Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2015
International Truck (Navistar’s flagship vehicle brand) has invited each of its Class 8 competitors to participate in an open performance testing to compare fuel economy and drivability of their new trucks during the week of 31 August at the Navistar Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Indiana.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 10, 2017
New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. Even so, current auto sales and profits remain strong.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Although the timing arguably could have been better, Volkswagen of America proceeded with the planned debut of the restyled 2016 Volkswagen Passat in New York on Monday. This in turn opened the door to the MY 2016 conformance testing.). The 2016 Passat is planned to be available in the United States with three powertrains: the 1.8-liter
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
liter Pentastar engine for MY 2016. Depending on the application, the redesigned V-6 delivers fuel-economy improvements of more than 6% while increasing torque more than 14.9%. The result is less overall pumping work, which on its own, accounts for a fuel-economy improvement of up to 2.7%, compared with the 3.6-liter
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.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Nissan introduced the 2016 all-electric LEAF with an available 30 kWh battery that provides an EPA-estimated range of 107 miles (172 km)—a 27% increase over the previous 24 kWH battery. The 2016 Nissan LEAF offers a number of charging options. The new battery is just one of several enhancements for the 2016 LEAF.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Toyota fully unveiled its fourth-generation Prius in an outdoor event Tuesday night in Las Vegas. What was once a rational purchase that for many customers focused on fuel economy, is now so much more. The 2016 Prius is the first global vehicle to implement Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA). Earlier post.)
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