Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. Source: CAR.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The Obama Administration will release a Notice of Intent for 2017-2025 light duty fuel economy standards on 30 September.

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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. per gallon fuel price. per gallon fuel price.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Gasoline-Electric 239

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 3, 2024

The high cost of new cars is often bemoaned by consumers and keyboard warriors such as us alike. On a MPG basis, fuel economy is excellent. Cons The engine is a bit too noisy under load or when pushed -- and you'll be pushing it a lot. Sticker prices are high these days, no doubt. First, however, the highlights.

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Nissan MPG Fuel Economy Price 87

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Advanced Combustion Engine R&D. duty engines.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. Sivak and Schoettle performed two regression analyses, one focusing on the number of vehicles purchased and the other one on their rated fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Purchase Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2015

liter direct injection turbocharged engine from Toyota’s new family of efficient engines announced last year ( earlier post ) joins the existing gasoline line-up. liter D-4D engine has been substantially upgraded, offering best-in-class CO 2 emissions in the 90 hp category. engine that went on sale in AYGO and Yaris last year.

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency.

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower (hp) and 139 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The system defaults to Normal when restarting the engine if you have been in Sport mode, otherwise it remains in the last mode setting. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, delivered through a 10-speed transmission. The 2018 Navigator 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg (12.37 liter EcoBoost engine and 10-speed automatic transmission that produce up to 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque.

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Kentucky SUV Ford MPG 186

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

All have a 1.5liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines producing 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. 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. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient. Adding electric miles.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The average fuel economy was 46.3 mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes).

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

As the truck’s backbone, the frame uses advanced materials and engineering to eliminate 100 pounds while increasing stiffness and durability for 12,750 pounds of towing capability and 2,300 pounds of payload. An all-new 48V eTorque mild-hybrid system delivers improved fuel efficiency for both 3.6-liter liter HEMI V-8 configurations.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

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).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? 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. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. liter gasoline engine with multi-port injection, good for 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque, mated to an intelligent variable transmission (iVT). Functional and fuel efficient. Drivetrain.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Genesis says the 2022 G70 sport sedan is “designed to perform, tailored to be driven, engineered to care.” We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. The base 2.0-liter A robust V6.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Green Car Congress

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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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy 240

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Two Engine Choices. Honda gives drivers options of two four-cylinder engines for the front-wheel drive Civic sedan. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is tuned a bit different for each engine with Honda programming “step shifts” that simulate gear changes. Honda bumps up mpg & power. Your numbers may differ.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is. This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower (hp) and 195 pound-feet (lb.-ft.)

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2023

The current edition comes with a strong 147-horsepower engine and is equipped with a variety of advanced technologies. The Skyactiv 4-cylinder engine and i-Activ AWD offer a seamless driving experience. Toyota Prius This car is a hybrid, meaning it produces fewer emissions and has excellent fuel economy.

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Mazda Cars Prius Honda 59

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI—HP & MPG. liter inline four-cylinder engine that replaces last year’s turbocharged 1.4-liter. This may seem like a minor change, but the new engine has 158 horsepower (11 more hp than the outgoing engine) while continuing with 184 pound-feet (lb. Manual: 24 mpg city/34 highway/28 combined.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 71

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer. V6 and the new 2.0L The Explorer 3.5-liter

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. This feature-rich system is explained here.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Green Car Congress

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

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

V6 TDI diesel engine. Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Earlier post.) Are these sales incentivized?

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

liter V6 engine. The engine ran smooth at all speeds with zero-to-60 times right around 6.4 The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV. Both engines use premium 91 octane.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The right reasons to own a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, either the hatchback or sedan, are very clear: economical, reliable transportation with a low entry cost to ownership. liter inline 3-cylinder engine producing 78 horsepower (hp) and 74 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Drivetrain.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

One Engine, One Transmission. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic with a manual mode, paddle shifters, and five driver-selectable drive modes. This engine and transmission combination are the only ones available on all four Palisade trim levels of SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy. Building a legacy.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The all-new 2023 RX has new engine options (no more V6) and even a completely new model, all of which is to broaden the RX appeal to new and current owners. liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 275 horsepower (hp) and 317 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The AWD is one mpg less for each category. Powered by a 2.4-liter

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Lexus Fuel Economy MPG Clean 85