Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

Volvo 150

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Most CO 2 emissions and fuel economy values in this report have been adjusted to reflect “real world” consumer performance and therefore are not comparable to CO 2 emissions and fuel economy standards. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 l/100km) or more.

Fuel Economy 284

Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars. In 2001, Volvo was lauded for having women involved in the design process and tasked itself with developing a concept car using its all-female team. However, much of its novel features have become standard equipment on many modern automobiles.

Aston Martin 77

Aston Martin Cars Volvo Kia 77

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

The RAV4 EV combines a Tesla-designed and produced battery and electric powertrain with Toyota’s most popular SUV model. The RAV4 EV has two charge modes: Standard and Extended. In standard mode, the high voltage battery charges only up to 35 kWh and the vehicle is expected to achieve an EPA-estimated driving range rating of 92 miles.

Toyota 281

Toyota California Tesla EPA 281

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2013

While the Model S is a sedan, it also exceeded the safety score of all SUVs and minivans, according to Tesla. Side crash rating results were added with 1997 model year vehicles and rollover assessments with 2001 models. Based on the data, Tesla said, it achieved a combined record of “5.4 More stars equal safer cars. Click to enlarge.

Vehicles 261

Vehicles Tesla Lithium Ion 2013 261

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars. In 2001, Volvo was lauded for having women involved in the design process and tasked itself with developing a concept car using its all-female team. However, much of its novel features have become standard equipment on many modern automobiles.

Aston Martin 78

Aston Martin Cars Volvo Kia 78

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Millennials—the demographic cohort following Generation X, and defined as people born between 1982 – 2001—are tech-savvy, environmentally aware and cost-conscious. Premium seating is standard for all occupants with thin-design seats that fold flat, fold up and slide fore/aft on a track system for ultimate flexibility.

Chrysler 150

Chrysler Connect Connected Concept 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. Most of the new vehicles have received special praise for their interiors, which has been a priority for GM since Bob Lutz assumed product design responsibilities in 2001.

GM 262

GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Sign the petition Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge www.sierraclub.org/arctic/ American Lung Association call for better EPA air pollution standards. Brown and Shari Prange, 1993 "The Electric and Hybrid Electric Car", by Michael H. Deffeyes, 2005 "The Coming Oil Crisis", by Colin Campbell "Crossing the Rubicon", by Michael C.

Plug-in 30

Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries.

Plug-in 41

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41