Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. This year, for the first time, EPA and DOE have added a second top ten list of most efficient vehicles—separating advanced technology vehicles from conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 23, 2024

While that’s nearly $7,000 more than the gasoline variant of the TRD Sport, it does come equipped with the more powerful i-Force Max powertrain. That unit offers a combined total of 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, a significant improvement over the gasoline-only models. But not all trims are equal.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

The RAV4 gasoline version comes in four grades: LE, XLE, Limited and the new SE. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid will be $28,370 for the AWD XLE and $33,610 for the AWD Limited. MSRP for the 2016 RAV4 gasoline models will range from $24,350 for the LE 2WD to $32,910 for the AWD Limited.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The average US household will spend about $550 less on gasoline in 2015 compared with 2014, as annual motor fuel expenditures are on track to fall to their lowest level in 11 years, according to projections by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Gasoline prices are forecast to go even lower in 2015.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

It is expected to be priced at around $3,000 more than Pathfinder 3.5-liter Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 gallon fuel tank, the same as non-hybrid models, driving range is estimated at more than 526 miles (847 km). liter V6 models.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) short-term forecasts of US gasoline consumption, which cover the current and upcoming calendar year, have risen 1.6% The latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) expects 2014 gasoline consumption to be 8.82 over the past year. million barrels per day (135.2 billion gallons).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. Base price of a 60 kWh Tesla Model S—without Federal tax incentive, but with destination fee—is $71,070.) Net pricing after tax credits could be as low as $68,495, including $995 destination.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2011

A new Carnegie Mellon University study released at the Washington Auto Show finds that for passenger cars, aadvanced vehicles with higher fuel economy—i.e, port fuel injected (PFI) gasoline—during periods of higher fuel costs. But that’s only one element of the equation.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

We use vehicles modeled in Autonomie to estimate vehicle costs and fuel economy along with fuel price projections from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), and focus on developing internally consistent estimates for other relevant cost parameters. cents per mile. Per-mile maintenance costs by powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study. —Bruce Belzowski.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle also found that while there was a significant negative relationship between the unemployment rate and the number of vehicles purchased, the price of gasoline did not have a major impact.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel Efficiency. Fuel Costs. Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

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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. The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. All-electric range for the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is an estimated 30 miles. seconds, and is expected to deliver a fuel economy rating of 65 MPGe. kW) of power.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2011

Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. range, convenience to charge and purchase price of the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The 2017 Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated 133 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent)—a substantial 26% enhancement over its predecessor model, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as a result of greater battery capacity and the improved hybrid system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Prius Prime Plus.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

Ford is pricing the new C-MAX Energi—expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, a 550-mile (885 km) total range and more than 20 miles (32 km) of electric-only range ( earlier post )—at $33,745. Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2019

More than 90% of the fuel used for transportation is petroleum-based, which includes primarily gasoline and diesel. The small increase in emissions is attributed to an increase in diesel fuel consumption by medium- and heavy-duty trucks and jet fuel consumption by commercial aircraft. of 2017 greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If we're talking about realistic Metro competitors here, the base 1992 Ford Festiva actually managed to undercut the price tag on the cheapest possible Metro two-door hatchback that year: $6,911 versus $6,999. The good news is that it has electronic fuel injection and an overhead camshaft. liters of gasoline on the Canadian highway.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has an operational global warming impact 31% less than that of the previous-generation, gasoline-powered Chrysler minivan, according to an analysis by FCA US engineers using industry-standard software. The calculations are based on 120,000 miles (200,000 km) of operation.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If you want to be picky, the 198 6 Sprint ER was the gas-mileage king of 1980s America, rated at 44 city and 53 highway miles per gallon. The 1987 Sprint ER came in second place, due to its insatiable thirst for go-go juice on the highway (51 miles per gallon). Just $66 with gas priced at $1.16 per gallon. It loves to run!

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2014

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 The 2015 Mirage is priced with a low starting MSRP of $12,995. Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 Fuel Efficiency' l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 1, 2023

Alfa intends for it to fit well into a customer’s monthly balance sheet as well, announcing today it expects the Tonale to run 33 miles solely on electricity and return a rating of 77 MPGe. Combined fuel economy is an official 29 miles per gallon, which isn’t exactly Prius territory but neither is the power output of the Tonale.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Michael Sivak also incudes information for current gasoline-powered internal combustion engines as a baseline comparison. Among their findings: A note on fuel pricing and cost per mile. In their report, Schoettle and Sivak used a national average fuel price for electricity of $0.12/kWh

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In a new study, IHS Markit forecasts that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) will by 2040 grow to an all-time high of around 11 billion miles per year (a 65% increase since 2017) in China, Europe, India and the United States—the key markets examined for the study—and will keep growing. IHS Markit, “Reinventing the Wheel.”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Sometimes the EPA is spot-on, but commonly we exceed its numbers by a few miles per gallon.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 Equipped with a 8-gallon (30-liter) fuel tank, the car has a range of around 672 miles (1,081 km). Projected price of the car is $6,800. The 3-wheeler.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) includes a High Technology Battery case that examines the potential impacts of significant breakthroughs in battery electric vehicle technology on the cost and price of all types of battery powered electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Major automotive suppliers see national fuel economy standards as important for long-term planning and investment and don’t want to see them altered by US policymakers, according to a first-of-its-kind industry survey commissioned by CALSTART and conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In August 2023, gasoline prices surged , reaching a peak of $3.98 As gas and diesel prices continue to spiral, improved fuel economy in your truck is becoming even more of an imperative than before. Finding ways to improve your truck’s fuel efficiency can save money while minimizing environmental impact.

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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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