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. liter gasoline engine, the 2.0

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2019

After a steady decline from 2010 to 2016, by almost 22 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (g CO 2 /km), average emissions from new passenger cars increased in 2017 by 0.4 The market share of gasoline vehicles also increased, constituting 3.6% g CO 2 /km) are now very close to those of gasoline cars (123.4 g CO 2 /km. g CO 2 /km).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2020

After a steady decline from 2010 to 2016 of almost 22 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (g CO 2 /km), average emissions from new passenger cars increased in 2017 and in 2018 (by 2.8 EEA said that one reason for the increase in car emissions is the growing share of the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment. g CO 2 /km in total). g CO 2 /km).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The majority of vehicles registered in 2018 were powered by gasoline engines, with the fuel type making up 57% of all registrations. This result marks a 7-point market share increase on 2017 and a 12-point increase in 10 years, confirming that gasoline vehicles continue to benefit from the demise of diesel. market share. In total, 5.4

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Ltd, China’s leading vehicle exporter, will launch a new model line of passenger cars and SUVs globally—with plans to begin sales in Europe within the next few years—under a new nameplate: EXEED. With the combined power of the combustion engine and e-motor, the compact SUV will reach 100km/h in 6.0 Chery Automobile Co.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

Audi is introducing two new models with plug-in hybrid drive systems to the market in China in 2016, both of which are having their world premier at Auto Shanghai 2015: the Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro, the company is combining a TFSI plug‑in hybrid with quattro drive for the first time. TFSI quattro and the Audi A6 L e tron.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2014

2” stands for the maximum liters of gasoline maximum that will be consumed for 100 km traveled in a BYD car—i.e., BYD introduced its first 5-4-2 vehicle at the show, the Tang plug-in hybrid SUV. The Tang, the Han for 2015 and the Ming for 2016 will all meet the 5-4-2 standard. l/100 km, or 118 mpg US.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2016

Based on Ford June sales figures, Fusion Energi (the plug-in hybrid variant) sales jumped nearly 40% in LA compared to June 2015. Consumer demand for trucks and SUVs continues to rise in Los Angeles and across the country, but sales of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi plug-in are moving ahead.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. The final MY 2013 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate for all light-duty gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles is 369 g/m—a 7 g/mi decrease relative to MY 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Fiesta will be available with the 1.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The NEXO can be refueled in as little as five minutes, allowing a consumer lifestyle very similar to a comparable gasoline-powered SUV in terms of range and refueling speed. liter plug-in Hybrid) in 2016; the four-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC (1.4-liter); cubic feet and allowing for a flatter load floor. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

DS Automobiles, the recent brand addition to the PSA Group, will introduce the DS 7 CROSSBACK SUV at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Powered by a 300 hp,four-wheel drive E-TENSE system, a plug-in hybrid version will be available from spring 2019. In all-electric use, the 13 kWh battery delivers a range of up to 37 miles (60 km).

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The RX 450h is a step-up from most crossover SUVs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The V90 is the latest in the premium car maker’s top-of-the-line 90 series sitting alongside the award winning XC90 SUV ( earlier post ) and the recently-launched S90 premium sedan. The V90, like the XC90 and the S90, offers the T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain, delivering up to around 410 hp. Earlier post.)

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

Plug-in cars are inevitable. The other carmakers domestic and foreign have less firm but well press-released plans for plug-ins. Veteran automakers, oil companies, and federal and state governments have been both the prime movers and obstacles to plug-in cars in the past and they remain so today. Here's my June column.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. The GTE acronym generally applies to all sporty Volkswagen models with a high-tech plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

First was the short-lived, 2014-2016, very cool looking ELR plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). To stress its commitment, Cadillac will not be selling any internal combustion vehicles, gasoline for diesel, by 2030. The Lyriq pricing strategy will cause a ripple effect for other premium or luxury SUVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

