fuel efficiency
New Cylinder Deactivation Tech Cuts Fuel Consumption by 5%
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New system takes cylinder deactivation to the next level.
Hypermiling in a Hybrid Gets the Competitive Juices Flowing
I finally learned the allure of hypermiling and the competitive spirit hybrid cars are capable of stirring.
EPA Moves to Lock in 2025 Emissions Standards
The Obama administration is pushing to lock in fuel efficiency standards before the Trump administration takes over in January.
Why Turbocharged Cars Don’t Live Up To the MPG Hype and What Mazda is Doing About It
Turbo cars rarely get the as-advertised fuel economy figures. Here’s why.
Light is Right: How GM is Slashing Weight from its Cars
We sat down with GM insiders to see how it is working to lighten its entire product range to increase fuel efficiency.
Why Are Gas Prices so Low?
It’s a crazy world we live in where gasoline costs less than milk or even bottled water, but this isn’t something out of a Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale, it’s reality in America today.
Average U.S. Fuel Economy Flat this Year: Report
Efficiency matters, but drivers don’t always go for the most economical option when purchasing a new vehicle. The latest average fuel-economy figures for new vehicles sold in the U.S. last month are out and they’re essentially unchanged from January.
After the VW Dust Settles, Are Diesels Dead? Here’s What BMW Thinks
Is diesel’s reputation damaged beyond repair?
Mazda Named Most Fuel-Efficient Automaker in US… Again
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Mazda the most fuel-efficient automaker in the U.S. for the third straight year.
Driving Continental’s Ultra-Efficient Gasoline Technology Car
Automotive supply company Continental has been hard at work developing 48-volt automotive electrical systems. This technology promises huge fuel economy improvements at minimal cost, though it should also deliver these upsides with no sacrifice in driving comfort.
Compact Cars Now as Fuel Efficient as Large Motorcycles
Compact cars are getting more and more fuel efficient.
Most Drivers Get Better MPG than EPA Estimates: Study
That MPG figure on your vehicle sticker might not be as accurate as you think.
Are Naturally Aspirated Engines Going Away?
In the race to improve efficiency and cut emissions, more and more automakers are turning to forced induction as a way of increasing fuel economy without sacrificing drivability.
Hyundai, Kia to pay $350 Million Over False MPG Claims
It will cost Hyundai and Kia more than $350 million to settle the government’s two-year investigation into the inflated fuel-economy ratings of some 1.2 million vehicles.
Real-World CAFE Performance Exceeds NHTSA Targets
Corporate Average Fuel Economy, CAFE for short, is a series of regulations designed to improve the efficiency of vehicles sold in the United States. Automakers will be required to average 54.5 miles per gallon by the year 2025.
Global Fuel Consumption Expected to Drop
Despite a growing population, global fuel use is projected to decline after the year 2021. By 2035 overall consumption is expected to dip by 4 percent.
Supplier Testing Cylinder Deactivation on 3-Cylinder Engines
Fuel economy is a top concern these days as automakers, suppliers and consumers alike strive to stretch every drop of petroleum as far as possible. Cylinder deactivation is a key way of bolstering the large-print numbers on a vehicle’s window sticker.
Toyota to Boost Hybrid Efficiency 10% With New Chips
Toyota hopes to boost the efficiency of its hybrid vehicles by as much as 10 percent through a new semiconductor that uses less energy.
Tesla Drops ‘Model E’ Trademark
When Tesla’s more affordable electric car reaches consumers, it won’t come with the previously expected Model E name.
California Considering Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax
California motorists that spend a lot of time on the road could be in for a shock. The state’s legislature is considering a bill that would explore a tax based on vehicle miles traveled or VMT for short.
Audi Developing New Fuel-Saving Engine Technology
Smaller, more sophisticated engines are on deck at Audi with technologies that will characterize the company’s future products.
Five-Point Inspection: Mahle Downsizing Demonstrator
In decades past, automakers produced more powerful engines by adding cylinders. As the old saying goes, there’s no replacement for displacement… Or is there?
New Efficiency Rules Expected for HD Trucks by 2016
President Barack Obama will outline a timetable today to introduce new fuel efficiency standards in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
How Does a CVT Work?
Automatic transmissions are HUGELY popular in North America. Europe is still a strong hold for the manual gearbox but on this side of the Atlantic self-shifters account for at least 90 percent of new-vehicle sales; the standard trans lost the market-share race decades ago and in spectacular fashion.
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