Green Car Congress
AUGUST 2, 2011
A European-based Vauxhall Vivaro van retrofitted with Protean Electric’s electric wheel motors ( earlier post )applied in a through-the-road plug-in hybrid system (TTRH) has shown a more than three-fold improvement in fuel economy in hybrid mode over a conventional Vivaro on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 3, 2010
Fuel economy is expected to improve at least another 2%, making the 2011 F-Series Super Duty 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke diesel 20% more fuel efficient than the 2010 model. The improved torque and horsepower, for example, means a customer can get to a higher gear faster and stay in it longer, both of which aid fuel economy.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 22, 2016
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and auto-industry lobbyists are now sparring over the future of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2022-2025.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 7, 2009
The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 The results were averaged for an estimated range of 431 miles, with an average fuel economy of 68.3
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Educational seminars and displays by appropriate manufacturers and vendors are also part of the day’s activities. The Doris Bovee Memorial Road Rallies start in the morning with a 100-mile, fuel economy event completely on the 2.45-mile On Saturday, festivities begin with The Arc Grand Prix Run, an early-morning, 3.4-mile
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 3, 2011
The auto industry’s current materials portfolio will need to be augmented to meet new 2025 fuel economy standards, according to a WardsAuto and DuPont Automotive survey conducted in late July. 49% of respondents thought that powertrains would see the greatest percentage of material changes as a result of proposed 2025 CAFE standards.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 6, 2013
Schmidt made the announcement during a speech delivered at the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich. The new EA288 will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter liter TDI Clean Diesel engines fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models.
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