Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2013

The relative shift away from motor gasoline to diesel is driven by improving light-duty vehicle fuel economy and the growth in commercial transportation activity. Sources for fuel economy gains in light-duty vehicles. Declines of about 30% in the OECD are offset by the doubling of energy demand for personal vehicles in the non-OECD.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2018

Volkswagen held the world premiere of its new, third-generation Touareg SUV in China—its largest market. Drivers use the Innovision Cockpit to adapt the assistance, handling and comfort systems specifically to their personal tastes; the car becomes their Touareg. Volkswagen SUV campaign. Volkswagen in China: SUVs.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2022

In both instances, the distances to be compared are person miles. The derivation of person miles traveled by air is straightforward from the available monthly data: In 2021, the airline revenue passenger miles for domestic operations totaled 572 billion miles. persons ), we end up with 4,800 billion person miles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

At the same time, total miles traveled per year by cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and light trucks will increase about 60%, reaching about 14 trillion in 2040. As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2019

It turns out that, in the United States, the occupants of light-duty vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans) annually contribute, on average, 7,958 pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent. Furthermore, indirect emissions, such as those from refining and transport of the fuel, were included by adding 24% of the direct emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. First, it gives the automaker a very competitive offering in the compact SUV segment in the US—a segment which is booming in the US. Select compact SUVs.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2019

ROOMZZ—a zero-emission SUV in the five meter category. In this way, maximum safety can be guaranteed when transferring vehicle control from person to machine and back again. Information regarding the assistance systems, navigation, and air quality (CleanAir system) are displayed via the light effects in this LED strip.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2022

These innovative features enable drivers to be even more connected with their vehicle, making GV60 the most personal and customizable Genesis model yet. When the vehicle is turned off, the Crystal Sphere provides ambient lighting, adding to the aesthetic of the driving experience. Later this year, as part of Hyundai Motor Group’s $7.4-billion

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2017

The T-Roc can be further adapted to the driver’s personal preferences via a range of convenience systems that is exceptionally large for this vehicle class. The optional panoramic sunroof brings ample light into the T-Roc interior. Other options that can be configured for the SUV include eleven additional assistance systems.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. The EPA report is the authoritative reference for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Sivak suggests that some of the factors that likely contributed to the recent decline in the value of this measure are the decreased amount of personal transportation; decreased contribution to GDP of truck transportation; and the increased contribution to GDP of data services, information processing, and e-commerce.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Audi unveiled its all-electric Audi e-tron mid-size SUV—its first fully electric production model—in an event in San Francisco. The Audi e-tron is a premium electric SUV designed for sport, family and leisure, and will enter the US market with a suggested retail price of $74,800, with initial arrival in the second quarter of 2019.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2014

Vehicle segments revealed as emerging aluminum content leaders are pickup trucks, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and both mid-sized and full-size sedans. The findings of the “ 2015 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content Study ” were compiled using data updated and verified between October 2013 and April 2014. lbs (180 kg).

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Honda did a deal with GM to develop its own electric SUV, the Prologue, on Blazer EV underpinnings. Honda did a deal with GM to develop its own electric SUV, the Prologue, on Blazer EV underpinnings. Prototypes shown include a sleek Saloon (aka sedan) and a more boxy Space-Hub van/SUV. Is it really a Honda?

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 16, 2019

With light trucks—pickups and SUVs—making up almost 70 percent of the market in 2018, automakers are scrambling to build these types of vehicles with all types of powertrains, including electric models. The race is on to sell an electric car that doesn't look like an economy hatchback or a luxury sedan.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. According to the report, it appears that emissions from light-duty vehicles accounted for the entire increase in GHG emissions. in emissions from on-road vehicles. million MTCO 2 e of the 4.9

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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MARCH 11, 2012

Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles. Light-duty diesel are seen dropping share slightly to 0.6% Click to enlarge. In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% and from 2.6%

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2018

One of the hallmarks of the good life in developed countries is the freedom to move about as we choose in personal vehicles. Consequently, demand for personal vehicles has recently skyrocketed and this trend is likely to continue in the near future. ? persons per vehicle to the projected 2050 world population of 9.8

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2014

A Kickstarter project is seeking $25,000 in funding for the development of a roof-mounted 8 GGE CNG-tank case for light-duty bi-fuel vehicles. For my next personal daily driver, I want a bi-fuel ride—both gasohol (E10) & CNG fueled. Wallace is putting in the first $10k.).

