Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2011

Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in 30 to 40% less greenhouse gas emissions.

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Taxi Chicago Transit Connect Ford 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

If President Obama were to implement a 60 mpg by 2025 rule, 28% of respondents would feel more favorable toward him, while 14% would feel less favorable. If Obama refused to implement a 60 mpg standard, 13% would view him more favorably, while 25% would view him less favorably. It was conducted via telephone between 8-13 September.

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Fuel Economy MPG Standards Economy 210

Green Car Reports

JUNE 25, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan is shown in its final form, the new cars that offer the cheapest mpg, and why electric race cars may benefit more than the environment. What''s the cheapest MPG you can get?' All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Toyota 107

Toyota Gas-Electric MPG Fuel 107

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine, 2015 Transit low- and medium-roof regular wheelbase wagons deliver a 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating (16.8 That reflects an improvement of as much as 46% compared with the 10 mpg city/13 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating for the Ford E-Series 6.8-liter liter V10 premium gas engine.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Ford Economy 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2012

Well-to-wheel emissions for gas and diesel trucks over the CCE drive cycle. Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) in the UK has released a report on the trial of a heavy-duty truck operating solely on biomethane gas. Gas vehicle operation also reduced emissions of NO x , PM and noise. Source: Cenex report. Click to enlarge. Engine power.

Gas 218

Gas Buy Vehicles Diesel 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 This ensures the appropriate, effective compression ratio and efficient internal exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) for improved fuel economy.

Chrysler 291

Chrysler Standards MPG Fuel Economy 291

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

With 12 million passengers annually, SJC currently provides on-site shuttle buses to transport passengers and luggage among the airport’s short- and long-term parking lots, consolidated rental car garage and terminals, with a fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. Funded in part by a $3.8-million

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BYD 2018 International San Francisco 150

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices. The 2013 guide also includes a greenhouse gas rating for each model.

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy 2013 EPA Economy 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

In addition, this Honda model has lower greenhouse gas emissions than the fleet average standard required by all cars in 2025, the equivalent of a 50% reduction from current required levels. In 2001, the 2001 Civic GX powered by compressed natural gas was the first certified Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (AT PZEV).

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Honda 2014 Plug-in California 231

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

About 75% of the Canadian population uses gas cars. If you check, the country has over 12,000 gas stations across its length and breadth. If you check the status of diesel cars, you will find their pricing to be a little higher than gas vehicles. You may have to follow the MPG or miles per gallon rating in Canada.

Cars 85

Cars Fuel Gas Diesel 85

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

mpg and for light trucks of 31.3 EPA is proposing to withdraw the waiver of CAA preemption for California’s Advanced Clean Car (ACC) program, Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) standards that are applicable to the affected model years. mpg projected requirement in MY 2025 under standards issued in 2012.

EPA 150

EPA Fuel Economy California MPG 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Starting with 2012 model year vehicles, the rules together require automakers to improve fleet-wide fuel economy and reduce fleet-wide greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 5% every year: NHTSA has established fuel economy standards that strengthen each year reaching an estimated 34.1 Earlier post.). Final Regulatory Impact Analysis.

Fuel Economy 170

Fuel Economy EPA Economy Light 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., mpg US) and 7.1 mpg US), respectively. According to SMDI, while the greenhouse gas emissions from the production of steel are in the range of 2.0-2.5 l/100 km (37.3

Gasoline 220

Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars 220

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2019

100 km (45 mpg US) in 2030 and below 3.4L/100 100 km (69 mpg US) in 2050. Natural gas taxis are expected to account for 54% in 2050. In addition, providing a friendly environment for walking and bicycle to increase the proportion of green travel would also contribute a lot to the low-carbon development.

Transportation 316

Transportation Emissions China Taxi 316

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

mpg US, 3.0 The vehicles also exceed the MLIT fuel efficiency standard for 2015 by 20% and achieve emissions levels 75% lower than the 2005 standards under the MLIT''s Approval System for Low-Emission Vehicles, making them eligible for tax reductions under the Japanese government’s tax incentive program for environment-friendly vehicles.

Japan 294

Japan Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy 294

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

liter turbo and DDCT transmission are 40 mpg US (5.88 MultiAir 2 allows better control of the start and end of the valve events and an extended opening on the intake cycle for better exhaust gas recirculation. The low operating speed range also reduces noise and provides a quiet cabin environment at highway speeds.

