Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Diesel Drives the Future’ tour spanning the length of California. Diesel Drives the Future’ demonstration drive, one of the Audi A3 TDIs achieved 39.7 mpg on average, while the other car averaged 43 mpg. The Audi A3 TDI has an EPA average highway fuel economy rating of 42 mpg on traditional clean diesel fuel.

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Audi Fuel MPG Diesel 239

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Motor Trend named the Volkswagen Golf family—Golf 1.8T, Golf TDI Clean Diesel, Golf GTI and e-Golf models—as the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. liter turbocharged I-4 gas engines. Even more impressive, Volkswagen has also included room in the lineup for diesel and electric versions of the Golf.

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2015 Motoring Motor Motors 278

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. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) on the highway (estimated EPA rating). Under its hood is a V6 diesel engine with 155 kW/211 hp and 540 Nm of torque. Tags: Diesel.

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

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. Adding electric miles.

Kia 90

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

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. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 83

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Tucson, available in five trims, has three propulsion options—gasoline, gas-electric hybrid and gas-electric plug-in hybrid. Adding-in the 64 kW electric motor for a total system output of 231 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. Hyundai is hoping there is something for everyone looking for a compact SUV.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. The numbers of 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet (lb.-ft.)

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

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. Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 76

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The new Lexus full hybrid targets class-leading emissions and also generates significantly less NO x and particulate emissions than an equivalent diesel engine vehicle, Toyota points out. The new CT 200h utilizes a full series/parallel powertrain architecture.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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. 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). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control).

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. The low diesel rumble upon start-up becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs quietly at freeway speeds. Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. Story by John Faulkner.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Power Stroke Diesel; the 3.5L The 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid drivetrain comprises an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the 10-speed transmission, with a disconnect clutch so it can run in pure EV mode. The electric motor provides 35 kilowatts of power, good for 44 horsepower. Gas and electric power.

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F-150 Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 87

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. all-electric miles. ??

Escape 90

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 If the Rio is driven lightly, as intended, surpassing the EPA numbers is easy.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Transportation sources accounted for approximately 40% of all GHG emissions in the US in 2006; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (above 8,500 gross vehicle weight rating) represent about 22% of the transportation emissions, up from 15 percent in 1990, according to the EPA. mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8

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2017 Fuel T600 Diesel 281

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? 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. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 88

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. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 Since then, they also debuted the all-electric ID.4 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

In November 2011, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed standards for the secondary phase of the National Program (CAFE/GHG vehicle standards for model years 2017-2025), with a standard of 49.6 Click to enlarge.

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 liters, or 41.3 - 39.2

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. The hybrid portion consists of three electric motor generators, MG1, MG2 and MGR. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 93

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

This two row SUV has all the on-road ride comfort expected from a Grand Cherokee with the ability go up-to 25 miles on electricity. This Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) still has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Grand Cherokee, but when the battery has a charge does so in complete silence.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. We were hoping to get 30 mpg on the highway, but no matter how hard we tried the best we could do was 28.1

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. And yes, you can spin the tires!

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

in electric vehicles (PEVs). Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted mode operation.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. kilowatt (kW) electric motor contributes 59 hp and 195 lb.-ft. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. mpg, which moves the Tucson Hybrid AWD into the super fuel sipping category. Need we go on? of torque.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. Ready to go head-to-head. Your numbers may differ.

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles are 65% lower in the AEO2013 Reference case than the year before, with annual sales in 2035 estimated to be about 119,000. Reductions in battery electric vehicles are offset by increased sales of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which grow to about 1.3 million, or less than one-half the 2.9

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic 1.5L turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 50+ MPG and good handling, too. Your numbers may differ.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The front wheels are turned by the optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) delivering an EPA mpg rating of 36 city/43 highway/39 combined. mpg, which is a nice bump over the EPA Combined estimate of 39 mpg. It’s small, but it has a place.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. liter 4-cylinder engine coupled to a 32-kW electric motor that puts out 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, driving the front wheels through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Stopping was through four-wheel electric-boosted anti-lock brakes.

Kia 91

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 91

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. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Honda 78

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. The EPA-rated range is 230 miles for the standard range and 320 miles for the extended range battery. With towing, expect less range than the EPA ratings. kW internal charger.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 99