Comparing the full lifecycle emissions of greenhouse gases by the two fuels from production through combustion in cars, Eric Johnson, editor of Environmental Impact Assessment Review, and Russell Heinen, Vice President of SRI Consulting, found that «biodiesel derived from rapeseed grown on dedicated farmland emits nearly the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions (defined as CO2 equivalents)
per km driven as does conventional diesel.»
Not exact matches
If a Desjardins customer's
driving data shows they are a less risky driver than most (
driving less than 15,000
km per year, for example, or
driving primarily between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.) they can qualify for a discount on their insurance policy of up to 25 %.
Hyundai unveiled a near production version of its new fuel cell SUV with a
driving range of more than 800
km per charge under European standards, nearly double the 415
km for its current Tucson fuel cell SUV.
If we took this savings and purchased gas at $ 1.30
per litre and got an average mileage of 8 liters
per 100
km, the $ 3,150 savings from the Alberta purchase would buy enough gas to
drive 30,288 kilometers.
The function will now be restricted on residential roads or roads without a center divider, meaning the car can not
drive faster than the speed limit maximum plus five miles (8
km)
per hour.
Some have top speeds of 250
km per hour (155 miles
per hour), even though no one
drives that fast.
No, he is a taxi driver who
drives over 300
km per DAY.
I
drive maybe 200
km per month, mostly from home to supermarket or mall.
Data evaluation revealed that plug - in hybrid vehicles with a real electric range of about 60
km drive the same number of kilometers electrically as battery electric vehicles, namely, up to 15,000
km per year.
Penny - pincher alert: It has cost WAW about $ 700 in fuel to
drive almost 30,000 miles (48,280
km); assuming $ 1.10
per gallon for diesel fuel, Volkswagen's Passat TDI travels a mile for just half a nickel's worth of fuel.
To stay abreast of Tesla and others in the industry's technology race, Cadillac will launch later this year its Super Cruise system that enables hands - free
driving up to 85 miles (137
km)
per hour.
The energy consumption was rated at 40 kWh / 100 miles for combined city / highway
driving, corresponding to a fuel economy of 84 miles
per gallon gasoline equivalent - MPGe -(2.8 L / 100
km; 101 mpg imp).
Its 3.0 - litre V6 turbo diesel engine achieves a fuel consumption figure of just 6.9 litres / 100
km as
per the European
driving cycle.
I live and
drive mostly in a city and can get as high as 16.7
km / l
per tank - For a smallish car, the rear legroom is generous - Finishing is superior, even to the marque 3 - series
On the other hand, even the CVT can't make the Forester quite as frugal as some of its competition, my 10.6 litres
per 100
km average over 1,500 kilometres of mostly highway
driving certainly no better than average.
I averaged 16 litres
per 100
km of premium unleaded in mostly suburban usage, a figure made much worse by the winter
driving conditions.
Its Benefit - in - Kind rate is just 19
per cent, but avoid specifying # 1,500 4Matic all - wheel
drive unless you really need it as that moves CO2 emissions up to 124g /
km (Band D, # 110
per annum) and drops quoted economy to 58.9 mpg.
The mild hybrid technology doesn't even save you a whole liter
per 100
km driven, and until the A7 can locate a parking spot and park itself, the parking and garage assistant just seem to be in place for people who like the showoff or are simply too lazy to park themselves.
Over the course of three days and
driving through nine states, the couple averaged 84.1 miles
per gallon (35.71
km / l), spending only 4.65 cents
per mile.
Corsa OPC: Sports Car Performance from Just 22,560 Euros Top performer: 192 hp, superb
driving performance Only 7.9 liters
per 100
km Available to order now At the world premiere of the 192 hp Corsa OPC at the Geneva Motor Show, Opel announces that the new powerful model is available to order now from 22,560 euros.
The most economical version is the X1 sDrive18d with rear wheel
drive, putting out only 136g /
km of CO2 and using only a measly 5.2 litres
per 100
km, equivalent to 54.3 UK mpg.
It's based on the same transverse engine front wheel
drive architecture as A 45 AMG and the CLA 45 AMG, with its 2.0 litre AMG - tuned engine producing 360 horsepower and 450Nm of torque, while consuming just 7.5 litres
per 100
km on the NEDC combined cycle.
Naturally, the TT Sportback gets quattro all - wheel
drive — in this case a Haldex based setup as
per the S3 — which enables the concept to rocket from 0 - 100
km / h in 3.9 seconds.
[14] Fuel economy is virtually identical between generations, with the second generation earning a 1 - mile -
per - US - gallon (0.43
km / L; 1.2 mpg ‑ imp) edge in highway
driving (both measured using EPA 2008 guidelines).
