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

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Hybrid Fuel Alternative Fuels Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system. l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles. All-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles).

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Plug-in Concept Plug Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). range of electric vehicles. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

V6 with rear-wheel drive, we hit 60 miles per hour in 4.6 The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 A robust V6.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 82

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

All offer different power choices with the Trofeo zipping to 60 miles per hour in about 3.6 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 With 0-60 mph in 5.3 Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Hybrid MPG SUV Clean 59

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

But maybe since the predominant vehicles on the road these days are midsize to large SUVs, a big truck really isn’t so big. liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. In 235 miles we averaged 25.2 I heard how nice it looked, how it wasn’t overly garish and, while big, it wasn’t too big.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 96

Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

Not long ago, a 300-mile range seemed like a healthy target for electric cars. More recently, the 520-mile (837-kilometer) Lucid Air became the world’s longest-range EV. A 241-horsepower output delivers a reasonable 7-second trip from 0 to 60 miles per hour. miles per kWh on its Côte d'Azur run, nearly double the roughly 4.5

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 113

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Next up will be the Polestar 3 SUV in 2022, the Polestar 4 SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 luxury GT sedan in 2024, each with a projected 600-mile electric driving range. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 75

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

Nearly six times more efficient than a diesel or CNG bus, the Catalyst is also ~15% more energy efficient per mile than its closest competitor’s electric bus on the same test (BYD, which averaged 1.988 kWh/mile), which translates to a lower lifetime energy consumption of 15%. While conventional diesel buses average 3.86

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Lithium Titanate San Francisco Carbon Fiber Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx. The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Volvo Trucks North America unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced aerodynamics, vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88%—exceeding the 50% improvement goal set by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Supertruck I program. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In 387 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 20.6 mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. Your numbers may differ. Road Manners.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 85

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The 2017 Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated 133 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent)—a substantial 26% enhancement over its predecessor model, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as a result of greater battery capacity and the improved hybrid system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Many manufacturers offer vehicles that are very good, but they aren’t emotive or inspiring, and they struggle. 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. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 94

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 inches long, 65.6

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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. Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles. Story by John Faulkner.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

More than 100 automotive journalists were brought in to see new vehicle announcements, two “sneak peek” models (when the sheet was pulled from them we were given stern instructions to not say anything further) and then the chance to drive and be driven by pro-drivers around a challenging racetrack. Corolla Sedan and Hatchback. Lexus UX 250h.

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 80

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. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5 We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. In 450 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 25.6 mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. If driven with efficiency in mind, long road trips can also see 30 miles per gallon.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 69

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.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 71

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

The FOA covers 8 broad topics—Vehicles; Biomass; Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Buildings; Solar; Water; and Wind—and 30 subtopics aligned with Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs. L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

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. In 386 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the start/stop (where the engine shuts off when not needed), we averaged 23.7 The 2022 GV70 comes with these warranties: Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 88

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. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Mirai 232 miles through Southern California.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 80

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. ECO PRO mode allows drivers to increase the driving range of their vehicle and to reduce their power consumption. i3 Concept.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

mpg US) in the European test cycle. With its battery fully charged, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder can cover up to 30 kilometers (19 miles) on electric power alone. The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle. research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. research vehicle. liters diesel equivalent, or 87 mpg US equivalent).

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

Among other developments, the new A4 is the launch vehicle for the new high-efficiency 2.0L grams per mile) for the A4 Sedan 2.0 US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). US mpg) and emits 129 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (208 grams per mile).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

We will do full Road Test reviews on each vehicle when we have them for a week or longer. The EPA has rated the NX 350h at 41 mpg city/37 highway/39 combined, which are excellent fuel economy numbers. EPA rates the 450h+ at 84 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). NX 350h AWD. With the 14.5-gallon 120V Level 1 12.3 240V Level 2 4.5

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 63

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

The intelligent body concept uses this mixed-materials approach to increase the strength and rigidity of the passenger cell while at the same time significantly reducing vehicle weight. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. liters per 100 kilometers (112 mpg US) in the BMW 740e and BMW 740Le (BMW 740Le xDrive: 2.3 Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 Round cells are generally only suitable for all-electric vehicles, according to Audi.

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