Green Cars News

JUNE 24, 2013

So which vehicle would you predict could shatter the world record for fuel economy? Perhaps an iconic green car, like the Toyota Prius; or a newcomer to the market like the latest Honda Accord Hybrid? Latest News Green cars Volkswagen'

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Today, we've got some worrying news from a California car-buyer survey, a self-driving hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid fuel economy tested in cold winter weather, and a new Mercedes with a stunning interior. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 10, 2017

More proof that plugging in cuts carbon emissions, news on the batteries of the new 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and discouraging news on the calculated fuel economy of new vehicles sold last year: all this and more in today's car news on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 25, 2013

Chevrolet may just have “sparked” interest in its latest electric vehicle: by revealing a combined fuel economy rating of 119mpge.

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Green Cars News

MAY 9, 2013

A key project is under way in the USA aiming to boost fuel economy of petrol powered light duty vehicles by as much as 30 per cent: without compromising performance. Latest News Green cars'

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have teamed up to release the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide - offering motorists important insight into finding the most appropriate fuel efficient vehicle for their needs. Latest News Green cars'

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Green Cars News

MAY 24, 2013

Take one look at a "Humvee" and the last thing you''re likely to think about is fuel economy: they look more like tanks than green cars. However, Ricardo has shown that even these models can be more fuel efficient thanks to its Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (Ricardo FED, pictured).

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 17, 2018

Today, we've got data from China on plug-in vehicle sales, an intriguing hint on pickup powertrains, a date for revised CAFE rules, and an affirmation of electric cars by an unexpected executive. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2013

Even sports car makers are increasingly aware of the importance of offering vehicles that keep a keen eye on fuel economy: as reflected by the new generation of both the Porsche 911 Turbo (pictured) and the Turbo S. Both models will boast new, advanced engines; as well as a new thermal management s[.].

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2015

We look at California''s ambitious plans for zero-emission vehicles, name the small state with big electric-car news, and learn about how aluminum bodies keep pickup passengers safe. All this and more today on Green Car Reports. Aerodynamic drag is bad for fuel economy. Today in Car News'

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Americans are becoming more conscious about fuel economy when making vehicle purchases – at least if the latest figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute are to be believed.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 24, 2016

Today, Tesla launches longer-range 100D versions of the Model S and Model X, a vehicle that could be Faraday Future's first production electric car appears in Los Angeles, and automakers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scuffle over Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Five-cycle testing from the US Environmental Protection Agency has now been completed – and the fuel economy figures for the Nissan LEAF have been revealed. The battery electric vehicle has a mpg-equivalent rating of 106mpg city, 92mpg highway – meaning a combined total of 99mpg.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 2, 2011

What effect can retrofitting a van as a plug-in hybrid have on its fuel economy? This is because a European-based Vauxhall Vivaro was retrofitted with Protean Electric’s electric wheel motors applied in a through-the-road plug-in hybrid system – and it boosts fuel economy three-fold. The vehicle, which is [.].

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 28, 2012

It’s not often we talk about vans on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk: however, when it comes to green vans there has arguably never been a more attractive option than the new Ford Fiesta Van (pictured). The vehicle features diesel engines, all of which have emissions below 100g/km of CO2 with fuel economy figures topping 76mpg.

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Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2014

Toyota claims it is on the way to making a 10 per cent improvement in fuel economy of its hybrid vehicles thanks to a new semiconductor technology. The carmaker will use a new silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor instead of a traditional silicon which should reduce energy losses. Hybrid cars Toyota'

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Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2012

It is its second three-year effort to boost vehicle fuel economy – and now it has an important partner on-board: the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI, logo pictured) has announced that it will be teaming with International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to reduce fuel consumption.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2013

The new Volkswagen Golf R (pictured) is grabbing headlines as one of the fastest and most powerful Golf models to date. However, a closer look at its statistics reveals that this is a vehicle that places a strong emphasis on going green too. With a new 296hp TSI engine, the vehicle is rightly garne[.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2010

It goes without saying that we all want our petrol engines to achieve better fuel economy at a lower cost – however, according to a new study, US vehicle owners would rather existing engine choices achieve this goal over opting for higher priced alternative fuel engines.