Dodge 240

Dodge MPG Price Fuel Economy 240

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 20, 2022

Help Your Fuel Economy & the Environment. If your exhaust system is working correctly, it benefits your fuel consumption and the environment. If your exhaust system is working correctly, it benefits your fuel consumption and the environment. An exhaust pipe carries the gas and exits through the tailpipe.

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Exhaust Environment Convert Fuel Economy 83

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

This is an economics trend, since today’s low cost of gas no longer makes it worth paying the price premium of hybrids and EVs. When you’re buying a vehicle that can get over 30 mpg, you can still say you’re doing your part to help the environment. went toward a gas-guzzling purchase of a large SUV or crossover SUV.

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Hybrid 2016 SUV Purchase 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2018

The High Altitude and Long Range Research Aircraft ( HALO ) is equipped with a total of 20 measurement instruments to record the various gas and particle emissions of major cities and the related reaction products. We are conducting low-level visual flights and can only fly in cloudless areas. —DLR research pilot Stefan Grillenbeck.

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Emissions Taiwan Asia Ozone 268

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) for a vehicle of that size.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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EPA Standards Light Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2017

In March, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. mpg in MY 2021. Earlier post.)

Standards 150

Standards Fuel Economy Economy Climate Change 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. 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. We were hoping to get 30 mpg on the highway, but no matter how hard we tried the best we could do was 28.1 cubic feet.

Acura 77

Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date. In addition, VELOcar sources auxiliary data to calculate fuel costs, greenhouse gas emissions and peer benchmarking.

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy Vehicles MPG Personal 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

When Congress passed the Clean Air Act, it never gave EPA the explicit authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for the purpose of stopping global climate change. My resolution does, however, keep EPA from threatening Congress with its own greenhouse gas policy as we write legislation. —Congressman Skelton.

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 5, 2009

This year’s MPG Marathon saw eco-drivers once again proving the possibilities of considerate driving to achieve staggering fuel savings. This year’s winner of the annual celebration of frugal footwork achieved an amazing 96 mpg! mpg, an impressive 25.09 MPS with a manufacturer’s combined mpg of 29.1,

MPG 42

MPG CO2 Fleet Commercial 42

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2016

The new diesels feature an integrated technology approach, which includes new stepped combustion chambers and further developed exhaust-gas recirculation. The new engine design also allows all components for exhaust-gas recirculation to be positioned directly on the engine, instead of under the car floor as hitherto.

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine Diesel 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The resulting ORNL Overhead Vehicle Dataset showed that GRIDSMART cameras could indeed successfully capture useful vehicle data, gathering images of approximately 12,600 vehicles by the end of September 2018, with “ground truth” labels (makes, models, and MPG estimates) spanning 474 classifications.

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Light Fuel Vehicles 2018 359

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. liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined. The EPA rates the S500 3.0-liter Driving, Handling and Comfort.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Lexus 94

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2022

Our gas-guzzling machines cause huge damage to the environment. The best hybrid or plug-in cars will make life on the road feel comfortable while also making a positive impact on the environment, too. It’s good for you, and good for the environment. This is bad news for the environment and even worse news for your pocket.

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Fuel Economy Environment Hybrid Buy 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

DeCicco’s analysis shows that optimizing internal combustion engines plus rising adoption of grid-free hybrids will enable new fleet fuel economy (unadjusted) to reach 52 mpg (4.52 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 Adjusted on-road fuel economy correspondingly would be 41 mpg (5.74 L/100km) and 60 mpg (3.92

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Fleet Fuel Automobile MPG 236

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. It includes a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, an electric water pump, a low-friction distribution chain, an intake manifold made of a composite material and a compact exhaust manifold. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter lbs) lighter.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

mpg US , 4.6 mpg US , 6.25 As a result, the Harrier is eligible for reduced taxes under the Japanese government’s tax system for environment-friendly vehicles. The hybrid model, powered by a 2.5-liter liter engine and hybrid system achieves fuel efficiency of 21.8 Gasoline engine models are fitted with a 2.0-liter

Lexus 210

Lexus Japan Toyota Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

In recent testimony before the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said that substantive reductions in carbon emissions from transportation will require policies and programs that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Promote development of housing in close proximity to transit.

Transportation 150

Transportation Miles CO2 Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

US mpg) (99 g CO 2 per km [159.3 US mpg) (89 g CO 2 per km [143.2 TDI has a lightweight crankcase made of an aluminum-silicon alloy—an exception in its competitive environment. The low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system (AGR) is also water-cooled and discharges directly upstream of the turbocharger.

Audi 207

Audi Diesel Engine MPG 207