The most powerful series - production turbocharged four - cylinder engine in the world promises a thrilling
drive, generating a remarkable 133 kW (181 hp)
per litre of displacement and catapulting the CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake from standstill to 100
km / h in 4.7 seconds.
• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved
driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100
km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27
per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100
km, 92 — 95 g /
km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).
By combining the efficiency of a diesel engine with the advantages of the hybrid
drive, Mercedes - Benz set another milestone in the development of the automobile and advanced into consumption regions of 4 litres of diesel
per 100
km in the luxury saloon segment.
The 2011 Range Rover Evoque will be the company's «greenest» model with CO2 emissions below 130 grams
per Km and future customers will be able to choose from a two - wheel
drive version or a four - wheel -
drive.
A JCAP (Japan Clean Air Program) study conducted in Japan showed that on average, 85 % of Japanese drivers
drove less than 55
km per day.
The system reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.3 liters
per 100
km and up to 7 g CO2 /
km (11.27 g / mile) because it consumes no energy at all while
driving straight.
A new centrifugal pendulum - type absorber (in the 2.0 TDI with 100 kW, 120 kW or 130 kW with quattro
drive) in the dual - mass flywheel makes engine running even more refined and quieter at low revs, for even earlier upshifting and savings of up to 0.2 liters
per 100
km.
If a warranty - covered breakdown occurs causing a trip interruption more than 80
km from your home and leaves your Mercedes - Benz vehicle inoperable or unsafe to
drive, you will be reimbursed up to $ 500 for hotel accommodations and up to $ 600 for alternate transportation
per incident while your car is being repaired at an authorized Mercedes - Benz dealership.
[30] Under its five - cycle testing, the EPA rated the 500e combined fuel economy at 116 miles
per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe)(2.0 L / 100
km equivalent), 122 MPGe (1.9 L / 100
km equivalent) in city
driving and 108 MPGe (2.4 L / 100
km equivalent) on the highway.
When
driving on main roads and highways at largely constant speed and with proper anticipation, the CGI engine outperforms the fuel economy of the six - cylinder engine with conventional injection technology by up to 1.5 liters
per 100
km, a saving of up to 15 %.
2018 Prius C Technology Base Price: $ 26,950 As Tested: $ 28,792.50 Drivetrain: 1.5 Litre, 4 - cylinder gasoline engine and permanent magnet AC synchronous motor, 99 hp combined, continuously variable transmission Performance: 5 litres
per 100
km in mixed
driving VVUZZ Recommended: A solid city car that won't spend time at the track or the pump.
Notable Options: your choice of colour and an aftermarket with enviable depth and breadth Drivetrain: 2.0 - litre four cylinder boxer engine, 205 horsepower, 156 pounds of torque, 6 - speed manual transmission, rear wheel
drive Performance: 14 litres
per 100
km in mixed
driving and worth ever damned penny VVUZZ Recommended: Buy one.
Maruti claims that its engineers have developed an improved engine architecture tuned for enhanced
driving pleasure and excellent fuel economy, which makes the Alto 800 facelift 9
per cent more fuel efficient helping return an ARAI certified 24.7
km / l.
Drivetrain: 2.0 Litre, 144hp, 139lb - ft, 4 - cylinder, CVT transmission, front wheel
drive Performance: 11 litres
per 100
km in mostly city
driving VVUZZ Summary: A solid entrant in the small crossover space, but one that values style over driver enjoyment
[17] A Dart version managing an unadjusted combined
driving 40 miles
per US gallon (5.9 L / 100
km; 48 mpg ‑ imp)(16.94
km / L) made it possible for Fiat to acquire an additional 5 % share of Chrysler Group.
There'll also be 4Matic all - wheel
drive versions and a C 300 BlueTec diesel - hybrid with a four - cylinder diesel engine and an electric motor (204 +27 hp, 3.9 litres
per 100
km).
