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DECEMBER 11, 2011

While oil will remain the most widely used fuel, overall energy demand will be reshaped by a continued shift toward less-carbon-intensive energy source as well as steep improvements in energy efficiency in areas such as transportation, where the expanded use of advanced and hybrid vehicles will help push average new-car fuel economy to 48 mpg (4.9

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

mpg US) in the combined cycle. While it remains open to maintain optimal temperature at low speeds and when the engine is running under high thermal load such as on inclines and when in towing mode, the aeroshutter automatically closes at higher speeds and directs driving wind around the car. liters of diesel per 100 km (52.3

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MAY 24, 2013

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. This performance increase of the three-phase synchronous motor is attributable to a modified number of windings on the coils and an increased voltage level. l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (75.9

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We got some time behind the wheel of the 54-mpg Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. And could car carriers go wind-powered? Ford is building up a “digital ecosystem” for EVs that could also include building its own batteries. Tire and wheel size can matter a lot in EV range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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The 53-mpg Kia Niro Hybrid slots in well below $30,000. And Polestar is winding up for an October 12 reveal for its next model. The 2023 Nissan Ariya starts around $45,000 but isn’t eligible for the EV tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar revealed a few more details regarding its upcoming, U.S.-built

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JULY 24, 2011

The company anticipates that it will be the only gasoline-powered vehicle delivering fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (equivalent to 71 mpg US or 3.3 A CAE simulation and a wind tunnel test were conducted in the design phase to improve the forms of the front corners and slow the underfloor flow. L/100km) in JC08 mode.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of only 86 g/km1. l/100 km (56 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km. A caulking sponge has been added to the fender garnish reducing the penetration of engine and wind noise through the gap between the fender panel and side member. l/100 km (57.3

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

The new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25% improvement over the previous V6 model. The all-new Explorer body shape was optimized in a wind tunnel to reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy. 2011 Explorer. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

km/L (59 mpg US, 4.0 km/L (53 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (48 mpg US, 4.9 A CVT version features paddle shifters as standard equipment. The CR-Z offers fuel economy of 25.0 L/100km) (CVT) and 22.5 L/100km) (MT) in 10•15 mode; and 22.8 L/100km) (CVT) and 20.6 L/100km) (MT) in JC08 mode.

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AUGUST 17, 2011

GM engineers have removed more than 60 counts—a count is 0.001 coefficient of drag—of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu as a result of the new Malibu’s shape and fine-tuning of the car’s exterior design. These aerodynamic improvements give customers up to 2.5 miles per gallon more on the highway, the company says.

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JULY 19, 2010

V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Reduced wind noise at speed is an incremental benefit. Ford will offer a 2.0-liter Earlier post.) The 2010 Ford Explorer 2WD with a 4.0L L/100km) combined. Overall vehicle weight in the 2011 Explorer is reduced compared to the previous model.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 Prior to designing the P510 transaxle, Toyota had employed random-wound distributed windings, with the sole exception being the resin-encased, solenoidal MG1 winding used in the P410 transaxle (Gen 3 Prius Liftback, Prius v, and Lexus CT200h).

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APRIL 27, 2013

The company is also implementing low-voltage, large-torque, double-winding motor technologies for battery-acceleration-assist and regenerative braking. on a 30 mpg car, that’s as much as a 7 mpg improvement!). These changes have been shown to save as much as 1.5 liters of fuel/100km, the company said. (on

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

LaCrosse sales are up 238% compared with a year ago when sales of the previous model were winding down. Backed by a six-speed automatic transmission, the new powertrain combination is expected to deliver fuel economy of 30 mpg highway and 20 mpg city. four-cylinder engine as standard and priced at $26,995. Earlier post.).

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JULY 29, 2014

Crosswind Assist is able to compensate nearly fully for strong wind gusts. Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Vito model series for the mid-size van (2.5–3.2 t GVW) segment. Among the variants is the Vito 116 CDI BlueEfficiency, offering fuel consumption of 5.7 l of diesel per 100 km (41.3 Additional assistance systems are available as options.

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JUNE 13, 2014

reduction in combined fuel economy (45 mpg down to 38 mpg), and the C-MAX and Fusion plug-in hybrids saw about a 12% decrease in charge sustaining and charge depleting fuel economy, and about a 10% decrease in all-electric range. Ford dropped the C-MAX combined rating to 43 mpg combined. Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Plug-in 218

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JULY 3, 2013

mpg US to 89.4 mpg US, as measured using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). The second generation followed in 2003, and the third generation in 2009. In addition, TMC applied for 1,261 patents relating to the third-generation Prius.

