The number of fuel - cell vehicles will likely ramp up steadily in the coming years as automakers work toward reaching a corporate average
fuel economy target of 54.5 mpg.
Not exact matches
China's
economy expanded at a steady 6.7 % in the third quarter and looks set to hit Beijing's full - year
target,
fueled by stronger government spending, record bank lending and a red - hot property market that are adding to its growing pile
of debt.
To meet the 2025
target, the company is pushing all its technologies at once, including the Earth Dreams powertrain technology that improves the
fuel economy of conventional gasoline vehicles by 10 percent.
The Resonance is not a plug - in vehicle, but it nonetheless pushes the limits
of fuel economy in the SUV class, which will help bridge the gap in consumer acceptance
of electrified vehicles, while also helping automakers make inroads toward the mandated 54.5 mpg
fuel economy target by 2025.
China's
fuel economy rules, as stringent as those to be enforced in the United States, Europe and Japan, involve a fleet - wide corporate average
target of 6.9 liters per 100 km in 2015 and 5.0 liters in 2020.
China said on Thursday it would publicly name carmakers who fail to meet the 2015
target and would ban the production
of new models that do not meet
fuel economy targets, to be determined by a special weight - based formula.
Yes, nanotechnology is becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives and has found its way into many commercial products, for example, strong, lightweight materials for better
fuel economy;
targeted drug delivery for safer and more effective cancer treatments; clean, accessible drinking water around the world; superfast computers with vast amounts
of storage; self - cleaning surfaces; wearable health monitors; more efficient solar panels; safer food through packaging and monitoring; regrowth
of skin, bone, and nerve cells for better medical outcomes; smart windows that lighten or darken to conserve energy; and nanotechnology - enabled concrete that dries more quickly and has sensors to detect stress or corrosion at the nanoscale in roads, bridges, and buildings.
At the moment, automakers who don't meet
fuel economy targets can buy offsetting credits from one another, and the Alliance
of Automobile Manufacturers is warning those prices could rise.
But the 507 - pound, 76 - hp, 839 - cc Mana isn't aimed at experienced crotch - rocket jockeys; Aprilia is
targeting people moving up from scooters or first - timers in search
of fuel economy, and that market doesn't necessarily care about the Italian marque's sport - bike heritage or the perfect downshift.
To reach those
targets, automakers are unleashing a barrage
of downsized engines and
fuel -
economy specials.
Combined with its new 10 - speed automatic transmission, the F - 150 Power Stroke
targets an EPA highway
fuel economy estimate
of 30 miles per gallon.
Their experimentation began with the Cosmo Sport in May, 1967 and ended, in production terms at least, when the final RX - 8 left the production line in 2012, as the characterful power unit finally succumbed to the demands
of emissions regulations and
fuel economy targets.
Although Porsche is part
of the VW Group, the
target is to beat the 911 for acceleration, top speed, and
fuel economy.
The totally redesigned fifth generation Altima, the most innovative Altima ever with premium «class above» exterior and interior styling and
targeted segment - leading estimated
fuel economy of 38 mpg *, will be available at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning in July 2012.
Among the 2013 Altima's many attributes are a
targeted best - in - segment *
fuel economy of 38 mpg highway (2.5 - liter engine), new premium exterior styling with a strong presence and excellent aerodynamics, an upscale interior with premium materials, and an outstanding balance
of ride comfort, stability and a fun - to - drive demeanor with projected best - level acceleration.
•
Targeted best - in - segment 38 mpg highway
fuel economy * (2.5 - liter engine) • Premium exterior styling with a powerful presence and improved aerodynamics • Upscale interior rivaling premium luxury sedans, including NASA - inspired «zero - gravity» seats, an Advanced Drive - Assist ™ Display and BOSE ® Premium Audio System • An outstanding balance
of ride comfort, stability and fun - to - drive demeanor, including projected best - level acceleration • Standard Bluetooth ® Hands - Free Phone System and Streaming Audio via Bluetooth ® • NissanConnectSM and NissanConnectSM Navigation integrated smartphone connectivity suite with hands - free text message integration, Pandora ® playback, real - time Google ® POI search and more • Next - generation Safety Shield Technologies, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Moving Object Detection (MOD) systems • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert
®
Targeted 2017
fuel economy of 26 city MPG or 33 highway MPG or 29 combined MPG estimate based on Nissan internal testing results, subject to EPA confirmation.
