Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that fuel consumption and emissions of CO 2 from the world’s cars will roughly double between 2000 and 2050. Worldwide, cars currently account for close to half of the transport sector’s fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. litres per 100 km).

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Global 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2011

Gillig LLC, one of the nation’s largest transit bus manufacturers, now offers the Vanner Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA) as standard equipment on their hybrid buses. over traditional alternator technology; fuel economy improvements and. over traditional alternator technology; fuel economy improvements and.

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Hybrid Standards DC Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. Further, the report finds that the existing culture within the domestic auto companies systematically underestimates the value of fuel economy, which has crippled profitability. Fuel Economy.

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Fuel Economy Detroit Economy Michigan 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway. Click to enlarge.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) contracted with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions at West Virginia University to conduct in-use testing of three light-duty diesel vehicles (two 2.0L diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles 230

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop. liter EcoBoost’s fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology in the F-150. 2015 F-150. Click to enlarge. EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

The upgraded version of the Pentastar V-6 is the standard engine in most trim levels of the 2019 Ram 1500, specifically tuned for truck duty and rated at 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

The remaining vehicles—two in the Mainstream class and 13 in the Alternative class—will now proceed to the Finals Stage, set for 19-30 July at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, Mich. For fuel economy, this translates to at least 67 MPGe, or two-thirds of the 100 MPGe target for both vehicle classes.

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Aptera Tango San Diego Switzerland 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

DENSO International America, Inc. The reduction in aerodynamic drag in these platoons provides significant fuel economy savings for both the trailing and the leading truck. Peloton offers its system as a usage-based managed service, charging a per-mile fee when trucks are in platoon and saving fuel.

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Companies Fleet Fuel Economy Volvo 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2016

LiquidPiston will be developing its X4 test rig: a prototype 30 kW diesel X-engine, with targeted brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) of 186 g/kWh (better fuel efficiency than heavy duty truck engines, and twice the fuel economy of a gasoline engine over a typical drive cycle).

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Engine Exhaust 2014 Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e., Source: IEA.

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Carbon Supplies Global Transportation 265

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

When matched against the perennial standard of the Mercedes-Benz S500 , the G90 equals or bests this iconic German luxury car in many ways. After 2025 they will come out with no new internal combustion engine models and, by 2030, will only sell cars and SUVs powered by a battery. But things are changing for them.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 86

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It includes four 120-volt AC outlets and two USB ports, with two more 120-volt outlets in the cab and four more in the standard dimension F-150 bed, plus an additional 240-volt outlet. Horsepower is 452 for the standard range version and 580 for the extended range truck, and the torque for both versions is 775 pound-feet.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 99

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. We’re focused on the customers’ most critical issue—smaller packaging.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Earlier post.).

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine 304

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Since first releasing our engine’s results, we have demonstrated a steady increase in brake thermal efficiency, all while meeting the toughest, global emissions standards. Achates Power has made excellent progress overcoming the challenges commonly associated with two-stroke engines: emissions, fuel economy, oil consumption and durability.

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Engine Power Powered 2011 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). Taking the displacement down gets you on a percentage basis the best fuel economy value versus other technologies.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

The Ram ProMaster City is based on the Fiat Doblò, a two-time International Van of the Year winner with more than 1.3 As a result, it affords precise control of the intake-valve events—beginning and end—which reduces engine-pumping losses, increases volumetric efficiency and cuts carbon-dioxide emissions. Click to enlarge.

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2015 Transit Connect Engine Turkey 278

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

CWI will market this new engine in North America, and Cummins will have the option of developing international versions of this new engine for markets outside North America. SEGR combustion also improves power density and fuel economy vs. lean burn and traditional stoichiometric engines. ISX12 G Natural Gas Engine. g/bhp-hr PM.

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Gas Engine Fuel Economy North America 225

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Standard on the LX and Sport, the non-turbo 2.0-liter Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. Two Engine Choices. liter ups the power to 180 hp and 177 lb.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

The four-passenger A-segment car features a new fuel-efficient 1.4-liter EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet released. Exclusively available for the North American market, the new six-speed automatic transmission provides the new Fiat 500 with smooth shifting and excellent fuel economy. Pricing starts at $15,500.

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2012 Auto Los Angeles Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. Another major engineering challenge was to reduce internal friction to attain better fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The new Jeep Cherokee ( earlier post ) will make its European debut at the 84 th Geneva International Motor Show this year. The new Jeep Cherokee is the first mid-size SUV to feature a standard nine-speed automatic transmission. liter diesel engine combined with a 6-speed manual; the 3.2-liter liter Tigershark MultiAir I-4.

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Jeep Diesel Fuel Economy Russia 220

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive three of the five when Lexus brought the international media to Santa Barbara for a few days of driving through mountains and vineyards. Fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined with the FWD model. Lexus is taking some chances with its top seller.

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Lexus Fuel Economy MPG Clean 85

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Toyota fully unveiled its fourth-generation Prius in an outdoor event Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The vehicle features smaller, lighter hybrid system components; higher energy density in the batteries; and an internal combustion engine with a thermal efficiency of more than 40%. The new Prius is lower, longer, and wider.

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Prius Toyota 2016 Las Vegas 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Estimated price increases are based on current economic conditions and the concept of “incremental retail price equivalent (RPE) cost,” which represents the average additional price consumers would pay for a fuel economy technology. In contrast, fuel economy measures how far a vehicle will travel with a gallon of fuel.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

GM created this annual event in 2011 to introduce its latest technology achievements to Chinese media. This year’s event showcased developments in advanced manufacturing processes, user-friendly automotive technologies and advanced vehicle designs at the ATC. It operates at the same standard as GM’s battery lab in the United States.

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GM 2013 Design China 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Peloton’s platooning system, which will reach commercial trucking fleets in 2017, creates a wireless link between the automated throttle and brake control systems on multiple trucks to synchronize their speeds and maintain a safe following distance even in the event of a sudden stop.

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Peterbilt Fuel Connect Connected 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2013

Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source. Final US EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch. Assistance systems.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 236

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The hill start assist and brake hold are standard safety and convenience features.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

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 TDI, which conforms to the Euro-6 emissions standard. With a new 2.0L l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. mm bore, and 95.5-mm

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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 In addition to the standard 2.4-liter This feature also helps prevent hot spots that could lead to knock, while improving performance and fuel economy.

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Chrysler Standards MPG Fuel Economy 291

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2015

Professionals representing each of the three aforementioned domains (academia, government, industry) comprised the event’s nearly 300 attendees. Atkinson stressed that autonomy enables us to push the limits of engine fuel efficiency, even beyond the 54.5 Click to enlarge. 4 ] teleoperation, shared control, and full autonomy. [

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Universal Vehicles Michigan Oakland 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

The EV6 GT has standard ABS and power assisted ventilated front and rear solid discs. Handling and driving confidence were aided by the standard electronic stability control, electronic brake-pressure distribution and brake assist. The EV6 GT comes standard with a power sunroof and power lift gate.

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Kia All-Electric Miles Clean 70

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 63

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. Prototype BMW i8 at the track.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281