F - TYPE COUPÉ F - TYPE S COUPÉ F - TYPE R COUPÉ ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Engine Capacity (cc) 2995 2995 5000 Cylinders 6 6 8 Valves
per cylinder 4 4 4 Compression ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1 9.5:1 Bore / stroke (mm) 84.5 / 89.0 84.5 / 89.0 92.5 / 93.0 Bore / stroke (inches) 3.33 / 3.50 3.33 / 3.50 3.64 / 3.66 Transmission Eight - speed «Quickshift» Eight - speed «Quickshift» Eight - speed «Quickshift» 1st 4.714 4.714 4.714 2nd 3.143 3.143 3.143 3rd 2.106 2.106 2.106 4th 1.667 1.667 1.667 5th 1.285 1.285 1.285 6th 1.000 1.000 1.000 7th 0.839 0.839 0.839 8th 0.667 0.667 0.667 Final
drive ratio 3.15 3.31 2.56 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60mph (sec) 5.1 4.8 4.0 0 - 100
km / h (sec) 5.3 4.9 4.2 50 - 75mph (sec) 3.3 3.1 2.4 80 - 120
km / h (sec) 3.3 3.1 2.4 Top speed - electronically limited (mph) 161 171 186 Top speed - electronically limited (
km / h) 260 275 300 Power (PS@rpm) 340@6500 380@6500 550@6500 Power (kW@rpm) 250@6500 280@6500 404.5@6500 Power to weight ratio (PS / tonne) 216 238 330 Torque (lb ft@rpm) 332@3500-5000 339@3500-5000 501.5@2500-5500 Torque (Nm@rpm) 450@3500-5000 460@3500-5000 680@2500-5500 Torque to weight ratio (Nm / tonne) 285 289 408 ECONOMY *** Combined economy (EU mpg) 32.1 31.0 25.5 Combined economy (l / 100
km) 8.8 9.1 11.1 CO2 emissions (g /
km) 205 213 259 DIMENSIONS Length (mm) 4470 4470 4470 Length (inches) 176 176 176 Width excl.
The highly versatile and sporty
driving abilities of the BMW Concept X5 eDrive are accompanied by average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of less than 3.8 l / 100
km (more than 74.3 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of under 90 grams
per kilometre.
The new multiair technology allows fuel consumption of 6 litres
per 100 kilometres (47 mpg ‑ imp; 39 mpg ‑ US) in EU combined
driving and CO2 emissions of 139 g /
km.
Under its five - cycle testing, EPA rated the Mini E at 98 miles
per gallon gasoline equivalent (2.4 L / 100
km) combined fuel economy, with a rating of 102 mpg ‑ US (2.3 L / 100
km; 122 mpg ‑ imp) equivalent in city
driving and 94 mpg ‑ US (2.5 L / 100
km; 113 mpg ‑ imp) equivalent on highways.
Clever turbocharger technology, as well as idle - stop system across the range and other up to date engine tweaks reduce fuel consumption of the front - wheel
drive variant to 8.4 L / 100
km on the ADR combined cycle — 25
per cent better than the outgoing model.
2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Base Price: $ 56,640.00 As Tested: $ 58,552.50 Drivetrain: Six - cylinder 3.5 - litre gasoline engine with hybrid
drive, 306 net horsepower, continuously variable transmission, all wheel
drive Performance: 9.1 litres
per 100
km in mixed city / highway
driving VVUZZ Recommended: Load it up, hit the highway and, depending on who you have in the back, enjoy some quiet and peace of mind.
Drivetrain: 3.5 - litre Atkinson cycle V6 engine, 278 horsepower, 265 pounds of torque, 6 - speed manual transmission, four wheel
drive Performance: 22 litres
per 100
km in mixed
driving (for context, I get similar numbers in 600 - horsepower supercars.
2016 Chrysler 300S Base Price: $ 42,695 As Tested: $ 52,820 Notable Options: 5.7 - litre HEMI V8, $ 2,950; panoramic sunroof, $ 1,595; black painted roof, $ 1,395 Drivetrain: 5.7 - litre V8 engine, 8 - speed automatic transmission, rear wheel
drive Performance: 9 litres
per 100
km in mixed
driving VVUZZ Recommended: A brilliant road trip car for four and the alt rock executive sedan.
2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition Base Price: The basic Ridgeline starts at $ 36,590 As Tested: $ 48,590 for the fully kitted Black Edition Notable Options: Premium interior package, $ 4,000; metallic / pearl paint, $ 300 Drivetrain: 3.5 - litre V6 engine, 6 - speed automatic transmission, all wheel
drive Performance: 12 litres
per 100
km in mixed
driving VVUZZ Recommended: For those drivers looking for a high - utility, mid-sized truck with car - like refinement.
2016 Dodge Challenger R / T (tuned with Mopar components) Base Price: $ 39,895 As Tested: $ 48,000 (plus labour for Mopar parts installation, plus $ 1,795 destination charge) Notable Options: 6 - speed TREMEC manual transmission, $ 1,000; 20 - inch forged wheels, $ 900; Uconnect infotainment, $ 700; Mopar suspension kit, $ 861; Mopar strut tower brace, $ 408; Mopar cold air intake, $ 615; Mopar gas cap, $ 263; Mopar short throw shifter, $ 193; Mopar cat - back exhaust, $ 2,020 Drivetrain: 5.7 - litre V8, 375 hp, 410 lb - ft, 6 - speed manual transmission, rear wheel
drive Performance: Quick enough to entertain; 13.1 litres
per 100
km combined officially, but we averaged over 20.