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MARCH 8, 2018

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 Underbody panels and wheel well liners further minimize road and wind noise. mpg US) and 171 g/km CO 2 emissions for reduced running costs—down from 7.8 mpg US) and 206 g/km CO 2 in the outgoing model. The large SUV will be offered in Europe with a choice of 180PS 2.0-liter l/100 km (36.2 l/100 km (30.2

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APRIL 17, 2014

Manufacturer-estimated ratings of 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined (9.4, Limited also improves fuel economy, with manufacturer-estimated ratings of 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/22 combined (11.8, helps to improve fuel economy by reducing wind resistance when closed.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Each finalist is then driven on a real-world road loop that provides a range of surfaces and traffic conditions to evaluate ride and handling, engine and transmission smoothness and responsiveness, wind and road noise, and ergonomics. The Golf TDI and its 2.0-liter The best part is that neither car is a penalty box to drive.

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JULY 16, 2015

The 2015 Ford F-150 is the most aerodynamically efficient F-150 ever, due in part to new aero curtains that reduce wind drag by guiding airflow across the front wheels. With the new F-150, an extensive amount of time was spent running aerodynamic simulations and doing wind tunnel tests. liter EcoBoost V6 engine.

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F-150 MPG Fuel Ford 150

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 mpg US, 3.16 When using electricity generated from renewable energy such as solar or wind power, CO 2 emissions can be further reduced. The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year.

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DECEMBER 2, 2018

liters/100 km (33 mpg US). Underpinned by specifications such as Active Rear-Wheel Steering (ARS), the Brembo customized brake system and a high-strength premium suspension, the new-generation CT6 provides precise and confident handling not to mention stable driving when speeding up to pass, making abrupt turns or tackling winding roads.

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JULY 16, 2014

mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. l/100 (49 mpg US) for the 1.33L gasoline unit and 3.8 l/100 (62 mpg US) for the 1.4 And, third, the reduction of wind noise during high speed driving. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

In FWD models, the LE grade offers up to a manufacturer estimated 57 MPG combined rating—the best-ever for a Prius and the most fuel-efficient hybrid in production for model year 2023. The XLE and Limited grades offer up to 52 MPG combined.

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8 Renewable energy supplies—including traditional biomass, hydro and geothermal as well as wind, solar and biofuels—will grow by nearly 60%. Renewable energy.

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JULY 7, 2010

mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). liters diesel equivalent/100 km (74 mpg US) and a range of 450 kilometers (280 miles) in NEDC, thanks to 700 bar H 2 tanks. liters diesel equivalent/100 km (74 mpg US) and a range of 450 kilometers (280 miles) in NEDC, thanks to 700 bar H 2 tanks. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 11, 2010

GM has one of the largest wind tunnel testing facilities in the world, in fact it is the largest used for automotive applications, so it's only fitting that the company is applying knowledge learned in its wind tunnel to a much more diverse range of vehicles than its competitors.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

to deliver an estimated 190 horsepower (140 kW) and 180 lb-ft of torque (250 N·m)—about 12% more horsepower and 16% more torque than the current Ecotec 2.4L, while offering estimated highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg (7.84 engine carries an EPA rating of 33 mpg (7.13 GM expects the 2.5L L/100km) highway.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

mpg US, 5.4 Wind noise is minimized through the Beat’s aerodynamic body line and detailed door sealing structure. Based on GM’s global mini-vehicle architecture, the Beat will be launched in more than 150 markets around the world including those in Europe and North America, where it will be sold as the Spark. PS (79 hp, 59 kW).

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MARCH 22, 2018

However, emissions do not just remain in conurbations; particles and gaseous pollutants can be transported thousands of kilometers by the wind. million) worth of funding from the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG), the Max Planck Society (MPG) and DLR. The EMeRGe project receives around €6 million (US$7.4

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APRIL 10, 2012

The FOA covers 8 broad topics—Vehicles; Biomass; Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Buildings; Solar; Water; and Wind—and 30 subtopics aligned with Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs. L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Preliminary testing at the Virginia Tech Wind Tunnel showed that the smoother curves of the new design can help offset the drag associated with requirements such as bumpers and mirrors. Click to enlarge. Edison2 says that its envisioned new shape of the next generation VLC is an aerodynamic improvement over the angular XPRIZE design.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

In pursuit of system efficiency, Honda developed a new motor that features an innovative winding method and structure. The newly-added Odyssey Hybrid and Odyssey Hybrid Absolute are the first Honda premium minivan models equipped with the Honda-developed Sport Hybrid i-MMD powertrain and realize class-topping fuel economy of 26.0

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