The Kia Niro will combine a stylish SUV design with greater
fuel economy than its rivals, with a
target CO2 emissions rating
of under 90 g / km (combined, based on the New European Driving Cycle).
Efficient powertrains deliver performance with outstanding
economy The engaging driver appeal
of the new Ford Focus is magnified by a powertrain range that delivers spirited performance and
targets outstanding levels
of fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
Both engines will offer top - in - class performance and
fuel efficiency, and are
targeted to receive EPA highway
fuel economy ratings in excess
of 40 mpg.
Transit Connect's new 1.5 - liter EcoBlue diesel engine — the only diesel in the segment — is
targeted to have an EPA - estimated
fuel economy rating
of at least 30 mpg on the highway (actual mileage will vary; final EPA 1.5 - liter EcoBlue
fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019).
It is
targeting not only new standards for power and performance in its sector, but also class - leading
fuel economy and CO2 emissions; supported by McLaren's experience
of active aerodynamics to aid cooling, grip, handling and road holding.
Fuel economy based on targeted 2018 EPA fuel economy estimates for 2018 Kicks FWD models — EPA data not available at time of publicat
Fuel economy based on
targeted 2018 EPA
fuel economy estimates for 2018 Kicks FWD models — EPA data not available at time of publicat
fuel economy estimates for 2018 Kicks FWD models — EPA data not available at time
of publication.
An emissions figure
of 34g / km and
fuel economy of 188mpg are being
targeted by Kia, although these will be confirmed closer to launch in late summer.
To hit the proposed CAFE
target of 54.5 MPG automakers would have to improve
fuel economy at a rate the industry has never achieved in 100 years.
The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4 - cylinder, 2.5 - liter engine option has a
targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, 6.2 and 8.2 L / 100 km, respectively).
The Outlander PHEV, which combines a Twin Motor 4WD system comprising two 60 kW independent electric motors (one on each axle); a 12 kWh Li - ion battery pack; and a 2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a
targeted fuel economy in excess
of 61 km / liter (143.5 mpg US, 1.6 l / 100 km) and a cruising range in excess
of 880 km (547 miles).
Transit Connect features the latest low - CO2 powertrain technologies to deliver best - in - class
fuel economy in all
of its
target markets.
Ford says it's
targeting a highway
fuel economy rating
of 30 mpg or greater for the new - for - 2019 F - 150 diesel, and it seems the automaker could exceed that
target; one
of the five bars in the efficiency readout shows a high
of around 35 mpg.
New plug - in hybrid versions
of the Niro and Optima Sportswagon will help Kia achieve its 2020
target to improve
fuel economy by 25 per cent over 2014 levels.»
Exceeding initial program
targets, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has earned a
fuel economy rating
of 84 miles - per - gallon - equivalent.
Exceeding its initial program
targets, the plug - in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (earlier post) has earned an electric - mode
fuel economy rating
of 84 miles - per - gallon - equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
A plot
of average overall vehicle
fuel economy (CAFE) for new model year passenger cars, the required by law CAFE standard
target fuel economy value (CAFE standard) for new model year passenger cars, and
fuel prices, adjusted for inflation, shows that there has been little variation over the past 20 years.
Leveraging this new platform in conjunction with new Earth Dreams Technology ™ powertrains — including a new 1.5 - liter VTEC ® Turbo engine with direct injection, a short - shifting 6 - speed manual transmission, and a new, more sporty and efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT)-- the Civic will
target class - leading
fuel economy ratings and fun - to - drive performance with near - luxury levels
of cabin quietness and ride refinement.
