Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association has been named the 2017 Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC), a nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting clean-energy and clean-air solutions for transportation in the Chicago area impacting nearly 9 million people. —Harold P.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2017

Since the start of 2017, the new Kia Niro hybrid crossover has accounted for 16,002 unit sales, making it Kia’s fifth best-selling European vehicle (after the Picanto, Rio, Sportage and cee’d model family). The Niro was joined by the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid sedan (428 units) and Soul EV (2,272 units). —Michael Cole.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2018

cumulative plug-in vehicle (plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles) sales in California have reached 8.6% Full battery-electric vehicle sales are at 4.4%. In Q2 2018, PEV sales were 35,466 vehicles, up from 22,427 from Q2 2017 and up by 8,255 from Q4 2017. in Q2 2017 to 3.7% year-on-year.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The warning came as a new report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed that the fleet average CO 2 of newly registered cars rose for the first time in 2017, despite vehicles becoming ever more efficient. For pure battery-powered vehicles, take-up is even lower (0.5%). in 2017 to 119,821 units.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Chery revealed the EXEED TX—a compact SUV which will be the first model offered in Europe—in pre-production form at the 2017 IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show. seconds, with a top speed of 200 km/h and fuel consumption of 1.8L/100km miles) in pure electric mode with power supplied by the NCM Lithium battery.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2018

says that the push toward alternative-fuel vehicles—battery electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles—poses a credit challenge for multiple sectors in Japan, with the large auto sector and sectors such as steel and refining most affected. Moody’s Japan K.K.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2012

According to a new report from Pike Research, the worldwide market for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric medium- (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) trucks will grow at 92% in 2012, with total sales surpassing 19,000. between 2011 and 2017, reaching 100,746 truck sales by the end of that period.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Share of EDVs in 2050.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2017

The Government of Canada is moving forward with provincial and territorial partners, industry and stakeholders, to develop a national strategy to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVS)—battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles—on Canadian roads by 2018.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan , which sets the state on an aggressive course to reduce greenhouse gas emissions an additional 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 under SB 32. —2017 Scoping Plan. Accelerate deployment of alternative fueling infrastructure.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Consumers in seven US Midwest states seeking information about plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles now have access to a new-vehicle purchase guidance tool created by Argonne National Laboratory. The project was announced at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. There is an electric-drive powertrain to fit anyone’s driving needs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2019

The four scenarios presented demonstrate that given moderate increases in alternative fuel supply and continued growth in electric vehicle sales, compliance could be readily achieved with a 10% carbon intensity reduction target for 2028 under a Clean Fuels Program for Washington State.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2012

The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation—one of the three main regulatory packages that constitute ACC—introduces a new regulatory vehicle category: the BEVx, or a battery-electric vehicle with a small “limp-home” range extending engine or APU (auxiliary power unit)—i.e., while using the range extender to find a.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

Reduce fleet-wide per-mile greenhouse gas emissions from agency fleet vehicles, relative to a baseline of emissions in fiscal year 2014, to achieve a minimum 4% reduction by end of fiscal 2017; a minimum 15% reduction by the end of fiscal 2021; and a minimum 30% reduction by the end of fiscal 2025.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

According to a new report from the California Center for Jobs and the Economy, California’s cumulative plug-in vehicle (PEV, including PHEVs and full EVs) sales are at 10.5% True ZEVs—battery electric vehicles and the handful of fuel cell electric vehicles—are at 5.6% of the state’s 5-million ZEV unit goal for 2030.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The under-floor battery placement creates a low center of gravity resulting in overall good driving dynamics. We have reviewed Kia’s hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, and have been impressed with them all.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2018

on H1 2017, the growth recorded in Germany, France and Spain allowed the overall market to keep growing. The fuel type accounted for just 37% of the total market—its lowest share since 2001. It also recorded more registrations of its alternative fuel types, which counted for 6% of its total volume.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter 72 miles, with 35.3 all-electric miles. ??

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

To meet the 2050 target, the new vehicle feet will need to be primarily composed of advanced technology vehicles such as battery electric and fuel cell vehicles by 2035 in order to have nearly an entire advanced technology fleet—that is, both new and used vehicles—by 2050. Greenhouse gas emission standards.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 This process can be viewed on the instrument cluster where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery and motor.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Starting from 2021, the emission targets will be based on the new emissions test procedure, the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), which was introduced on 1 September 2017. An action plan and investment solutions for the trans-European deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2025, due to incorporation of the model year 2017 to 2025 GHG and CAFE standards for LDVs. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S. for 2016, followed by the Model X. had Tesla badges on them.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

The trucks were purchased under UPS’ commitment to log 1 billion miles with alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles by the end of 2017. It first added battery-electric power to the GM Sky two-seat roadster. Workhorse and AMP Electric Vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. For when not at home, VinFast has developed a Plug & Charge feature.

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Plug In Partners

APRIL 23, 2007

T he Department of Energy is moving forward to develop advanced batteries for PHEV s. DOE to Provide up to $14 Million to Develop Advanced Batteries for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Join Plug In Partners today. Here is the story. This would include most roundtrip daily commutes.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

To provide more diverse vehicle and fuel options, DOE will continue to develop advanced batteries and fuel cells, encourage vehicle electrification, and work with partners to address barriers to widespread adoption of all-electric-drive vehicles. Demonstrate three grid-connected advanced offshore wind concepts by 2017. ?.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. More on the Toyota crossover line-up: Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Our time behind the wheel driving both hybrid systems clearly showed their differences and similarities.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Since this is not a plug-in hybrid, the Sonata Hybrid doesn’t have a dedicated EV mode. The regenerative brakes (the system that puts electricity back into the battery when coasting or stopping) had a progressive feel, producing straight and true stops. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. coefficient of drag.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). The Launch Edition features two motors, one up front and one in the rear, powered by a 78-kilowatt-hour battery. That’s pretty normal for a battery of this size in 2021.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

When the battery is completely charged, selecting the EV mode can be used for driving around town, in parking lots or structures. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting through the regenerative charging system, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery.

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