Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Originally designed with autonomous vehicles in mind, Rocsys’s robotic charging arm has attracted interest from fleet operators. Netherlands-based Rocsys makes robotic devices that allow EVs to be charged without human intervention (see the feature in our January/February 2020 issue).

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Fleet Charging Plug-in Standards 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of commercial electric vehicles for fleets, announced a $45-million order for its zero-emission powertrain systems from Faribault, Minnesota-based motorcoach supplier ABC Companies. The first zero-emission motorcoach was delivered in December. Last month, Lightning eMotors and GigCapital3, Inc.,

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All-Electric Companies Electric Electrical 395

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The first-generation 48-volt Lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery has the potential to enable up to 1% fuel savings in vehicles. Johnson Controls unveiled its first-generation 48-volt Lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery ( earlier post ) at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Hybrid Lithium Ion Li-ion Batteries 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. The 2020 target is 1.97 The 2020 target is 0.75

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Winterkorn also announced that Group companies would introduce 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020—from compact cars to the next Phaeton and Audi A8. “ He said the Group already had the broadest plug-in fleet in the automobile world. No commitment to electro-mobility can be any clearer than that. ”

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Concept Audi Porsche Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. The roll-out of diesel mild-hybrid technology will contribute to the brand’s global efforts to improve whole-fleet fuel efficiency.

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Kia 2018 Diesel Hybrid 150

Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2011

Just five years ago, before the announcement of either the 2011 Nissan Leaf battery electric car or the 2011 Chevy Volt range-extended electric, several auto companies were in the process of developing test fleets of hydrogen-fueled vehicles. We don't hear so much about hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles these days.

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Hydrogen 2020 2011 Volt 99

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV. Clean Fleet Report speaks with First Timers to hear about their experience. Clean Fleet Report speaks with First Timers to hear about their experience. Clean Fleet Report : Tell us a bit about yourselves. Happy with their choice.

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Prius Toyota Plug-in Gas-Electric 83

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2020

Besides the cylinder-on-demand technology, the powertrain in conjunction with the S tronic dual-clutch transmission uses a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The A3 Sedan will be on the lots of European dealerships beginning in summer 2020. The 35 TFSI, a 1.5-liter 47.0 – 50.0 48.0 – 50.0 60.3 – 65.3 in) longer at 4.50 meters (14.8

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Audi Diesel MPG Connect 243

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The only choice For the all-wheel drive version, which Clean Fleet Report had for a week, the transmission is part of the Honda Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 79

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. A little fin help.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

All of this is no easy step, and Clean Fleet Report applauds JLR for making this commitment to a cleaner environment and a cleaner world. 48-volt mild hybrid. Come back to Clean Fleet Report for more news and reviews, sometime next year. The post News: 2022 Range Rover Lineup Previewed first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Land Rover Range Los Angeles PHEV 77

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter Clean Fleet Report drove the Palisade Calligraphy with the second row Captain’s Chairs, making it a seven-passenger cabin.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

The Enova Ze is powered by Enova’s 120kW all-electric drive system and is currently the only zero emissions solution for federal fleets in the step van category. 6 – 8 hour battery charge, achieved via a simple 220 volt outlet. 6 – 8 hour battery charge, achieved via a simple 220 volt outlet. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Supplies Obama Gasoline-Electric Fleet 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. How President Obama Can Announce Drive Star to Cut Oil Use in Half by 2020.

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Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. The other vehicle, the PHEV-40, is similar to the Chevrolet Volt ( earlier post ). The cost to manufacture these vehicles is expected to decline by about one-third by 2020 but only slowly thereafter. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Plug PHEV Hybrid 186

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Clean Fleet Report. More miles from up top. of torque, for a total system 192 hp.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 72

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

Microgrids are expected to offer California a way of achieving several important state energy policies and goals, including increasing renewable electricity generation to 33% by 2020, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies.

