Remove Motoring Remove MPG Remove Wind
article thumbnail

Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

Green Car Congress

The new transaxle in the Prius c features a new cooling system; overall this new hybrid unit with its 2 motor system is now approaching the same weight as single motor competitive systems and is maintaining a competitive size profile, according to Toyota. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7

Prius 356
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Golf family named “2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year”

Green Car Congress

Motor Trend named the Volkswagen Golf family—Golf 1.8T, Golf TDI Clean Diesel, Golf GTI and e-Golf models—as the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. —Motor Trend. Motor Trend ’s Car of the Year program is open to any all-new or substantially upgraded 2015 automobile. liter turbocharged I-4 gas engines.

2015 278
article thumbnail

New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

Green Car Congress

Audi is unveiling the third-generation of its TT compact sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). 3 rd generation Audi TT. Click to enlarge.

Audi 310
article thumbnail

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

Green Car Congress

liter turbocharged engine with a 44kW motor to achieve up to 39 mpg (targeted). Together, engine and motor make 226 horsepower channeled to either the front wheels or an active all-wheel-drive system. Minimized road, wind, and engine noise via greater application of sound-absorbing and insulating materials.

article thumbnail

Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssist goes on sale in Q1 2012; estimated 37 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 kW lithium-ion battery, an electric motor-generator and next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed transmission. The system’s electric motor-generator is mounted to an Ecotec 2.4L The system’s electric motor-generator is mounted to an Ecotec 2.4L

Chevrolet 225
article thumbnail

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

Green Car Congress

mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. Here, the electric motor acts as a generator, which increases load on the combustion engine until the engine is operating in very efficient load ranges. Motor and battery.

Porsche 273
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. 2015 GLA-Class. l/100 km (54.7