Remove Exhaust Remove Information Remove MPG
article thumbnail

Toyota introduces next-generation B-segment hybrid with 112 mpg US; CNG hybrid and plug-in variants

Green Car Congress

liters per 100 kilometers (112 mpg US) under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), with CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km—less than half the current average for B-segment cars. Due to small amount of heat generated by high-efficiency engines, heat from both the engine and exhaust is used for heating the interior.

article thumbnail

Nissan unveils 2013 Altima Sedan; 38 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, It now includes variable valve timing on both exhaust and intake camshafts, and the new intake system opens the valves at a higher rpm to help keep the torque curve flat. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

MPG
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

Green Car Congress

The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. In the Corolla Hybrid, an exhaust heat recirculation system speeds up engine coolant warm-up.

MPG
article thumbnail

ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

Green Car Congress

l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 There is fuel economy information and advice available for vehicle maintenance and carrying loads that is quite good, but very little published data to back it up. The compact sedan, a 2009 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8-liter l/100 km), when hauling the rooftop cargo box. l/100 km).

article thumbnail

Audi introducing new “ultra” A4, A5, A6 models; diesels with up to 60 mpg

Green Car Congress

liters per 100 kilometers (60 to 51 mpg) and CO 2 emissions of 104 to 119 grams per kilometer (167 to 192 g/mile), the new ultra models from Audi are among the most efficient cars of their segment. A highly efficient SCR system removes NO x from the exhaust, said Audi Head of Powertrain Development, Dr. Stefan Knirsch. mpg) with 4.6

MPG
article thumbnail

Toyota launches Aqua compact hybrid in Japan; targeting 12,000 units per month in sales

Green Car Congress

mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 A cooled Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) system improves efficiency in the high-expansion-ratio Atkinson cycle engine. The Hybrid System Indicator on the instrument panel offers information concerning eco-driving, such as effective accelerator use. The Aqua features a small 1.5-liter

article thumbnail

New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

Green Car Congress

l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52 mpg US), equivalent to 105 g/km CO 2. The driver is informed whether two or four cylinders are active by an indication in the multifunction display located between the speedometer and tachometer. TSI of the Polo BlueGT, an exhaust camshaft adjuster is added.

MPG