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Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). mpg US)—a reduction of 20% compared to the preceding model. mpg US)—0.7
Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The Class 3 van supports wheelchair lifts, custom floor rails, and custom bus doors. Many of these new features will be offered in Lightning eMotors’ Class 4, 5, 6 and 7 vehicles in 2021. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.
Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 36-32 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.4-14.7 A-Class plug-in hybrid. l/100 km (156.7-167.9 kWh/100 km).
mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. l/100 km (62 mpg US) ( earlier post ); first deliveries of the production version of this Golf BlueMotion were made in October of the same year. These measures take the Golf BlueMotion to a c D value of 0.27, making it one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in its class. l/100 km (73.5
Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. mpg US increasing to 57.4 mpg US), which translates into a 7 g/km drop in CO 2 emissions to 95 g/km. liter VVT-i gasoline engine.
mpg US) with 97 g/km CO 2 in the NEDC combined cycle. liters diesel per 100 km (60 mpg US) in the NEDC test procedure (New European Driving Cycle)—up to up to 8% less than the 1.7-liter mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 97 g/km. CDTI is the quietest diesel in its class. l/100 km (63.6 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).
The A3 40 TFSI quattro carries a 24% improvement in combined efficiency compared with the previous quattro model, with an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city/36 mpg highway/31 mpg combined.
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. This placement also helps create best-in-class front headroom and legroom. The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Smartstream G2.0
In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans. All these measures result in the manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 42 mpg. Earlier post.)
Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. mpg US) NEDC. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. liters of diesel per 100 km (62 mpg US) in NEDC combined mode (equivalent to 99 grams of CO 2 ). l/100 km (54.7 l/100 km (43.6
Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans.
Mercedes-Benz has given its B-Class range—more than 350,000 of which have been sold worldwide since market launch in late 2011—a major facelift including exterior and interior enhancements along with redefined design and equipment lines. to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 B-Class diesels. B 160 CDI.
The new C-Class. Mercedes-Benz has launched its new C-Class, featuring a lightweight design concept with weight savings of up to 100 kg (220 lbs); excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines along with a hybrid model. The US market launches with two C-Class models: C300 4MATIC and C400 4MATIC. New C-Class launch engines.
l/100 km (57 mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2 in the Zafira Tourer. Class-leading attenuation of noise, vibration and harshness, high power/torque density and low fuel consumption were the main development objectives. Euro 6 levels are still higher than the US Tier 2 Bin 5 NO x standard.). The new generation 1.6 liter range.
Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 Another surprise in this class is a Sport Mode, which changes the car’s personality with enhanced acceleration response. High-compression (12.0:1) 1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission.
liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. Following the S 400 Hybrid and S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid, the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is the third hybrid model in the new S-class line-up. The certified fuel consumption is 2.8 Earlier, Daimler had projected fuel consumption of 3.0 l/100 km.). S 500 Plug-In Hybrid.
Mated with a responsive new transmission, the 2022 Rogue delivers improved power, best-in-class gasoline-engine fuel economy, most standard torque of any gasoline engine in its class and a more thrilling driving experience. Rogue also maintains the most standard safety technology in its class for 2022.
261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. To fulfill the quality standard of a Class A paint job despite a minimally thin and therefore lightweight paint layer, in the RTM process a special fleece layer or resin film is added to the parts as a cover coat. Click to enlarge.
The Starship initiative, launched in 2018, is intended to demonstrate how a Class 8 truck’s energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy-efficient technologies and lubricants. mpg in the 2018 run with Starship 1.0. At ACT Expo in Anaheim, Shell announced that Shell Starship 3.0 In its 2021 run, Starship 2.0
Significantly larger than the previous generation Sportage, the Hybrid will allow owners to enjoy class-leading rear seat legroom and rear cargo capacity, an expansive list of ADAS features, and dual panoramic display screens (12.3-inch liter turbocharged engine with a 44kW motor to achieve up to 39 mpg (targeted).
Fuel economy is rated at 26 mpg highway / 20 mpg city and 22 mpg combined for the 2WD model (9.0, l/100 km, respectively) and 25 mpg highway / 19 mpg city and 21 mpg combined for the 4WD model (9.4, engine was EPA-rated at 22 mpg highway / 15 mpg city and 17 mpg combined.
Powered by the choice of two new engines mated to the nine-speed, the Cherokee features expected highway fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg US (7.6 liter Pentastar V-6 engine produces 271 hp (202 kW), 239 lb-ft (324 N·m) of torque and delivers best-in-class V-6 towing of 4,500 pounds. 4x4 systems.
