Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. Engine and Drive Unit.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

An intentional move on the company’s part, the plan was to catch a more elevated customer than those persuaded by the Fox body trio: Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mark VII. Part of Ford’s Modular engine family, the new mill shared its 4.6-liter The S1 was the last vehicle in production anywhere to use an InTech engine.

Parts 93

Parts Mercury 2003 2004 93

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

Achates Power, Inc. The first result of this agreement is the demonstration vehicle that will be shown at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS): a light-duty truck with an Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) Engine. Achates Power 2.7L —David Johnson, president and CEO, Achates Power.

Gasoline 240

Gasoline Engine Companies Power 240

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2022

Oshkosh Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, unveiled the first silent drive hybrid-electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), the eJLTV. Eliminates the need for a towed generator by providing export power capacity of up to 115kW. —John Bryant.

Hybrid 195

Hybrid Fuel Economy Lithium Ion Electric 195

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.) Stop-start technology increases fuel efficiency up to 3.3%. Click to enlarge. liter V-6 powertrain.

Fuel Economy 250

Fuel Economy 2013 Chrysler Economy 250

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

As part of its 2010 estimates, EPA is projecting an increase in hybrid share to 4.3%, up from 2.3% For 2009, the last year EPA has final data from automakers, the average CO 2 emissions from new vehicles were 397 grams per mile and the average fuel economy value was 22.4 mpg (10.45 mpg (10.45 mpg, or 16%, since 2004.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler writes that its has “ made the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles a priority to meet retail consumer preferences, comply with future regulations and as part of our commitment to sustainability. ”. “We We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines.

Chrysler 268

Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2021

This decrease was driven largely by a decrease in emissions from fossil fuel combustion resulting from a decrease in total energy use in 2019 compared to 2018 and a continued shift from coal to natural gas and renewables in the electric power sector. from 2018 to 2019, and CO 2 emissions just from fossil fuel combustion decreased 2.7%

2005 418

2005 2019 EPA Climate Change 418

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Changes in the attributes (clockwise from upper left, weight, power, fuel economy and torque) of the Honda Accord over time as an example of fleet trends in the US. In contrast, fuel economy actually increased by 15% during that period. Knittel, 2009. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). It is one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, and already conforms to the LEV3 emissions standard in the US. Fuel economy improvement. 2014 Jetta TDI.

2015 262

2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2015

In a new report, Electric Vehicle Market Forecasts , Navigant research projects that under its base scenario, global sales of light duty electrified vehicles (i.e., The growth of PEV market share will be aided in part by the number and variety of PEV offerings coming to the market over the next several years. million in 2024.

Light 150

Light Sale Global Oil Prices 150

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.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2016

Alphabet Energy is commercializing low-cost, efficient thermoelectric materials for power generation leveraging technology initially developed at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The automotive industry is working to meet the increased electrical power requirements of the future car (e.g., Earlier post.). The PowerCard.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Energy Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2012

Previously, sheet steel made of nano-structures was considered too brittle (no elongation) to form the shapes required for automotive parts. One of the challenges with currently available AHSS materials is the need to form parts at elevated temperatures—increasing cost and production cycle times. —Daniel Branagan, Ph.D.,

Light 231

Light GM Companies Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

Continental is supplying the 48V belt-starter generator with integrated power electronics that is at the heart of the mild-hybrid (MHEV) system that is standard on Audi’s new A8. It has a continuous power rating in generator mode of up to 5 kW, with peak output of up to 15 kW available for short periods. Earlier post.).

Audi 186

Audi Volt Supplies Power 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2019

gasoline) and Skyactiv-X (spark-controlled compression-ignition gasoline, earlier post ) will come mated with M Hybrid, Mazda’s compact and efficient mild hybrid system, for enhanced acceleration performance and real-world fuel economy. gasoline engine delivers enhanced driving performance, fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness.

Mazda 207

Mazda SUV Hybrid Fuel Economy 207

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.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2020

This increase was largely driven by an increase in emissions from fossil fuel combustion, which was a result of multiple factors, including more electricity use greater due to greater heating and cooling needs due to a colder winter and hotter summer in 2018 in comparison to 2017. Source: EPA. >.

