Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

A high-volume autonomous vehicle designed for commercial ride hailing or ride sharing, starting in North America. In addition, Ford announced that its global utility lineup will be the company’s first hybrids powered by EcoBoost rather than naturally aspirated engines, furthering improving performance and fuel economy.

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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). Light-duty vehicle miles traveled increases by 20% in the Reference case, growing from 2.9 trillion miles in 2018 to 3.5

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The ute that will take on the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max was a surprising no-show at the Beijing Motor Show last month, and we now know that the brand will officially launch the ute in Mexico on May 14. Fuel economy is quoted at 7.8L/100km, It’s understood the BYD will offer the Shark with either a 1.5-litre

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2016

These products are specifically designed to assist automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in meeting 2025 US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets. This new exposed surface quality product combines high yield and tensile strength at thinner gauges to facilitate lightweight designs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

The transmission is built at a new facility in Irapuato, Mexico. The assembly plant was designed and constructed specifically for Ford transmission needs in North America and will also supply PowerShift units for the new Ford Focus. Traditionally, manual transmissions have delivered higher fuel economy.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. Exterior Design. John: Keeping with their design philosophy, the 2022 Taos has a clean, classic look that immediately sets it out as a Volkswagen. Interior Design. AWD $26,235. FWD $28,440.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

Mazda is focusing on four key areas with its new generation models: KODO—Soul of Motion design language; SKYACTIV technology; Mazda Proactive Safety; and a new car connectivity system called Mazda Connect. The name Mazda Connect is used in Japan, US, Canada and Mexico. The system is referred to as MZD Connect in other markets.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. The combined effect of the extreme injection pressure and optimized injection strategy mitigates emissions, improves fuel economy and offers significant reduction in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

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2014 Chrysler Diesel Oil 291

Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

That generator would return poor fuel economy and it wouldn’t be a good towing experience, and he noted that for mid-size and full-size trucks, the average pickup driver does a lot of that. Both will be built in Mexico. A next-gen truck would be the opportunity as it could be designed from day one to not compromise packaging.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2022

liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fuel economy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower and torque than many competitors’ naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder power plants. 1 compression ratio and uses 91 octane premium fuel.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. All-new for 2023, the HR-V is conservative in its design with a look that forgoes scoops, chrome and sharp edges.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Overall the engineering team increased efficiency and reduced weight; the drive unit is up to 12% more efficient in operation—although GM has yet to quantify publicly what that means in terms of range or fuel economy—and 100 lbs (45 kg) lighter. The cell is still a prismatic pouch, but redesigned. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Designed for parallel-type hybrid vehicles, the unit features one motor and two clutches, and supports motor-independent drive. JATCO is targeting about a 30% increase in fuel economy (based on the Japanese 10-15 cycle) for the transmission. The new plant is JATCO’s second overseas production base after the plant in Mexico.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 In December 2009, the TLC issued a request for proposals, inviting auto manufacturers and designers to submit their best ideas for a purpose-built vehicle to serve as a New York City taxicab.

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Teslarati

MARCH 1, 2023

But the team is back, and Elon comes out and shows a render of Giga Mexico. Giga Mexico will be built in Monterrey. Actuators, battery packs, and Optimus’ other key components are custom designed by Tesla. Cybertruck is also designed with a local controller for better wire pathways. 18:10 CST – Five-minute break!

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

To produce the vehicles, Ford is converting three truck and SUV plants to car plants—Michigan Assembly, Cuautitlan Assembly in Mexico, which begins building the new Fiesta subcompact early next year; and Louisville (Ky.) Michigan Assembly Plant will be designated as the state’s first automotive technology anchor site.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

These per-barrel increases may be offset by decreases in refined product demand and refinery crude runs resulting from mandated increases in the use of alternative fuels, improved fuel economy of the vehicle fleet, and improvements in refinery energy efficiency driven by prospective state and Federal limits on CO 2 emissions (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

A worldwide shift to low emissions standards takes effect in 2019-20, introducing regulations similar to EU Euro 6 in countries including China nationwide, India, Mexico, Brazil and Australia. With a global manufacturing, technical and service footprint, Cummins is ideally placed to support OEM domestic and export business.

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Engine Fuel Economy EPA Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. The design optimizes oil cooling with a minimal pressure loss.

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Chevrolet Engine Global Exhaust 249

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Clean-sheet engine design. The new Ecotec small-displacement engine family featured in the Cruze represents a clean-sheet design and engineering process, leveraging the diverse experience of GM’s global resources. Modeling also helped cylinder block design and other components with structural and acoustic considerations.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

The new Ford C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than Fusion Hybrid and is the first of two new Ford Hybrids to use lithium-ion battery technology. Production currently is performed by a supplier in Mexico. Both battery packs are being designed in-house by Ford engineers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen, seeing the hybrid as complementary to the Jetta TDI diesel in attracting different, yet equally fuel-economy-conscious buyers, is initially targeting 5% of Jetta sales in the US for the new hybrid model. This design generates maximum torque of 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) at 1600 rpm. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Plug in America

JANUARY 24, 2024

s initial settlement and colonization of the West and was designed to encourage miners to establish mines by making land and mineral resource rights easy to secure. Moving away from a fossil fuel economy means moving away from a system where millions die every year due to fossil fuel combustion.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. Two-motor design enables 19 percent stronger zero-to-30 mph acceleration.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2009

The new Pentastar V-6 is an all-new design, featuring a double-overhead cam (DOHC), narrow included valve angle cylinder head and high-flow intake and exhaust ports. Low cost of ownership was an initial design requirement for the engine. A duplicate, new facility in Saltillo, Mexico, will ramp up for the 2012 model year.

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Chrysler Engine Jeep New York 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

The fuel delivery system features a high-pressure stainless steel feed line and a pressure-regulated fuel rail, without a conventional fuel return line from the engine to the tank. The cylinder head is designed specifically for direct injection, where the fuel is injected into each combustion chamber.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

But the ID4 AWD suspension has been designed to easily catch the shift and continue tracking through the corner. Classic German Design: In and Out. Both have a classic German design with sleek LED projector headlights located on the outer fender edges, which are connected by a LED light bar intersected by the lighted VW logo.

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All-Electric Miles SUV Charging 72

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2014

The architecture is also designed to support hybrid propulsion systems and alternative fuels. with design and validation shared among the global network of engineering centers. Shenyang, China; Szentgotthárd, Hungary; Toluca, Mexico; and Changwon, South Korea. Design and engineering details. By 2017, more than 2.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. The designs can be greatly improved to be more cost-effective.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 16, 2009

engine, which is flex-fuel capable, will replace seven current Chrysler V-6 engines: the 2.7l; 3.0l (China); 3.3l; 3.5l; 3.7l; 3.8l; and 4.0l. The company hopes that the new Pentastar V-6 will contribute a 2mpg fuel economy increase, inching the company closer to its 2015 target.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. Aerodynamically-optimized design with a drag coefficient of 0.25, the electric e-tron quattro drivetrain delivers up to 370 kW of power output. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

To be eligible for the full credit, a vehicle must be assembled in the US; at least 50% of the components in the battery must come from the US, Canada or Mexico by 2024, and 100% by 2028; and at least 40% of the raw minerals in the battery must come from the US or “a trade ally” in 2024, and 80% in 2026.

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