2016, Connected, Fuel Economy and Toyota

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November.

Mazda

Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation

Toyota unveils new 2016 Prius; first global vehicle based on TNGA

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Toyota fully unveiled its fourth-generation Prius in an outdoor event Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Toyota did not provide specifics of fuel consumption and electric range, but confirmed that it expected a 10% improvement in EPA-estimated MPG on core models (51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, 50 mpg combined for MY 2015).

Prius

Prius Toyota 2016 Las Vegas

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020. Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 The 295-horsepower 3.5-liter

Highlander

Highlander New York 2020 Toyota

2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Toyota gave its Prius c—the smallest of the brand’s eight hybrid models—a major styling and interior upgrade for 2015; for 2016 the big enhancement is the available Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS-C), which equips the car with an array of driver-assist technologies: Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Assist, and Automatic High Beams.

Prius

Prius 2016 Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride

Toyota details design of fuel cell system in Mirai; work on electrode catalysts

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2016

At the 2015 CES, Toyota announced royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel-cell-related patents held globally, including critical technologies developed for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle. Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS). The 2016 paper by Hasegawa et al. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

Toyota

Toyota Design Fuel 2016

Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

Chevrolet’s new 2016 Malibu, engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and featuring the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ), is also nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the current model. EPA Highway Fuel Economy. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT (1.5L

2016

2016 MPG 2015 Chevrolet

Servco completes Oahu’s first publicly accessible hydrogen station; to begin leasing Mirai

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2018

The hydrogen station is located at Servco’s flagship Toyota dealership in Mapunapuna, and was fully funded by Servco. To fill up, the driver connects the dispenser to the car’s receptacle and engages the nozzle lock to form a sealed connection with the vehicle. —Mark Fukunaga, chairman and CEO of Servco.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Hawaii Toyota EPA

New TNGA Dynamic Force 2.0L engine for 2019 Corolla Hatchback smaller, more powerful than 1.8L

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2018

At the New York International Auto Show this week, Toyota will stage the premiere of the new 2019 Corolla Hatchback. liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine (M20A-FKS) ( earlier post ) with gains in power, fuel efficiency, and cleaner emissions. Toyota also reduced friction between piston skirt and cylinder.

2019

2019 Engine Power Powered

Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. Pricing starts at $27,100.

Prius

Prius Price PHEV Sale

Autonomous Vehicles Can Make All Cars More Efficient

Cars That Think

JULY 3, 2024

Department of Energy program called NEXTCAR (Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Automated On-Road Vehicles), for example, is betting that a mix of new smart vehicle technologies can boost fuel efficiency by as much as 30 percent. The demonstration was held at the ARPA-E Energy Inovation Summit in Dallas in late May.

Vehicles

Vehicles Honda Cars San Antonio

An MPGuino Fuel-Economy Computer with a Retro Look

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

I thought briefly about purchasing a car that got better gas mileage, but it made sense first to see how much fuel economy I could eek out from the aging econobox I am now driving: a 1991 Toyota Corolla. Many newer cars show instantaneous fuel consumption on the dash. Mine doesn’t. Nor would this be something easy to add.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG

Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. Drivetrain.

Kia

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy

Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience. Eco prioritizes fuel economy by optimizing throttle response and reducing the air conditioning output. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

Lexus

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride

Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Previewed in the Green Program 2016 announcement in 2011 ( earlier post ) and outlined further in an advanced technology briefing in Oppama in October 2012, the FF-Hybrid system is intended to be adaptable to vehicles of any size, and support applications including all-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid configurations. Torque exceeds the 3.5L

Engine

Engine Hybrid Fuel Economy Li-ion

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. A little fin help.

Hyundai

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG

Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

Kia

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

Like Toyota, Hyundai, GM (Honda’s partner in future fuel cell development), and other OEMs, Honda sees a role for both battery-electric as well as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, depending upon application. Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said.

Fuel

Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production

Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

Honda

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

This horizontal lighting connects the brake lights, which have small air flow fins. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

Hyundai

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG

Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Powered by compressed hydrogen gas, the 2022 Toyota Mirai makes electricity onboard to drive the electric motor.

Toyota

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric

Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles.

Toyota

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California

Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. inch color touchscreen centers the dashboardl providing data from the Mazda Connect and Connected Services , including navigation. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Your numbers may differ.

Carbon

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean

Road Test: 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Turbo

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes navigation and Bluetooth. Opt for the FWD model, and those numbers increase to 26/33/29. Your numbers may differ.

Mazda

Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning

EV Driven

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

Toyota unveils new 2016 Prius; first global vehicle based on TNGA

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

Toyota details design of fuel cell system in Mirai; work on electrode catalysts

Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

Servco completes Oahu’s first publicly accessible hydrogen station; to begin leasing Mirai

New TNGA Dynamic Force 2.0L engine for 2019 Corolla Hatchback smaller, more powerful than 1.8L

Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

Autonomous Vehicles Can Make All Cars More Efficient

An MPGuino Fuel-Economy Computer with a Retro Look

Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Road Test: 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Turbo

Stay Connected