Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

On 30 November, EPA proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for those model years in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets, and proposed a 30-day comment period. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) began production of the natural gas-powered 2009 Civic GX at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The Civic GX was formerly produced at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio plant and has ten years of proven performance as a natural gas powered vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

Murtaugh then served as the Executive Vice President of SAIC Motor, where he was responsible for international operations, including Ssangyong Motors of Korea. By 2016, there will be 200 million motorcycles, cars and trucks sold each year globally, leading to great opportunities for improving the efficiency of the internal combustion engine.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

This year’s forecast recognizes an industry trend for slightly bigger engine sizes in Europe and China as automakers adapt powertrain strategies to tackle updated emissions regulations developed for real-world driving conditions. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. Will James, Manager, Safety, Codes, and Standards at the US Department of Energy (DOE); and Dr. Ralph Clague, Head of Motive Systems and Architecture, Intelligent Energy. Earlier post.). Earlier post ). Intelligent Energy.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 7, 2021

Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role helping automakers keep in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards. EVs generate copious credits because they do not produce tailpipe emissions and are not charged for their upstream emissions, scoring an automatic zero on their performance tests.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Fiesta is classified as US Tier 2 Bin 4 and California SULEV for tailpipe emissions.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Honda Cars India too which had started selling the City Hybrid in 2022, got a fantastic response and had more than doubled its allocation for 2023 to cater to the rising demand. Plus, hybrids are considered a temporary solution, so why invest in an intermediate solution, if the eventual goal is zero emission, where BEVs score better.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

2015 Honda CR-V. Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 Click to enlarge. 1 (up from 10.5:1

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Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2009

Honda Manufacturing in Indiana has begun production of the 2009 Civic GX, which is the only natural gas vehicle built by a major automaker in the USA. The Civic GX was actually first introduced in 1998 and is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA - it is around 90 per cent cleaner than the average petrol powered car.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2011

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas. The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas (formally known as the Civic GX), the only dedicated natural gas-powered passenger vehicle manufactured and sold in the US, will go on sale at qualified Honda dealerships nationwide on 18 October with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $26,155.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

on the 2017 Accord Hybrid, earlier post ), the highest for any mass-produced Honda engine. The engine is paired with two Honda-developed electric motors—a propulsion motor and a generator/starter motor—that are the first drive motors in the world to use permanent magnets containing no heavy rare-earth metals.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The 2011 Honda CR-Z EX. Honda introduced the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe at the North American International Auto Show. The CR-Z is now Honda’s third hybrid currently in the market, along with the Civic Hybrid and new Insight. Click to enlarge. There are two trim levels: the base CR-Z and the CR-Z EX.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Combined fuel economy (mpg). Sonata PHEV is expected to deliver 93 MPGe combined in EV mode based on internal estimates. l/100 km) combined based on internal testing. Hyundai is identifying Ford’s Fusion Energi and the Honda Accord plug-in hybrid as its PHEV competitors in the mid-size sedan segment. 40 93 MPGe.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

They found that at all loads, GDCI was remarkably clean, with the potential for no aftertreatment for NO x and particulate emissions. The team expects to be able to deliver further improvements in fuel consumption through planned development work. Very low fuel consumption, NO x , and PM emissions were measured.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

kg) less and helps achieve an 18% improvement in highway fuel economy, when compared with its predecessor. The 2011 Elantra delivers fuel economy of 29 mpg city (8.1L/100km)and Fuel economy improvements. Hyundai’s first application of double-pipe plumbing (internal heat exchanger) is found in Elantra.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Despite the recent progress, a number of myths around the use, power efficiency and cost of fuel cells still exist. With global leading car OEMs such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai all recently announcing their intentions to make their FCEVs available to the consumer, there is no doubt that the OEMs have done their homework.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

Second, the quality of the product is intended to contibute to the rebuilding of the Volkswagen brand image in the wake of the diesel emissions débâcle. Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. 2017 Honda CR-V. 2018 VW Tiguan.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

According to a new technology briefing paper on hybrid system technologies by John German at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the costs of full-function hybrid systems are likely to drop to half the cost of their 2010 counterparts before 2025. This favors full-function hybrids and works against mild hybrid systems.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

Honda Civic :Mike Chanceys conversion. Honda EV+ :Life with the new Honda EV. ev-data.com : Electric vehiclemarket research and consultancy EV EmissionAnalysis: per-mile power plant emissions for EVs. EV Discussion List : THE international EV email discussion group EVMailing List : This is the EV Discussion List archive.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Heres our three-paragaph summary and a link to the first of several postings on the subject at CalCars-News : July 2007 EPRI-NRDC Definitive Study: PHEVs Will Reduce Emissions If Broadly Adopted The EPRI-NRDC studies finally give an environmental stamp of approval to PHEVs. Three more points: Both reports match up well with previous studies.

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Creative Greenius

JANUARY 19, 2009

They were offering classic comedy takes in their ultra lame response to our tough California greenhouse gas emission laws that will now be going into effect here, and soon thereafter nationwide, once the new smart President takes office. These clowns are freakin’ hysterical. But Bob isn’t the only car comedy club member.

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Let’s look at some of the other differences in hybrid vs. electric vehicles, including the older hybrids and new plug-in hybrids offered by manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda and Hyundai. Hybrid vehicles rely on an internal combustion engine for the majority of their driving. How Does an Electric Vehicle Work?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

billion worldwide—by 2050, this may not be achievable through improvements to the traditional internal combustion engine or alternative fuels: the traditional combustion engine is expected to improve by 30%, so achieving full decarbonisation is not possible through efficiency alone. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Lotus Engineering and Harmon International, two heavyweights in their respective industries, have teamed up to create a new technology known as Electronic Sound Synthesis (ESS). Basically, the external ESS is a system that produces artificial vehicle noise. Basically, the external ESS is a system that produces artificial vehicle noise.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

at the New York International Auto Show. four-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, all on regular fuel. Estimated highway fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 34 mpg US (6.9 Honda Accord V6. The back pressure is reduced when turbo boost is not necessary by opening the waste-gate, which improves fuel efficiency.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

In Europe, the likes of the Yaris and the iQ have kept average fuel consumption levels low, while Toyota is working on several new concepts such as the FT-EV (see article ) which has a claimed range of 50miles per charge. When sales of the Civic Hybrid started to flag, Honda introduced the Insight Hybrid earlier this year.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

Emissions reductions (%) of new NGVs compared to new gasoline and diesel vehicles (2012). LNG dual fuel. This secures nozzle jaws onto the receptacle, activating a system of three internal valves that regulate fueling. Right ) Pistol-grip fueling nozzle from WEH (with swivel joint), 3000 psi. HD truck (vs.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently." "By partnering with these two industries. losing sales to fuel-efficient cars from Toyota Motor Corp., See Chevy Volt for latest.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this past January ( earlier post ), and now has provided more technical detail on the high-performance hybrid sports car and its new Sport Hybrid-AWD power unit. With the newly designed twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Department of Energys (DoE) Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant, which would enable Chrysler to establish a nationwide demonstration fleet of zero-emission electric minivans that could be used by the U.S. Postal Service for mail delivery. Postal Service for mail delivery. "We Postal Service.

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