Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has beg un sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. direct-injection engine, the top-selling front-wheel drive (FWD) 20S model grade now offers fuel economy of 13.6 On models equipped with a 2.0L kilometers per liter (7.4

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Fuel Economy Mazda Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. Sivak and Schoettle performed two regression analyses, one focusing on the number of vehicles purchased and the other one on their rated fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Purchase Economy Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” For brevity, we will stick with sedan.

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Motors Motor Motoring Volvo 71

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 mpg US (5.87

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2012

Nissan Motor Co., It mounts an upgraded version of the ECO motor used in the existing Serena, and serves as an auxiliary motor to increase power output and power generation capabilities. Serena S-HYBRID achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 15.2 mpg US, 6.6 launched the new Serena S-HYBRID in Japan.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Minivan 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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Asia Engine GM China 220

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2013

FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, introduced the Subaru XV Hybrid—Subaru’s first hybrid—which goes on sale today at Subaru dealers throughout Japan. Fuel economy in the JC08 cycle is 20.0 km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Subaru XV Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Japan Hybrid Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., The new Fuga Hybrid adopts Nissan’s original Intelligent Dual Clutch Control one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system ( earlier post ). The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 mpg US, 5.3 The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 mpg US, 5.3

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Honda Motor Co., Honda said that in Japan, more than one-third of registered Honda automobiles are hybrids. liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system, the Insight offers fuel economy of 27.2 km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 mpg US, 4.3 mpg US, 3.8

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Insight Japan Honda Hybrid 199

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APRIL 21, 2016

This Honda trio of dedicated, advanced technology vehicles, along with the expanded application of two- and three-motor hybrid systems to our core models, represents a strong commitment to Honda's future and will help create a new volume pillar for electrified vehicle sales. EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (4.8/5.0/4.9

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization. However, generally speaking, the government continued, China has not achieved a breakthrough with new energy automobiles and core components of the key technologies. mpg US) or less.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2011

The first of Mazda Motor Corporation’s next-generation SKYACTIV technologies ( earlier post ) to be introduced to the market will be the SKYACTIV-G 1.3 features a high compression ratio (for a regular gasoline mass production automobile engine) of 14.0:1 will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33

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Mazda Gasoline Engine Japan 275

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” mpg US, 5.51 l/100 km) fuel economy and sharply reduced CO 2 emissions. This could be considered the starting point for automobiles that pursue a vision of ideal automotive development.

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Taxi Japan Toyota Hybrid 150

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Steel can easily deliver the weight savings required to meet federally mandated fuel economy targets for most vehicles, according to a new 300-page analysis by the steel-industry information service World Steel Dynamics : “AutoBody Warfare: Aluminum Attack.”

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2018 F-150 Industrial Industry 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. China’s largest independent automaker, Chery Automobile Co. Tiggo, 1.3S

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

The case studies include the proposed CAFE fuel economy requirements and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas regulations for motor vehicles; and energy-efficiency standards for clothes dryers, room air conditioners, and light bulbs. Kip Viscusi, Vanderbilt University Distinguished Professor, with primary.

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Energy Pollution EPA Fuel 265

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. With a new 2.0L

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the automobile industry some brands say covering the seats in leather makes an economy car luxury. The dual “Separately Excited Synchronous” motors, one each front and rear, produce 584 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. Ultra-Luxury Electric Coupe What is luxury? Some have created an upscale division they call luxury.

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All-Electric Clean Cleaning Miles 57

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s unusual to find two relatively equivalent vehicles offering a choice of gas or electric fuel. A PHEV is a dual-drive vehicle, but is either a gas-powered car carrying around an electric motor and load of batteries to assist it or an EV lugging a heavy gas engine in case it runs out of battery. My situation was a real choice.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Additional charging is also through powerful motor regeneration. The Advance AWD model has a total of 314 horsepower (hp) through 74 kW front and 160 kW rear motors. Step-up to the Performance AWD, the model Clean Fleet Report drove, and those numbers increase to 429 hp with twin 160 kW motors front and rear.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD Exceptional All-Electric Luxury Sedan Lucid Motors invited the automotive media to California to drive the all-new 2023 Air Touring , one of the sedan offerings from Lucid. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 79

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Next came the efficient all-electric sedan, the 2022 Polestar 2 Single Moto r (rear-wheel drive); followed by the 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus with all-wheel drive (AWD); then the 2024 Polestar 2 single and dual motor AWD. Packing power Pilot & Plus Long Range Dual Motor, AWD 489 hp and 620 lb.-ft.

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Motors Motor Motoring SUV 58

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. (

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San Diego Vietnam SUV All-Electric 94

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2009

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has set the model year 2011 CAFE standards, which it estimates will raise the industry-wide combined light-duty vehicle fuel economy average to 27.3 mpg, save 887 million gallons of fuel over the lifetime of the MY 2011 cars and light trucks, and reduce CO 2 emissions by 8.3

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2011 MPG Standards Industrial 210

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Next up will be the Polestar 2 with a larger single electric motor and then the company’s first SUV, the Polestar 3. Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 seconds, while the Polestar 2 Single Motor takes about 7.0

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Motors Motor Motoring All-Electric 77

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. mpg by 2025.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 104

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.).

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

While consumer preferences have trended toward larger automobiles of late, it’s actually the United States’ regulatory landscape that has been steering us toward gargantuan vehicles. In the 1960s, Americans were enjoying cheap gasoline and everyday automobiles boasting some of the largest engines ever manufactured.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Automobile United States 98

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., —a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Guangzhou Automobile Group. The company reports fuel consumption of 6.6 Qoros Auto Co.

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Detroit Chinese Plug-in Hybrid 261

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MARCH 2, 2014

Lexus will stage the European premiere of the new RC F—which made its global debut at the North American International Auto Show in January—at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Lexus is targeting fuel consumption lower than that of the IS F (the 2014 IS F, with its own 5-liter engine, is EPA-rated at 18 mpg US (13 l/100 km)).

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Lexus Fuel Economy Engine Economy 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

At the 18 th Aachen Colloquium of Automobile and Engine Technology this week (5-7 October), Delphi is highlighting a range of its technologies including advanced gasoline and diesel engine management systems, fuel handling systems, powertrain cooling solutions and hybrid and electric vehicle products.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric Congress 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. The FT-CH concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

The company expects to demonstrate that during an eight hour delivery day simulation this plug-in hybrid vehicle can exceed 150 miles while exhibiting an efficiency of over 75 mpg (miles per gallon). Green Star Products is not in competition with Toyota or any other major automobile manufacturer because it is targeting a different market.

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