Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

percent of energy consumption to come from non fossil fuels [ earlier post ]. In Germany, renewable electricity generation will be 35 percent by 2020, and 50 percent by 2050. Closer to home, the federal fuel economy standards require the average fleet fuel economy of OEMs that sell vehicles in the USA to be 35.5

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). It has a 40-mile electric range, a larger electric motor, and a much larger battery than the PHEV-10.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

This Tesla is one of a number of electric cars coming on the market. Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? The number of electric cars bought, according to the study, “may be significantly less if these assumptions do not materialize.&# ‘ Here is the text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link].

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2009

Estimates of potential for gasoline consumption reduction in the US light duty fleet in 2020 and 2035 relative to 2007. Improvements result from an optimistic scenario achieving doubling of new vehicle fuel economy in 2035 from today’s value. million barrels per day of gasoline-equivalent) with near-zero lifecycle CO 2.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. New TCe gasoline engine family. Renault introduced the 1,149cc TCe 100 for Twingo, Clio and Modus in 2007.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

The enjoyment of driving the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid begins with its stellar fuel economy, but this doesn’t begin to explain the versatility Ford has built into this compact pickup. Liter gasoline engine that produces 162 horsepower (hp) and a 94kW electric motor, for a total system 191 hp.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. This compact pickup is smaller than the mid- and full-size trucks roaming our streets, but size alone doesn’t explain how it sips fuel. Liter gasoline engine and a 94kW electric motor. Instead, it has a simple planetary gear set and two electric motors.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 87

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer. Others include: Stoichiometric direct injection typically affords a 1.5

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Volkswagen first launched the EA888 engine generation in spring 2007 (Gen 1). The goals of the current Gen 3 were to: significantly improve the engine’s already good power, torque and fuel efficiency; reduce the weight of the unit, while maintaining at least equivalent comfort attributes; and. Click to enlarge. l/100 km) for the 2.5-liter

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. But when you do, your car essentially becomes an electric vehicle with a gas-tank backup. Lifetime service costs are lower for a vehicle that is mainly electric.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

In Phase II, devices suitable for near-commercial applications must be built and tested, and issues associated with manufacturing the units in large volumes at a competitive price must be addressed. VTP seeks projects in the following areas: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Hydrogen And Fuel Cell Technologies.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

Air-Car Ready for Mass Production Bob Ewig Popular Mechanics May 31, 2007 The world's first commercial compressed air-powered vehicle is rolling towards the production line. If the manufacturers have no surprises up their exhaust pipes the car will be practical and reasonably priced. So, in a sense, this is an electric car.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. See Chevy Volt for latest.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles.

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