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APRIL 5, 2024

During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. liter V-6, which altogether might return about 20 mpg on the highway.

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Green Cars News

JULY 16, 2014

Using air con in a hybrid vehicle hits its fuel economy almost twice as hard as a regular petrol vehicles, according to new research by Emissions Analytics. Laboratory tests found that fuel economy drops 6.1 per cent in a hybrid car when the air con is turned fully on, compared to just 3.8

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2012

There may be one negative knock-on effect of improving the fuel economy standards of our vehicles: fuel tax revenues could slump massively. According to a report by the Congressional Budget Office (logo, pictured), fuel economy standards proposed for 2017-2025 would cut revenues from petrol tax by 21 per cent in 2040.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 9, 2012

SUVs are rarely all that “green” – but the new Nissan Pathfinder SUV (pictured) may change that perception. The vehicle boasts an improvement in fuel economy of 30 per cent thanks to a host of innovations including: an aerodynamic design; reduced engine friction; next-generation Xtronic CVT; and a 500lb weight reduction.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Hyundai’s Motor Company’s admission that it made overestimated the fuel economy of some of its vehicles (see story), has other carmakers worried, according to Reuters UK. The new agency reports that speculation is rife among industry executives and analysts that more carmakers will have to backtrack on their economy claims too.

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Green Cars News

JULY 9, 2011

You might think that in more environmentally conscious times, fuel economy figures would keep on improving. However, new statistics from Truecar.com show thatUSfuel economy has actually dropped back to 21.6mpg in June, compared to 21.9mpg in May.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 15, 2014

Drivers are wasting millions by focusing on fuel economy when choosing their next car, ignoring the real killer to their wallet’s state of health – vehicle depreciation. Green credentials'

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Green Cars News

MARCH 22, 2013

Making our fuel go further isn’t just about driving vehicles with better fuel economy ratings: it’s also about adjusting our driving behaviour. Now Honda has revealed the extent of how much fuel we can save just by being more efficient in our approach to traffic congestion.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Honda’s efforts to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy go beyond its motor vehicles – they also stretch to its motorcycles, with the company developing new 700cc and 125cc engines with an accompanying second-generation Dual Clutch Transmission.

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2013

Both the USA and Europe are paying more attention to the fuel efficiency of their vehicles, according to two separate reports. Latest News Green cars Green credentials'

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Green Cars News

APRIL 2, 2012

Need proof of the increased emphasis among car buyers on fuel economy? The American carmaker is expecting to post in excess of 100,000 units sold of the 12 GM vehicles that are rated with 30mpg or more, during March. Check out the latest figures from General Motors. That will be the highest total in the [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The average fuel economy of new light duty vehicles bought in the USA leapt from October 2007 to April 2009 from 20.2mpg to 21.3mpg. In a companion study for the same period, it was also found that the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per driver from these new vehicles were lower in each month compared to October 2007.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 13, 2009

Here, for the record, are its tips: - Pack light: Remove unnecessary baggage from a vehicle as for every 100lbs that a car carries, its fuel economy is cut by one-two per cent. A loaded roof rack should also be avoided, as this can decrease fuel economy by five per cent. So stick to the speed limit.

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Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2011

Think Porsche and you probably don’t think fuel economy – however, while few buyers will reach for the new Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo because of its green credentials, there is no denying its achievements. Its [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2012

Keep your eyes peeled for the new Kia Sorento (pictured) – due to go on sale later in the year, it will boast a host of changes focusing on improving its fuel economy and lowering its emissions. The vehicle, which will be manufactured in Korea, will include a host of different diesel and petrol engines [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 15, 2011

Permanent fuel economy standards could pose a “very serious” risk to the auto industry, according to the Center for Automotive Research (CAR).

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

There’s no doubt that the vehicle you select has the largest impact on fuel economy. However, did you realise that factors you could influence could garner as much as a 45 per cent reduction in fuel consumption?

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