Remove Light Remove Maintenance Remove MPG
article thumbnail

ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US

Green Car Congress

A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates Consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US. 4%, 5%, and 6% compounded annual reductions in CO2 targets for cars and light trucks for 2026–2030, compared against vehicles that meet the adopted 2025 targets.

Light 170
article thumbnail

Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

Green Car Congress

However, remaining factors over which a driver has control—route selection; vehicle load; vehicle maintenance; and the driver’s own behavior—can contribute in total to about a 45% reduction in the on-road fuel economy per driver (i.e., mpg US (13.5 vehicle selection and maintenance), tactical decisions (e.g.,

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Ford prices Auto Start-Stop system in non-hybrid 2013 Fusion 1.6L EcoBoost model at $295

Green Car Congress

lasting service with no additional maintenance; a 12V enhanced. Studies show drivers encounter an average of 10 to 15 red lights and stop signs on a typical 20 mile commute, which can add 5 to 15 minutes of idle time and wasted gas. liter EcoBoost: projected 37 mpg highway. 2013 Fusion Hybrid: projected 47 mpg.

Fusion 236
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

Green Car Congress

The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. All the different new Vito engine variants also benefit from a long maintenance interval of up to 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or two years. Among the variants is the Vito 116 CDI BlueEfficiency, offering fuel consumption of 5.7

Mercedes 246
article thumbnail

Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

Green Car Congress

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. We particularly liked the nose and tail, especially how they utilized LED lighting for a clean look. In 226 miles of driving, mostly in the Normal drive mode, on highways in Southern California we averaged 41.4

Toyota 98
article thumbnail

Chevy’s Cruze Diesel: a compact diesel contender in the US

Green Car Congress

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

Diesel 311