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JULY 20, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation launched its all-new Aqua. The all-new Aqua is approximately 20% more fuel efficient (WLTC) than the previous generation; it combines outstanding fuel efficiency of 35.8 km/L (84 mpg US) with the comfortable, high-quality ride of an electrified vehicle. Thanks to a highly efficient 1.5-liter

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JULY 7, 2015

Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for “Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)”, recording an average 83 mpg US (2.82 The car achieved an average 932 miles (1,500 km) on each tank of fuel, at a total fuel cost for the whole journey of just £459 (US$716). Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Based on our test results, the high-power, long-life NiZn batteries made by PowerGenix met SBA micro-hybrid vehicle performance standards. In light of recent extreme levels of air pollution in China, the government has implemented fuel economy standards requiring passenger cars to reach 34 mpg (6.92 l/100 km)by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The Scuderi Group released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the Scuderi split-cycle engine modeled against the European class of “high economy” vehicles. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine ( earlier post ) can achieve at least 64 mpg US (3.7

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JUNE 21, 2013

Featuring the new Sport Hybrid i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) powertrain, the Accord Hybrid offers fuel economy of 30.0 mpg US, 3.33 The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4 mpg US, 1.42 L/100 km) on the JC08 cycle. Earlier post.).

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MAY 21, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will launch its next-generation global compact sedan, to be named Attrage, in the Thai market this July. Powered by a 1.2L MIVEC engine, the Attrage is projected to deliver fuel economy of 22 km/liter (51.8 mpg US, 4.5 L/100km) on the NEDC. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the fully updated the Mazda Carol micro-mini for the Japanese market, its first full remodeling since September 2004. The CVT and five-speed manual transmission grades exceed Japan’s “2010 fuel economy standard plus 25%.” km/L (58 mpg US, 4.0 Mazda Carol XS (FWD model with CVT).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

These credits can be used to offset emissions from less fuel-efficient vehicle models or sold or traded to other automakers for the same purpose. The greenhouse gas emissions that the forfeited credits would have allowed are equal to the emissions from powering more than 433,000 homes for a year.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs. In addition to holding their value better than gasoline-powered vehicles, diesels incur lower fuel costs—12-27% less for passenger cars and SUVs and 4-8% less for medium-duty pickups over three- and five-year periods.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

g/km at the same point in 2013, putting PSA Peugeot Citroën at the top of the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) ranking. liter PureTech 130 S&S EAT6 achieves fuel consumption of 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US) and 114 g/km of CO 2 —an improvement of 45 g/km over with the previous 1.6-liter The Peugeot 308 1.2-liter

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Until mid-2005, Runkle was Vice Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Delphi Corporation, where he was the senior executive responsible for deploying lean principles and integrating engineering, manufacturing and purchasing, and for leading major international customer accounts. Don Runkle. Don Runkle.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2023

But in part due to some creative interpretation and exploitation of federal fuel economy regulations, the SUV and crossover revolution began. Power and performance, style and comfort, or whatever - the basics just won’t do for some. I’m not completely sold on the new interpretation of the corporate “spindle” grille.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The gasoline plug-in hybrid is ideal for the American motorist who wants an electric car while at the same time retaining all the power and capacity that comes in his or her.

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JANUARY 25, 2016

ExxonMobil forecasts that by 2040, one of every four cars on the world’s roads will be a hybrid; conventional cars (primarily gasoline-powered) will still remain most popular to 2040. Natural gas remains challenged as a fuel for most personal vehicles. Global vehicle fuel efficiency - projections. Source: ExxonMobil.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

The LC Super Hybrid, conceived by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) to show that significant CO 2 reduction can be achieved through electric hybridization at low voltages (12-48 volts) using the latest lead-carbon batteries, will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 kW, specific power of 14.1

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JULY 19, 2016

and Tianjin THSG Corporation. Using a scalable and patented sub-motor architecture and designed to fit inside an 18" wheel rim, Protean’s current PD18 product provides the power and torque required to propel hybrid and electric vehicles from C-segment all the way to light commercial categories.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a targeted fuel economy in excess of 61 km/liter (143.5 mpg US, 1.6 mpg US, 1.6

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APRIL 14, 2015

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. quadrillion Btu—as a result of increases in demand for personal travel and movement of goods that outstripped gains in fuel efficiency. mpg in 2013 to 37.0 mpg in 2040.

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MARCH 12, 2010

Production-intent specs for the powertrain in the F-150 REEP (range-extended electric powertrain) include a Ford 2.0L, 4-cylinder normally aspirated gasoline engine powering an 82 kW (peak) Remy DC generator. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 John Thomas. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 mpg, highway 40.0 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. The hybrid model, powered by a 2.5-liter liter engine and hybrid system achieves fuel efficiency of 21.8 mpg US , 4.6 mpg US , 6.25

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JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The cleanest diesel engine the company has ever made, the new power unit replaces the Sportage’s existing 1.7-liter The 2018 Sportage continues to offer a high-powered 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched its SKYACTIV next-generation technologies—including engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies and chassis—that will begin appearing in Mazda products from 2011. The Mazda Demio SKYACTIV-G will achieve fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.3 Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

class not including hybrid vehicles) fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In Japan, the New March will be launched this month equipped with idling stop technology achieving a 26 km/L fuel economy (61 mpg US, 3.85 The MR16DDT engine achieves power equivalent to that of a 2.5-liter Its gear ratio of 7.3

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” mpg US, 5.51 l/100 km) fuel economy and sharply reduced CO 2 emissions. Equipped with a newly developed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) hybrid system, the new model offers 19.4

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

Muscle cars aren’t, however, known for their fuel efficiency. They are known for power and sleekness, but can guzzle gallons of gas. not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. It also sparked the long-standing feud between GM, Ford and Chrysler corporations. Driven with care (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

Transonic Combustion is developing an advanced lean combustion process and associated gasoline fuel injection system which it projects will enable practical 100 mpg cars. The patented combustion process remains stable well above a 200:1 air/fuel ratio and can support vehicle cruise power at a 100:1 air/fuel ratio.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 The four main areas of focus for reducing the lifecycle cost of the new bus were purchase price; fuel economy; scheduled maintenance; and unscheduled maintenance.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The target is vehicles capable of achieving energy efficiencies significantly greater than required under current and pending Federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. mpg US limit by 2016, earlier post.) other research areas as determined by the Secretary.

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EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock.

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MAY 17, 2015

System power (hp). Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km). Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km). seconds); system power is up by 25% to 400 hp; and system torque is up 60% to 472 lb-ft. Bottom) Acceleration comparison of the new XC90 T8 PHEV, the older V8-powered XC90, and the Tesla Model S 85. Twin turbo V6.

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JULY 2, 2015

The signature qualities of BMW eDrive are present in all models: Efficiency: a substantial reduction in fuel consumption and emissions over conventionally powered models, while delivering comparable performance and greater power. Rear right: motor, power electronics and battery pack. Top: full powertrain.

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