Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With up to 10 injections per cycle, the injectors feed fuel to the combustion chamber at a pressure of up to 2,700 bar. The new pressure sensor integrated into the injector ensures exceptionally precise dosing as well as favorable fuel economy and clean combustion.

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BMW Diesel Engine Hybrid 248

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. gasoline engine, new roller rocker technology and smaller, lighter pistons in both gasoline engines, low viscosity oil and 6-speed manual transmissions throughout the new Auris engine range.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) on to a ¼ mile time of 13.3 seconds (-0.9

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A new generation of the pioneering mid-sizer has just launched, with 45 per cent larger battery (now 20kWh), a pure electric range of up to 84km (NEDC), all-wheel-drive and seating for up to seven. Ergo, it’ll take you a very long time and lots of kilometres to recoup the cost if you were hoping to save money on fuel.

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PHEV Mitsubishi Plug-in SUV 85

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The score relates to a vehicle’s combined performance on fuel economy and greenhouse-gas emissions.

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Minivan Chrysler EPA 2017 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

Start-stop systems shut off engines while the vehicle is at rest and restart it instantly and automatically upon re-engaging the gas pedal and are one of the most cost-effective and efficient means of optimizing fuel economy. Lead-acid batteries, the most common battery choice, are low-cost, easily available and relatively safe.

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Lead Acid Nickel Cadmium Batteries Battery 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Estimated price increases are based on current economic conditions and the concept of “incremental retail price equivalent (RPE) cost,” which represents the average additional price consumers would pay for a fuel economy technology. The report also examines a range of non-engine vehicle technologies. Engines and Technologies.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Approximately one-third of Ford’s US engine volume is I-4, as customers opt for more fuel economy and lower emissions. liter I-4 will produce maximum torque at relatively low engine speeds and maintain it across a broad range—estimated from 1,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm, according to preliminary Ford data. Earlier post.)

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North America Ford America Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. The new direct-injected 1.5 Click to enlarge. Drive unit.

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Volt GM Motor Motors 341

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When on the freeway, take a glance at the center round gauge that shows whether the hybrid system is in the charging, eco or power mode. Learning how to modulate the accelerator pedal to stay in the eco and charge range will produce the best efficiency. Your numbers may differ. This feature-rich system is explained here.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2020

The new Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport premium compact SUVs are now available with plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology, with an electric-only range of up to 66 km (41 miles) and CO 2 emissions as low as 32 g/km. Range Rover Evoque PHEV. seconds) in the Range Rover Evoque. PHEV technology.

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Land Rover PHEV Available Range 307

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2016

The improvements in fuel economy take effect across a wide range of the engine map—i.e, The cylinder head has been extensively re-engineered. Optimization of the charge motion in the interests of rapid flame propagation to reduce knock tendencies at high specific loads. TSI (92 kW). Compared with a 1.4l

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Engine Exhaust Re-Charge Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The summary report examines three main categories of user charges: charges based on fuel consumption, on distance traveled, and on congestion levels. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes). User Charges Based on Distance Traveled (VMT Fees). —Huang et al. —Huang et al.

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Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. We have also heard from owners that they would like a more convenient charging operation.

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Prius Hydrogen Toyota Plug-in 277

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. All base prices below include the $1,095 destination charge.

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 72

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

At the workshop, Kiyoshi Fujiwara, Mazda Executive Officer in charge of project planning and development, suggested unofficially that Mazda engineers think they ultimately may be able to approach 60% thermal efficiency with combustion engines for light duty vehicles. The full range of SKYACTIV technologies (i.e., Click to enlarge.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

These new powertrains deliver greater performance and efficiency, and sit alongside the Sportage’s range of gasoline engines. liter engine delivers greater efficiency and fuel economy. Combustion is made more efficient with the adoption of a new high-efficiency fuel injection system and revised valvetrain. km/l (6.13

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Diesel 2018 Kia Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Together, these technologies minimize situations when fuel enrichment is necessary to protect the catalytic converter from overheating damage, thereby improving fuel economy and lowering emissions. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter,

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D, re-iterated Honda’s strategic focus on electrification as the main pathway toward reducing greenhouse gases, and shift to renewable sources of energy. Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

The higher-voltage variant will support moves by European vehicle manufacturers announced earlier this year to introduce 48 volt passenger vehicle power networks to help meet the requirement for lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. —Guy Morris, CPT’s engineering director and chief technical officer. Micro-mild hybrids.

