The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As for how much the aerodynamics help with fuel economy, read on. Maybe “flaw” is the wrong word – the size is baked into the design. Size is the enemy of fuel economy, and even with a reduced cylinder count the numbers are a not great 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway/16 mpg combined. So, it’s a choice. That’s … a lot.

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Jeep MPG Los Angeles Fuel Economy 104

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

That includes a power tailgate, unique RAM badge, and a different LED taillight design. Fuel economy is still officially TBA – we saw about 15.5 The basic suspension setup is a double-wishbone in the front and a five-link solid rear axle out back. The Tungsten gets specialized treatment. Destination is $1,995.

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Austin Texas Available Power 104

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In all honesty, I hesitate to recommend any such wee crossover when a similarly-sized subcompact car exists, simply as the general utility of the car is virtually identical and the resulting fuel economy is markedly better. And the prices are generally lower for a car, too.

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Hyundai MPG Mercury Hawaii 99

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 26, 2023

What’s not quite as good is the use of shapes and materials in its design. I realize this design is subjective and I don’t find it ugly, just a bit incoherent. It’s a cohesive design that gives off “upscale lifted sporty hatch” vibes. Fuel economy for the Q3 S Line is 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 mpg combined.

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Audi MPG Price Design 92

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

The Kia delivers here, too, thanks to a comfy cabin that blends functionality and design nicely. The entire package is well put together, balancing fun-to-drive, functionality, and fuel economy. Even the enthusiast is looking for other positive traits that have little to do with cornering prowess. All at a reasonable price.

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Kia Price Hybrid Juice 85

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

The Toyota Prius has pretty much always been focused solely on fuel economy. The design was driven by the desire to maximize MPGs. Driving dynamics took a back seat to fuel economy. If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 52

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Hyundai claims the new Kona was designed as an EV first, though the EV won’t be available right away at launch – it’s slated to bow late this fall. Hyundai’s design team gave the interior a sweeping dash that integrates the infotainment screen nicely alongside the digital gauge cluster – both are 12.3 inches in size.

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Hyundai Light Available Baltimore 110

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2017

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers, as part of a Navistar SuperTruck I team, helped design a new type of tractor trailer truck that improves fuel economy by 124%, compared to heavy vehicles on the road today. —Kambiz Salari, a fluid dynamics researcher who heads the project.

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Fuel Fuel Economy Eaton MPG 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2011

Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle. The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fuel economy by up to 33 percent. With Crew Chief, Ford is deploying smart technology to deliver green driving results. Vehicle diagnostics.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

The changes start with the exterior, which has a more angular design – it’s especially noticeable at the rear taillights. The gaping grille is meant to evoke the first-generation Mustang, and the LED headlights have a tri-bar design that is traditionally Mustang.

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Cheap Ford Exhaust Available 97

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. A Federal Quadrennial Energy Review. Earlier post.).

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Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy 249

The Truth About Cars

JULY 18, 2023

The clean design can’t help but make me think of stereotypes about Swedish design and minimalism. Volvo keeps the simple design going on the outside – it’s boxy and simple in style. Fuel economy is listed at 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway/26 mpg combined. Handsome in a plain way.

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Volvo MPG Google Minivan 52

The Truth About Cars

JULY 14, 2023

The dash design is a bit different from before – the biggest change is that the infotainment screen now appears to “float”. Fuel economy for front-drive models is 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/23 mpg combined. Other updates include customizable digital gauges, a new shifter, and a new USB-C port for a dash cam.

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MPG Available Light Standards 89

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

New designs of the sulfur cathode host to achieve high sulfur loading (>6 mg/cm 2 ) good sulfur utilization, minimal polysulfide diffusion, and limited excess electrolyte (goal of electrolyte to sulfur ratio of 3 ml/mg). Topic 2: Electric Motor Research Increasing Power Density 8x (up to $3.5

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels Motor 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The US Department of Energy released its inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report (DOE-QTR)—an assessment of the Department’s energy technology research and development portfolios. The QTR notes that improving vehicle efficiency is the most effective short-term route to reducing liquid fuel consumption. Source: QTR.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. bio-derived) fuels have the potential to dramatically increase fuel economy. The potential is significant.

