Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2018

Ford dealers will begin taking orders for the 2018 F-150 with all-new 3.0-liter The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 Final EPA F-150 3.0-liter Deliveries begin this spring.

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F-150 Diesel EPA MPG 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2011

Overview of the plug-in hybrid system for the F-150. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has launched a new line of hybrid vehicles—converted plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford F-150 pickup, the highest volume selling vehicle in the US. Click to enlarge. air-cooled 22.6 100 kW power inverter.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

XL Hybrids will begin production on the new XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for Model Year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups in first quarter 2018. This will be the first time that Ford F-250 trucks can be ordered by fleet customers with hybrid-electric drive technology; the XL3 system can provide up to a 25% increase in fuel economy.

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Fleet Hybrid F-150 Ford 191

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

XL Hybrids will display three fleet-ready, electrified pickup truck solutions at NTEA’s Work Truck Show next week in Indianapolis. XL is unveiling the industry’s first XLH hybrid-electric F-250 pickup in its booth, while also displaying an XLP plug-in hybrid-electric F-150.

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F-150 Hybrid 2018 Ford 239

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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F-150 Mexico 2020 Ford 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. liter V6 engines have been proven in more than 700,000 Ford F-150 trucks since 2011. Fleets Fuel Efficiency'

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Fuel Economy 2015 Ford Economy 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2011

Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2011

ALTe, the developer of a range-extended electric powertrain used to repower light commercial vehicles, is collaborating with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to help validate the ALTe powertrain for the fleet industry. Earlier post.)

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Fleet Lithium Ion Range F-150 218

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Clean Fleet Report. This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) optional. If you are looking for a true sports car version, opt for the 2021 RC F Fuji Speedway Edition, with the 5.0L for the AWD.

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Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 67

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

For the first time since UCS began the Automaker Rankings report in 2000, all eight major automakers reduced their average greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-forming emissions compared to their fleet averages from 1998, the model year examined in the first report. Percentages indicate the fraction of MY2013 vehicles sold with the given technology.

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2013 Kia Hyundai Sale 299

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, the REEP system’s patented technology improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. gasoline V8 for the Ford F-150, the system can be applied to several vehicle types running a variety of fuels. Louis, MO, the event will run from 9-12 March 2010.

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St. Louis F-150 Range Gasoline-Electric 199

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Photos from Clean Fleet Report archives. They have many advantages, such as consuming less fuel, being more environmentally friendly, silent and smooth to drive. You just get better fuel economy. Hybrids Are Good for Fuel Economy But Not Performance. Smashing Through the Barriers To Hybrid Cars.

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Hybrid Camry Hybrid F-150 Fuel Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” The first was the 2021 Mustang Mach-E , next was the 2022 E-Transit cargo van, and now the enticing 2022 F-150 Lightning. Ford says 75-percent of F-150 Lightning buyers will be new to the brand, while 80-percent are new to owning an EV.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 95

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of adding a hybrid option to any existing vehicle as a step towards full electrification. With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. Fuel economy – same as SR5.

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Tundra Toyota San Antonio F-150 82

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the rear-wheel drive 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback, powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.3-liter This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. liter EcoBoost. High-performance four-cylinder fun.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

The project will build and install diesel-fueled two-stroke compression-ignition Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engines into Class 8 demonstration trucks that will be road-road ready in 2019 and operate in fleet service in California in 2020. We also deliver a significant fuel economy improvement. Earlier post.).

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California Engine Diesel 2017 230

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

For almost three decades this automotive trade publication has evaluated new powertrains and highlighted the best based on horsepower, torque, NVH management, real world fuel economy and new technology. Ford F-150 Hybrid 3.5L The post News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Engine Hyundai Plug-in F-150 68

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning. Clean Fleet Report wanted to give an update as we are one year out from seeing the Silverado EV in Chevrolet dealerships. Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time.

