Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison. Ford Focus Electric. The 92 kW (123 hp) coaxial electric motor generates 189 ft-lb of torque, and is teamed to a chassis with a fully-independent suspension and a driver-selectable 3-mode electric drive system adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid. EPA Combined MPGe. EPA Combined kWh/100m.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Number of cars (world and US), amount of gasoline consumed, amount of ethanol equivalent required for a neat ethanol fleet, ethanol and electricity to power hybrid fleet, and sugar cane area for hybrid fleet. l/100km) using gasoline as the fuel. 67 million ha are sufficient to cover the global auto fuel requirements.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

However, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are not driving growth as they historically have done. JATO’s data revealed that these vehicles were responsible for 61% of total sales in February 2024, in comparison to the 62% registered in February 2019. This comes despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions across the continent.”

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

To accomplish this goal, while other technologies have emerged, EVs (electric vehicles) and hybrids have become the most well-known and broadly accepted, particularly in India. The Indian government presently levies a 43 per cent tax on hybrids and a 5 per cent tax on electric vehicles. Maruti Suzuki officials have a similar outlook.

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Hybrid Suzuki Tax India 95

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

Geely Auto has invested significant resources in the development and promotion of methanol-fueled engines and vehicles over a long period and has already made progress with this technology in China. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) The company is proactively working with partners across China to expand the use of methanol-fueled vehicles.

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Renewable Carbon Water Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle—the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)—and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production. Gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Tucson 2015 Fuel 231

Teslarati

JUNE 23, 2022

Tesla’s rise over the years from an upstart electric sports car maker to the world’s most valuable automaker by market cap is remarkable. Tesla’s lead in the electric vehicle sector continues to grow technology-wise, and the company is also catching up to the world’s veteran carmakers when it comes to its business. Credit: Tesla).

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Baua Electric

JUNE 16, 2023

The car is in accordance with an up to date model of the flow Tiguan’s MQB modular platform and, relying in the marketplace, will do business in gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrain choices. VW could also be recognized to be operating on an electrical compact crossover that can be badged an ID.Tiguan. because the fresh Tiguan.

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Gasoline-Electric Chinese Personal Gasoline 52

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

In fact, the gas tax has lagged inflation significantly, getting smaller over time in comparison to the value of a dollar. The rationale for Tennessee’s tax is similar to those in other states – Tennessee is laboring under the misguided notion, propagated by Koch/fossil fuel industry propaganda , that electric vehicles don’t pay for roads.

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Tax Gas Tennessee Gas-Electric 52

Baua Electric

MAY 24, 2023

Hyundai’s Kona Electrical crossover was once 5th in miles pushed at 8,260 consistent with life. The Jaguar I-Time averaged 6,910 miles consistent with life with 240 miles of territory, and the Hyundai Ioniq Electrical averaged 6,803 miles with 170 miles of territory, iSeeCars mentioned. The Kona has a mean territory of 258 miles.

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Gasoline Miles Cars Kia 52

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

EV’s may be the answer Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as gas prices continue to rise. El Paso Electric , for example, offers a popular EV cost of ownership calculator. Comparison vehicle based on size and price: VW GTI S DATA: MSRP for both vehicles is $25,600 (before incentives and resale value).

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El Paso Electric Vehicles Vehicles South Dakota 84

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas. This hybridized, gasoline-fueled vehicle is equipped with a three-way catalyst, which results in very low tailpipe gaseous emissions. Engine ratings. Max Horsepower. Max Torque. Transmission.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2013

Extensively researched and variously subsidized over the years, AFV options include: electricity (for battery cars or plug-in hybrids), hydrogen (for fuel cell cars), natural gas, and bioenergy, including ethanol and other biofuels that can be used in combustion engines or as a renewable feedstock for producing electricity or hydrogen.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 29, 2021

One of the main reasons which limit the mass adaption of electric cars or EVs is its price difference in comparison with its IC engine counterpart. At present, an electric vehicle costs 30% more than an IC engine-powered vehicle with similar specifications. Rays of Hope. The Reduction in Battery cost.

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Electric Vehicles Engine Vehicles Gasoline-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Since most of America’s electricity still comes from fossil fuels, electric vehicles charged by that source of energy indirectly generate greenhouse gasses. The trend toward electric vehicles will stimulate the reduction of greenhouse gases but not guarantee it. That is the only comparison that matters.

