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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV

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Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. SKYACTIV at Powertrains, Fuels & Lubes. From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e.,

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Mazda SKYACTIV transmission, body and chassis technology

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In addition to the new gasoline and diesel engines ( earlier post ), Mazda’s SKYACTIV technology portfolio includes new transmissions (automatic and manual), body and chassis technology. Mazda hosted Green Car Congress at the event.). The SKYACTIV-MT features a light and compact layout. Click to enlarge.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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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 Eco: the engine controller, air conditioning and other auxiliary units are controlled for optimal fuel economy. Dynamic Light Assist. With a new 2.0L

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Toyota introduces 7th generation Camry for 2012 with improved fuel economy and performance across all models; ~39% jump in EPA city cycle fuel economy for the hybrid

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Toyota has unveiled the seventh-generation Camry, the best-selling car in the US for nine years running and for 13 of the past 14 years. The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03 Lighter overall vehicle weight also contributes to better performance and fuel economy.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge).

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Electric cars to account for 64 per cent of car sales by 2030

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A new study has unveiled the health, wealth and environmental benefits of the mass-market adoption of electric cars, suggesting that electric cars could account for a staggering 64 per cent of all car sales in the US by 2030. light-vehicle fleet by 2030. “These vehicles make eliminating the U.S.