Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. Powertrain friction and wear reduction.

Vehicles 246

Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case.

Plug-in 324

Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

liter Ti-VCT V6 engine standard)—which won the North American Truck of the Year award at NAIAS—uses more lightweight materials including an aluminum hood, engine and wheels to achieve 20% better fuel economy over the previous model, earning an estimated EPA rating of 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

Ford 252

Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

Hybrid 150

Hybrid Fuel Alternative Fuels Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. The 20-inch brake disks are made from carbon fiber ceramics. The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Audi 150

Audi Plug-in MPG Plug 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

liters diesel equivalent, or 87 mpg US equivalent). The bodyshell features lightweight hybrid construction with a high proportion of fiber-reinforced plastics and an intelligent mix of carbon-fiber, aluminum and high-strength steels, which allows a significant weight reduction while offering a further considerable improvement in safety.

Mercedes 334

Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel 334

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The sleek tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70%—exceeding 12 mpg, with some test runs showing more than 13 mpg—in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50%. Click to enlarge. Not every idea made it to the concept vehicle.

Volvo 150

Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

Proterra’s new 40' bus is more energy efficient per mile than most light-duty trucks and SUVs on the road today. Made of carbon fiber and advanced composite materials, Proterra’s unibody design is a prime driver for its high performance with regard to weight and durability. The full public Altoona report is available here.

Lithium Titanate 150

Lithium Titanate San Francisco Carbon Fiber Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025. VTP seeks projects in the following areas: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Advanced Manufacturing.

Hydrogen 210

Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The undetectable and seamless transitions have an EPA -rated 26 mpg city, with a combined (combined city and highway) 58 mpg. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby.

PHEV 103

PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 103

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 29, 2024

Instead, I struggled to make this beast fit into urban parking spaces and alleyways while seemingly watching the fuel gauge march from full to empty just during the amount of time it takes to be stopped at a red light. I mentioned the abysmal fuel-economy numbers – they are 10 mpg city/15 mpg highway/12 mpg combined.

F-150 104

F-150 Ford MPG Carbon Fiber 104

Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

But from a feathery (for an electric vehicle) 3,900-pound curb weight to wind-cheating aerodynamics, the carbon-fiber-bodied EQXX is designed for pure efficiency, not winning stoplight races. A 241-horsepower output delivers a reasonable 7-second trip from 0 to 60 miles per hour. The Benz sipped electrons at 8.7

Range 127

Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 127

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling.

Sierra 98

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow functioning grille in the lower fascia. RWD 21/31/24. AWD 20/29/23. RWD 18/27/21.

MPG 105

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid.

Audi 150

Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 So while most owners will not be trying to eke-out every last mile from a drop of fuel, it is possible, when on a long road trip and with an easy right foot, to crack 30 mpg. Designed to slip through the air. Very satisfying.

Chevrolet 98

Chevrolet MPG Carbon Fiber Clean 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather.

Carbon Fiber 105

Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 105

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

Carbon Fiber 98

Carbon Fiber Carbon Clean Cleaning 98

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum.

Fuel Economy 99

Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 99

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

Cadillac 103

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 103

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. And yes, you can spin the tires! The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L

Ford 105

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 105

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders, sit above functioning corner vents, which along with the narrow black grille in the lower fascia, continue the cross-hatch design of the upper grille.

Clean 105

Clean Cleaning SUV Fuel Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. With the narrow sleek LED headlights, daytime running lights and turn signals, the front end seems to be peering. The EPA rates the CX-5 2.5L

Mazda 97

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 The 12-way heated and ventilated power sport seats, carbon fiber, piano black, satin-finished accents and the analog center-dash clock added posh touches.

Hybrid 75

Hybrid MPG SUV Clean 75

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The EPA has rated the NX 350h at 41 mpg city/37 highway/39 combined, which are excellent fuel economy numbers. The 2022 design on both models begins with a new front end featuring daytime running lights that now sit above the LED headlights. The 14-theme ambient lighting added a soothing touch. More real estate for technology.

Lexus 91

Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 91

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This high-performance, mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2-passenger, 2-door targa or convertible sports car, which features a carbon-fiber aero package, is powered by a 5.5-liter Changes include new head and tail lights, front and rear bumpers and newly designed 19-21-inch wheels. The biggest changes for 2025 are the available 84.0

Los Angeles 98

Los Angeles Auto Acura Concept 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. They generate a pure-white, extremely bright light that is pleasant to the eye. Laser lighting is monochromatic—the light waves all have the same length.

BMW 306

BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

If a driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator—for example, when drawing up to traffic lights or on downhill stretches—the DSG disengages and the engine idles. l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6 l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2.

MPG 252

MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Single motor driving the rear wheels 182 horsepower 221 pound-feet of torque Power Output: 128 kW Three carbon-fiber reinforced hydrogen tanks with a three layer structure Hydrogen tank capacity: 5.6 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Toyota 98

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Small consumers such as control units or lights will, however, remain in the 12-volt system well into the future. Click to enlarge.

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Fuel Diesel 150