Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2014

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92 l/100 km) city/42 mpg (5.6

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Mitsubishi MPG 2015 Gasoline 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US).

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2012

At Friday’s event unveiling the new Transit commercial vehicle family for North America ( earlier post ), Ford’s Raj Nair, group vice president global product development, spent some time addressing the issue of the large discrepancy between real-world fuel economy results for the C-MAX hybrid and its EPA fuel economy ratings—47 mpg (5.0

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Hybrid 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

At an evening event at its N Hollywood Advanced Design Center on the eve of the LA Auto Show press days, GM introduced the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept, a design study exploring a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury experience in a diminutive size. The design fosters a roomy passenger area. Click to enlarge.

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Cadillac Concept GM MPG 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2013

The design merits continued development for automotive application. liter, 3-cylinder design of the Pinnacle engine, as well as a downsized, turbocharged 750cc Pinnacle design. mpg US (6.3 mpg US (8.0 mpg US, 5.8 mpg US, 6.3 mpg US, 6.1 mpg US, 6.07 mpg)—just 0.3%

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Downsizing 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. Working like a ratchet, the one-way valves allow precise timing of camshaft events, continually optimizing timing to provide maximum thrust or fuel economy, based on driver input.

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. FTP75 (mpg). HWY (mpg).

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine 278

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2015

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.

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MPG Engine Motoring Motors 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

In the first Shell Eco-marathon to take place in Asia, University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) took first place with 599 km per liter (1,410 mpg US, 0.17 L/100km) of gasoline equivalent, in an electric vehicle design that hybridized Horizon’s hydrogen fuel cells with an ultracapacitor. Horizon fuel cell system in vehicle. W to 15 kW.

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Asia 2010 Malaysia Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

km/L (81 mpg US or 2.9 The all-new Grace features the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body that applies Honda’s original G-Force Control Technology (G-CON) to enhance self-protection and make it less aggressive to other vehicles in the event of a collision. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.).

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 240

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2025

Running on 91 octane, the fuel economy is rated at 35 mpg on gasoline alone in city and highway tests with 37 all-electric miles when fully charged. A CVT is not the usual choice for performance, but Lexus has designed its CVT to be ideal for everyday driving, including easily scooting the RX 450h+ into freeway traffic without any hesitation.

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Lexus PHEV Fuel Economy Plug-in 82

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Lifted Sedan The Crown follows an all-new design direction for Toyota where sharp edges and massive scoops and grills are replaced with an aerodynamic shape and flowing lines.

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Nickel Metal Hydride 98

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 181g/km. The all-aluminium 2.0-liter l/100km fuel consumption level, while the 180 PS (178 hp, 132 kW) unit offers 4.8

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2015

city (mpg). When equipped with the six-speed automatic transmission, the Golf SportWagen’s EPA estimated highway fuel economy has improved by 5 mpg over the previous 2.5-liter liter Jetta SportWagen to 35 mpg (6.7 The EPA rating for the manual transmission model is 36 mpg (6.5 l/100 km), and from 39 mpg (6.0

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MPG Diesel Fuel America 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2024

The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.

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MPG Land Rover Recharge Kia 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

In the final phase of Car of the Year, Motor Trend judges debate and evaluate each vehicle against the award’s six key criteria: Design Advancement—well-executed exterior and interior styling; innovative vehicle packaging; good selection and use of materials. liter turbocharged I-4 gas engines. The Golf TDI and its 2.0-liter

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2015 Motoring Motors Motor 278

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. Former Le Mans Winner Frank Biela driving the Audi e-tron Spyder. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This led to Volkswagen’s admission that it had designed and installed the software defeat device, according to the NOV. has an EPA estimated highway fuel economy rating of 38 mpg (6.18 This in turn opened the door to the MY 2016 conformance testing.). Powertrains. liter turbocharged and direct-injection TSI four cylinder; 2.0-liter

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2016 MPG America EPA 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2011

The eAssist applied in the Malibu, while not a “second-generation” of the eAssist in the sense of a new design, represents a substantive rebuild with improved components over earlier efforts, according to Daryl Wilson, eAssist Lead Development Engineer. The eAssist system consists of: A 32-cell, 115V, 0.5-kW

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Fuel MPG Fuel Economy Li-ion 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Designed and built with the aim of completing the famous Le Mans 24 Hours using half the fuel and half the tires of contemporary sports prototypes, Nissan DeltaWing was forced to retire from the French endurance classic after six hours, following the contact with another car. —Darren Cox, General Manager, Nissan in Europe.

