Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), the Lucas Oil/Lessman Streamliner hisett an official speed record for a CNG vehicle of 323 mph through the measured mile at the Bonneville Salt Flats in early October. However, Lessman wanted to do something a bit different, and converted the engine—a large-block Ford V-8, 572 cubic inch (9.37

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1 The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. Average NEDC fuel consumption for the four-cylinder is 3.6 – 3.5 The two filler necks are placed under a common fuel flap.

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

The Supersports Convertible. Bentley will introduce its new FlexFuel capable Supersports Convertible at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The standardization of FlexFuel technology across the 2011 Continental model range reaffirms Bentley’s ongoing commitment to make all its cars bio-fuel compatible by 2012. Click to enlarge.

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Bentley Convert MPG MPH 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Combined fuel consumption is 7.0 The solenoid injectors used to inject the fuel operate with consistently high precision due to a new piezo sensor that monitors the closing of the needle. The MHEV system has the potential to reduce customer fuel consumption by up to 0.7 l/100km (33.6 liters (0.2 US gal) per 100 kilometers (62.1

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Audi Diesel Exhaust Convert 269

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2011

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has launched a new line of hybrid vehicles—converted plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford F-150 pickup, the highest volume selling vehicle in the US. 290–420 VDC DC/DC converter. 290–420 VDC DC/DC converter. Click to enlarge. air-cooled 22.6 air-cooled 22.6

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 3, 2024

liters, the motor produced a modest 130 horsepower and pushed the gull-winged coupe to 60 mph in a little under 10 seconds. This fact often came up when my childhood friends and I argued about whether or not the model shown in Back to the Future could actually achieve 88 mph within the convenience of an empty parking lot.

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Kits Conversion Companies DIY 105

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Hyundai Motor is introducing a hydrogen fuel cell concept version of its H350 light commercial van at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover. The powertrain study shows the potential for the company’s advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment. m 3 or 12.9 m 3 or 12.9

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Hydrogen Light Concept Commercial 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

This represents a 47% increase in power, a 45% increase in torque and a 15% reduction in fuel consumption when compared to a traditional camshaft engine with similar specifications. The benefits are not confined to significant performance improvements and better fuel economy. —Urban Carlson, CEO of FreeValve AB.

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Engine Auto Fuel Power 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2013

The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph, 0.2 The EA888 Gen 3 engine is designed to be lighter and more fuel efficient than the unit it replaces.

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Fuel Economy Engine Fuel Economy 284

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The new RAV4 powertrains increase performance while reducing fuel consumption. A new saddle-style fuel tank distributes weight of the fuel evenly side-to-side. vs. 5.425), resulting in quicker and smoother acceleration, getting drivers from 0 – 60 mph in 8.2 Second-generation Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 2.0) comes standard.

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Fuel 247

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2015

more fuel efficient; the most efficient model consumes 5.0 The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. All diesel engines are fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. Its top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph) (DSG: 198 km/h).

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Standards Fuel MPG Battery 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. This evolution has led to the point where achieving significant fuel savings through the introduction of new technologies has become difficult. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2010

All the engines for the Q7 combine forced induction and direct fuel injection. Fuel consumption averages 7.4 This V6 diesel accelerates the Q7 from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 seconds and reaches its top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph) or, with adaptive air suspension, 218 km/h (135 mph). V6 TDI diesel.

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Audi Diesel Fuel Emissions 247

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Increasing the number of gear ratios from six to nine improves fuel economy and a correspondingly reduces CO 2 emissions. (ZF ZF suggests that the 9HP can provide fuel savings up to 16% compared to a standard 6-speed front transverse automatic transmission.) Low engine speeds for increased fuel savings.

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Land Rover Standards Fuel Fuel Economy 230

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8 The Toyota RAV4 Prime builds on the RAV4 Hybrid.

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Plug-in Hybrid Miles Plug 220

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

When driving short distances, this technology can reduce fuel consumption by up to 3%. Longer axle ratios reduce fuel consumption. The reference mass is the kerb weight of the vehicle plus 75 kg - which accounts for the driver and a 90-percent-full fuel tank. The manufacturer can choose either of these methods.

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Hybrid Fuel Standards Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption. L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. Earlier post.)