Class family in Europe. mpg US), with CO 2 emission of 147 g/km. In natural gas mode the E 200 Natural Gas Drive qualifies for the efficiency class A+, or B when running on gasoline. Class (which already meets the future Euro 6 emissions standard) has been assigned to the best efficiency class (A+). l/100 km (53.5
Mercedes-Benz will commence fleet testing of this “unplugged” technology with the S 500 Plug in HYBRID ( earlier post ) soon, in order to develop a real S-Class solution in recharging the high voltage battery in terms of comfort and ease of operating in the near future. liters for 100 kilometers (84 mpg US), equalling 65g CO 2 /km.
In a new report, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) have calculated the actual, on-road fuel economy for the entire fleet of all vehicles in the US, and for different classes of vehicles, with primary interest in light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs), between 1923 and 2013.
and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 During the reported test, the Class 8 Peterbilt 587 powered by a Cummins ISX15 engine averaged 9.9 Cummins Inc.
The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. These models are projected to achieve a best-in-class EPA combined fuel economy rating, an improvement over previous models, due in part to an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT).
The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 The mid-size sedan segment is one of the largest segments in North America, with more than 2 million sales annually. l/100 km) when coupled with the 2.4-liter
With optimized engine management and noise reduction measures throughout the vehicle body, the Nissan Serena e-POWER transcends its class in terms of quietness. km/L (62 mpg US) according to Japan’s JC08 test. Combined with the model’s aerodynamic body, the e-POWER system delivers fuel economy of 26.2
As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.). The smaller engine—a 1.6-liter
km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 l/100 km), Nº 1 in its class. With optimized engine management and noise reduction measures throughout the vehicle body, the Serena e-POWER also transcends its class in terms of quietness. liter engine. Fun and comfortable to drive, the Serena e-POWER has been a hit in Japan.
In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. mpg, and reduces the overall CO 2 emissions by 3 g/mi. mpg, and reduces the overall CO 2 emissions by 3 g/mi. The BMW i3 with the range extender posts fuel economy just below Tesla and above the B-Class BEV.).
The Gen 2 product achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version of the same vehicle. Featuring a liquid-cooled Li-ion battery system from a volume-ready world-class battery supplier, the Lightning Electric accommodates a full charge in 1 hour (60-mile range) or 1.5 Miles/kWh).
liter, 3-cylinder engine –such as adding exhaust VVT and twin injectors- we are now able to offer A-segment customers the best combination of performance and best in class fuel efficiency, in-line with AYGO’s DNA of ‘fun and efficient’. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of only 86 g/km1.
This engine is available in two performance classes: 65 kW (88 hp) and 84 kW (114 hp). It works in practically every car or van from Mercedes-Benz—all the way up to the S-Class. Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Vito model series for the mid-size van (2.5–3.2 t GVW) segment. l of diesel per 100 km (41.3
mpg US) and 196 g/km. A new advanced lightweight suspension architecture delivers class-leading wheel travel, providing exceptional wheel articulation and composure to deal with the toughest conditions. With performance just as strong as the previous 4.4-liter l/100km (31.4 —the roofline sits 20mm lower in access mode.
All twelve are Class 3 delivery vans and were purchased under the terms of a California state contract. The vans ordered by California Department of State Hospitals have zero tailpipe emissions and achieve 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes, compared to 13 MPG for a gasoline version of the same vehicle.
In the not-too-distant past, Lexus has leaned on marketing to portray hybrid models that plug in as second-class. And so it’s a momentous hat-tip to the future—and concession to that past—that the Toyota luxury brand has made the quickest, top-of-the-line model in its NX compact crossover lineup a plug-in hybrid.
The new vehicles are capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for gasoline-powered vans. They also include Lightning eMotors’ proprietary telematics and analytics software, which will aid with route optimization and vehicle efficiencies, providing additional support for the drivers.
Furthermore, the hybrid variant achieves world-class, top-level fuel economy for its class (2WD, 30.8 mpg US) that surpasses what is the typical performance of an SUV. Toyota is also offering HEV models featuring the E-Four (electric 4WD system) for the first time on a compact car. km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25 l/100km, 72.4
With its EPA rating of 115 MPGe, the Accord Plug-In Hybrid surpasses plug-in-class competitors including the Ford C-Max Energi (100 MPGe), Chevy Volt (98 MPGe), and Prius Plug-in (95 MPGe). l/100km respectively).
Rear-wheel-drive-equipped Explorer Limited Hybrid has an EPA-estimated rating of 27 mpg city /29 mpg highway/28 mpg combined, while a four-wheel-drive version has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg city/26 mpg highway/25 mpg combined. Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter liter EcoBoost engine.
The new-generation CT6 comes standard with a 10-speed automatic transmission for smooth and refined power delivery, making it a pioneer in its class. liters/100 km (33 mpg US). Crafted with world-class technology and 11 composite materials, the new model’s lightweight body has best-in-class torsional rigidity.
The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.
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