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Nissan Atlanta MPG Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2020

Through improved cell chemistry and an optimized lightweight design, the battery pack has industry-leading energy density and performance. Extra protection of the pack in the event of a collision, dust or water is guaranteed through an advanced structural design.

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Buick PHEV China Lithium Ion 403

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

The core element of the new engine is a new combustion process combining short intake events with a high compression ratio. The new Tiguan is well-designed, -engineered and -built, and is packed with content; driving is a pleasure, even when the road and traffic are not. 4Motion with Active Control all-wheel drive system is optional.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2013

Volvo Car has enhanced its mobile app, Volvo On Call, with a new design, extra features and added vehicle connectivity. Originally, it focused on direct access to a call center in the event of an accident or other emergency, along with location tracking if the vehicle was stolen. New features include: Enhanced driving journal.

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Volvo Plug-in Plug Hybrid 261

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2017

Combined with this weight loss, the all-new body was designed and optimized for top safety ratings. The 2018 Equinox’s body structure design was optimized with a mixed-material strategy for strength and low weight. diesel model offers a GM-estimated 40 mpg highway fuel efficiency. Ride and handling. turbo and 2.0L

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2018 MPG Fuel Economy Dealers 170

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. The spacious interior design was clean and simple with an emphasis on comfort and convenience. Genesis GV80 AWD 3.5T

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 98

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2012

km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5 km/l (44 mpg US, 5.4 With a Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) safety body, the Outlander PHEV is fully fitted to protect occupants in the event of a collision. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, Outlander PHEV features an EV range of 60.2 miles); combined fuel efficiency of 67.0 Remote control.

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PHEV Mitsubishi i-MiEV Japan 304

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Take the popular Chrysler Pacifica minivan and load it with black 18-inch wheels, all-weather floor mats, a Thule rooftop cargo carrier and some design cues from the Chrysler Halcyon Concept EV (see below in the Concept section). This is the story we wrote after seeing them at a private event two days before the 2024 LAAS.

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Los Angeles Auto Acura Concept 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. seconds, and a top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h), the CrossBlue Coupé has a combined fuel consumption of 79 mpg (3.0 Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Plug Kits Gasoline-Electric 275

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” The exterior design will be recognizable wherever you drive. Check them out if you want to see where Ford is excelling in electric vehicle design, development and technology.

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Ford Utah Las Vegas New Hampshire 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 cubic feet.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

It is also the first landmark event since the official launch of the brand, which took place in Shenzhen in March this year. The DENZA concept car was designed in, and will be built in and sold in China. Auto China 2012 marks the first appearance of the DENZA brand at a motor show. seconds and has a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph).

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BYD 2012 China Concept 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

L/100 km (47 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions performance of 114 g/km. Mulally was joined by Hannelore Kraft, prime minister of Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany, and Elfi Scho-Antwerpes, mayor of Cologne, for the event. A 100 PS (99 hp, 74 kW) version of the same engine will deliver best-in-class gasoline CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km.

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Ford Engine Production Future 268

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

Super Cruise engaged Tom Schinderle, the lead development engineer who brought his background designing the ride and handling for the Cadillac Blackwing , said: The Optiq was not designed to be a sport SUV, but we did spend time at the General Motors Desert Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona, getting the balance right for handling and for the road.

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Cadillac Escalade General Motors All-Electric 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 The LT1 camshaft design is based on the LS3’s cam tuning (14mm gross intake lift) and offers 62 crank degrees of cam phasing authority. LT1 lift events were optimized to incorporate the new high rocker ratio and splayed valve geometry.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

In conjunction with its annual media and investor conference, Volkswagen is staging a two-week (8 - 21 March) e-mobility event at Berlin-Tempelhof. and e-Golf) with other plug-in models following, the event marks a very large and public stake in the ground, in terms of defining the current and future importance of e-mobility for Volkswagen.

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Parts Plug-in Gasoline-Electric MPH 368

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2015

US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 Like all Audi hybrid models, the Q7 e-tron quattro has also been designed as a parallel hybrid. In the event of moderate or sharper deceleration, the hydraulic brakes come into play. According to the ECE standard for plug?in Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

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Audi Diesel MPG SUV 150