Both the 2.4 - liter and 3.5 - liter TLX models will
target EPA
fuel economy ratings at the top
of the midsize luxury sedan class.
Neither
of the engines are
targeted at the driving enthusiast but offer a good balance
of power and
fuel economy.
As recently as 2012 Achleitner told motoring.com.au that he was no fan
of turbocharging for the 911, a move that was being increasingly mooted as emissions and
fuel economy targets became tougher.
The C - Max Hybrid is a conventional parallel hybrid, with gasoline and electric power sources sharing propulsion duties, and is
targeted to deliver better
fuel economy than the current Fusion Hybrid — which, at 41 mpg combined, is already the most
fuel - efficient sedan sold in the U.S.. It's also said to operate in electric - only mode beyond 47 mph; and the vehicle's Powersplit controller is an evolution
of what's currently used in the Fusion.
The compact Ford Focus hatchback is available with an assortment
of power plants, including the standard 160 - horsepower 2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder, a frugal 123 - horsepower turbocharged 3 - cylinder that has a combined
fuel economy rating
of up to 35 miles per gallon, a green 143 - horsepower electric version with a range
of 76 miles, and two high - performance variants that are
targeted towards driving enthusiasts, including one with all - wheel drive and 350 horsepower.
These new products are next - generation technologies that will make a major contribution to Mazda's published
target of improving
fuel economy by 30 percent by 2015.
Fuel economy estimates for Ford's first - ever F - 150 Diesel have come in from the EPA, and today, the automaker announced that the new truck has met its 30 - mpg highway fuel economy target exactly, earning ratings of 22 miles - per - gallon city, 30 highway, and 25 combi
Fuel economy estimates for Ford's first - ever F - 150 Diesel have come in from the EPA, and today, the automaker announced that the new truck has met its 30 - mpg highway
fuel economy target exactly, earning ratings of 22 miles - per - gallon city, 30 highway, and 25 combi
fuel economy target exactly, earning ratings
of 22 miles - per - gallon city, 30 highway, and 25 combined.
As promised, Ford is releasing an all - new diesel engine option for the refreshed, 2018 Ford F - 150: a turbocharged V6 Power Stroke unit displacing 3.0 liters, with a
targeted max
fuel economy rating
of 30 miles - per - gallon.
Targeted top - in - class acceleration, EPA
fuel economy ratings and third - party collision safety ratings, and featuring Honda's next - generation ACE ™ body structure and available Honda Sensing ™ suite
of safety and driver - assist technologies
Launching in March, the 2016 Civic Coupe delivers an even sportier and emotional take on the new Civic design while benefitting from the multitude
of upgrades to the 10th - generation Civic lineup, including a sophisticated and sporty new chassis, a more spacious and quieter cabin, class - leading
fuel -
economy ratings and
targeted top - in - class crash safety ratings.
New plug - in hybrid versions
of the Niro and Optima Sportswagon will help Kia achieve its 2020
target to improve
fuel economy by 25 % over 2014 levels.
Ford is
targeting the 1.5 L EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA - estimated
fuel economy rating
of at least 30 mpg (7.8 l / 100 km) highway; final EPA 2019 Transit Connect Wagon 1.5 - liter EcoBlue diesel engine
fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019.
We have
targeted the best balance
of performance and
fuel economy and hit it dead center.
Were Hyundai to offer a hybrid version, it might within a couple years have an Elantra able to meet the EPA's
fuel economy goal
of 47 to 62 mpg by 2025, the higher mpg number
targeting automakers such as Hyundai with smaller - size vehicles.
If the country's
economy grows enough then the
target could be hit, provided industry becomes more efficient in its use
of fossil
fuel produced power, even if total carbon emissions actually rise.
As the last major
economy to submit a
target for a global climate pact, India is pledging to reduce the intensity
of its carbon emissions and boost the share
of electricity produced from sources other than fossil
fuels to...