Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. This automatic transmission adds ratio range at both the top and bottom of output speeds allowing for extra thrust off-the-line and a quieter, more fuel-efficient trip on the interstate. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2011

City/highway EPA ratings for select MY2011 SUVs. Ford’s Explorer is now the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market, delivering an EPA-certified 28 mpg US (8.4 The Explorer with its standard V6 delivers up to 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway to lead the full-size V6 SUV segment in fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

Qashqai with e-POWER not only realizes a high level of fuel efficiency and low CO 2 emissions, but also responsive and powerful acceleration. When accelerating (between 20 km/h and 110 km/h), the energy in the Lithium-ion battery allows the motor to assist with an additional +6 N·m torque for up to 20 seconds.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2013

Transportation fuel mix in millions of oil-equivalent barrels through 2020. Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2022

Rice University chemists working with researchers at the Ford Motor Company are turning plastic parts from end-of-life vehicles into graphene via the university’s flash Joule heating process ( earlier post ). The other 70% was outgassed or recovered as hydrocarbon-rich waxes and oils that Wyss suggested could also be recycled.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2014

An output-optimized engine oil pump circulates lower viscosity engine oil (0W-20 grade). Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 Additional fuel efficiency is gained through the use of an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system —with the added benefit of providing a very tight turning radius of only 15.1

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. The refreshed A8 will be shown at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The benefit is being able to drive many miles on pure electricity, and then have “unlimited range” when heading-out on the open road with a fuel-efficient gasoline engine and hybrid system. The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

There is no shame if, for you, Lincoln means either the massive Navigator SUV or the chauffeured Town Car sedan, as these are the most recognizable models from Ford’s premium division. liter non-turbocharged, I4 engine and two electric motors producing a total system 266 horsepower. Squeezing-out That Extra Mile. kilowatt-hours/kWh).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. The system comprises a deactivation rocker arm and oil control valve.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

When compared to the second-generation 6-speed automatic transmission, ZF’s new 8-speed automatic transmission not only has a higher gear ratio of 7.05, it also provides for considerably improved performance and fuel economy. optimizes fuel consumption by lowering the speed level. Also, the higher gear ratio of 7.05

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. lakh in the case of an EV SUV. Meanwhile, both the companies are exploring a hybrid powertrain too, to be part of their mid-size SUV plan.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. There may even be a new definition coming for the muscle car as modern EVs and plug-in hybrids demonstrate the quick-launching power of an electric motor and the center of gravity lowering power of a large pack of batteries. Driven with care (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 2015 Honda CR-V. Click to enlarge. mm from the crankshaft.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

Jeep unveiled the new 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The resulting precision reduces carbon-dioxide emissions and boosts fuel-economy up to 7.5% liter Tigershark features a two-stage oil-pressure relief system that reduces engine-oil pumping loads at low engine speeds for greater fuel efficiency.

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Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy 247

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

How dare Ford besmirch the good Mustang name by calling a SUV, powered by electricity no less, a Mustang? To get better fuel economy during the oil crisis I owned a Mustang II with a V6, but it really wasn’t all that bad. I knew I wanted a SUV, and it had to not look like everything else out there. seconds.

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Ford Dealers All-Electric Purchase 87

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

not a truck or SUV, and not a vehicle from BMW, Audi, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz) have until recently only had Volkswagen-brand cars as an option: Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat. Fuel economy background. The Cruze Diesel is identified by a discreet badge on the trunk. Click to enlarge. l/100 km, respectively). 2014 Ecotec 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

liter V6 TSI—a direct injection gasoline engine boosted by a mechanically-driven supercharger—in tandem with an electric motor and mated with a newly developed 8-speed automatic transmission. Torque and power with and without maximum E-motor boost. Fuel consumption is expected to be less than 9.0L/100km Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2022

In addition to the Crossover type, a new style that combines a sedan and an SUV, the Sport offers a sporty driving experience with an enticing atmosphere and an easy-to-drive package. liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine tuned to hit peak torque between 2000-3000 rpm, with a front electric motor that helps maximize torque production.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, INFINITI revealed the all-new QX50—a premium mid-size SUV featuring the first production application of the VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, transforming on demand. As a premium, mid-size SUV, it’s the right vehicle at the right time in one of the world’s fastest growing segments.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 16, 2006

Ford May Build a Plug-In Hybrid May 11, 2006 Ford Motor Co. Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford told shareholders at the automaker's annual meeting that the automotive market is shifting rapidly because of higher oil prices and the company is trying to respond. producer of hybrid cars.

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Ford Escape Plug-in Plug 100

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

The onroad systems include three automobiles—(2005 Toyota Camry), SUV (2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer), and pickup (2005 Ford F-150) to represent the range in the US automobile fleet and critical performance—and two urban buses with off-peak and peak passenger loadings.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

Chrysler introduced the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by the choice of two new engines mated to the nine-speed, the Cherokee features expected highway fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg US (7.6 2014 Jeep Cherokee. Click to enlarge. The 16-valve, 2.4-liter 4x4 systems.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

For people looking for the most effective way to end our addiction to oil, PHEVs have made sense because carmakers can build them now, with todays technology and using todays infrastructure. And were gratified that General Motors recognizes this study as validation of its decision to evolve to the electrification of transportation.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

Safety standards have required the implementation of systems that often won’t fit into older/smaller designs and loopholes in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards have resulted in manufacturers sizing up models to exploit regulatory blind spots. This basically spelled the end of traditional economy cars on the market.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Wakefield, 1998 "Taken For a Ride: Detroit's Big Three and the politics of pollution" by Jack Doyle Books on Peak Oil and Energy Transition "Beyond Oil: The view from Hubbert's Peak", by Kenneth S. Deffeyes, 2005 "The Coming Oil Crisis", by Colin Campbell "Crossing the Rubicon", by Michael C. htm Advocates of the Th!

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2009

With General Motors and Chrysler also showing signs of modest improvement, all looked rosy. According to statistics from the Department of Transport, US motorists are fleeing their beloved SUVs and pick-up trucks as they make up 83 per cent of the top trade-ins. At least that was until analysts started to delve a little deeper.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Most recently, Toyota announced that its fuel cell sedan would also be available in the UK, USA, Germany and Denmark during the summer of 2015. FCEVs are a real opportunity to offer motoring consumers a zero tailpipe emissions yet practical solution. It’s time to debunk a number of myths.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The significance is that at some point everything—sedans, coupes, sports cars, SUVs and possibly even trucks—will run on electrons, leaving oil and gasoline behind. Available in three all-electric versions: The base is the single motor, rear-wheel drive EQS 450+. Next is the dual motor all-wheel drive EQS 580 4Matic.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Based on the new Tiguan, it showcased the technical capabilities of the modular transverse matrix (MQB) in an SUV format. In normal driving situations, propulsion comes via the electric motor on the rear axle. This would take it into the realm of e-Axles and full multi-motor torque distribution and vectoring. Earlier post.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. BYD also developed the motors and software for the system.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. General Motors has sought $10.3 billion in Department of Energy loans to develop new fuel-efficient vehicles, including the Volt. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 "The Volt is a case study.

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