Remove 2016 Remove For Sale Remove Fuel Economy Remove Parts
article thumbnail

Honda unveils 10th generation 2016 Civic Sedan; two new engines, including Honda’s first turbo in US

Green Car Congress

Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg.

Honda 150
article thumbnail

Groupe PSA, T&E, FNE and Bureau Veritas develop accurate real-world fuel consumption test protocol

Green Car Congress

Groupe PSA, clean transportation NGO Transport & Environment (T&E); France Nature Environnement (FNE); and Bureau Veritas have collaborated to develop an accurate real-world fuel consumption test protocol. Unlike most other fuel economy measurements, these tests are performed on the road using a Portable Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS).

Fuel 186
article thumbnail

2016 Mazda CX-9 shows 32% improvement in EPA-estimated fuel economy over predecessor; SKYACTIV-G 2.5 turbo

Green Car Congress

Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. In Canada, NR Canada estimates of fuel consumption put the improvement at 35%.). Like Mazda’s entire lineup of 2016 cars and crossovers, the 2016 CX-9 has adopted efficient, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology.

article thumbnail

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Green Car Congress

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. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

Standards 150
article thumbnail

Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

for 2016, followed by the Model X. has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. News: Mercedes EQC Introduced ; First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e ; Smart Fortwo ED; 8. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics.