Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2022

First-time owners who have made the switch to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are discovering that it is a positive experience. Power 2022 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. The overall EVX ownership index score measures electric vehicle owner satisfaction in both premium and mass-market segments.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

This marks the first time that all-electric transit buses will be purchased and placed into Metro revenue service. Metro’s Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC), a partnership with LA City, LA County and South Coast Air Quality Management District, will initially purchase five low-floor, 40-foot all-electric buses.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

New research from IHS Markit shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 12.1 The increase in average age will further drive vehicle maintenance opportunities from an increasingly aged vehicle fleet. of VIO for the whole year. of VIO for the whole year.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 16, 2024

In order to reach this out-of-touch conclusion, the killjoys at Investopedia start with an assumption that one should limit their transportation expenses to 10 percent of an annual salary, including insurance, fuel, maintenance, and the car payment itself. If I made $100,000 per year, I sure wouldn’t be tooling around in a 2016 Equinox.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2018

UPS plans to build an additional five compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add more than 700 new CNG vehicles including 400 semi-tractors and 330 terminal trucks. This $130-million dollar investment in CNG capacity for 2018 builds on previous UPS investments of $100 million dollars in 2016 and $90 million dollars in 2017.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2011

Growth of alternative powertrain vehicles sales will be limited by consumer concerns about costs as well as functionality, according to the newly-released J.D. Percentages for overall consideration (definitely would / probably would) were: Hybrid electric vehicles: 51%. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: 37%. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2022

For example, these could involve predictive maintenance, supply chain transparency or digital retail. The startups will be minority owned by Porsche, with the option to purchase them entirely after three years. The startups’ focus will revolve around Porsche’s core activities. Above all, we strive for new sources of innovation.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In a new study, IHS Markit forecasts that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) will by 2040 grow to an all-time high of around 11 billion miles per year (a 65% increase since 2017) in China, Europe, India and the United States—the key markets examined for the study—and will keep growing. IHS Markit, “Reinventing the Wheel.”

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The Board of Transport for London (TfL) approved a production order for up to 600 of New Bus for London vehicles over the next four years. The 600 buses represent a 200% increase in the current hybrid bus fleet which is set to grow by a further 180 vehicles already on order. Earlier post.) Tfl first trialed hybrid technology in 2006.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2020

CDTA will put the electric buses it purchased from New Flyer of America into service as part of a pilot program. The transportation authority will monitor the range, charging timelines, electricity usage and performance of the vehicles throughout its route network as it looks to expand in the future. Approximately $1.4

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

to design the vehicles from the ground up. Workhorse claims these vehicles provide nearly 400% fuel efficiency improvement as well as optimum energy efficiency, vehicle performance and a better driver experience. Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The Drive Clean Rebate provides New York residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a new plug-in car from participating dealers. For the first half of 2017, New York saw 4,209 EVs sold, a 61% increase from the 2,609 sold in the same period in 2016. Last week Governor Cuomo announced the availability of $2.2

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2018

million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. The system uses a smaller handwheel for greater comfort, and sensors to respond intelligently to changing vehicle and environmental conditions. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2016

A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. Together, the two datasets encompass millions of trips made by drivers all around the country.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

Boston Public Schools will operate 11% of its bus fleet with Blue Bird propane autogas buses, starting with the 2015-2016 school year. The school district is purchasing 86 Blue Bird Propane Vision school buses, and hopes to convert more of their diesel fleet to propane buses in the future.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2015

Kiessling Transit’s vehicles, featuring new 2015 and 2016 model year Ford E450 chassis and Elkhart Coach bodies, will have the Lightning Hybrids patented parallel hybrid system installed prior to delivery this summer. Driver feedback also confirmed vehicle performance benefits.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Exploring Ways to Green Your Current & Future Vehicles. If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. Green Vehicles. Fuel-Efficient Vehicles. Electric Cars.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Ballard Power Systems has signed a purchase order from Shenzhen UpPower Technology Co., Remote diagnostics through direct or wireless connection allows customer to remotely monitor performance data and anticipate preventative maintenance.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2015

