Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The EPA’s stricter final rule for fleet fuel economy and emissions is here, and we take a look at why some environmental groups still aren’t happy. And is the potential to lend some charge from one EV to another as game-changing as it sounds? The Model Y gets crash-tested. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2009

The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. Transport fuels will of course be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme. No delay to used diesel emission standards. Earlier post.) g/km in early 2006 to 203.8

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Baua Electric

MARCH 24, 2024

As regular Charged readers know, when it comes to EVs, legacy automakers tend to follow two tracks—while preparing for the transition, and telling the media about how committed they are to electrification, they simultaneously participate in trade groups that actively lobby against emissions standards and other pro-EV regulations.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. Source: CAR.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2014

New-car average fuel economy has steadily risen over the past few years, as carmakers work to meet stricter U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. It''s natural to want to check their progress along the way, especially for the agency in charge of those regulations.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

GM works to create an ultra-fast charging system for the Chevrolet Bolt EV. We explain how readers can make themselves heard about the EPA's proposed freeze in fuel economy standards. We take a broader look at the 2019 Honda Insight. And will electric cars displace hybrid vehicles? The 2019 Honda Insight.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Prototype low-viscosity ionic liquid-additized engine oil demonstrated a 2% improved fuel economy compared to Mobil 1 5W-30 engine oil (3.93% over the 20W-30 baseline oil) in standard fuel efficiency engine dynamometer tests.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Next-generation Toyota Audio Multimedia equips all 2023 Corolla Hybrid models with an 8-inch high-resolution touch screen and added capabilities, including standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The sporty SE gains new standard Smart Key, enhanced Sport driving mode tuning and red interior accents replacing blue.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 Under higher loads, the Audi valvelift system opens the intake valves later, resulting in a higher charge, which ensures good power and torque delivery.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2020

The expected fuel economy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel yet for Gladiator. of torque, with engine stop-start (ESS) technology standard, is available on Gladiator Sport, Overland and Rubicon models. 1 to improve fuel economy and reduce engine noise. axle ratio.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2023

Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. Tonale features standard Q4 AWD traction to ensure an unparalleled level of safety and driving pleasure. The powertrain system uses the 1.3-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2016

l/100 km) combined EPA-estimated fuel economy. Under higher loads, the Audi valvelift system opens the intake valves later, resulting in a higher charge, which ensures good power and torque delivery. Audi’s 2017 A4 ultra leverages the Millerized 2.0-liter liter TFSI engine ( earlier post ) to achieve 27 mpg (8.7

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Fuel Economy Audi MPG EPA 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This makes intake easier for the active cylinders, reducing intake pumping losses for improved fuel economy. This contributes to improved fuel economy. amp output, to charge iPads or smartphones while in use.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has revised its procedures for calculating the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs. The Petroleum Equivalency Factor (PEF) is used by the EPA to assess automakers’ compliance with the DOT’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The 2025 Toyota Sienna minivan will continue to offer a standard hybrid powertrain when it reaches dealerships later this fall. When it does, it will cost $39,185 excluding the mandatory destination charge. This uses radar to detect movement in the rear seats even after the vehicle is turned off and locked. inch screen), while a 12.3-inch

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2013

The new 911 Turbo S handles the standard sprint to 100 km/h in just 3.1 The 911 Turbo is priced from $148,300 while the 911 Turbo S begins at $181,100, not including a destination charge of $950. Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems' The 911 Turbo with the optional Sport Chrono Package accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.2

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

Coming to dealerships this spring with an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards), the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting MSRP of $42,000. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE FWD is 131 MPGe city, 107 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2021

kWh of power, yielding an estimated all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles and estimated fuel economy of 70 MPGe. Plug-in Hybrid Level-II charging capability is well under two hours to recharge the system using a 7.2kW on-board charger. The Plug-in Hybrid battery is larger than the hybrid battery, with 13.8

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. Combined system power output is 192 horsepower and EPA estimated fuel economy numbers are 50 city, 54 highway and 52 combined for the Blue trim.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. The chart shows heat release from a standard diesel combustion cycle (solid black line), overlaid with the heat release from a TSCi cycle (dashed blue line). The TSCi charge is nearly invisible to the eye.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

AAA conducted primary research to understand the effects of ambient temperature on the range and equivalent fuel economy of five battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold throughout the United States: the BMW i3, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S 75D and the Volkswagen e-Golf.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 16, 2020

Biden pivots to embrace EVs and more aggressive fuel economy targets. And Nissan plays to the future with by hopping fast-charging standards. The BMW iX3 marks some firsts for BMW, but it isn’t coming to the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2023

With the new Fifth Generation Toyota Hybrid System under the hood, coupled with the Electronic All-Wheel Drive system that’s new to the Corolla nameplate, the new Corolla Cross Hybrid offers increased power and fuel-economy. Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) also comes standard. With 196 horsepower and an 8.0

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2012

Vehicle efficiency improvements via effective standards and policies could reduce annual CO 2 e emissions from the US, China, and the EU by 1.3 Gt in 2030, largely due to the increased in vehicles in China, India, and other developing economies, the authors note. Gt at a savings of about $135 billion per year by 2030. Click to enlarge.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2024

The series is characterized by the standard inclusion of a 2.5L MSRP excludes freight charges, tax, title, and license fees. Freight Charges for the 2024MY Santa Fe are $1,395. Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary. Standard Powertrain Across All Models The entire 2024 Santa Fe collection is equipped with a 2.5L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

The National Research Council has released a prepublication edition of a new congressionally mandated report that evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2021

ARBOC low-floor bus models are available for the first time as hybrid electric units, providing a cost-effective option for customers looking to improve fuel economy, lower emissions and advance their sustainability goals without adding charging infrastructure or disrupting their existing operations.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

A big push is needed from governments, automakers, part suppliers and charging infrastructure providers in the years ahead. Concessional finance has been a key enabler for the development of renewable power generation in emerging economies and could play a similar role in the EV sector.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2021

Achieving that goal will require decisive further policy action on all fronts, from accelerating electric car adoption, to expanding charging networks, pushing for battery recycling and new regulations on heavy trucks, as well as encouraging active modes of transport, such as cycling and walking, according to the EVO.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection with Auto Start-Stop as standard equipment, or the new 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 liter EcoBlue diesel engine fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019. Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The principle of stratified charge operation is to deliver a mixture that is sufficiently rich for combustion in the immediate vicinity of the spark plug, while the remainder of the cylinder receives a very lean mixture that could not be used in a traditional engine. This corresponds to a fuel consumption figure of 3.9

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

Including the mandatory destination charge of $1,150, that brings the total price for a 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue to $27,400. 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid As noted by CarsDirect , the price increases make the gap between the Elantra Hybrid and the standard Elantra wider. But fuel economy hasn’t changed much.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency.

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