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

liter gas engine—and is projected to save taxpayers between $3,500 and $5,700 per vehicle in fuel costs annually. liter-equipped model in 0-60 mph by 1.1 seconds and in the 0-100 mph run by 4.7 The only faster entry was the Ford Police Interceptor Utility powered by a 3.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine. seconds better.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2019

This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 Their power outputs range from 110 kW (150 PS) to 255 kW (347 PS) – from the Audi A4 35 TFSI (combined fuel consumption 6.0 – 5.5 g/mi) up to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 g/mi) and the S4 Avant TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3

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Audi Diesel Hybrid Volt 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

All of these engines combine direct fuel injection with charging, and a start-stop system is standard in all versions. Although most of the engines have enhanced performance, their fuel consumption values were reduced by up to 15%. The 75 liter (20 gallons US) fuel tank enables driving ranges of up to 1,400 km (870 miles).

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

mph, to quiet and clean all-electric cars sometime in 2026, confirmed in press reports by Jessica Good, Disneyland spokesperson. Expect Honda to play an important role in the Anaheim Autopia cars going green by using its considerable experience in building battery electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 20, 2024

mph, to some sort of electrification. Expect Honda to play an important role in the Autopia cars going green by drawing from the company’s considerable experience in building battery electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. horsepower Honda gasoline engine, with a top speed of 6.5

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Honda Gas-Electric Electric Electrical 77

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

Fuel-consumption and emissions lowering features on the new Sharan. The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. Combined fuel consumption is 5.71

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MPG Fuel Battery Batteries 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a more powerful 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

When coasting to a halt at a red light, the engine in the new Audi A8 shuts down at 22 km/h (14 mph)—much earlier than with a conventional stop-start system. The engine also shuts down periodically during steady-state cruising at speeds between 55 and 160 km/h (34 and 99 mph), restarting instantly when the driver wants to accelerate.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The Gran Turismo with the new engine offers NEDC fuel consumption of 6.4 seconds, while the top speed has increased to 259 km/h (161 mph) compared to the 244 km/h (152 mph) achieved by the previous model. liters/100 km (36.8 mpg US )—equivalent to 169 CO 2 /km—a small improvement on the 6.5

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Porsche Diesel Power Powered 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2010

Wegmans, a supermarket chain leader, has launched a fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell-powered pallet trucks fitted with Plug Power’s GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell power units and fueled using Air Products’ hydrogen and hydrogen fueling station technology at its Pottsville, Pa. Dave Allar, Wegmans’ RSC maintenance manager.

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Fuel Power Powered Lead Acid 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. The new Polo TDI BlueMotion takes the efficiency lead with combined fuel consumption of 3.2 l/100 km (73.5 mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2.

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The PureTech engines offer equivalent or better power compared with the previous generation powerplants, combined with significantly lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, down by roughly 25%. Depending on the model and the tires fitted, combined cycle fuel consumption for the new family is between 4.3 liter and 1.2

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Engine Gasoline Fuel MPG 281

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. In everyday driving situations, the early and rapid torque development made possible by the technology keeps revs and fuel consumption low. V6 TDI engine delivers 255 kW (347 hp) and 700 N·m (516.3 In the NEDC it consumes between 6.6 – 6.8

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Diesel Hybrid Audi Lithium Ion 285

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2017

The outside two cylinders can shut down when the vehicle is operated at steady speeds between 25 and 50 mph, but all four cylinders work instantaneously when needed for maximum performance. produces 310 lb-ft of torque from just 2,000 RPM and 250 hp on 93-octane fuel (227 hp with 87-octane gasoline). The SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine.

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Baua Electric

MAY 18, 2024

“We are developing a portfolio of options to decarbonize Vale’s operations, including electrification and the use of alternative fuels in the mines. Caterpillar and Vale have also agreed to a joint study on the viability of a dual-fuel (ethanol/diesel) solution for existing ICE-powered assets.

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Brazil Tucson MPH Electric 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2020

The starter-generator then acts likes an electric drive unit that assists the engine, allowing it to operate within a more efficient range as frequently as possible and ensuring there are fewer peaks in fuel consumption. When the driver brakes for a stop, the engine can be switched off as soon as the car’s speed drops below 9 mph.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2015

Compared to the already highly energy-efficient first generation of the 8HP ( earlier post ), the second-generation unit achieves an additional three percent of fuel savings. This measure alone reduces the speed across all gears by 50 revolutions per minute on average and reduces fuel consumption by almost one percent.

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Fuel Downsizing Engine Detroit 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

seconds for the 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint and achieve an electric range that varies between 50 and 58 kilometres (31 – 36 miles) (based on the new WLTP test cycle and translated back into NEDC-equivalent values). The CO 2 emissions produced when burning fuel average 59 – 48 grams per kilometer.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

city car achieves combined fuel consumption of 1.1 Besides reduced engine displacement, other emissions-reducing measures were implemented such as specially formed piston recesses, multipoint fuel injection and controlled orientation of individual injection sprays. gallon) fuel tank. accelerates up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 8.8

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