Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Other companies, led by Toyota and Honda, focused on fuel cell vehicles that converted hydrogen to electricity on board so were essentially electric vehicles. First Drive: 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. Hydrogen Vehicles in 2022. In 2022, consumers have multiple choices for alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 87

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 5, 2023

Bioethanol is being produced converting carbon-based agricultural feedstock such as sugar cane, bagasse, grain, barley, potatoes. A pneumatic motor which works on expanding compressed air is used to convert the energy to mechanical energy – either linear motion or rotation. Over 2 million electric cars were sold in 2017.

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Alternative Fuels Gasoline Fuel Gasoline-Electric 98

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

Existing supply agreements for Holden and certain Buick models will continue, and PSA may potentially source long-term supply of fuel cell systems from the GM/Honda joint venture. The transaction is subject to various closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and reorganizations, and is expected to close before the end of 2017.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

According to the report, future growth in auto aluminum usage will be primarily driven by these and other applications being converted from steel. For example, the trend line for aluminum hood penetration predicts a minimum share for aluminum of 41% by 2017 and 53% by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Honda has announced several initiatives under its new “Green Path” approach to reducing the total life-cycle environmental impact of its products and operations in North America. MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. Source: Honda North America.

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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. There are several reasons for this approach and understanding a little more about fuel cell vehicles may explain why.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

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. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Observations: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

on the 2017 Accord Hybrid, earlier post ), the highest for any mass-produced Honda engine. The engine is paired with two Honda-developed electric motors—a propulsion motor and a generator/starter motor—that are the first drive motors in the world to use permanent magnets containing no heavy rare-earth metals.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Hybrid options in this category include: Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Road Test: 2017 Ford Escape.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

GM’s signature EV now is the Chevrolet Bolt EV , another new name, which arrived as a 2017 model and promptly won Motor Trend ’s Car of the Year award. Sometimes an EV is introduced as a model but is then converted into a sub-brand. GM, shifting focus to pure EVs, built the last Volt on February 19, 2019.

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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.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

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. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. Ready to ride.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

First Drive: 2017 Tesla Model X P100D ; Tesla Continues to Get Mixed Marks ; Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3. Related stories you might enjoy: How Long Will It Take To Convert The U.S. On the horizon is the segment-busting Cybertruck , the new Roadster, a Semi truck and maybe a true entry-level $25,000 model. Fleet To Electric?

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Along with Hyundai and Honda who also have sold FCEVs, since 2012 there have been 14,225 fuel cell cars sold in the United States, nearly all of those in California. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai (2 nd opinion). First Drive: 2017 Honda Clarity FCEV. Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Mirai.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Further promoting this market is the recent establishment of a new federal Energy Department public-private partnership effort called H2USA, which includes Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Honda. Studies suggest that 68 stations are needed by 2017 to support the market. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Honda announced recently the CR-V e:FCEV compact crossover will be available combining both hydrogen and a plug-in battery in 2025. (It 2017 Mirai review here. It previously sold the fuel cell only FCX, Clarity FCX and Clarity FCEV. There are three driver-selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal and Sport. 2019 Mirai review here.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

One is for driving power, while the other is to start the engine, charge the battery and provides the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. An efficient engine and electric power.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

Also shown on the graph are 2017 cost estimates for the P2 (light blue) and BAS (red) systems, plus the mild hybrid cost estimate range from Valeo (red circle). The darker blue lines illustrate an alternative path to similar cost reductions, with 2.5%

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Eager shoppers can put down a refundable $100 deposit for a “pre-order” that can be converted into an actual order then. Ultimately, GM will build Ultium-based EVs in North America for its four existing brands (Cadillac, GMC, Buick and Chevrolet) plus one model each for Honda and Acura. Limiting factor: battery supply.

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