EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

What would be the mix of commercial trucks versus light passenger cars and trucks? In the 12 months since sharing the forecast below, multiple new crossover/SUV EVs including the Mustang Mach-E, Volvo EC40 Recharge, Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y Standard Range, Nissan Ariya, VW ID.4, Two Navistar fuel cell-powered long-haul trucks.

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GM Market Cadillac Acura 116

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.

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Standards Emissions EPA 2013 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

But you are rewarded for a light touch on the accelerator pedal, as it runs in electric mode when cruising on the highway, and much of the time when driving in town. It’s highlighted by a distinctive LED head light design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight.

Hyundai 83

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. The running lights also double as turn signals, with what Kia calls a “Heartbeat” design. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

The LED head and driving lamps, and a large spelled-out B-R-O-N-C-O, sit above the rugged-looking matte black bumper and lower fascia, where fog lights are neatly tucked on the far outer edges. The rear has bold Bronco lettering, dual exhaust and LED tail and license plate lights. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk.

Ford 65

Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 65

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

LED tail lights and a very small “PLUG-IN HYBRID” badge on the lower right corner make up the details of the rear, hands-free foot activated lift gate. Exterior features include rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED fog lights, active grille shutters, heated exterior mirrors and roof rails. Road Test: 2021 Nissan Rogue.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. The strip appears to be chrome during the day, but lights-up at night. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. L/100km) or 163 g/mile of CO 2 for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025. The new program has different rates of increasing stringency for cars and light-duty trucks: Stringency of standards for passenger cars would increase by an average of 5% each year.

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Obama Light California Miles 291

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

The narrow LED head and daytime running lights take-up as little real estate as possible on the front fenders, and the turn signals are mere slits sitting just above the bright lower fascia. Employing the company’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design theme, the CX-50, compared to the CX-5, is wider, longer, lower, and squarer.

Mazda 80

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

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. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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North America America El Paso New Mexico 68

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. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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North America America El Paso New Mexico 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Although early markets such as stationary power and material handling account for the bulk of sales, DOE noted that the fuel cell industry made “tremendous progress” in the light-duty transportation sector in 2013. Many automakers anticipate commercialization by 2017. — 2013 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. Earlier post.).

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2013 Market Fuel Sale 296

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The auto-dimming rear view mirror has Homelink, an integrated transceiver (a transmitter and receiver) that can be programmed to activate radio frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, estate/community gates, entry door locks, home/office lighting, security systems or other RF devices. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

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). Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, VW/Audi/Porsche, BMW, Subaru, and Mercedes all recently introduced variants of a single-motor, twin-clutch hybrid system (P2).

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Hybrid Li-ion Lead Acid Fuel Economy 150

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Tech features include a syncopated “light show” using the entire front end for a display as a user (er, driver) approaches the Lyriq; a 33-inch curved display facing the driver; and seat adjustment levers mounted on the door, Mercedes-style. The US Department of Energy will loan the company $2.5 How important is China to Cadillac’s future?

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All-Electric Cadillac North America GM 52