Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the skyrocketing fuel prices that ensued last year got me thinking about how to cut down on my consumption of gasoline. I knew, though, that it was going to be difficult to test out different driving techniques without more immediate feedback of their effects on fuel economy. Mine doesn’t.

Fuel Economy 142

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 142

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. Your numbers may differ.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. mpg while getting as much as 40 miles when driving in the all-electric mode.

Recharge 78

Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 78

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Polestar plans on being a major manufacturer of all-electric luxury vehicles, competing with the likes of Lucid, Porsche and Tesla. liter, supercharged and turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine producing 326 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. The open road is where the Polestar 1 wants to be. Polestar 1: Power and Range.

PHEV 76

PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. The 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV features an Audi 3.0L Tiggo, 1.3S A3 and Riich 1.3S

Eaton 218

Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. L/100 km) on the highway. 1 compression ratio. 1 compression ratio.

2014 362

2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2012

Porsche will offer the Cayenne Diesel in the United States market for the first time beginning with the 2013 model year. preliminary internal estimates, the Cayenne Diesel SUV will achieve a rating of 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined (11.7, The Cayenne Diesel is powered by a 3.0-liter Final figures will be.

Cayenne 218

Cayenne Porsche Diesel 2013 218

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

And yes, you boot-up, power-on and power-down an EV just like a computer, unless of course your computer is powered by a gasoline engine! The Porsche Taycan GTS does 0-60 in 3.4 Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Kia 70

Kia All-Electric Miles Clean 70

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

not a truck or SUV, and not a vehicle from BMW, Audi, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz) have until recently only had Volkswagen-brand cars as an option: Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat. Fuel economy background. The Cruze Diesel is identified by a discreet badge on the trunk. Click to enlarge. l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).

Diesel 311

Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. liter turbocharged gasoline engine. Estimated combined fuel economy for the hybrid is 45 mpg (5.2 Click to enlarge.

Hybrid 236

Hybrid 2013 Charging Concept 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2011

Pinnacle says its engine achieves 30-50% better fuel economy in various drive cycle comparisons without the large cost penalty that can be associated with significant fuel economy improvement. We net diesel-like efficiencies on this teeny gasoline engine. a Pinnacle Engines development partner. —Monty Cleeves.

Engine 218

Engine 2013 Market Vehicles 218

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 2, 2023

Never stopping at a gasoline station is a plus, too. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Hyundai 78

Hyundai All-Electric Miles Range 78

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has no interest in ceding any ground to Tesla, Audi, Porsche, Lucid or any of the other car companies that want a piece at the upper end of the luxury EV market. The significance is that at some point everything—sedans, coupes, sports cars, SUVs and possibly even trucks—will run on electrons, leaving oil and gasoline behind.

Mercedes 90

Mercedes All-Electric Clean Cleaning 90

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. US gal) of gasoline. The filler necks for gas and gasoline are located under a common tank flap. Click to enlarge.

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

It is reminiscent of the early 1900’s, when steam, electric, diesel, biomass, and gasoline power options competed on a level playing field for consumers’ attention. In the end, gasoline won out because it was the cheapest and delivered the most energy per unit, but it took 20 years to sort out. The transplant car companies….aren’t

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34