Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2014

In a European media test event, the fuel consumption of Daimler’s new TopClass 500 with Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) ( earlier post ) fell by an average of 9.2%. mpg US) without the use of PPC on the hilly motorway. Daimler has been citing fuel consumption improvements of up to 4% for the anticipatory cruise control technology.

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MPG Mercedes Fuel Connect 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2011

General Motors is exploring the use of its light electrification system eAssist as a cost-effective means to improve both vehicle efficiency as well as driving dynamics. Wilson and other members of the Malibu engineering team presented at a Malibu Eco media event. Click to enlarge. The eAssist system consists of: A 32-cell, 115V, 0.5-kW

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Fuel MPG Fuel Economy Li-ion 210

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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. Dynamic Light Assist.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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JANUARY 25, 2013

Originally, it focused on direct access to a call center in the event of an accident or other emergency, along with location tracking if the vehicle was stolen. Allows the user to activate the horn or flash the lights independently to allow easy location of the car in busy areas. New features include: Enhanced driving journal.

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Volvo Plug-in Plug Hybrid 261

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

six-piston) light-duty version of its opposed piston engine (OPE) in both diesel- and gasoline-fueled versions. Achates will demonstrate the engine in 2018 in a driveable light-duty truck. That works out to an estimated window-sticker label rating of 28 mpg combined.). liter, 3-cylinder (i.e., The new Achates Power 2.7-liter

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Light Engine Power Powered 150

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MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Current prototype of the Elio.

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MPG Engine Motoring Motor 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

has an EPA estimated highway fuel economy rating of 38 mpg (6.18 The Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, standard on all 2016 Passat models, builds on the premise that a collision is rarely a single, instantaneous action, but rather a series of events that follow the initial impact—which can cause additional collisions.

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2016 MPG America EPA 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2013

The ACCESS project focuses on: Coordinating multi-mode combustion events to optimize engine performance with improved thermal efficiency and reduced emissions over the entire drive-cycle operating conditions. FTP75 (mpg). HWY (mpg). Earlier post.). —Wheeler et al. improvement in fuel economy over the baseline. improvement.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine 278

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

In conjunction with its annual media and investor conference, Volkswagen is staging a two-week (8 - 21 March) e-mobility event at Berlin-Tempelhof. and e-Golf) with other plug-in models following, the event marks a very large and public stake in the ground, in terms of defining the current and future importance of e-mobility for Volkswagen.

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Parts Plug-in Gasoline-Electric MPH 368

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This is the story we wrote after seeing them at a private event two days before the 2024 LAAS. Changes include new head and tail lights, front and rear bumpers and newly designed 19-21-inch wheels. kWh battery that in the rear-wheel drive Light LR, Wind, GT-Line trims is targeted to have a 319 all-electric driving range.

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Los Angeles Auto Acura Concept 98

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Ford Utah Las Vegas New Hampshire 98

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2014

With this contract, the company has five concurrent customers the contracts for which encompass five different engine applications: passenger vehicle, light commercial vehicle, heavy commercial vehicle, military and marine/stationary power. Achates Power, Inc., Inter-digitated, mid-cylinder penetration of fuel plumes enabling larger ?=1

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Engine Power Powered Congress 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

l/100 km (38 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of between 162 and 164 g/km (–31 g/km), depending on tire format. liters/100 km (35 mpg US), an 11% (0.8 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 169 grams per kilometer. This system now detects not only pedestrians but also animals, and also includes the Dynamic Light Spot. seconds (–0.7

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BMW Diesel Fuel Power 220

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MAY 22, 2010

L/100km (71 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of just 87g/km. For larger and very high-performance engines, Delphi’s direct-acting piezo injector delivers a high degree of control of the rate and shape of injection events, independent of rail pressure. This latest system is featured on the new 1.2-liter Earlier post.).

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Congress Diesel 2010 Engine 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

liter Ti-VCT V6 engine standard)—which won the North American Truck of the Year award at NAIAS—uses more lightweight materials including an aluminum hood, engine and wheels to achieve 20% better fuel economy over the previous model, earning an estimated EPA rating of 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2025

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. The LED head and driving lights are sleekly integrated next to the small upper grille, which sits above a slightly larger grille with LED fog lights in the outer fascia corners. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by!

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Civic Hybrid Honda Hybrid Fuel Economy 73

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The EcoDiesel delivers 240 hp (179 kW), 420 lb-ft (569 N·m) of torque with up to 9,200 pounds (4,173 lbs) of towing capability and 28 mpg highway (8.4 Ram truck is the only manufacturer currently to offer a light-duty diesel powertrain. Chrysler’s Ram has decided to increase the 3.0-liter Earlier post.). The all-new 3.0-liter

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Production Chrysler Diesel Engine 246

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2025

Before off-roading Clean Fleet Report was among the first automotive journalists to drive the Forester Hybrid at a media event in Northern California. Fuel economy is rated at 35 mpg city and combined with 34 on the highway. While steering was too light for performance driving, it wasnt sloppy.