For example, the report finds that of the more than 1,300 conventional vehicle model configurations available in 2016, 23 truck configurations, 23 sport utility vehicle (SUV) configurations, and 26 passenger car configurations meet 2020 or later GHG standards with a conventional gasoline powertrain. PM and criteria pollutants.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Volvo and its Chinese parent Geely are very serious about selling cars that plug in. Starting in 2016, the Swedish brand has included plug-in hybrid versions of pretty much every new vehicle it sells in the US. . In 2019, Volvo launched the XC40 compact crossover, a boxy but stylish compact SUV with a 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

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). No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As All figures from fueleconomy.gov.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Previewed in the Green Program 2016 announcement in 2011 ( earlier post ) and outlined further in an advanced technology briefing in Oppama in October 2012, the FF-Hybrid system is intended to be adaptable to vehicles of any size, and support applications including all-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid configurations.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. Since this is not a plug-in hybrid, the Sonata Hybrid doesn’t have a dedicated EV mode. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima.

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EV Info

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Norway made that plan back in 2016. These statistics do count conventional hybrids as “electrified” – somewhat of a strange designation, since they still get 100% of their energy from gasoline – but all of the top vehicles can run at least partially on electricity. 50 Peugeot 5008 SUV Diesel 554 0.5 Cliff edge. 3 Volkswagen ID.4

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 3, 2021

Most of these advanced vehicles will be electric or plug-in hybrids. million annually in 2016 to $36.6 My test parallel park of Ford Escape was a breeze when the SUV parked itself. From Shanghai to Singapore to Silicon Valley, you will see these services sooner than most forecast. billion by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. 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. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In the area of energy conservation, TMC has developed a new gasoline engine that achieves a maximum 38.5% Gasoline engines. liter AR gasoline engine, adopts the Atkinson cycle and D-4S injection system. liter AR gasoline engine. Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles. overall TMC product lineup. Diesel engines. Hybrid Vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

BMW unveiled the new BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance plug-in hybrid at the Chengdu Motor Show 2016 as the latest addition to BMW’s family of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and the first plug-in hybrid in the compact luxury SUV segment. Manufactured by BMW Brilliance, the new PHEV model is only available for the Chinese market.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

MMC launched the Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid electric Twin Motor SUV in 2013. The Outlander PHEV has been Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2015, 2016 and 2017. With cumulative sales of over 140,000 units worldwide, the Outlander PHEV is classed as the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Zero-emission or plug-in hybrid vehicles accounting for 1 in 7 new cars sold in California in 2025 (15.4%); A total of 1.4 million zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road in California by 2025; and. Certification fuels. Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards. Projected targets for Light-Duty Vehicle gCO 2 /mile emission rates.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Every Crown has an engine–and no plug The base engine, in the Crown XLE and Limited, is called THS, for Toyota Hybrid System. Both engines run on 87 octane, but don’t plug in for electricity. The more powerful Hybrid Max, only available in the Platinum model and the one Clean Fleet Report drove, is a 2.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

Stemming from a major project partially funded with a $9-million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) to develop an opposed-piston two-stroke gasoline compression ignition engine (OPGCI) ( earlier post ), Achates Power announced it is developing a 2.7-liter, liter, 3-cylinder (i.e., Source: Achates Power.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

No plugging in to an electrical outlet. The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. The interior has top-level Toyota design elements found on their other cars, trucks and SUVs. A gasoline-like experience. Fueling Experience.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

It’s also a plug-in twist on the hottest thing in car customization: “ restomods ,” which update classics with modern power trains, suspensions, and creature comforts, all hidden under their vintage skins. A port mounted on a rear fender connects a standard CCS ( Combined Charging System ) plug to an onboard 7-kW charger.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The FEV data are combined with supplemental data to generate CO 2 cost curves for ten EU vehicle classes (diesel B, C, D, E, SUV, and LCV classes and gasoline B, C, D, and E classes). Switching sooner from conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles to plug-in or battery electric vehicles would reduce compliance costs.

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