTEC (Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion) in-line 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine (1NR-FKE). —Yamada et al. Trend of engine efficiency.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Toyota 278

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

Christopher Thomas, BorgWarner VP, Advanced Engineering, Engine Group and VP, Advanced Engineering, Drivetrain Group presented the basic concepts of VEMB and current BorgWarner test results at the recent SAE 2012 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium. Source: Borgwarner. Click to enlarge. The turbo will always be spinning.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Economy Engine 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2017

Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit. To address these needs, the A123 team presented a high-power, lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry with excellent rate capabilities.

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Battery Powered Fuel Economy Power Powered 284

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2022

With millions of lines of code sustaining critical systems like driver assistance, fuel economy and more, modern vehicles are more like mobile high performance computers than the cars of the past. The time to innovate is now.

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GM Vehicles General Motors Fuel Economy 432

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2012

There, under the “Audi connect” banner, it is presenting current and future solutions for mobile IT applications at the world’s biggest trade fair for information technology. Audi connect links the vehicle with the driver, the Internet, the infrastructure and with other vehicles. The model with the 1.6 TDI engine consumes 3.8

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2020

The Agility BlueiQ Smart Gauge is also now standard equipment on the ProRail, reducing range anxiety by providing real-time fuel economy, fuel level, and distance to empty. BlueiQ’s Eco Mode and Driver Feedback help drivers manage fuel economy and avoid unplanned stops.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In a paper in the Journal of Power Sources , they report energy savings of the order of 20%, with a slight increase in vehicle weight (+2%) and with an overall commercial cost that would be compensated in 5 years due to the fuel economy improvement, to which corresponds an equal reduction of CO 2 emissions. Resources.

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Fuel Energy Storage Fuel Economy Convert 191

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2009

Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energy storage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. Using a motor power of 3 kW reduced the fuel economy improvement on the FUDS by more than 50%.

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Fuel Economy Davis Economy Hybrid 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2009

At the SAE Commercial Vehicle Congress on October 6-7, full-toroidal traction drive specialist, Torotrak, will present a paper advocating a more cost effective approach using flywheel hybrid technology based on the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) developed for F1 racing. Torotrak flywheel KERS unit. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Commercial Hybrid Vehicles Congress 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2013

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is conducting a workshop today and tomorrow on issues related to fuel economy, vehicle mass reduction and the effects of vehicle mass and size on vehicle safety. To watch the workshop live online, log into the AT&T Connect site at https://www.connectmeeting.att.com.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Washington DC 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. At the present time, sustainable energy technologies (e.g., The potential is significant.

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Fuel Economy Engine Economy 2014 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The panels, made of high-impact, glass-reinforced composites, create a continuous connection between the truck and trailer that allows the air to flow smoothly over the entire length of the truck. This gap area presents as much as a 5% opportunity with little to no other solutions available for truckers today.

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Fuel Fleet Fuel Economy Wind 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2018

Together, the valve timing systems enhance power output and fuel economy, and cut harmful emissions. Lubrication was enhanced with three oil jets dedicated to each cylinder, supporting better fuel economy, dynamic performance, less knocking, and less oil consumption. Earlier post.).

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2019 Engine Power Powered 261

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

I thought briefly about purchasing a car that got better gas mileage, but it made sense first to see how much fuel economy I could eek out from the aging econobox I am now driving: a 1991 Toyota Corolla. Many newer cars show instantaneous fuel consumption on the dash. Mine doesn’t. Nor would this be something easy to add.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 143

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

Management consulting firm Zinnov released its latest study conducted on the Automotive R&D Globalization Landscape, presenting a global engineering R&D analysis on the top 60 automotive companies and how are they leveraging the global R&D ecosystems to improve engineering output and efficiency.

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2015 Industrial Industry Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy 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. Fuel economy improvement. 2014 Jetta TDI.

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The bell-shaped cameras connect to processor units running GRIDSMART client software that provides municipal traffic engineers with very detailed information, from traffic metrics to unobstructed views of accidents. Gee, “Estimating Vehicle Fuel Economy from Overhead Camera Imagery and Application for Traffic Control.”

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. Having the power electronics and electric motor directly connected reduces the amount of wiring required, while partial use of aluminum wiring brings further weight reductions.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. The two-seater burns three liters of gasoline per 100 kilometres (equivalent to fuel economy of 78.4 Connectivity.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro hybrid has an EPA estimated fuel economy of between 49 and 53 miles per gallon, depending if equipped with 16-inch or 18-inch wheels, delivering a driving range of up to 588 miles. Running on 87 octane, the 1.6-liter The center dash houses the 10.25-inch

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

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 Earlier post.). million km (5.6 million miles).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2013

The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 l/100 km) combined city/highway driving—a 24% increase over non-hybrid QX60 models and is projected to have best 7-passenger fuel efficiency in the segment. liter V6 but with 4-cylinder fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Connectivity is through two front and rear USB-C ports and a USB-A port in the center console. Enform connect services are included for 10 years. Your numbers may differ.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Smooth power and excellent fuel economy. Using 87 octane fuel, the engine and transmission combination earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 36 mpg city/36 highway/36 combined. Keep in mind the known handling limitations of a minivan were present, but also remember the Sienna is not marketed as a sports minivan.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L It did not disappoint. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

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. Bold Design.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 Connected car technology. he Concept XR-PHEV features Mitsubishi Motors advanced connected car technology that makes use of the next-generation information systems. Connected car technology. l/100 km), and the all-electric range is more than 53 miles (85 km).

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

The benefits of connected, self-driving cars (CAVs) will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and those extra miles could partially or completely offset the potential energy-saving benefits that automation may provide, according to a new University of Michigan study. Their study is published in the journal Applied Energy.

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Connect Connected Miles Energy 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

In recent tests, the DuoDrive taxi demonstrated a 56% improvement in fuel economy compared to a standard London Taxi (TX2), and simulations predict that an improvement of 100% is possible with further optimization. EVO Electric Ltd., Bridgestone ECO-Rally on 7 July. This is the design applied in the DuoDrive system. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Taxi Motor Motors 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. Drivetrain.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging. Many samples to use to get a sense of the Taos.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63