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The first full month of sales in the US for the 2010 Ford Transit Connectlight commercial van has topped 2,000 units, according to Ford. The Ford Transit Connect. The Southern California region is leading the retail market for Transit Connect sales to non-business users. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).
The EPA-rated 50 mpg (4.7 The 2014 Accord Hybrid, equipped with a two-motor hybrid system, also carries EPA ratings of 45 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.2 The 2014 Accord Hybrid, equipped with a two-motor hybrid system, also carries EPA ratings of 45 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.2
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. In a real GRIDSMART system, they just send vehicle data to a controller, and it says, ‘I’ve got cars waiting, so it’s time to change the light.’
liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, Fuel economy for the V6-equipped model is expected to be 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 25 mpg combined (10.7, The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter L/100 km, respectively).
Duramax turbo-diesel engine delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 city in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the available, all-new 3.0L
mpg US (4.8 mpg US/5.05 mpg US/6.0 And at light load, we have pumping losses due to throttling. For the work described in the paper, Transonic used a single cylinder test engine based on an existing light-duty diesel powertrain from Mahle Powertrain. L/100km): 4.7% better than a diesel engine (46.6 L/100km) and 24.8%
Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. The XLE and Limited grades include Standard Smart Key System on three doors.
mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. The measures here include the roof spoiler lip and the aerodynamically shaped tail lights. l/100 km (54.7 The GLA 250 4MATIC accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 7.1
mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 45 grams per kilometer (72.4 We chose to present the Audi TT offroad concept in China, our second domestic market, because it represents the urban mobility of tomorrow: It is sustainable, dynamic, intelligent and connected. The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 Fuel consumption is 1.9
Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 High-strength steel sheets and bars used throughout the body to ensure a light, yet highly rigid platform structure. Connectivity. L/100km, respectively).
The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connectlight commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge.
GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,
liters per 100 kilometers (94 mpg US )—a CO 2 equivalent of 59 grams per kilometer (95 g/mile). Tautly tuned springs and dampers connect the Audi Sport quattro concept firmly to the road. Mounted on a black CFRP facing, the tail lights are rectangular—a typical quattro styling cue—and emphasize the width of the car.
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. Car-to-X technology exhibits a number of strengths.
Volvo Cars is updating its 90 series cars with new powertrain, safety and connectivity updates. mpg US) NEDC in the S90 with emissions down to 114 g/km CO 2. With Connected Safety, Volvo Cars is helping to define a completely new type of road safety system. l/100 km (54.7 Today’s Volvos contain many safety sensors.
On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.).
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). 2015 Jetta TDI. % Δ City mpg (l/100km). Highway mpg (l/100 km). Combined mpg (l/100km). SE with Connectivity and Navigation, 1.8T 2014 Jetta TDI.
As an added value, all 2023 Corolla Hybrid models include Safety Connect and Service Connect up to 10-year trial subscriptions. The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg.
The non-hybrid 2025 Forester is EPA rated at up to 26 mpg in the city, 33 on the highway. Fuel economy drops by one mpg on some trim lines. Cladding is also found to a more normal degree across the front facia, just below the LED head and fog lights, and on the rear fascia. Roof rails and a shark fin antenna are up top.
Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.
The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. Low slippage with the lock-up clutch creates a direct connection at the accelerator pedal and thus high agility. The ILS consists of LED blinkers and LED daytime driving lights, low-beams, high-beams, and cornering lights.
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. We listen to CAN, collect signals.
Volvo Car has enhanced its mobile app, Volvo On Call, with a new design, extra features and added vehicle connectivity. The app also enables users to connect with the plug-in diesel V60 Hybrid. Allows the user to activate the horn or flash the lights independently to allow easy location of the car in busy areas. Honk and Flash.
mpg US) without the use of PPC on the hilly motorway. PPC uses peak engine revs before inclines, shifts down in good time in an anticipatory fashion, reduces power before hilltops and within permitted speed range allows the touring coach to freewheel on downhill gradients with light peak engine revs. liters/100 km (7.4
mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). The crankshaft group—crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods—is distinguished by low moving masses and low friction. Other new options are Volkswagen Media Control and App Connect.