The North Kansas City School District will replace 124 school buses with new CNG buses with an option to purchase an additional 30 over the next 10 years. Garden City Sanitation in Santa Clara, CA, signed an operations and maintenance agreement that will serve 45 refuse trucks that consume 350,000 DGEs a year.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

a developer and manufacturer of advanced range-extended electric vehicle (REV) powertrains for heavy-duty applications ( earlier post ), is gearing up for a commercialization push with the appointent of four advanced engineering and commercialization executives. Wrightspeed Inc., Erin Sawyer, Supply Chain Director.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Completing the stopping suite was brake assist, electronic brake distribution and vehicle stability control. Roadside Assistance – 24/7 – 365 days Emergency Lodging – If disabled 100 miles from home Maintenance – First and second scheduled services . Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

The investment will allow Ford significantly to build up its research and development capabilities in the country—especially at its Nanjing Research and Engineering Center (REC)—and will help Ford create more world-class vehicles in China, for China. This will be quickly followed with the 2016 introduction of SYNC 3.

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Electric Auto Association

MARCH 24, 2021

Leon has championed many clean air causes since he moved back to his hometown of 7200 residents in 2016, including sustainable development, environmental justice systems change, and green jobs. And even before the slowdown, most of these volunteers were using gas vehicles. We don’t have to worry about EV demand,” he continued.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2021

Lion Electric (Lion), a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, received a purchase order from Pride Group Enterprises (Pride) for the acquisition of 100 all-electric Lion6 and Lion8 trucks. The order represents Lion’s largest single order of zero-emission trucks to date. Max torque. 2500 N·m.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) will issue , on behalf of the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), a FY 2016 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement, with an estimated $56 million of total program funding, in the January 2016 timeframe.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles. Innovative Technology for Emissions-free Driving Mirai translates as future in Japanese.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Honda have produced the Honda FCX Clarity FCEV, a hydrogen powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which they are leasing in limited numbers to selected customers in specially selected locations only. Similarly, Toyota released its Hydrogen Powered Mirai, but again only in selected locations and to selected customers.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz used the Washington DC Auto show as the venue to announce $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements. These areas of interest apply to light, medium, and heavy-duty on-road vehicles. Area of Interest (AOI) 1: EV Everywhere Plug-In Electric Vehicle Local Showcases.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The LowLube technology reduces customer maintenance time and costs. The specs of the Nikola One have changed since first announced in May 2016. There will be no purchase options available initially. The hydrogen is stored at Nikola stations in liquid form, and then dispensed into vehicles as compressed or liquid hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Discounts are enabled by the New York State Electric Vehicle – Voucher Incentive Fund ( NYSEV-VIF ). Vouchers may be requested through December 31, 2016. NYSEV-VIF has $9 million available in voucher incentives for all-electric battery vehicles. After delivering purchased trucks, Orange EV redeems the voucher incentive.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2016

Stations will be constructed over the next five years and the firm will also make CNG-related upgrades to existing transit maintenance facilities. In February 2016, Love’s Travel Stops (Love’s) entered into an agreement to purchase Trillium CNG, a provider of compressed natural gas (CNG).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Click to enlarge. FC Boost Converter. High-pressure Hydrogen Tanks.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2016

The Adgero KERS unit consists of a bank of five high-power Skeleton Technologies SkelMod 50F 160V ultracapacitors, working alongside an electrically driven axle to capture energy loss and use this energy to re-power the vehicle. Under the deal for 2016 and 2017 Adgero will purchase hundreds of SkelMod units in a deal worth approximately €3.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2013

The roadmap suggests the steps necessary to move from the pre-commercial phase of fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) deployment and manufacturing (2012-2015) to the early commercial phase (2016- 2017) to a commercial model in 2018 and beyond, including the requisite fueling infrastructure. Vehicles introduced in the 2015-2016 timeframe.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Active and passive safety features include eight air bags, vehicle stability and traction control and brake assist.

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