Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

Which automaker announced plans to embrace the Tesla charge connector and reignite an offbeat kind of internal combustion engine, all in the same week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending. EVs, while also committing to the revival of the rotary engine.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

Ford launched the Escape Hybrid as a 2005 model (its Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute siblings showed up a bit later), so The General had some catching up to do in the green-car department. liter engine and automatic). liter engine and automatic).

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

As today marks the start of the 2012 Paris Auto Show, we’re likely to see lots of interesting green cars over the next few days that we’ll never see in the U.S. mpg imperial, or 73.5 liter, four-cylinder engine. Among them, the all-new 2014 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion diesel, capable of a claimed 88.3

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. liter V-6, which altogether might return about 20 mpg on the highway.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 12, 2012

It was the annual MPG Marathon last week, and I took part as I have done many times in the past. In recent years, other huge-engined cars have [.]. I actually drove in the first event, over a decade ago: back then, it was jaw-dropping that an Audi RS 4 could return an average of 28mpg.

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MPG Audi Parts Engine 51

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

Engine compartment of the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid shows the transverse-mounted 3.0L Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

engine and 6-speed transmission. XL Hybrids’ hybrid electric powertrain is a low-cost, low-risk, bolt-on, post-transmission parallel hybrid technology designed for Class 1–3 commercial vehicles that integrates seamlessly with the conventional internal combustion engine and transmission. We listen to CAN, collect signals. Both the 2.0

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. New EA288 TDI engine.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The more compact fuel cell and integrated powertrain, comparable in size to a V-6 engine, now fits entirely under the hood of the car, allowing for a more spacious cabin with seating for five passengers. Refueling time is approximately three to five minutes using 70 MPa refueling stations.

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Honda EPA Miles Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The Axon gasoline-powered city car uses existing engine technology and carbon fibre material advances to offer 100 mpg UK (83.3

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator highlights Volvo’s current PHEV architecture: front-wheel drive combustion engine, electric motor on the rear axle. liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to the NEDC certification driving cycle. We will still have a range limitation with battery cars. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Despite some extremely trying conditions for drivers and cars alike, with most teams opting to turn off the air conditioning to save fuel even in temperatures soaring to 43 degrees centigrade, the 1.0-litre Tags: Suzuki Alto diesel fuel efficiency Green Car Challenge petrol. per cent and 12.2 per cent respectively.

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Petrol Green Cars Diesel Green 42

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Hybrid vs diesel : It's a longstanding green-car conundrum. Which is better, a hybrid-electric vehicle that recaptures wasted energy in a battery and uses it to assist the gasoline engine, or an efficient modern clean diesel that goes further on a gallon of fuel?

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2009 MPG Gasoline-Electric Waste 60

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2010

Green-car fans will note that the Kizashi has been estimated by Suzuki to make anywhere between 29 and 31 mpg on the highway, thanks to its 2.4-liter liter four-cylinder engine that makes 185 horsepower.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

Rear view, with engine compartment with air intake labeled. The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 With XL1, the engineers and designers successfully came up with a body design that delivers more everyday utility than the two previous prototypes. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 8, 2014

The idea that downsizing will save you money in fuel costs, has been thrown into doubt as new research reveals that small engines often fail to meet their official MPG figures by the largest margin. Green credentials Editor Pick'

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Fuel Economy Economy Downsizing Fuel 61

Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2009

With the addition of the all-new EcoBoost engine, the new 2010 Lincoln MKS feature a powertrain that produces a combination of V-8 power and V-6 fuel economy. liter EcoBoost V-6 engine for the 2010 model year. The Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost will deliver at least 17 mpg city and at least 24 mpg highway.

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy MPG 39

Green Cars News

JULY 6, 2010

Nissan Motors is aiming to near double the mileage of its first hybrid model compared to the petrol engine version, all while keeping the costs down too, so reports Reuters news agency. According to the publication, the Japanese carmaker-a late comer to the hybrid scene-reckons it can steal a march on the competition when it [.].

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Infinity Hybrid MPG Nissan 39

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

turbocharged EA211 engine; a hybrid module featuring a 20 kW electric motor and a disengagement clutch; a 7-speed DSG transmission; and a 1.1 The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 The gasoline engine is one of Volkswagen’s latest EA211 series of small engines. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2012

mpg on a combined cycle, thanks to its use of the carmaker’s range of award-winning economical engines. Already on sale, the new Punto is available as a three or five door model and a choice of six engine options. [.]. Fiat’s new Punto offers emissions as low as 90g/km CO2 and efficiency as strong as 80.7

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Emissions CO2 MPG Engine 53

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

TFSI engine on its all-new A3 model. This new engine choice offers both gains in efficiency and performance, with faster acceleration and up to 57.6 mpg on a combined cycle. German carmaker, Audi reckons its making the choice between diesel and petrol even harder for Europeans with the arrival of the reworked 1.2

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Petrol Audi MPG Diesel 46

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

A long-term pet project of VW Group leader and engineering god Ferdinand Piech, it is a two-seat ultra-eco car that takes every other production car mpg record and tramples over it [.]. Fact is, the VW XL1 is a remarkable achievement that deserves every plaudit.