However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As This technology stops the engine during idle when the brake pedal is held (such as when waiting at a red light). The 2017 Tiguan with 4Motion drops down to 21 mpg combined. 2018 VW Tiguan.
liter gasoline VR6—as well as a strong suite of new connectivity and driver assistance features. has an EPA estimated highway fuel economy rating of 38 mpg (6.18 USB and Bluetooth connectivity are standard on all 2016 Passat models. liter TSI gasoline; 2.0-liter liter diesel TDI; and 3.6-liter liter TDI; and the 3.6-liter
l/100 km fuel efficiency (87 mpg US) and 60 g/km CO 2 emissions NEDC. FordPass Connect on-board modem technology features as standard, enabling operators to maximize vehicle efficiency and utilization. liter EcoBoost gasoline engine acts as a range extender for total driving range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles), 2.7
The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. We particularly liked the nose and tail, especially how they utilized LED lighting for a clean look. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.
liter V6 has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined. By next summer, Ford will offer eight commercial vehicles with a gaseous-prep option: Transit Connect van and wagon. 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup. When equipped with a bi-fuel CNG/LPG engine package, the 3.7-liter The Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter
Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 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. Current prototype of the Elio.
mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 193 g/km. As an example, with its combination of materials for optimum weight as well as changes in the overall concept of the vehicle such as the Cayenne’s new active and extra-light all-wheel drive, weight is down on the Cayenne S by 180 kg (400 lb). L/100km (28.75 L/100 km (23.8 Cayenne Diesel.
This translates to combined fuel economy of 50 mpg US, while CO 2 emissions are 109 g/km. mpg US (with manual transmission) on the combined cycle. If a vehicle is detected in either blind spot, a discreet warning light illuminates in the glass of the Note’s wing mirror. The entry-level 1.2-liter Further up the range is the 1.2-liter
Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. The results for each fuel economy scenario are: Scenario I: (47 mpg CAFE standard, 37.6 The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9%
Tripling US new light-duty vehicle fleet fuel efficiency by 2035 through evolutionary change—e.g., DeCicco’s analysis shows that optimizing internal combustion engines plus rising adoption of grid-free hybrids will enable new fleet fuel economy (unadjusted) to reach 52 mpg (4.52 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18
General Motors is exploring the use of its light electrification system eAssist as a cost-effective means to improve both vehicle efficiency as well as driving dynamics. Stored energy in the battery pack offsets use of fuel otherwise consumed to run an alternator for charging for the radio, fans, lights, etc. Click to enlarge.
3246 , the “Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009” covers research on light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as infrastructure and pilot programs. mpg US limit by 2016, earlier post.) The US House yesterday passed by a vote of 312-114 a bill that would authorize additional appropriations totalling $2.85
l/100 km (59 mpg US) on the NEDC combined cycle (subject to certification) and CO 2 emissions of less than 100 g/km. This gives us a body structure with unrivaled low weight: it’s light but also immensely strong with extremely high levels of torsional stiffness. Mark White, Jaguar’s Chief Technical Specialist; Body Complete.
The radar identifies when a vehicle enters the defined blind spot zone and illuminates an indicator light on the corresponding sideview mirror, providing a warning that a vehicle is approaching. The electric power-assisted steering has been retuned to make the driver feel even more connected to the road. l/100 km (54.7
The new Focus also includes the European debut of SYNC 2, Ford’s advanced in-car connectivity system that features high-resolution color touch screen and advanced voice control for easier access to audio, navigation, climate control and mobile phones. For Europe, as announced last year, the Focus 1.0-liter l/100 km (54.7
Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22
liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. AWC technology provides energy from a floor plate which is connected to the power grid and which can be embedded on or into the asphalt. mi) in pure electric drive mode.
100 km (118 mpg US) and 48 g/km of CO 2 in the combined cycle. There are no mechanical connections between the front and the rear, with everything controlled electronically (“by wire”), which works in favor of the vehicle’s compact size. The scooter delivers 36 kW (49 bhp) of power, with fuel consumption of 2.0L/100 Click to enlarge.
The main focus is on a completely new generation of infotainment and connectivity. l/100 km (48 mpg US), equating to 110 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (51 mpg US), or 104 g/km CO 2. Personalization options in the Golf, depending on the specific equipment version, include: Ambient lighting. App Connect. With its 9.2-inch
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