2018 243

2018 2017 EPA 2005 243

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

to demonstrate how stop lights can be programmed to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions while facilitating the smooth flow of traffic. The US Department of Energy estimates that idling from heavy- and light-duty vehicles combined wastes about 6 billion gallons of fuel per year. Earlier post. ).

Fuel 223

Fuel Fuel Economy Waste Light 223

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. The DOE-funded Amerigon thermoelectric project originally began in 2004 as one of several projects targeting fuel economy improvements in light-duty vehicles of 10%.

Fuel Economy 341

Fuel Economy Energy Waste Vehicles 341

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE FWD is 131 MPGe city, 107 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE AWD is 114 MPGe city, 94 MPGe highway and 104 MPGe combined. Handling is due in part to the battery cross-framing structure, which adds to overall vehicle rigidity.

Toyota 429

Toyota SUV Batteries Battery 429

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2021

Making 158 hp and 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) of torque, the powerplant features Volkswagen’s modified version of the Miller cycle, in which the intake valves are closed early in the induction stroke to help with fuel economy, and has a very high compression ratio of up to 11.5:1. The Jetta GLI is powered by the 2.0-liter

Engine 243

Engine Fuel Economy Standards Economy 243

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. NORMAL mode: Allows the hybrid system to achieve an ideal combination of fuel economy and vehicle acceleration. Earlier post.).

MPG 306

MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

will introduce a 48V Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module as part of its full spectrum of advanced energy storage solutions for automobiles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. —Alex Molinaroli, president, Johnson Controls Power Solutions. Johnson Controls, Inc.

Lead Acid 261

Lead Acid Li-ion International Hybrid 261

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

Kia 89

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system. TMP-O is the lead plant for production of the new two-motor system in North America.

North America 259

North America Honda America Hybrid 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. The prototype showed an 85% improvement in fuel economy. Fluid for the system will be stored in a 14.4-gallon

Chrysler 218

Chrysler EPA Light Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2021

In addition to GM’s carbon goals, the company worked with the Environmental Defense Fund to develop a shared vision of an all-electric future and an aspiration to eliminate tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035. The new fast chargers will be powered by 100% renewable energy.

General Motors 199

General Motors Carbon Emissions GM 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2021

This funding is part of Phase II of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Automated On-Road Vehicles ( NEXTCAR ) program. Southwest Research Institute team developed VD&PT controls during the NEXTCAR Phase I program for a hybrid light-duty vehicle (HEV).

Vehicles 321

Vehicles PHEV Connect Connected 321

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

In New Zealand, diesel and electric-powered vehicles pay for their road use through road user charges. Since some 36% of diesel is used off-road, such as on farms, by manufacturing, industrial and commercial ventures, and boats, a fuel tax for road use would impose an unfair burden onto these sectors, the government says.).

New Zealand 236

New Zealand Light 2013 2020 236

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

Fuel Economy 82

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 82

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2015

Achates Power, Inc., The project is the Single Cylinder Advanced Combat Engine Technology Demonstrator, part of the Army’s 30-year strategy to modernize tactical and combat vehicles. In December 2012, TARDEC had awarded Achates Power, Inc. David Johnson, CEO, Achates Power. Achates has partnered with Cummins Inc.

Engine 150

Engine Power Powered 2015 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2017

As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance.

Mazda 186

Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

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.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2017

The Clarity Electric sedan is powered by a 120kW electric motor producing 221 lb-ft of torque and drawing power from a 25.5-kWh The Clarity Electric has an EPA fuel economy rating of 126/103/114 MPGe (city/highway/combined)3 and an EPA range rating of 89 miles on a full charge. kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

Oregon 150

Oregon Honda California Tax Credit 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. Our freeway fuel economy test loop of 210 miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, averaged a very impressive 55.8

Hyundai 84

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

million in funding to develop connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies aimed at improving fuel economy by more than 20%. The project is part of ARPA-E’s Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.)s.

Connect 150

Connect Connected Fuel Economy Vehicles 150