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Green MPG Engine Production 51

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

In an attempt to woo more US car buyers to the efficient power of diesel, Chevrolet is releasing a diesel version of its popular compact Cruze model. VCDi engine available to European buyers, the new 2.0 turbo-diesel engine boasts a US economy rating of 42 mpg on the highway. Based on the diesel 1.7

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Diesel Chevrolet MPG Economy 43

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Ford has added a new cleaner petrol engine option to its latest Mondeo range to offer lower emissions and higher fuel efficiency. litre direct injection turbo petrol EcoBoost engine offers turbo-boosted performance while returning over 41 mpg. litre engine joins the 2.0 litre EcoBoost engine introduced on Ford’s [.].

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Petrol Ford Range Cleaner 48

Green Cars News

JULY 21, 2009

With the introduction of a new common rail 1.6litre TDI engine, the new Audi A3 slashes emissions to class-leading levels. The vehicle has an outstandingly low carbon dioxide (CO2) output of 109g/km and has the potential to rack up as many as 69 miles per gallon (mpg). It reaches 62mph in 11.4 seconds and has a top speed of 121mph.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 16, 2011

With a 1.4litre turbo engine and six-speed automatic transmission, the new vehicle will deliver two mpg better economy at 39mpg on the highway compared to [.]. It is already one of the most popular and fuel efficient vehicles in America, and now the 2012 version of the Chevrolet Cruze will boost its fuel economy even further.

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Fuel Economy Chevrolet Economy Fuel 44

Green Cars News

JANUARY 10, 2011

mpg (combined cycle) thanks to its frugal e-HDi engine. In total there is a choice of four HDi diesel engines [.]. Citroen’s new C4 model goes on sale tomorrow and becomes one of the lowest emission models in its class. The stylish new C4 has emissions as low as 109g/km CO2 and achieves up to 67.3

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Emissions CO2 MPG Diesel 49

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mi), electrically actuated aerodynamic elements on the engine hood, the flanks and at the rear end direct the flow of air as needed to improve the flow through and around the vehicle. Wind noise is low on board the car, and there are no engine noises in an electric car in any case. At speeds from 80 km/h (49.7

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The new Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists which were test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK’s leading green transport and environmental experts.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 22, 2009

Exempt from London Congestion Charging & Vehicle Excise Duty, drivers of the smart ed can expect to achieve the equivalent of around 300 mpg whilst using no engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs or exhaust. mpg on the combined cycle or the equivalent of travelling from Dover to Prague on one tank of fuel.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Toyota teases an electric sports car. Engine block heaters might be overrated. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The lone star of the Lexus TX lineup is the plug-in. And the Biden administration lays out the start of a very expensive hydrogen network.

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Lexus Hydrogen Toyota MPG 114

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Ioniq and Niro represent high volume segments for Hyundai/Kia US fleet; the engineers were tasked to design a hybrid powertrain with segment-leading fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 27, 2009

mpg on the combined cycle across all three models. The R-DESIGN models feature special DRIVe wind deflectors and an R-DESIGN badge at the front, while the DRIVe badge announces the car’s low emission levels at the rear. DRIVe - the Volvo cars with the best environmental performance. The new C30, S40 and V50 1.6D

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Ioniq and Niro represent high volume segments for Hyundai/Kia US fleet; the engineers were tasked to design a hybrid powertrain with segment-leading fuel economy.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter liter 4-cylinder engine (the new 2AR-FXE, a variant of the Camry 2AR-FE 2.5L). DOHC 16-valve VVT-i engine.

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Green Cars News

MAY 15, 2009

These significant achievements are a result of a combination of improvements, including new manual gearboxes, a modified DPF (Diesel Particular Filter), enhanced BlueTDI common rail, direct injection diesel engines and refinements used on Volkswagen’s latest BlueMotion models.

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Exhaust Convert MPG Water 36

Green Cars News

AUGUST 12, 2009

litre common rail TDI 105 PS engine combined with a number of BlueMotion modifications, the Golf Plus BlueMotion is capable of returning 65.7 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting just 114 g/km of CO2. litre TDI engine and 105 PS returned 58.9 Using the latest 1.6-litre

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