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Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The researchers suggest that there are engine architectures that can provide higher thermodynamic efficiencies than available from modern internal combustion engines; however, new fuels are required to maximize efficiency and operability across a wide speed/load range. We’re not going to say “Ethanol.

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

The new Focus features a broad suite of Ford advanced driver assistance technologies and advanced EcoBoost gasoline and EcoBlue diesel engines offering a 10% fuel-efficiency improvement across the range. The technology can disengage or re-engage one cylinder in 14 milliseconds. The all-new 1.5-liter Aerodynamics.

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

DOE recognizes that technology developments can help make vehicles more efficient and alternative fuels more economic, but the deployment of any technologies it helps develop is largely determined by policies, such as Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery). Depressing the clutch (or with DSG simply releasing the brake),re-starts the engine and clears the “Start Stop” text. at traffic lights).

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

car that they’re using with a comparable sticker price, but the operating. The Roadster is charged not with gas but with a 240-volt house plug which. The Roadster is charged not with gas but with a 240-volt house plug which. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy tests and an estimate 833.

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Auto Tesla Gasoline-Electric Porsche 162

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

It chooses the one best-suited for that particular driving condition, taking onto consideration the remaining battery charge level within the main-drive lithium-ion battery pack. Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 l/100 km), and the all-electric range is more than 53 miles (85 km). Connected car technology.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power.

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New York City New York Obama Tax Credit 167

Get Electric Vehicle

JANUARY 22, 2024

When choosing an EV, the range is a crucial factor for buyers of electric vehicles. It becomes even more difficult when the actual range of an EV contradicts what is advertised by the company.    Today we are going to look at how the EV range is determined and what are the different standards available for EV range.

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Range EPA Chinese Standards 40

Drive Electric

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The electricity used to drive the vehicle is stored in a large battery, which is charged by plugging the car into a power source, either at home or public charging stations. When the battery depletes, it is recharged using grid electricity from a wall socket or a dedicated charging station. . BEVs are low-maintenance vehicles.

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PHEV New Zealand Petrol Gas-Electric 98

Green Cars News

JULY 25, 2009

The re-engineered diesel engine now has an output of 40kW - that’s 7kW more than its predecessor; while the three-cylinder engine delivers maximum torque of 130Nm - an increase of 18 per cent compared to the previous model. Perhaps most amazingly however, despite the improvements in power, there has been no reduction in fuel economy.

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Power Powered Re-Charge Fuel Economy 36

Teslarati

MARCH 1, 2023

A question about bidirectional charging was also asked. Elon Musk noted that bidirectional charging is not that useful since Powerwall is better. The service’s rollout in Texas will include $30 charging at night for customers who sign up for Tesla Electric. He estimates 10 models or so should be enough.

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Tesla Texas Economy Parts 126

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM In Li-ion batteries, Li ions (Li + ) leave the cathode during charging and move through the electrolyte and separator to intercalate into the anode. Source: DOE, ALBAA 2008.

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Li-ion Power Powered Market 170

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

As part of its re-emergence, GM has established just four core brands – its global leader Chevrolet; Buick, which focuses on North America and China; GMC, one of its most profitable brands which will focus on North America and the Middle East; and Cadillac. How GM hopes to recover. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l Embracing new technologies.

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General Motors Green Motor Motors 40

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

An SUV with style Power and Range The 2023 C40 Recharge Twin AWD has twin 150 kW electric motors producing a total of 402 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque. We took delivery with 220 AER and after 211 miles of combination highway and freeway driving we had 20 miles left on the dash range read-out. kWh per 100 miles.

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google 79