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Renewable Energy Fuel New York City 98

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the ML 450 HYBRID at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) ( earlier post ). As a point of comparison, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2WD two-mode hybrid carries an EPA rating of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway (11.8 The two-mode ML 450 HYBRID. Click to enlarge. L/100km city, 11.2

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New York Hybrid Mercedes SUV 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Put another way, even when driving the conventional T6 model and accelerating briskly up a winding road, the driver has no idea that only a 2.0L (1,969 cm 3 ), 4-cylinder gasoline engine is doing the work. All electric (mi). liter gasoline engine, the 2.0 liter gasoline engine, the 2.0 Earlier post.) Twin turbo V6.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

As gasoline prices fell starting in late 2014, motorists logged an additional 2.7 billion vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2015, with a concomitant increase in gasoline consumption. In the first quarter of 2017, ZEVs accounted for nearly 5% of the state’s auto sales. California’s electric-power sector was responsible for 19.1%

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California Light Emissions Climate 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

LC Super Hybrid features an electric supercharger developed by CPT. The vehicle also includes production-ready electric boosting technology sold by technology developer CPT to Valeo. Click to enlarge. It combines advanced lead-carbon batteries with CPT’s production-ready SpeedStart motor-generator system. Earlier post.)

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Hybrid Motor Motors Motoring 210

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. The V6 gasoline engine (iForce) has plenty of power that can tow up to 12,000 pounds, depending on which Tundra model you get. AWD standard.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

with technologies such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, exhaust-driven turbochargers, brake energy regeneration and Auto Start Stop function—about 60% of the generated energy is still lost, half of it being exhaust heat, with the remaining half as heat absorbed by the engine cooling system. Click to enlarge.

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Waste BMW Exhaust Gas-Electric 376

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

When we take the new DNA—electric drive, diverse energy sources, self-driving and driverless, connected and coordinated, vehicles with a specific purpose—we can put them all together to rethink the entire system. quads with battery electric and fuel cell vehicles—about 12% more. —Larry Burns.

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Automobile Transportation Power Powered 210

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Electrical cars (EVs) are turning into more and more frequent as the sector transitions in opposition to sustainable transportation. The frequent adoption of electrical cars has been a pivotal step in lowering greenhouse gasoline emissions and preventing situation trade. This regulations safeguard all kinds of batteries, viz.

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Batteries Battery Grid Re-Charge 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2009

million from the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program ( earlier post ) to complete its prototype development of a new gasoline-fueled wave disc engine and electricity generator that promises to be five times more efficient than traditional auto engines in electricity production, 20% lighter, and 30% cheaper to manufacture.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. liter inline-four-cylinder D-4S gasoline engine and a new 3.5-liter inches, respectively, in comparison to the longer stroke of the Camry’s new 2.5-liter Earlier post.). Powertrains. Dynamic Force engine. inches and 4.07

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine. By comparison, in the European Union, the average number of vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants is approximately 500. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%.

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Diesel Global Market China 255

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

Since I was attending the Detroit Auto Show, I could replicate my UK trip for comparison. In 1955, the local dairy switched from horses to electric milk floats. The next EV he recalls driving was an electric car built in the early 1900s before gasoline cars took over the market.

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Miles Kia Charging All-Electric 78

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In a recent article posted on the US Department of Energy (DOE) website, Jesse Schneider (BMW), the lead of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards SAE J2601, noted the importance of releasing the standards now, due to the impending deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) by the automotive companies. Source: Jesse Schneider.

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Standards Hydrogen Fuel Market 368

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Within the new joint SPA (Scalable Platform Architecture) there are several platforms that share the same basic chassis structure, seat frame, electrical system and driveline. The new architecture enables electrification on all levels, from start/stop technology to pure electric drive, without intruding on interior space and load space.

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Volvo Concept Engine Future 246

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

liter gasoline unit combining turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully-variable valve management; a new 3.0-liter Liter Straight-Six Gasoline Engine with TwinPower Turbo. VALVETRONIC is fully integrated in the cylinder head for the first time in BMW’s new straight-six gasoline engine.

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BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque (on premium gasoline), driving either the front or all-four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. In comparison, most flat screen televisions are 4K. All come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. gasoline-powered range-extender generator. By comparison, the Volt offers 38 miles of electric driving, and a full range of 382 miles (615 km).

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Extended Range Cadillac 2014 Range 244

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

The electric-assisted steering had good road feel with responsiveness and little body roll in most cornering situations. The dash has controls for 2WD, 4WD and Auto 4WD. Our Sierra AT4 also was equipped with the trailering package that included a trailer brake controller, jackknife alert and trailer electrical hook-ups.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97