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Fuel Economy Engine Economy 2014 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2011

In addition, author John German reviews the development history of hybrid vehicles while highlighting the cycles of fuel availability, fuel economy, and concern for environmental issues. The book covers a diverse number of topics in hybrid vehicle design, such as: The current state of hybrid technology development.

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International Hybrid Design Vehicles 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2019

While fuel economy ratings of today’s cars significantly outstrip those of just a decade ago, cost-effective efficiency improvements remain limited by existing engine designs and fuel formulas. —FY18 Year in Review. For example, a decrease in RON can be offset by increasing S.

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Alcohol Blend Fuel Economy Engine Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Stack-designed cylindrical TEG, built with TE cartridges, developed for LDVs in first project. The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. Click to enlarge. TEG & Exhaust System in Lincoln MKT. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Energy Waste Vehicles 341

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. 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.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

The paper, they note, is the first modern, peer-reviewed publication to address the costs and benefits of introducing higher octane gasoline. In this paper, we examine the potential environmental and economic benefits of using higher-RON gasoline in new LDVs which use improved fuel characteristics to deliver improved fuel economy.

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Gasoline MIT Design Emissions 230

EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Unlike the rather wild exterior design, Mitsubishi’s played it safe inside. It’s hard to give a true figure for the Outlander PHEV’s fuel economy. The post Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost appeared first on EV Central. How’s the cabin?

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The looks will reel you in. Effortless Efficiency.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

That’s worth a mention especially because of the Malibu’s design. Quite literally all its competition is newer, has 30-40 more horsepower, and has a better fuel economy rating for the same or slightly less money. While that’s not bad, it’s not stunning either. And that sums up most of the Malibu’s personality.

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Chevrolet GM Yukon Miles 80

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Both engines, running on 91 octane premium fuel, are mated to a drive-by-wire 8-speed automatic transmission for the i-Activ all-wheel drive system that has a rear wheel bias. Mazda did not release fuel economy estimates, how fast the plug-in battery charges, or the all-electric driving range for the PHEV.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Engineering for weight reduction requires examination of all elements of vehicle design and componentry to achieve weight targets and requires collaboration from vehicle design teams to isolate and address a variety of potential weight-loss areas during development. One resistance area we worked on is reducing the vehicle’s weight.

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Camry Hybrid 2013 Toyota Fuel Economy 278

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Class-exclusive Active Grille Shutters are designed to help improve MKC fuel efficiency at highway speeds. The three-port IEM and twin-scroll turbo design really opened us up to have outstanding power and refinement.

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Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy 286

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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. Clean Design. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 91

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2023

An EV-first philosophy EV First Designed Exterior Hyundai says the Kona has an “EV-centric exterior” that is also the basis for the gas-powered Kona. This design strategy is opposite of what most traditional car companies have done, which is design first for a gasoline engine, and then adapt it to an electric power plant.

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Hyundai Gasoline-Electric SUV Gasoline 116

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2015

Ltd (Foton), a designer and manufacturer of commercial vehicles, including medium and heavy-duty trucks, light-duty trucks, vans, pickups, and buses. This engine is aimed at meeting EU6 emissions regulations, and is intended as an important product in enabling Foton to meet the new China stage 4 fuel economy regulations.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy China 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

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. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. Meeting the 2025 standard will require an average improvement in fuel economy of about 4.1%

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. 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).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

million cars and SUVs from model years 2012 and 2013 whose design specifications did not conform to the specifications the companies certified to EPA, which led to the misstatements of greenhouse gas emissions. Hyundai and Kia overstated the fuel economy by one to six miles per gallon, depending on the vehicle.

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Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

This Flash Drive review has the thoughts of Michael Coates, editor and publisher, and John Faulkner, road test editor. 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. Interior Design. AWD $26,235. FWD $28,440. AWD $29,890.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. The aerodynamic design has a 0.27 Until then, this Flash Drive is an introduction to the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87