Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The three-year ADEPT (advanced diesel-electric powertrain) project ( earlier post ) in the UK set the target of developing and validating a range of advanced mild hybrid technologies with 48V “intelligent electrification” utilizing an advanced lead carbon battery.

Diesel 150

Diesel Hybrid Fuel Lead Acid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2015

The California Energy Commission Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) is making up to $1,194,659 in grant funds available to develop a new center or expand an existing center for alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in Central California. ( PON-14-606 ).

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Fresno Energy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2017

With only five unique parts, the Type 3 Rail Mount is the lightest fuel system on the market, offering a similar operating experience to diesel trucks. It is designed to improve fuel economy and increase payload, reducing fleet total cost of ownership. For others, it’s a fuel economy factor.

Industrial 150

Industrial Industry Fuel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association oversees the Clean Air Choice program throughout the United States promoting alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel and E85, partnering with fleets to replace legacy diesel engines, and by supporting the clean-air advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles. —Harold P.

Chicago 150

Chicago Clean Cleaning 2017 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2012

Last year, USDA, and the Departments of Energy and the Navy announced that—through the Defense Production Act—they will collaborate to accelerate the development of advanced, drop-in aviation and marine biofuels and marine diesel to help power our military.

Industrial 225

Industrial Industry Energy Mariner 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2019

The specific consumption of the DTM engine is extremely low and now within ranges that used to be typical for diesel engines. The long mileage, distributed to many events with short runs, is really tough. That may sound like a lot but, in view of more than 610 horsepower, it really isn’t. The format of the DTM is a great challenge.

Audi 321

Audi Engine Power Powered 321

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2010

Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will have two opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY on 8 May. Click to enlarge. Other activities include educational displays, speakers, cars on display, exhibits, music and food.

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2010 Green Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will again have two unique opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen on 8 May. Other activities include educational displays, speakers, cars on display, exhibits, music and food.

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Green 2010 Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Switching from diesel fuel to natural gas may hold advantages for the US heavy-duty trucking fleet, but more needs to be done to reach the full environmental benefits, according to a new white paper released by the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis, and Rice University. Click to enlarge.

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Gas Fleet Economy Davis 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

The “Urban Concept” category, introduced at the 2009 event, focuses on more “roadworthy” fuel-efficient vehicles. For both categories, teams can use any conventionally available energy source, including fuels such as diesel and gasoline as well as alternative fuels such as hydrogen, biomass, solar and, now, electric plug-in.

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2011 America PHEV Malaysia 218

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Why electric school buses are needed The best reason to switch from ICE school buses to electric school buses can be summed up in just two words: child wellness. Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012.

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Fleet Electric Electrical United States 60

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2011

This event will mark the first use of an alternative fuel blend by an air demonstration team. To date the Air Force has fully certified Honeywell Green Jet fuel on the C-17 Globemaster III the F-16 and successfully demonstrated the fuel on the A-10 Thunderbolt, the F-15 Eagle and the F-22 Raptor platforms.

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Green Fuel Power Powered 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

As well as ecological and tax benefits, TGI technology offers exceptionally low costs per kilometer—up to 50% cheaper than a gasoline equivalent model and 30% cheaper than a diesel—and with the further improvements SEAT has made to the technology, now it can go even further before needing to be refueled. New SEAT Arona TGI.

Gasoline-Electric 304

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric 304

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. Clean Fleet Report, at a media event in San Diego, drove a fully optioned XSE painted in the eye-catching Acidic Blast with the Black roof. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Toyota 85

Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 85

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

More Kodo looks At the reveal event we saw the CX-90 in two exterior colors–white and Artisan Red (a $595 option). In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Mazda 91

Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Silverado 84

Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 84

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. It used to be that diesel engines were only found in heavy-duty trucks. Road Test: 2018 Ford F-150 PowerStroke Diesel. V8 and 6.2L

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Buy 83

Buy Cars Financing Toyota 83

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Acura 54

Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 54

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2009

More than 500 students in 44 participating teams participated in the event, a challenge for students to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. The 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas event sponsors included Autodesk, Michelin, Pennzoil and SKF USA Inc.

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2009 MPG America Engine 199

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

The Global Green Challenge ran North-South across the barren interior of Australian, pitting conventional and alternative fuel cars against each other in a 1,900 mile real world test. The winner of the challenge was the vehicle judged to have recorded the biggest improvement over its official fuel consumption figure.

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Petrol Green Cars Diesel Green 42

Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

Earth Day is now a global event each year, and over a billion people across 192 countries now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. There’s encouraging progress in alternate fuels like CNG and ethanol too. Today – April 22 – is Earth Day 2024 and the 54th anniversary of Earth Day.

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Emissions Pollution India Climate 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. The low diesel rumble upon start-up becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs quietly at freeway speeds. Duramax turbo diesel in the Escalade was a brilliant move by Cadillac. Story by John Faulkner. Offering the 3.0L

Escalade 95

Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2009

All Series entries compete on street-legal alternative fuels: low-sulfur diesel; E10; cellulosic E85; and hybrid power.

Zytek 150

Zytek Hybrid Li-ion Legal 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) will work with Wabtec, a leading manufacturer of freight locomotives, to develop the hardware and control strategies for a single-cylinder, dual-fuel engine to demonstrate the viability of using alternative fuels for locomotives.

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Hydrogen Industrial Industry North America 448

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Lexus 77

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Power Stroke Diesel; the 3.5L For 2022, the F-150 PowerBoost has a few updates, such as onboard scales, a Smart Hitch and new appearance packages, but what hasn’t changed is the fuel efficiency, the massive torque that is perfect for towing, and the deal-maker of the Pro Power Onboard electric generator. How about giving it a 3.3-liter

F-150 88

F-150 Ford Hybrid Miles 88

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Kia 89

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Motor 73

Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 73

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

F-150 99

F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 99

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Instead of flying from my home in Southern California, I asked if my wife and I could drive to the event. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Las Vegas 84

Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Kia 92

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Toyota 86

Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 86

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Clean Fleet Report spent a day driving the 2023 Outlander PHEV at a media-only event in Nashville, Tennessee, experiencing highways, country roads, city traffic and some sloppy, muddy driving. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Mitsubishi 85

Mitsubishi PHEV Plug-in Nashville 85

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Lexus 81

Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Plug-in 63

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 63

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Prius 87

Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87