Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

The LCFS is an important component in California’s effort to reduce transportation GHG. ARB said that the new regulation is aimed at diversifying the variety of fuels used for transportation and that it will boost the market for alternative-fuel vehicles and achieve 16 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2020.

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California Carbon Standards Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Although fuel costs are the most ‘present’ cost on peoples’ minds, insurance and tax and also see running costs creep up. California has the highest adoption of EVs in the US, but is the 7 th highest state for the cost of EVs. per year, a difference of more than $377 per year in favor of the electric vehicle.

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Purchase Cost Of Price Gasoline-Electric 321

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2015

A new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and E4tech finds that the targets adopted or proposed by British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels can be met with a range of low-carbon fuel options. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Carbon Fuel Available Transportation 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

California is separately issuing an In-Use Compliance letter to Volkswagen, and EPA and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) have both initiated investigations based on Volkswagen’s alleged actions. The alleged violations do not present a safety hazard; the cars remain legal to drive and resell.

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EPA Diesel California 2015 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2015

In a three-week series of flight tests lasting until 9 October 2015, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has been investigating how to reduce the impact of air transport on the climate by using alternative fuels. At present, global air traffic contributes towards almost 5% of global warming.

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Fuel Emissions Alternative Fuels Design 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The California Energy Commission will host a workshop Monday, 25 April, in which executives from four companies including ChargePoint and Green Charge Networks, two non-profits, one municipal utility district and one state agency will discuss the successes and challenges of developing electric vehicle charging technology in California.

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Energy Charging Sacramento California 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Because firms are able to bank credits over time, anticipated high costs in the future may lead to higher costs in the present before any constraints bind on the industry. The LCFS program calls for a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity of fuel sold in California over the next decade.

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Davis Alternative Fuels Boston Consulting Group Price 261

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Initially, the placement of alternate fuel tanks presented a challenge for car haulers utilizing a 9-car trailer with an over-the-cab head rack. We were able to work with Peterbilt and Agility Fuel Systems to alter the design of our headrack to accommodate the natural gas tanks while still maximizing payload.

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Transportation Toyota Peterbilt Long Beach 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2016

The Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialization (CAB-Comm), led by the University of California, San Diego, has released its final report , detailing the accomplishments and contributions achieved in its six years of operation. To date, there have been 117 publications, 12 patent applications and 316 presentations from CAB-Comm research.

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Commercial San Diego Universal Nebraska 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles 230

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

At this week’s American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Turbo Expo presented by ASME International Gas Turbine Institute, Reaction Design’s Dr. Chitral Naik will present the results of a two-year liquid-fuel model-development program funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Earlier post.).

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Design Fuel Gas Alternative Fuels 199

Creative Greenius

JANUARY 7, 2009

The Creative Greenius says you can now expect a bold United States policy on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a rapid shift away from carbon-based fuels to renewables and a science-based approach to water policy and other critical resources. Both the City Police and Fire chiefs are now driving city owned alternative fuel vehicles.

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Water Climate Change California Climate 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. George, Utah. Efficiency: 3.1

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2014

Vertimass LLC, a California-based start-up company, has licensed an Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) technology that directly converts ethanol under moderate conditions at one atmosphere without the use of hydrogen into a hydrocarbon blend-stock for use in transportation fuels. It’s completely consumer-transparent.

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Conversion Fuel Gasoline Sustainable Transportation 220

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

For example, harmonizing the California LCFS with programs that do not fully consider ILUC could make it difficult to achieve real GHG emissions on a global scale, and programs lacking sustainability provisions could promote environmental damage. —Low Carbon Fuel Standard 2011 Program Review Report. Earlier post.).

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Carbon Standards Fuel Oregon 244

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

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. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

At the Fuel Cell Seminar in Los Angeles, California today, Jesse Schneider (BMW), the ANSI Convener of ISO Working Group 24 (from the Technical Committee on Fueling Stations) gave an overview presentation on the new ISO 19880 technical report for hydrogen fueling stations. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Hydrogen Standards Fuel Los Angeles 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

In my area of Orange County, California, it seems the Range Rover is the official vehicle of Newport Beach and Corona del Mar. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter Over 161 Southern California miles of more city than highway driving, our combined average was 24.9 An exaggeration? Go there on any given day and see for yourself.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 63

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2017

Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America last week submitted supplemental information to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) detailing its proposed charging investment in and benefit to underserved, low-income, and disadvantaged communities in the state as part of its court-mandated investment plan. Earlier post.).

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America California Charging Fresno 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Oh presented a paper on the work, which was the result of two years of research activity in conjunction with Bombardier Recreational Projects, at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference. For one, the [California Air Resources Board] CARB-established limit of HC+NO x emissions in the 7.4

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. Michigan State University.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2009

For both categories, teams could use any conventionally available energy source, including fuels such as diesel, gasoline and liquid petroleum gas (LPG), as well as alternative fuels such as hydrogen, biomass and solar. A special Eco-Design Award was presented to the UCLA team for their Prototype design. Best Team Spirit.

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2009 MPG America Engine 199

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Smooth Silent Power and All-Electric Driving Range The Mach-E comes in four models—Select, California Route 1, Premium and GT, with all-wheel drive (AWD) on all, and rear-wheel drive available in Select and Premium. There were few times, as we drove through California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, where the brake pedal was applied.

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Extended Range Ford Range All-Electric 91

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the 210 miles we put on the CUV, averaging 65 miles per hour traversing Southern California highways, we had an average of 41.5 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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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2009

Percent increase in area burned by wildfires, from the present-day to the 2050s, for the May-October fire season. Percent increase in organic carbon particles at the surface, from the present-day to the 2050s. Source: Spracklen et al. Click to enlarge. Source: Spracklen et al. Click to enlarge.

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Pollution Global Climate Change United States 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. Currently only available in California, the VF 8 also will be introduced in British Columbia, Toronto and Montreal. If you live in California, find a local dealer here and check them out.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Author’s Note: Getting There Rather than flying, I proposed to Ford that I drive a 2023 Mustang Mach-E to-and from South Orange County, California to Moab, Utah, a 1,796 mile trip. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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Ford Utah Las Vegas New Hampshire 79

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

Over 314 miles of Southern California city and highway driving our overall average was 38.8 The drive modes present several options for tailored driving. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. A capable and efficient engine. per gallon.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. In 514 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 34.7 The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L Smooth looks.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Story and photos by John Faulkner. This is just a taste.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

After spending a fun week tooling around Southern California in the BRZ, there isn’t any argument coming from us. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7 If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited. Raw Sports Car Fun.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia invited media to the Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California, from which we ventured out over the Cuyamaca Mountains and through the Cleveland National Forest to the 1800s silver mining town of Julian , with an elevation of 4,245 feet. Driving Experience: On the Road.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

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. Finally, Hyundai has a unique offering, its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle , which is available in California. California and seven other states reaffirmed their goal to have 3.3

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

Even here in Southern California, where at some point every car sold in America can be seen, the 2022 Polestar 2 is rare and drew the obvious question–“What is that?” seconds was perfectly fine for merging onto Southern California freeways, and the 3.8 The Entry-Level Swedish Luxury EV. The 0 to 60 time of 6.8

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Motor Motors Motoring Tax Credit 84

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

After cruising through Southern California I came away appreciating what $127,300 gets you, which is a lot. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. The standard. Being Handed the Keys.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 76

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. Bridging the past and present.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86