Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2022

Hydrogen fuel cells must operate at higher than ambient air pressure to operate efficiently; however, the air compressors used to pressurize the fuel cell system consume significant parasitic energy, particularly at high load. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.

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Hydrogen Engine Saudi Arabia Universal 353

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2013

Through H 2 USA, industry and government partners will focus on identifying actions to encourage early adopters of fuel cell electric vehicles; conduct coordinated technical and market analysis; and evaluate alternative fueling infrastructure that can enable cost reductions and economies of scale.

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Hydrogen Transportation USA North America 259

Green Car Reports

JULY 30, 2015

As this autumn's launch of the 2016 Toyota Mirai fuel-cell car approaches, its maker is taking steps to ensure that the small number of initial buyers and lessees will be able to fuel up their hydrogen-powered sedans with ease.

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Hydrogen Toyota Tucson Fuel 60

Electric Auto Association

JUNE 5, 2022

Central California EVA chapter gets creative in promoting ride-and-drive. In 2007, Atherton, who has a degree in electrical engineering, began modifying his Toyota Prius by installing a Hymotion L5 module in the back of the car. “So They had hired a research firm to go talk to people who were active in alternative fuel vehicles.

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Prius Personal DIY 2008 92

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The 300 new vans being retrofitted by Steelweld will be used in Southern California by Verizon technicians who install and repair broadband, TV and voice communications services for the company’s residential and small-business customers. —Margaret Serjak, Verizon’s operations president in California.

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Convert Hybrid New Jersey Chevrolet 186

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. So why the low station numbers, and why only in California? No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

The Motor Trade Association of South Australia has procured a Toyota Prius which has been upfitted with an aftermarket plug-in conversion, as part of its plans to develop hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle training resources for automotive repair technicians throughout the state of South Australia.

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Prius Conversion Australia Nickel Metal Hydride 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Held in September 2014, the workshop considered common opportunities and challenges in expanding the use of hydrogen and natural gas as transportation fuels. Roles of fuel providers and utilities will shift. The increasing diversity and potential higher margins of alternative fuels will add new players to the fuel supply market.

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Gas Hydrogen Alternative Fuels Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2016

California uses the EMFAC (EMission FACtors) emissions model; the rest of the US uses the EPA MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model. One segment of the on-road fleet that is believed to drive more miles and consume more fuel than the average fleet vehicle is livery (for-hire) vehicles, such as taxis and limousines.

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Emissions Fleet Light Taxi 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Linde has contracted with Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in California to supply the ionic compression hydrogen fueling technology ( earlier post ) and the hydrogen for two new refueling stations, which will be located at AC Transit's Emeryville and Oakland operating divisions.

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Hydrogen Oakland Fuel San Francisco 210

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. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Why are the numbers so low, and why only in California? The Most Luxurious Toyota.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California. Alternative fuel vehicles awards.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The 2023 BZ4X small SUV is the first-ever mass production all-electric vehicle from Toyota. It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. Toyota’s first serious EV entrant. Familiar Exterior.

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Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 98

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. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 90

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Worldwide, five automakers—Volkswagen, Toyota, General Motors, Honda, and Daimler—are among the top 20 companies for all corporate research and development spending as ranked by Booz’s annual global R&D report.Volkswagen is first, with more than $11 billion in spending.

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Industrial Industry Auto Industry Cars 246

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid. If new, improved and better are what make you happy in life, then the all-new 2023 Toyota Prius could be what you are looking for. Toyota says the lithium-ion battery is 15% more efficient and weighs less, both of which are key for getting high fuel economy and increased driving range.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 89

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. Ready to roll.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

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. Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Toyota Mirai. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Tucson Hybrid looks like no other compact SUV, as it veers far from the sharp-angles on its closest competitors–the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV5 Prime PHEV.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

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. The 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited is a rear-wheel drive, 200+ horsepower sports coupe that competes with the Mazda MX-5 RF , and shares a platform with Toyota 86. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

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. Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Supra.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

But for shoppers seeking a plug-in hybrid compact crossover there are a growing number of options, including the Toyota RAV4 Prime , Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson PHEV, Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. And these advocates have successfully prodded Toyota to dangle a concept PHEV before our eyes. Thus the PHEV test drive for journalists.

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Plug-in Plug Prius Highlander 100

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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. TOYOTA FCV CONCEPT. Toyota FCV Concept Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Kia recently invited members of the automotive press to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and X-Pro in sunny Palm Springs, California. Departing the Kimpton Rowan Hotel in downtown Palm Springs, we headed-up the Palms To Pines Highway (California Highway 74) that starts at 250-foot elevation and crests at 6,500. Room for adults.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

To demonstrate this, Subaru flew journalists from Santa Barbara to Catalina Island, which sits 26 miles off the Southern California coast, to drive in all-electric silence on dirt roads usually only open to fire and maintenance personnel. Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV. Outstanding in its field. Story by John Faulkner.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

In 235 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 24.1 This is respectable fuel economy for an AWD, 4,400-pound, six-passenger crossover. The tires provided good grip when pushed hard on sunny and dry Southern California roads. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2018 Toyota Highlander.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2 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 78

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2011

Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). —Axsen and Kurani.

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Davis Sustainable Transportation PHEV Transportation 231

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 This excellent fuel economy is a prime reason to consider buying a NX 300h. News: Lexus UX 300e EV.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. In 236 miles of driving through Southern California, and using the adaptive cruise control when on the freeway, we averaged 26.7 Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 73

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Fuel economy for the 2022 UX 250h, which runs on 87 octane gasoline, is EPA rated at 41 mpg city/38 highway/39 combined, but in the Eco drive mode our time traversing Southern California highways covered 221 miles at an average of 42.7 News: 2023 Toyota & Lexus New Products. News: Toyota & Lexus Reveal 15 Upcoming EVs.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 79

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. Similarly, Toyota released its Hydrogen Powered Mirai, but again only in selected locations and to selected customers. Lambert, F.,

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Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion 52

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 Midsize Sedan Competition Remains Tough–& Fuel Efficient.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy for the RC 350 F Sport at 20 city/28 highway/23 combined. (Ed. Note: The RC 300 and RC 300 F Sport RWD models offer the best fuel economy at 21/31/25.) Over 652 miles of mixed driving through Southern California we averaged 23.9 This fuel economy, aided by the low.29

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Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 67