Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will begin taking steps to enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology for light vehicles as the next generation of auto safety. Connected vehicles Safety V2X'

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Results from the recently released 2015 Harris Poll AutoTECHCAST suggest that the deluge of infotainment features and connected services coming from the automotive industry may do little to accelerate consumer adoption. Seven in ten (70%) intenders want a connected car because it makes them feel safe.

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Connect Connected 2015 Purchase 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Saft has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for delivery of e6T Li-ion battery systems for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program. The Battery module contains 21 Saft 6T Li-ion cells connected in a 3P-7S configuration and one Power Control Module.

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Li-ion Light Batteries Battery 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Traffic light assistant. The research project “traffic light assistant” involves the traffic lights communicating with vehicles. The lights transmit information about their switching sequences. The system can also warn drivers if they are about to go through a red traffic light.

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Congress BMW Connect Connected 261

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2012

DAC application were: EEBL: Emergency Electronic Brake Lights. Connected vehicle technology offers tremendous promise—for improving safety, reducing traffic jams and increasing fuel efficiency. Connected vehicle technology offers tremendous promise—for improving safety, reducing traffic jams and increasing fuel efficiency.

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Connect Connected North America Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Once logged into the VW Car-Net App, owners can use Siri to lock and unlock their vehicle, check estimated mileage with the fuel or charge left in the vehicle, and enable the Flash or Honk & Flash commands. Features available through Car-Net are divided into three key areas: “App-Connect,” “Security & Service,” and “Guide & Inform.”.

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Cars Connect Connected Available 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2019

TNCs provide on-demand ride services where rides are arranged online to connect a passenger with drivers using their personal vehicles—e.g., At the present time, GHG emissions from the TNC sector is small compared to the total light duty vehicle sector. companies such as Uber and Lyft. million miles—roughly 0.8%

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Fleet 2018 Vehicles CO2 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Volkswagen presented its latest technologies for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions—which includes the first 10-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG)—in an Innovation Workshop for the media at the Ehra-Lessien test track facility near Wolfsburg. Mild hybrid: stop-start 2.0 and coasting with engine off. The start-stop 2.0

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

billion), including production projects for electrical powertrains for passenger cars and light trucks. In addition, the company is working to make mobility automated, connected, and personalized. Bosch also wants to create a mass market for fuel cells and is taking them into production.

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2018 Gasoline-Electric Volt Gasoline 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

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Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2017

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 in Las Vegas, Hyundai Motor revealed its Mobility Vision concept that, in the future, will connect autonomous cars to living and working environments. The Smart House concept shown at CES places connected car technologies at the center of the home. Temperature.

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Concept Hyundai Las Vegas Cars 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2014

The new XC90, with “Thor’s hammer” DRL lights. Fuel consumption (combined) is 5.8 Fuel consumption is 7.7 There is a choice of five modes, including one in which the driver is free to tailor the settings to his or her personal taste. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (40.6 l/100 km (30.6

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Volvo Gasoline Diesel Sale 244

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2018

Automatic transmission models come standard with a Start/Stop system designed to improve fuel efficiency. Every Jetta offers standard Driver Personalization with up to four driver settings.

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2019 Detroit Price Standards 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2019

l of fuel per 100 km (62.1 Depending on the driving situation, road condition, and personal preferences, the driver can vary the car’s characteristics via the standard dynamic handling system, Audi drive select, in six profiles, including the offroad mode. Traffic light information is a new feature among the Car-to-X services.

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Audi Hybrid Available Connect 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In real-world driving, the MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 The gasoline unit (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.1 – 6.7 TDI with 210 kW (286 hp) produces similar performance (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 5.8 – 5.5 MMI navigation plus and Audi connect. liters per 100 kilometers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The main focus is on a completely new generation of infotainment and connectivity. Estimated NEDC fuel consumption is 4.9 The NEDC fuel consumption of this version will be 4.6 The extended coasting function, which comes as standard, reduces fuel consumption in real-life operation by up to 0.4 With its 9.2-inch

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Engine Connect Connected 2017 257

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2014

In a European media test event, the fuel consumption of Daimler’s new TopClass 500 with Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) ( earlier post ) fell by an average of 9.2%. Daimler has been citing fuel consumption improvements of up to 4% for the anticipatory cruise control technology. liters/100 km (8.2 liters/100 km (8.7