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Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 83

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

For charging we used the BlueOval Charge Network and Electrify America charge stations, where new Mach-E (and F-150 Lightning ) owners receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging, the equivalent of a little more than half our trip. The post An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

TI-VCT varies the phase of the intake and exhaust cams independently for improved airflow through the engine, which delivers more torque while reducing average fuel consumption by up to 5%. The 6-speed dry-clutch automatic transmission delivers a 7-9% fuel economy improvement vs. traditional 4-speed automatic transmissions.

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy Production 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Clean Fleet Report’s time in the Hummer combined short course demonstrations of all-wheel steering, Watts To Freedom mode and Crab Walk. kW per mile, which is a woeful number compared to other EVs Clean Fleet Report has tested. First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. In our test drive we averaged 1.7 More EV Pickup News.

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Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150 97

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, first appropriated in the fall of 2008, will provide about $25 billion in loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels. Tesla Motors will receive $465 million in two parts.

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Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 170

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 83

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Clean Fleet Report : Tell us a bit about yourself. To get better fuel economy during the oil crisis I owned a Mustang II with a V6, but it really wasn’t all that bad. For me, I think the most exciting thing coming will be the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado electric pickups. CFR : You like cars?

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Ford Dealers All-Electric Purchase 87

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Newer EVs like the Ford F-150 Lightning offer bi-directional charging, which can be used to charge stranded EVs or serve as backup generators for homes/RVs. A study of city fleet EV deployment in cold weather in Des Moines, Iowa, found “a largely positive experience reported by all drivers.

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Gas-Electric Gas Norway F-150 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

Ford Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Escape, Expedition and Econoline as well as Mercury Mariner, Lincoln MKS and Navigator also use the sustainable material. We already have bio-based foam on more than 2 million vehicles and we’re looking to convert 100 percent of our fleet to it in the future.

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Ford Renewable Escape Mercury 218

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Ford Mustang Mach-E (& F-150 Lightning & E-Transit). Finally, take the company and the country’s best-selling vehicle–the Ford F-150–and recast it as an affordable, capable all-electric work vehicle with higher-end consumer versions also available. Fleet To Electric?

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2012

liter EcoBoost engine used in Ford F-150 and an all-new 3.2-liter Ford says that the Transit will achieve an average of 25% better fuel economy and haul at least 300 pounds more than today’s E-Series. liter V6, the same 3.5-liter liter Power Stroke Diesel option ( earlier post ). Ford will offer Transit’s 3.7-liter

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North America Fuel Economy Transit Connect Economy 278

Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The 2.0lite engine delivers a 10-20 per cent improvement in fuel economy against larger displacement V6 engines but there is no compromise in performance as it still produces at least 230hp and 240lb-ft of torque. 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500.

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Ford Shelby F-150 Fusion 36

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

The onroad systems include three automobiles—(2005 Toyota Camry), SUV (2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer), and pickup (2005 Ford F-150) to represent the range in the US automobile fleet and critical performance—and two urban buses with off-peak and peak passenger loadings.

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Light Emissions Energy Boston 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2017

The brief explores Environmental Protection Agency ratings versus real-world fuel economy and how more efficient pickup and SUV engines are affecting gasoline demand and growth. The likely gasoline demand reduction from replacing 1 million 2007 F-150s (i.e., the old V-8 engine models) with the truck’s 2017 3.5

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Gasoline SUV Emissions Light 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Plug in America

DECEMBER 14, 2021

It seems like ancient history now, but we started 2021 with an administration that was firmly committed to the growth of the fossil fuel industry and pretty actively hostile to EV technology and even fuel economy. That changed pretty dramatically when President Biden took office.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

If no one wants your car (because people think it sucks), then no one will buy it, regardless of how good the fuel economy may or may not be. Posted by: Bob F | Apr 13, 2009 9:42:47 PM Despite factual errors and oversights in this article, you still make an excellent point. 150 miles is fine more. check your facts.

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