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EV Central

JUNE 13, 2025

But it makes up for it with a big personality – and the most efficient EV running we’ve ever experienced. The big question is whether the Inster has enough pizazz to justify a price tag that stretches it into the domain of larger SUVs. Electricity use is crazy low in this pint-sized SUV.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The most common was: Who is looking for a sedan that isnt a sedan, or a crossover/SUV that isnt a crossover/SUV? This is one of two Crown modelsthis sedan and the Signia SUV. We particularly liked the nose and tail, especially how they utilized LED lighting for a clean look. The Crown, as introduced, is more of a tweener.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Heavy on heritage and light on details, the launch event showed Scout’s concepts for an EV 4×4 that’s every bit the equal of Jeep or Bronco. The Terra truck and the Traveler SUV share most design and interior cues, with the truck riding on a longer wheelbase. Consumers can reserve the new models on the Scout Motors website.

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Teslarati

MAY 22, 2023

Ford has been teasing its next generation of electric vehicles for some time, and the speculation regarding what the automaker could bring to the table persisted today as the automaker detailed its upcoming SUV as a “personal bullet train,” only giving the mind’s eye full reign of what could be to come.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

Sivak examined the differences in the probability of licensed drivers purchasing a new light-duty vehicle (car, pickup truck, SUV or minivan) as a function of their age for the years 2007 and 2011. In 2011, one vehicle was purchased for every 14.6 drivers aged 55-64. By comparison, the rates for other groups of drivers were: 14.9

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

However, he notes, the rates of vehicles per person, licensed driver, and household reached their maxima prior to the onset of the current economic downturn. The focus of this research was on light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans). The number of light-duty vehicles in 1984 stood at 156.8

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Behind the wheel, our jaunt down Lombard Street immediately made clear that while this is a largish vehicle—it has the footprint of the VW Atlas Cross Sport midsize two-row SUV—its 37.4-foot Once inside, the leatherette seats are comfortable, the forward view is superb, and the entire cabin seems light and airy.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

“When we set out to redesign the Model Y, we looked at trying to give the car a little bit more of its own unique personality,” von Holzhausen says in the video’s intro. Theres a great tidbit about giving it its own unique personality, and how the new light bar gives it a wider look.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

SPACE VIZZION electric concept combines the aerodynamic design of a Gran Turismo with the spaciousness and versatility of an SUV. SPACE VIZZION features illuminated touch surfaces which light up as soon as the car’s Keyless Advanced function detects someone approaching with a vehicle key or a synchronized mobile key on a smartphone.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

Entry-Level Cadillac Electric SUV Ready to cross the bridge The 2025 Optiq will be the entry-level all-electric SUV for Cadillac when it goes on-sale in early 2026. They found it would be a younger person or older Millennial that is looking for a vehicle that is engaging, youthful and sporty with superb handling characteristics.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2018

The bespoke aluminum architecture uses advanced riveting and bonding technology to deliver a light, stiff body structure. It joins Jaguar’s growing family of SUVs, alongside the all-new E-PACE and multiple award-winning F-PACE. I-PACE will make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week.

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2025

How tax incentives make this slick compact SUV a tempting electric car Perhaps even more remarkably, I’d wager at least some of these BMW BEV buyers are Boomers. We saw an opportunity, we got the green light to do it, and here we are, three out of every 10 BMWs is now a BEV.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Decades after design guru Ian Callum revealed Jaguar’s I-Pace, the first EV ever from a proper car company, promising that it would usher in a new era of car design, more exciting than anything seen in 100 years, Polestar has taken his idea that an SUV could be low and sleek rather than tall and ungainly, and expanded on it.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2019

Audi is adding the Q3 Sportback compact SUV in coupé shape to its model range. Depending on the driving situation, road condition, and personal preferences, the driver can vary the car’s characteristics via the standard dynamic handling system, Audi drive select, in six profiles, including the offroad mode.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

The four modes or generations of family transportation have been defined as station wagons, minivans, SUVs and crossovers; millennials will seek their own version of a family vehicle. Millennials are seeking practical and functional products that provide both capability and a sense of personal style. Social Communication.

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