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Energy Storage San Diego California Energy 231

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Clean Fleet Report. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Fleet Report. Clean Fleet Report’s Sierra AT4 had an attractive two-tone interior of Jet Black with Kalahari accents. Clean Fleet Report.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

All four trims come with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters, but Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity (and treat) to drive the Civic Sport Touring with the 6-speed manual (6MT) that is also an option on the Sport model. USB ports and a 12-volt power outlet. liter ups the performance to 180 hp and 177 lb.-ft.

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Plug often for the best results A dual voltage charging cable is included that can fully charge with a common 120 volt household outlet in eight hours. With a 240 volt Level 2 charger (at a maximum of 3.6 The XC60 Recharge Ultimate Dark ( Clean Fleet Report drove) had a base price of $68,950. Story by John Faulkner.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 79

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Fleet Report tested the Kia Rio S five-door with standard equipment that included power windows, door locks and heated outside mirrors. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 73

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Clean Fleet Report drove the F-150 PowerBoost 4X4, which is an option over the standard rear-wheel drive. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. kW having four 120-volt outlets and one 240-volt outlet in the bed.

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F-150 Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 89

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

CAGR from 2012 through 2020 to about $250/kWh. The consumer economics of a pure electric start to work without subsidy by about 2020 under this battery price decline scenario. By 2020, the economics should be able to more or less stand on their own with subsidy, and a small subsidy would clearly nudge the payback below 3 years.

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Transportation Gasoline Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 250

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2013

Powertrain technologies outlook up to 2020. By 2020, Bosch expects to see new vehicle sales reaching some 110 million units worldwide, with 12 million of them with an electrical powertrain. By 2020, such vehicles will need to be equipped with higher-performance hybrid systems. Click to enlarge. Bernd Bohr.

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Future Gasoline-Electric Vehicles Gasoline 291

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. The 48-volt mild-hybrid system with both 3.3L Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 92

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Clean Fleet Report reviewed the former model highly. Clean Fleet Report found the 2020 Sienna to be roomy for both people and their things, but not very fuel efficient, which the all-new Sienna addresses in a big way. Clean Fleet Report drove the front- wheel drive 2021 Toyota Sienna XSE powered by Toyota’s hybrid system–a 2.5-liter,

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

However, California is lagging behind when it comes to ensuring its charging infrastructure keeps up with the growth of its electric vehicle fleet, the report finds. Studies show that California will need 125,000 to 220,000 charging ports from private and public sources by 2020 in order to provide adequate infrastructure.

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California 2017 2016 Los Angeles 199

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

With the majority of driving on freeways, traveling no faster than 75 mph, Clean Fleet Report averaged 47.7 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The front cabin has four USB ports and two 12 Volt power outlets.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

First was to introduce the second generation Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car (which gets tossed in with plug-in hybrids even though its system really takes a different approach). Road Trip: 2020 Nissan Leaf ; News: The Nissan Ariya Crossover. Fleet To Electric? Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The fleet of Passat HyMotion vehicles is currently being tested on the streets of California. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear.

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Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 108

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the highly optioned Limited, painted in Phantom Black with body color door handles and power, heated exterior mirrors, gloss black pillars, silver-painted front and rear skid plates and a dark chrome grille. -ft.) kW-hour/270-volt lithium-ion battery stores the energy. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 77

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report recently put about 100 miles on a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Touring, spending most of our brief seat time on Southern California freeways. Clean Fleet Report drove the highly optioned Outlander SEL with the Touring package. Connectivity included USB-A and C ports, Bluetooth and 12-volt power outlets.

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Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Volvo also supplies a dual-mode charging cable, allowing you to charge slowly overnight with regular 120-volt household current or plug into your dryer’s or other 240-volt outlet to fill the battery in 2.5 Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 80

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ford’s all-in on electrification and Clean Fleet Report had a chance this past week to experience the company’s commitment first hand—from the passenger seat. It went on sale in late 2020 and has been an instant success. Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to get high-performance rides in the F-150 Lightning.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 92

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Clean Fleet Report recently had some brief time behind the wheel of the all-wheel drive NX 350h and NX 450h+, which was enough seat time to get a feel for their driving attributes. Clean Fleet Report is certain owners will easily exceed the EPA rating, as we have on all Lexus hybrid vehicles we have reviewed over the past several years.

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 65