Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Today we''ve got specs on the 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV, a paean from a very dedicated Tesla Model S owner, and a new study supporting the concept of using electric cars to stabilize utility grids. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Average fuel economy.'

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

A new study by Honda in Japan has revealed just how much fuel drivers could save by adopting a fuel efficient driving style. It found that drivers using the new Eco Assist system on the Honda Insight Hybrid improved fuel economy by an average of 10 per cent and potentially as much as 20 per cent [.].

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2016

Today, Consumers Union busts myths about Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, an MIT study indicates electric-car range anxiety is overblown, and a BMW i3 REx owner assesses the pros and cons of the extended-range electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Check out.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ About the authors. Dr. Andrew A.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2016

Today, an auto-industry lobbying group takes aim at Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, a new study argues that more electric cars will be needed to meet stricter fuel-economy standards, and fracking advocates use social media to target Millennials. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 2, 2017

Today, we look at six new electric cars coming in 2018 and 2019, Daimler invests in charging network ChargePoint, and a new study indicates U.S. fleet average fuel economy did not increase much over the past 25 years. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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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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Green Cars News

JUNE 23, 2009

How will Detroit get out of its financial crisis - with a broad, deep, fast change and a focus on fuel economy, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Tags: Green cars Latest news Detroit fuel economy University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 18, 2017

Continuing low gas prices are often blamed for the current popularity of crossover utilities and SUVs, along with any sales struggles green cars may experience. But would a sudden increase in gas prices cause shoppers to flock to more fuel-efficient vehicles?

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2011

How important is fuel economy to you, when you consider a new car purchase? According to a 2011 Maritz Research study, more than 40 per cent of consumers now view fuel economy as “extremely important” – that’s up from 13.5 Around 37 per cent of consumers feel fuel economy will [.].

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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

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. According to Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, both the unemployment rate and the cost of petrol influenced buyers’ decisions with regards to the fuel economy of their vehicles.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 4, 2014

New eco-tyres may not be delivering the fuel savings that consumers expect, according to new research. A study by Emissions Analytics has revealed that there may be little difference in the fuel economy performance of highest and lowest rated tyres, when driven at low speeds. Green credentials'

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

A 110cc pre-production prototype of a Pinnace Engine 4-stroke opposed piston scooter engine ( earlier post ) showed approximately a 27% improvement in fuel consumption across different scooter cycles compared to a conventional benchmark engine in dynamometer and simulation testing by FEV. Engine efficiency, Pinnacle TP90. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

A new hybrid system could yield fuel economy improvements as high as 10 per cent. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news general motors 2010 Direction in Engine Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference fuel consumption GM hybrid cars GM Hybrid System.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Stricter fuel economy standards could damage the US car industry by pushing up car prices and reducing consumer demand, a independent industry analysts report.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 2, 2012

Amid the frantic rush to fill up our petrol tanks in recent weeks, many of us have overlooked one of the best ways to boost our fuel economy: eco-driving. According to a Public Transit Fuel Efficiency Study from SmartDrive Systems (logo, pictured), fuel consumption could be reduced by as much as 18.7

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

As demonstrated through more than 6,000 hours of dynamometer testing, the Achates Power engine addresses proposed efficiency targets by providing a 20 to 30% in fuel economy over current advanced diesel engines. The Achates Engine is EPA 2010 and Euro VI compliant. Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 29, 2014

Being green is big money, according to a new study, which shows that fuel economy has the biggest influence on car purchasing decisions than any other factor. A new study of 29,000 US consumers by JD Power shows that for the third consecutive year, gas mileage was the most influential purchase rea[.].

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

A vehicle’s dependability and fuel return are more important than how much it costs to buy, according to a recent study. A survey of 2,776 car buyers from 70 countries found that seven in ten would be prepared to pay more upfront for a hybrid or electric car if it was more sustainable than a strai[.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 16, 2011

They have received a $1.2million grant from the Department of Energy to study and evaluate the technologies that provide feedback to drivers so they [.]. The way you drive could have a huge impact on the money you spend at the pump – and researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are determined to prove it.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 27, 2012

Talk about a winning combination: driver assistance systems can not only dramatically reduce the risk of accidents, but they can also improve fuel economy and they are low cost. The [.].

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda hosted Green Car Congress at a SKYACTIV Technologies media workshop this week in Vancouver, Canada, at which engineering management explained the development philosophy, approach and results for the initial set of SKYACTIV technologies. Hybrids can deliver good fuel economy by powering the vehicle at lower loads.

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Green Cars News

MAY 25, 2009

When settling on recipients for the loans, the US government apparently feels it is necessary to extract co-operation from foreign companies to accelerate the development and spread of green technology in a move that will also help to fend off potential criticism of protectionism.

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Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

The hybrid Forte has some impressive credentials that are sure to catch the eye of car buyers eager to lower their fuel consumption and do their bit for the environment. It has fuel economy of 42mpg with petrol equivalent fuel economy at 51mpg. Its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are just 99g/km.

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Green Cars News

MAY 22, 2012

The use of lightweight technologies and vehicle parts is seen as a vital part of efforts to meet fuel economy and emission goals – and now a new study is suggesting it may be possible to downsize an engine by 50 per cent. The Southwest Research Institute has discovered that by applying the Miller cycle [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2009

However, its overall merits are open for debate after a study by UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel questioned the implied costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. So is this scheme green at all? Our verdict – green shoots should not be ignored. Faye Sunderland.

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Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2012

Harder road surfaces could be a secret to boosting the fuel economy of cars, according to a new study.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2011

As it examines low cost ways of improving fuel economy, General Motors (GM) is exploring the use of an ultracapacitor based Active Energy Recovery Buffer. At the SAE World Congress 2011, it presented the results of a simulation study showing a 1.3

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Green Cars News

JUNE 27, 2009

An eight month study led by Nissan will educate UK motorists on how reduce their fuel bills and lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. A similar trial has already been completed in Japan where fuel usage was reduced by an average of 18 per cent. So how will the fuel savings be achieved?

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Green Cars News

APRIL 27, 2009

At the 2009 SAE World Congress, a Ford study revealed that a separate E85 direct injection boosting system combined with a petroleum port fuel injection makes an engine more efficient in its use of petroleum - and can be viewed as a more cost effective alternative to diesel.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The Audi e-tron Spyder sports car study makes its world public debut at the Paris Motor Show this weekend as the press get a sneaky preview today. The two seat open sports car is a plug-in hybrid which capable of delivering 128mpg fuel economy and emits a tiny 59g/km of CO2 from its 300PS twin-turbo [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 13, 2009

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. The study also attempts to quantify how the electrification of the U.S.

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The discussions focussed on the potential gains to be made in the areas of Fuels and Fuel Economy, Electrification and Traffic Management, each of which were examined through a series of provocative presentations and workshop sessions. About the smartest thing we can do to deal with this problem is to become more fuel efficient.

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

This has been further backed up by research at Loughborough University and the University of Sussex, both of which found that using waste heat from light duty vehicles could deliver fuel economy advantages of anything between 6.3 per cent and 31.7

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. The impetus for this change came from a study by the US Idaho National Lab [ 2 ].

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APRIL 21, 2009

Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford at 2006 Shareholders Meeting ) GM top 12/31/07 [GM Vice Chairman Bob] Lutz, 75, is undergoing a green conversion in the twilight of his career. "I We saw Toyota getting highly beneficial rub-off from their Prius success, which permitted them to cloak themselves in the mantle of total greenness," says Lutz.

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