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MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. Equipped with a V6 TSI engine, two electric motors and externally chargeable 10.7 l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. The turbocharged 3.0-liter

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for the third consecutive year. Available in Ford Fiesta and the upcoming 2015 Focus, the 1.0L The Best Green Engine Award this year went to the Tesla Model S electric powertrain. l/100 km (57 mpg US) and thus a CO 2 figure of 94 g/km.

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JULY 28, 2014

Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. gasoline and diesel) represent the bulk of energy consumption throughout the forecast period. Electricity and hydrogen will together account for less than 0.5% Electric (Battery) Forecasts Fuels Hydrogen' Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 6, 2014

A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has provided an update on China’s proposed Phase 4 fuel consumption standard for passenger cars. 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. annually—between 2015 and 2020. 100km (84 mpg US) will be counted as 3 vehicles in 2016–2017, 2.5 Source: ICCT.

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AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. For the first 53 miles, the Gen 2 Volt can drive gas and tailpipe-emissions free using a full charge of electricity stored in its new 18.4-kWh

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a more powerful 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The new Sonata Hybrid features an upgraded powertrain incorporating a new hybrid system with a new gasoline direct injection engine that delivers fuel economy of 18.2 km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) hybrid engine mated to a 38 kW electric motor (up 3 kW—8.6%—from 42 mpg US / 5.7

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. Having enough electric charge to last a 5-15 minute in silence in a traffic jam. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. Earlier post.). The new X3 xDrive28d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter liter TwinPower Turbo diesel 4-cylinder engine.

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APRIL 24, 2013

The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. LC Super Hybrid features an electric supercharger developed by CPT. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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JUNE 29, 2015

During the late innings of the ICE-age (as in the Internal Combustion Engine age) it has become clear that feeding gasoline and diesel to the next billion new cars is not going to be easy, or cheap. By contrast, at 25 miles per $3 gallon of gasoline, those miles cost 12 cents each. New cars in 2015 get 25 mpg.)

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APRIL 9, 2015

Shell, in collaboration with Professor Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto will co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based around the internal combustion engine (ICE). The vehicle’s fuel consumption was 97 mpg Imp (81 mpg US, 2.91 Together with the all-electric T.27 Why a petrol car?

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MAY 15, 2014

They developed the LDV CO 2 glide paths using a modified version of the Sustainable Mobility Project (SMP) model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). 2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. —Jenn et al. Credit: ACS, Jenn et al. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 1, 2009

In the long run, the large variety of drivetrain concepts will give way to electric drive. Bosch is working hard to get the electric drive of the future readied for large-scale series production, while also doing its utmost to further improve the internal-combustion engine for decades to come, Bohr said. Source: Bosch.

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JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. The Marque is also developing a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 16, 2009

Dividing that forecast in to application segments—micro-, mild-, full-, and plug-in hybrids; mini-electric (e.g., By 2015, he suggests, full hybrids (e.g., Anderman ran a series of net present value analyses based on a range of gasoline prices, fuel saved, and pack costs. PHEVs and EREVs require $7/gallon. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

CPT and AVL have been working for the past 18 months to develop a value-driven micro/mild HEV solution, utilizing CPT’s production-ready VTES electric supercharger ( earlier post ). In effect, AVL has developed a gasoline engine with diesel-like fuel efficiency. Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Demio will be powered by the SKYACTIV-G, Mazda’s next-generation direct injection gasoline engine that achieves improved fuel efficiency due to a high compression ratio of 14.0:1. mpg US, 3.3 L/100km) on the 10-15 cycle without any assistance from an electric motor. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time. Within the group, Kia, which is set up in North America as a competitor to Hyundai, is focusing on battery-electric vehicles. Source: UC Irvine APEP.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles are 65% lower in the AEO2013 Reference case than the year before, with annual sales in 2035 estimated to be about 119,000. Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated. Click to enlarge. Overall findings.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Even as demand increases, the world will continue to become more efficient in its energy use, according to the 2015 Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040. Energy required to meet rising electricity demand will account for about half of total demand growth. l/100 km) in 2040, compared to about 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) in 2010.

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JANUARY 16, 2023

All-Electric Performance AWD Luxury. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story. Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV. Silent Propulsion.

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MARCH 18, 2013

Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices. Vehicles operating on electricity.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5

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MAY 30, 2014

announced the official arrival of the new 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI in US. When equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, the Golf GTI records an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) in the city and 34 mpg (6.9 l/100 km) city and 31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km) city and 32 mpg (7.4

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JUNE 1, 2016

The new version of the Gran Turismo offers three new gasoline and five diesel engines with noticeably higher output; all the engines are turbocharged and burn up to 14% less fuel. mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 175–112 g/km). All the gasoline engines employ a turbocharger integrated in the exhaust manifold. l/100 km [30.5–54.7

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JUNE 19, 2015

to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Men and drivers over 45 were more likely to favor engine improvements, while younger motorists preferred alternative fuel sources (diesel, electric, hydrogen) as the primary means to save fuel and reduce emissions. Gasoline internal-combustion engines rated second-most preferred at $2.50/gallon,

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge).

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JUNE 15, 2016

Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 The gasoline engine is off when the i-MMD is in EV Drive mode and is decoupled from the drivetrain to reduce friction.

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AUGUST 7, 2009

miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast. Each vehicle was outfitted with a data collection system that captured vehicle speed, distance traveled, hydrogen consumed, hydrogen tank pressure, temperature and internal tank volume.

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JUNE 3, 2015

mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 149–109 g/km) is fitted with an all-new range of engines comprising two gasoline and two diesel units, each with 2.0-liter Gasoline engines. mpg us), while CO 2 emissions stand at 152–149 grams per kilometer (in the EU test cycle, depending on the tire format specified). liters and 6.0–5.9

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APRIL 10, 2013

liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes. They will be joined by the end of this year by a new small-displacement gasoline engine family. SIDI Turbo gasoline engine. mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2. mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km.

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JULY 14, 2015

In terms of the brand, the Passat GTE is a basic building block in Volkswagen’s electric motoring strategy. Together with the plug-in hybrids from Audi (A3 e-tron, Q7 e-tron and R8 e-tron) and Porsche (Cayenne S E-Hybrid and Panamera S E- Hybrid), Volkswagen AG now has ten models in its portfolio driven wholly or partially on electric power.

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