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MPG Mercedes Fuel Connect 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

A smart house that fully utilizes IT and personal mobility will be presented along with the vision of smart community where smart house is seamlessly combined with mobility, energy and information. Sekisui House, Ltd., Toshiba Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Hydrogen-based clean energy will be illustrated in the smart community vision.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine with a six-speed transmission—surpassing the fuel efficiency of the previous model. EcoBoost technology combines smaller-displacement engines with turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing and proprietary Ford software to bring customers outstanding performance and fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. liter EcoBoost engine is a transverse-mounted, inline three-cylinder turbo gasoline direct fuel injection with Ti-VCT. It uses a low inertia turbocharger, split cooling system and direct fuel injection to deliver high levels of performance. l/100 km (54.7 l/100 km (54.7

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

The HERE Open Location Platform will harness real-time data generated by the on-board sensors of connected vehicles—even from competing car brands—to create a live depiction of the road environment. Hazard light usage. HERE Real-Time Traffic. HERE Road Signs.

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Industrial Industry Connect Connected 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

MIT researchers have found a new family of highly active catalyst materials that provides the best performance yet in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in electrochemical water-splitting—a key requirement for energy storage and delivery systems such as advanced fuel cells and lithium-air batteries. Batteries Catalysts Fuel Cells'

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 22, 2023

Their growth in popularity is fueled by the need for environmental conservation and technological advancement. However, while electric and hybrid vehicles are changing the way we drive and offer benefits like fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, they do come with their own unique set of maintenance and usage requirements.

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DIY Maintenance Hybrid Cars 73

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2021

In the US, Stellantis’ LEV mix for passenger cars and light-duty trucks is expected to be more than 40% by 2030. The commercial vehicle electrification rollout will extend to all products and all regions over the next three years, including the delivery of hydrogen fuel cell medium vans by the end of 2021.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

At the 2015 CES in Las Vegas, Volkswagen is showcasing the ongoing development of more connected, more intelligent vehicles by demonstrating four main aspects of emerging mobility technology: computer-controlled drive systems; app and smartphone integration; intuitive vehicle operation; and autonomous and semi-autonomous driving.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The start-stop technology senses when the vehicle is sitting idle and shuts off the engine to conserve fuel, resulting in a 4 percent to 6 percent improvement in fuel economy in stop-and-go traffic. SYNC Connect, available with SYNC 3 for the new Escape, comes with complimentary activation for five years. liter and 2.0-liter

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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 80

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. —Mark Fields. Data Driven Insurance, London.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

For example, drivers can activate a locator chirp to find Aviator in a crowded parking lot, or recall their personal profile. Should they run low on fuel, for example, Aviator will notify them and seamlessly connect them with navigation to offer them the closest gas station options.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 26, 2023

Still, none of the above ended up being a trade-off for improved utility or sublime fuel economy. Meanwhile, customers were getting the kind of fuel economy one would expect from a modern performance sedan. Though that’s been an issue for crossovers in general since they came into existence.

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Toyota Market MPH Fuel Economy 52

Cars That Think

JUNE 13, 2024

The wonder of it all has fueled his dreams ever since. One of the technologies is a multilayer antireflective coating that helps solar panels trap more light. The resulting connections are stronger and better aligned, enhancing efficiency. A power authority would pay its customers? In 2013 Chen earned a Ph.D.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2024

The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. Personal note: I own a 1997 Honda Civic EX, with 190,100 miles, which I bought new.

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 71

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2020

The recuperated energy accumulating in the 48V battery is supplied to the 12V electrical system and powers the lights, steering, power windows, ventilation, audio system and seat heating. Intelligent connectivity enables the 8-speed automatic transmission to adapt its shift strategy according to the route and driving situation.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

While that price tag won’t be anywhere as affordable as the XT4 ($39,090 base), Cadillac’s gasoline-fueled compact entry SUV, if it qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit it will cost about the same, effectively, as today’s XT5 SUV ($47,290 base) while providing much more cargo and passenger space. There are many details to linger on.

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Cadillac GM Mexico Light 40

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Brands within the Volkswagen Group have been rolling out modular component matrices, or assembly toolkits, for their light-duty vehicles over the past few years. It shows that we have four core innovations: smart sustainability, automated driving, intuitive interaction and personalized connectivity.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Outfitted with a 3.6-liter

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 82