Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. —Bruce Belzowski.

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Gasoline Cost Of Diesel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

DOE conducted a preliminary analysis for several fuel/vehicle pathways for present day (2011) and future (2016 and 2030) mid-size cars to examine the potential for technology improvement to reduce the total costs of ownership of advanced powertrain vehicles and fuels to levels comparable to conventional powertrain vehicles and fuels.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2013

Use of a variable compression ratio (VCR) could be one technology approach to reducing fuel consumption in highly boosted (e.g., downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Downsizing 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

Transonic’s testing on a mid-size vehicle on a chassis dynamometer resulted in EPA highway fuel economy of 64 mpg (3.7 As a comparison, the 2010 Prius delivers 51 mpg US (4.6 The TSCi system would add about $1,500 to the cost of the vehicle, Rocke said, compared to about a $4,000 delta for a current full hybrid solution.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The fuel economy is rated at 39 mpg city/37 highway/38 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. of torque Fuel economy: 23 city/29/highway/25 combined Base trim price: $40,800 2.5-liter

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Mazda Hybrid Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 73

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

Green reviewed the role clean diesel vehicles play in the current vehicle fleet by analyzing the total cost of ownership of diesels and comparing it to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. They developed three- and five-year cost estimates of depreciation by modeling used-vehicle auction data and fuel costs by modeling government data.

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Gasoline Diesel Vehicles Fuel Economy 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2016

b) Comparison of tensile strength and strain to failure (elongation) of Ti-185 alloy with other commercially available Titanium alloys. However, wide scale adoption of β-titanium alloys in transportation applications has been limited due to its high cost. a) Ultimate tensile and yield strength of Ti-185 for three STA conditions. (b)

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Fuel Economy Economy CO2 Low Cost 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

In a joint publication, WFS and AVL conclude that the combined high efficiency and lower system costs relative to FCEVs make H 2 -HPDI the most capital efficient means to use hydrogen and lower CO 2 emissions near-term and that it has the potential to remain competitive with fully industrialized FCEV in the future. Source: Westport/AVL.

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Fuel Hydrogen Exhaust Emissions 221

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. Meeting the 2025 standard will require an average improvement in fuel economy of about 4.1%

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Comparison of 2015-2020 new vehicle potential fuel-saving technologies for seven vehicle types: tractor trailer (TT), Class 3-6 box (box), Class 3-6 bucket (bucket), Class 8 refuse (refuse), transit bus (bus), motor coach (coach), and Class 2b pickups and vans (2b). Source: TIAX. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Vehicles 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

GWP is a relative measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere, with carbon dioxide setting the comparison with a GWP of 1. Comparison of Greenhouse Impact: HFO-1234yf vs. HFC-134a vs. CO 2. Fuel efficiency compared with HFC-134a. Earlier post.) HFO-1234yf’s GWP is 99.9% 2013 have a GWP below 150.

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Louisiana Production Fuel Economy Europe 246

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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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The assessment, which relies on data from publicly available sources and data and information from the participating automotive suppliers, provides an update to the technology assessments performed by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to inform the 2017–2025 fuel economy and GHG rule.

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Downsizing EPA Engine Eaton 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). One surprise among their findings was that the electric truck had cost advantages over the diesel vehicle under some conditions.

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Georgia Diesel Gas-Electric Electric 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. This helps us to make better fuel economy and good emissions.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Less attention is given to the ramifications of having a space-saver spare (or no spare at all), the cost of the annual (or six-monthly) service, cost of replacing those cool 20-inch tyres and the 98RON petrol that must be syphoned by the wallet before being poured into the fuel tank each week. Hybrid switch to the 1.6-litre

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Kia Hybrid Petrol Price 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2017

In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. Click to enlarge.

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Market Fuel Economy Standards 2016 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The Ricardo CryoPower split-cycle engine concept redefines the processes of internal combustion to enable significantly improved internal thermal efficiency in comparison with today’s state-of-the-art engines.

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Commercial Engine Companies Fuel 199

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG Cleaning Clean 80

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

There are several factors involved in tires and fuel efficiency, and we’ll look at a couple of them. The more resistance you have, the lower your fuel economy will be. The sweet spot for fuel economy and tire pressure will be what the manufacturer recommends for your car’s tires. Tire Pressure.

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Fuel Fuel Economy Economy Maintenance 82

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. liter V6 is offered as standard equipment across base, XLT and Limited models and delivers an anticipated improvement in fuel economy of more than 20% versus the current Explorer. V6 and the new 2.0L

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

The longer life and increased fuel economy yield a benefit to the EXT Li-ion batteries, according to A123’s calculations. EXT addresses cold cranking, and in addition, can reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) for micro-hybrid applications. start-stop) and telecommunications, especially in developing countries. Jeff Kessen.

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Li-ion Lead Acid Lithium Ion Hybrid 359

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

According to a new technology briefing paper on hybrid system technologies by John German at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the costs of full-function hybrid systems are likely to drop to half the cost of their 2010 counterparts before 2025. kWh Li-ion pack.

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Hybrid Li-ion Lead Acid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 The results were averaged for an estimated range of 431 miles, with an average fuel economy of 68.3

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Among the findings were: Adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer. In contrast, fuel economy measures how far a vehicle will travel with a gallon of fuel.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

Although the gasoline-fueled F-150 with 2.7L According to ASG, the 2015 F-150 holds the smallest life-cycle carbon footprint and lowest cost of ownership of any full-size truck in the North American market today. The Economic Performance Score assesses total cost of vehicle ownership. EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68

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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 96

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Three-Row SUV Comparison. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV MPG 105

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 83

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cummins is one year into a four year program (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems) to develop, in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), a new light-duty diesel truck engine that will meet Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission requirements while achieving at least a 40% fuel economy improvement (26.1 mpg US vs. 18.6

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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

As a result, they suggested, vehicle window stickers, fuel economy standards, and life cycle studies using average lab-test vehicle efficiency estimates are incomplete. The fuel economy and emissions of vehicles depend on the way they are driven, including daily driving distance and driving conditions. Click to enlarge.

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Vehicles Plug-in PHEV Plug 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Outfitted with a 3.6-liter

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 82