Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The Axon gasoline-powered city car uses existing engine technology and carbon fibre material advances to offer 100 mpg UK (83.3

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In response to federal policies to boost gas mileage, manufacturers have changed vehicle weights, improved tire-rolling resistance and added aerodynamic features to push fuel-economy rates past government-mandated thresholds. mpg and 22.4 mpg) that lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy. mpg US (12.7

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

mpg US ) over the combined cycle (according to Regulation [EC] No 715/2007), while the Sports Tourer achieves 3.9 mpg US ) and emits 114 g/km CO 2 (Sports Tourer: 4.5/100 liters per 100 km (50 mpg US ). l/100 km (38 mpg US ) with 146 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (45 mpg US ) and 123 g/km CO 2 (Sports Tourer 5.6

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

Initiated by Shell, the collaboration, which is called Project M, brings together Shell’s Lubricant’s Technology Team, The Gordon Murray Design Group and Goto’s engine specialist company Geo Technology. Development of the lubricants, engine and vehicle will be completely integrated. Gordon Murray Design’s first milestone was the T.25.

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Cars South Africa Personal MPG 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

The analysis of US data is separate from that of the EU data—and draws different initial conclusions—for a number of reasons, including that both the test cycle and test procedure to determine vehicle CO 2 emissions data are different from the way type-approval data are collected in the EU. —“From Laboratory to Road”.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The new model is now on sale in Europe, and will be available for delivery from the beginning of 2007. US mpg) according to the NEDC measuring method, which equates to 137 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (220.5 US mpg) and 142 g CO 2 per kilometer (228.5 l/100 km (45.2 The TT Roadster figures are 5.4 l/100 km (43.6 The TT Coupé 2.0

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

In Japan for example, the government introduced regulations in 2007 that require OEMs to improve the fuel efficiency of their new vehicles by more than 23% over 2004 levels by 2015— – an average of 39 mpg. These fuel economy regulations challenge Japanese automakers to achieve a gain of roughly 10% by 2015.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020. The two issued a Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking to Establish Vehicle GHG Emissions and CAFE Standards today.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the computer in an affected Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 is flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly, the lawsuit says. 2013-2017 RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD).

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Thai Eco-car policy, outlined by the Thailand Board of Investment in 2007, became effective 1 October and is designed to help Thailand cross the 2-million unit per year production mark through the support of “Eco cars” as another “Product Champion” category. 94 and Reg. 95 respectively.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The F800 Research Vehicle. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest research vehicle. For many decades now, our research vehicles have been turning pioneering concepts into reality and thereby setting future trends. We set a course on the large touring sedan segment in 2007, when we presented the F 700. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years. When the first generation Auris was launched in 2007, the average emissions were 152 g/km. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4 mpg US) and 134 g/km respectively.

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Gasoline Diesel Toyota Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Transportation sources accounted for approximately 40% of all GHG emissions in the US in 2006; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (above 8,500 gross vehicle weight rating) represent about 22% of the transportation emissions, up from 15 percent in 1990, according to the EPA. mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8

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MAY 4, 2011

and Karsan, a Turkish vehicle manufacturer. Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 The other two finalists included Ford Motor Co. However, Nissan will be able to manufacture the NV200 to run on electric-only power starting in 2017.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles. And yet clean diesel, one of the cleanest choices for putting the US on the road to energy independence, hasn’t see any sort of incentive since the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. Earlier post.).

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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. Build better products.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to the NEDC certification driving cycle. In January 2007, Volvo Cars and energy supplier Vattenfall launched a joint project with the aim of testing and developing plug-in technology. A new company was founded, V2 Plug-in-Hybrid Vehicle Partnership, as a result of this initiative.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2009

Daimler’s A-Class F-CELL hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle will cap five years of road trials in the US with its participation in the California to Canada Hydrogen Road Tour 09 ( earlier post ). The new 700 bar technology extends the range in the current vehicle generation by about 70%. L/100km (97 mpg US). Click to enlarge.

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2009 California Canada Hydrogen 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

Among other developments, the new A4 is the launch vehicle for the new high-efficiency 2.0L US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid. Earlier post.) seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Ford has into a partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) to develop advanced lithium-ion battery system to power Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) beginning in 2012. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Responsible for designing the transportation system for the Citadel of Masdar. Lead the team that won the DARPA Grand Challenge in 2005 for developing a vehicle that could navigate and drive through a desert course without human intervention. We are all stampeding towards an electric vehicle future. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. The first generation of the Golf BlueMotion made its debut five years ago at the Geneva Motor Show; the car was launched into the market at the end of 2007. These measures take the Golf BlueMotion to a c D value of 0.27, making it one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in its class.

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MAY 27, 2014

Among the features of the coming eighth-generation Passat is a lighter weight design and a new 2.0L Numerous technologies of the newest Passat are not only firsts for this model series; they are also new to the brand’s entire vehicle range. TDI consumes, for example in the Passat sedan, just over 5 l/100 km (47 mpg).

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7 The Maverick design is all Ford truck, without being menacing.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

Regarding the Maverick Hybrid, I hear nothing but superlatives, including, “the best vehicle I have ever owned.” The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. mpg, with the best fuel economy on an all-city 55-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.3 If you opt for the 2.0-liter

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 49

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

Both vehicles are flexibly manufactured on a single line in the BMW Group plant Leipzig according to customer requirements. It has newly designed, frameless, CFK hinged doors with aluminum outer skin. l/100 km (112 mpg US); power consumption combined of 14.5 l/100 km (124 mpg US); power consumption combined of 14.0

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

The FOA covers 8 broad topics—Vehicles; Biomass; Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Buildings; Solar; Water; and Wind—and 30 subtopics aligned with Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs. L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Volkswagen first launched the EA888 engine generation in spring 2007 (Gen 1). 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 l/100 km) on the highway, up from 31 mpg (7.6 At the same time, the city mileage improves from 24 to 25 mpg (9.4 Click to enlarge. l/100 km) for the 2.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Mercedes-Benz has launched its new C-Class, featuring a lightweight design concept with weight savings of up to 100 kg (220 lbs); excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines along with a hybrid model. l/100 km/mpg US. liters will be added, featuring reduced weight, compact design and low specific fuel consumption.

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Plug-in Mercedes Diesel Engine 281

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. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Background.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Though I quickly learned that the vehicle I would be experiencing wasn’t quite what I had in mind. Can-Am’s three-wheeled products turned out to be some of the best touring vehicles I’ve ever ridden sans air conditioning. My only serious gripe was that they’re supposed to take premium gasoline, returning roughly 36 mpg.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2014

Today, the challenges and complexities faced by F1 are quite similar to those faced by us in designing and developing advanced road cars like the S 500 Plug In HYBRID: To translate efficiency into superior performance. Development was rapid: The first development system of KERS in 2007 weighed 107 kg, and achieved an energy efficiency of 39%.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

This CO 2 level is comparable to that emitted by equivalent sized full hybrid vehicles, yet avoids their need for high voltage and the significant impact a hybrid’s large batteries and traction motors have on overall vehicle cost, mass and packaging. Hence the industry trend to dual-charging systems, CPT notes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

The second generation Tiguan is the first Volkswagen Group SUV whose design is based on the MQB platform. million units of the first generation version since its introduction in 2007. Volkswagen will be extending the range of SUV vehicles it offers, especially in the US. Volkswagen has sold some 2.6

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Use this information at your own risk: There is no warranty expressed nor implied and we are not liable for any of your past, present, nor future actions.Even should you perform these modifications to the letter you could still damage any number of components in your vehicle causing it to no longer function. See SEVA:Electric vehicle.

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