The Truth About Cars

MAY 28, 2024

Fuel economy in around-town driving was, uh, not great. A swing-out rear door with a mounted full-size spare tire looks great and is almost certainly useful in the boonies, but it can be a pain to access when parked in tight urban environments. It was somewhat better on the freeway.

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Land Rover Jeep Fuel Economy Economy 90

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 26, 2023

Let’s start with the good news: The Q3 is lively to drive in an urban environment, despite having a motor that doesn’t appear particularly robust on paper. Fuel economy for the Q3 S Line is 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 mpg combined. That’s the proposition offered by the 2022 Audi Q3. Does it live up to what it promises?

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Audi MPG Price Fuel Economy 97

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2018

Major automotive suppliers see current national fuel economy standards as a boon for company job growth and industry investment and don’t want to see them altered by policymakers, according to the findings of an annual survey commissioned by CALSTART, an automotive technology industry group. strongly agreed.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy Volt 210

The Truth About Cars

MAY 11, 2023

But this turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the Tonale, as I learned that it remains amenable in most environments and eager to please even when there’s not a lot of open road to work with. Fuel economy is said to be 29 mpg on the highway and 23 around town. Still, if you want to try and be frugal, the 14.8-kWh

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Dodge All-Electric Exhaust MPH 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2015

Twenty-one years later, the ARC, which operates as a consortium of six universities [ 2 ] collaborating with partners from both industrial and government sectors, gathered once again on the University of Michigan’s North Campus for its 21 st Annual Program Review. Click to enlarge. Footnotes. [ 1 ] Gilbert, D., Automotive Research Center.”

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Universal Vehicles Michigan Oakland 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2016

The work will be completed by 2018/19, in time for the first round of reviews of the COP21 decarbonization targets in 2020. It is anchored in the ITF’s Corporate Partnership Board, the organization’s platform for discussions with the private sector. The preliminary results of the project will be presented at the next ITF Summit in May 2017.

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Transportation Global International Davis 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2011

Similar to past EIS practice, NHTSA plans to analyze environmental impacts related to fuel and energy use, emissions including GHGs and their effects on temperature and climate change, air quality, natural resources, and the human environment. Earlier post , earlier post.).

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2017 Standards Climate Change Fuel Economy 186

EV Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The one figure that did stand out amid all the malarkey this week – and as we’ll see, the car companies and their paid mouthpiece, the FCAI, also gave Dutton a run for his money – is that our cars also use 20 per cent more fuel than equivalent vehicles in the United States. An electric HiLux … it’s only a concept.

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Toyota Standards Australia Buy 124

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements. The proposed determination is based on years of technical work, including a detailed technical report released earlier this year, and the agency’s review and consideration of comments received on that report.

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EPA Standards Light Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

To enhance fundamental vehicle performance in terms of running, turning and stopping, it initiated a comprehensive review centered on vehicle platforms and is now, since the release of the fourth-generation Prius in 2015, expanding the use of new platforms throughout its product lineup. mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy.

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Clean Fleet Report reviewed the former model highly. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to spend a week in the 2021 Sienna Hybrid, putting it through its paces of what it was built to do: be a family hauler in a city and exurban environment. Smooth Power and Fuel Sipping. Smooth power and excellent fuel economy.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 98

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. A review of EPA’s heavy-duty certification tables indicates that a number of diesel engine families certified since 2010 have shown the ability to achieve 0.1

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The RX 450h tips the scales at 4,740 pounds, so topping the EPA estimate in a freeway-oriented driving environment is an achievement. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 92

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

The revised CEVS is applicable until 30 June 2017, after which it will be subject to further review. The calculation for “Tailpipe & upstream GHG” is found under the “Energy and Environment” tab for individual vehicles. Singapore revised CEVS bands. Carbon Emission(CO 2 g/km). Rebates/Surcharges.

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Singapore Carbon Emissions Power 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2017

However, each material used in vehicle production contributes to lightweighting and improves fuel economy, but each does so at a different cost to the manufacturer—and to the environment. Right now, regulations only consider tailpipe emissions generated during the drive phase.

