Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. The base 3.5-liter Click to enlarge. seconds compared with 9.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 225

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2024

Automakers are increasingly making advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) like automatic emergency braking (AEB) standard to meet tightening crash-test standards, but that feature will become required by law in 2029. The new rules also require AEB to be effective in day and night lighting conditions.

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MPH Vehicles Fuel Economy Light 87

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2014

A start-stop system is a standard feature. The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 TDI meets the Euro 6 standard. seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); fuel consumption of 6.8

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Audi Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 310

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Eaton have demonstrated the application of downspeeding and supercharging a diesel vehicle, in conjunction with optimizing transmission gear ratios and the shift schedule, to deliver a greater improvement in fuel economy than a downsped and turbocharged configuration.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Eaton 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Laboratory and in-use fuel economy comparison. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. Source: NREL.

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Hybrid 262

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6 The A3 sedan with 2.0-liter This new 2.0-liter

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Fuel Economy 2017 Audi Economy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Both Hybrid grades come equipped with an Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive System with intelligence (AWD-i) as standard. The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 miles at lower speeds (below approximately 25 mph). A Hybrid System Indicator and fuel consumption indicator, located in a 4.2-inch

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2013

The new 911 Turbo S handles the standard sprint to 100 km/h in just 3.1 At speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph), when the front wheels are turned the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction. At speeds above 80 km/h (50 mph), the system steers the rear wheels parallel to the turned front wheels.

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Porsche Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Cylinder deactivation is more effective at low speeds, improving fuel economy by approximately 20% when driving at a constant 40 km/h (25 mph), and by approximately 5% at a constant 80 km/h (50 mph). All CX-5 models sold in the US come with a standard 2.5-liter All CX-5 models sold in the US come with a standard 2.5-liter

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Mazda 2018 Standards Engine 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. of carrying space with the standard 60:40 split rear seatbacks lowered as other Prius models.

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Prius 2019 All-Electric Nickel Metal Hydride 294

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

ECO stop/start is standard. The engines are combined with a six-speed manual transmission or with the 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission (standard for GLA 250, GLA 220 CDI and the 4MATIC models). m 2 the frontal area Cd x A, which decisively affects fuel consumption from around 60 km/h, is likewise a top figure.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Average fuel consumption is between 4.1 Like all other model variants of the new BMW 1 Series, the new BMW 114d is also equipped as standard with BMW EfficientDynamics technology. seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). Average fuel consumption of the BMW 120d xDrive is between 4.7 Average fuel consumption is 5.8

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BMW Fuel Economy Diesel Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, seconds respectively, compared to 6.9 seconds for gasoline V6 models.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph. I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. suite of driver’s aids was standard and included pre-collision assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit assist. Once again, Toyota’s new infotainment system shines.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 97

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2021

Paired with a virtual differential, the design achieves efficiency of up to 97%, compared to industry-standard 95%. Hyzon’s eAxle eliminates right-angle hypoid gears, and uses one motor per wheel with optimized performances both at low speed and high speed. mpge at full load over the CARB HHDDT drive cycle.

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Motor Motors Motoring Hydrogen 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

In addition to serving as an energy accumulator for the electric motor, the lithium-ion battery is also connected via the voltage converter to the 12V on-board electrical system, which supplies power to standard power-consuming devices such as the headlamps and the comfort features.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Earlier post.).

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid 257

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 Without the optional speed limiter, the model delivers fuel economy from 6.2 Without the optional speed limiter, the model delivers fuel economy from 6.2 Transit Custom ECOnetic. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Europe MPH Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 Verano and the Regal luxury sport sedan are available exclusively with four-cylinder engines, while the LaCrosse luxury sedan comes standard with a four-cylinder engine paired with eAssist technology, which uses an electric motor and battery to boost both performance and fuel economy.

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Buick 2013 Fuel Economy Acura 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. suite of active safety systems comes standard on the hybrid. All Corolla models come equipped with a standard backup camera.

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MPG Toyota Hybrid Auto 306

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 With run-flat tires included as standard in every grade, the vehicle can travel around 150 km (93 miles) at 80 km/h (50 mph) even with completely flat tires. mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode. Earlier post.).

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Nissan Japan Motor Motors 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

seconds, and is expected to deliver a fuel economy rating of 65 MPGe. The advanced Plug-In Hybrid system is a key addition, providing a combination of exceptional fuel economy, crisp acceleration and strong electric-driving range. The rear-wheel drive sedan will accelerate from 0-60 in 5.2 kW) of power.

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2017 Cadillac Plug-in Plug 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2011

liter SIDI intelligent direct injection engine along with advanced eAssist intelligent technology (light electrification, earlier post ), which work together to reduce fuel consumption by 20% compared with the standard model. liters of fuel per 100 km (45 mpg US) at a constant 90 km/h (56 mph) and 7.2

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General Motors Buick Motor Motors 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2017

turbo engine offers a balance of fuel efficiency and performance. turbo engine offers 252 horsepower (188 kW) and can click off 0-to-60-mph in an estimated 7.2 It is complemented with the Equinox’s restraint systems and other standard and available safety features to manage energy in the event of a crash and help protect occupants.

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2018 MPG Fuel Economy Dealers 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius, driving a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ), aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption in a gasoline hybrid car while driving an 8,000-mile route through all 48 adjoining states of the US.

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Kia Hybrid South Carolina Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2018

As a result, combustion efficiency is further enhanced, improving both fuel economy and exhaust gas performance. This not only contributes to enhanced torque delivery throughout the engine speed range, but also improves fuel economy. seconds, and on to a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). l/100 km (57.3 l/100 km (57.3

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 Yes, the disclaimer on EPA fuel-economy labels notes that “your results may differ.” The testers then install a precision fuel meter in the fuel line.

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Fusion EPA Ford MPG 244

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

EPA-estimated fuel economy is 126 MPGe city, 109 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most efficient electric vehicles on the market (tied with the Chevy Bolt, second after the Hyundai Ioniq Electric). The 2017 e-Golf runs zero to 60 mph faster than its predecessor—now in 9.6

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2017 EPA Miles San Diego 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2015

liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h).

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Jeep Diesel Europe MPG 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The body is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder stance accentuated by standard 19-inch alloy wheels. A more powerful fuel cell system provides a more engaging driving experience than its predecessor. In addition, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on the 2021 Mirai. Luxury Car Chassis.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Increasing the number of gear ratios from six to nine improves fuel economy and a correspondingly reduces CO 2 emissions. (ZF ZF suggests that the 9HP can provide fuel savings up to 16% compared to a standard 6-speed front transverse automatic transmission.)

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Land Rover Standards Fuel Convert 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2011

The 640i Gran Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.4 Top speed is electronically governed at 155 mph (250 km/h). Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is rated at 7.8 EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to the on-sale date in the USA. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

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BMW 2013 Engine Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

This can replenish three hours of driving at 60 mph in about half an hour, which is the convenience inflection point for travelers at a highway rest stop, according to Tesla. Model S comes with three battery options; the 85 kWh Model S has received a US fuel economy rating of 89 MPGe and an EPA-rated range of 265 miles.

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Future Charging Tesla Nevada 240

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. 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. A little fin help.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84