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Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG SUV 87

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 27, 2025

Toyota brought automotive journalists to its Plano, Texas, headquarters for the HQC (for Head Quarters Confidential) event to lay-out its product plans for the coming year. Sleeker Exterior The Woodland trim adds off-road capability The 2026 BZ exterior design has an updated, sleeker front end with changes to the fascia and lighting.

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Toyota Lexus All-Electric MPH 66

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2013

liters per 100km (50 mpg US). The opposite happens in the event of heavy and rapid acceleration. With the introduction of the Modular Transverse Matrix, the Golf now features an innovative central joint in the drive shaft that both increases safety in the event of a crash and reduces weight. The Golf 1.6 liters per 100km (52.3

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Fuel Diesel Exhaust Land Rover 255

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2025

The third week of May 2025 might be considered the best one of these events weve attended. Toyota annually invites a couple hundred automotive journalists to their Plano, Texas, headquarters for the HQC (for Head Quarters Confidential) event. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Lexus Toyota Plug-in All-Electric 70

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2014

km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 42 mpg US / 5.7 The hexagonal grille, a hallmark of Hyundai Motor design, aids cooling and aerodynamic efficiency, while the new, slimline LED daytime running lights and HID headlamps echo the high-technology image. l/100 km). km/l with 16-inch wheels (17.7 l/100 km with 17-inch wheels).

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Hybrid Plug-in Hyundai Plug 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

The 2018 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an all-electric range of more than 29 miles (47 km), 119 MPGe in EV mode and 52 MPG in hybrid mode based on EPA estimates, powered by a 8.9 115 mpge (electric) 52 mpg gas+electric. Ioniq’s light-yet-rigid body is the result of advanced design, construction methods and materials.

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PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

On Tuesday, Delphi’s Dr. Detlev Schoeppe, technical director for Delphi Diesel Systems, will present a paper detailing Delphi’s developments in fuel injection equipment and control strategies for light-duty diesel engines, including the recent introduction of the Delphi Direct Acting Diesel Common Rail System ( earlier post ).

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric Diesel 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

In the United States, fuel consumption is considerably higher than the OECD average: doubling of tested fuel economy would mean moving from the current new car (and light truck) average of 26 mpg to 52 mpg (about 9 to 4.5 litres per 100 km). Engagement of Stakeholders.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Global 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

Features include walk-up and walk-away, front and rear, choreographed lighting sequences, a tinted and UV filter-treated panoramic fixed glass roof, body color shark fin antenna, black crystal grille and graphic-etched rear quarter panel acoustic laminate glass. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Cadillac Escalade General Motors All-Electric 98

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2025

Platinum/8,500 pounds Charging The most convenient and expected place to charge will be at home using the Ford Mobile Charger that is included with the purchase of a Lighting. Plug in your toold, plug in your house Where the F-150 Lighting Pro can be a life saver will be when a power outage hits as the battery can store 9.6

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 73

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

liter V6—302 hp (225 kW), 273 lb-ft (370 N·m ) paired with fuel economy of 24/30 mpg US (est. mpg US) corresponding to 135 g/km CO 2 , and is therefore the only vehicle in this class to achieve efficiency class A. city/highway). BlueDirect 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine. liters per 100 km (40.6

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine 2014 231

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4 The adoption of Valvematic further reduces friction and pumping losses under light engine loads, further lowering fuel consumption. l/100 km (40 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 138 g/km—reductions of 0.7 mpg US) and 134 g/km respectively.

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Gasoline Diesel Toyota Emissions 252

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 application of GM’s Active Fuel Management (AFM) cylinder deactivation system is the first on Corvette; it shuts down half of the engine’s cylinders in light-load driving. L/100 km) on the highway. 1 compression ratio.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Volkswagen presented a major update of the Golf in an event at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg. l/100 km (48 mpg US), equating to 110 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (51 mpg US), or 104 g/km CO 2. Front Assist is a system which warns the driver and brakes automatically in the event of an imminent collision. A BlueMotion version of the 1.5

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Engine Connect Connected 2017 257

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US ), while its CO 2 emissions come in at between 142 and 148 grams per kilometer (134 – 139 g/km); figures are calculated according to the EU test cycle and may vary depending on the tire format specified). mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers / 38.6 – 37.3 liters / 56.0 – 53.5

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2018

The Ioniq Hybrid Blue model has an estimated 58 mpg (4.05 The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an estimated all-electric range of 29 miles, 119 MPGe in EV mode and 52 mpg (4.52 Ioniq’s light-yet-rigid body is the result of advanced design, construction methods and materials. Powertrains. The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid’s 44.5 ChargePoint.

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2019 Lithium Ion Charging Plug-in 207

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

system does not just deactivate the engine when the car is stationary at a red light; it already deactivates the engine at speeds below 7 km/h (4.4 Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, had announced Volkswagen was working on the 10-speed at the same event in 2013. l/100 km (44 mpg US).

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control).

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 105