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Audi 2000 North America 2018 207

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

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. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. cubic feet.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 75

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.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Under the Congressional Review Act of 1996 (CRA), Congress has 60 legislative days to review a major rule under expedited legislative procedures and consider a resolution to disapprove of the rulemaking. The resulting set of new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

Environment Minister Jim Prentice made the announcement on Wednesday. Proposed regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette later this year, followed by a formal public review and comment period. These regulatory standards will be equivalent to applicable US national fuel economy standards. Earlier post.).

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Canada Standards Emissions Gas 170

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2022

This Flash Drive review highlights the CX-50. Clean Fleet Report will write a more detailed Road Test review in the coming months. Fuel economy is rated at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined mpg for the base engine and 23/29/25 for the turbocharged CX-50 we drove. Mazda adds another SUV. The driver wins.

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Mazda SUV MPG Clean 90

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

GAO performed the study upon the request from US Representative Ralph Hall, Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and Andy Harris, Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. determine the extent to which agencies coordinate these initiatives.

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Energy Storage 2009 2012 Energy 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Additionally, lower viscosity transmission fluid is used resulting in improved transmission efficiency and fuel economy improvements especially during cold environments or vehicle start-up. With fewer open shift elements, drag losses due to multiple parts rotating relative to one another, are reduced. KTP earned a score of 51.

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Chrysler Dodge Indiana Durango 199

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The customizable settings use the functions of the climate control system, the seat settings of heat, ventilation and massage, lighting and music to enable a wellness environment tailored to the mood and need of the passengers. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. of torque through EQ Boost.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 74

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. The first is that the 17.3

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 76

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

This is respectable fuel economy for an AWD, 4,400-pound, six-passenger crossover. The cabin has benefited from sound suppression through a thicker headliner and floor mats, making for a pleasant environment and comfortable riding experience. In 235 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 24.1 Smooth yet grippy.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

It also reviews government policies in a number of OECD countries as well as a selection of non-OECD economies. The policy initiatives reviewed and analysed in this report show that AFVs are being deployed with diverging sets of standards, incentives, business models and degrees of government involvement.

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Green Cars Green Market Green Vehicles 360

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

The Hybrid Integrated Urban Commercial Vehicle (HIUCV) is a lightweight Heavy Goods Vehicle designed for refuse collection in an urban environment. The HiUCV is targeted to halve the overall carbon emissions per tonne of waste collected of current best-in-class Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) in the urban environment.

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Land Rover Carbon Vehicles Plug-in 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. The draft also provides that new source review does not apply to these global warming pollutants.

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Climate Standards Carbon California 186

EV Central

JUNE 26, 2023

In what might be called the normal, or even old world, I would have been very happy to drive a large, luxurious and family friendly SUV for 24 weeks and walk away at the end of it with a fuel- economy figure of just 7.0 Others have managed to exactly match the Mitsubishi’s claimed economy figure of 1.5 litres per 100km.

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PHEV Mitsubishi Plug-in Plug 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

It is our expectation that we will continue to review and refine what we’ve learned and achieved over the course of the SuperTruck initiative, and use that knowledge to bolster our leadership in fuel efficiency. This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. mpg (19.26

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Elkind is associate director of the climate change initiative at UCLA School of Law’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and UC Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy and the Environment. —Ethan Elkind, a co-author of the report. vs. 33% nationwide—just for tailpipe emissions.

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Pollution Economy Production Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds. The new Fisher buses will provide more than triple the equivalent fuel economy in all-electric mode and reduce CO2 emissions due to the extensive use of lightweight materials and the large capacity battery system.

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Kia realizes in a booming EV market (check out the competition list at the end of this review), it is not a good idea to have a model with the same design for too many years as consumers are looking for the next newest thing on wheels. We have reviewed and have been impressed with all the Kia hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 82

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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Gas-Electric Standards Plug Gas 66

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2014

The biggest remaining uncertainties are related to external factors, including the driver’s driving style, the surrounding traffic environment, and the driving terrain. dynamic programming (DP); equivalent fuel consumption minimization strategy (ECMS); and model predictive control (MPC). —Malikopoulos (2014).

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PHEV Parts Power Powered 239