Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. The 2014 Honda Plug-In Hybrid Accord produces only 20 milligrams of NMOG+NO x emissions per mile.

Honda 231

Honda 2014 Plug-in California 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Early in September, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced it would consider in a 23-24 October meeting amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation that would modify the requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers (IVMs) selling into the state to allow them more time to come into the market. Earlier post.).

2018 257

2018 California 2012 Plug-in 257

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Fans of diesel-engined cars really, really love their vehicles, and we have a lot of them on this site. So we're hoping that some Southern California diesel car fanatic will step up to the plate and buy this piece of diesel history.

Diesel 101

Diesel For Sale Miles Sale 101

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. for 2016, followed by the Model X.

Electric Cars 105

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 10, 2023

French cars have been junkyard rarities in North America for decades now, which is an ongoing disappointment for those of us who enjoy poring over machinery that ranges from fascinating to baffling in our local Ewe Pullets. Then I learned that three Renault Dauphines had hit the regular inventory at the Pick-n-Pull in San Jose, California.

San Jose 73

San Jose California USA Denver 73

Teslarati

JANUARY 10, 2023

It features 269 miles of range, which is less than the Long Range All-Wheel-Drive Model Y features with its traditional 2170 battery cells. It is only $2,000 cheaper than the other option, which offers range ratings of 330 miles per charge, Tesla’s Online Design Studio says. 10,000 miles,” Baglino responded.

Tesla 126

Tesla Texas Miles Range 126

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2016

The rally is intended to highlight that these hydrogen-fueled electric vehicles are now available for sale or lease, and there is a rapidly growing statewide network of hydrogen filling stations to support them. —ARB Chair Mary Nichols. Fuel cell electric vehicles in the rally include models from Toyota, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz.

Sacramento 150

Sacramento Hydrogen Los Angeles Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

I think that’s fair since on a good day my 3 ½-year-old Chevrolet Volt has a 61-mile all-electric range, roughly comparable to a used Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e. On top of that, I’m currently running at 80+% electric miles. Still turning in max EV miles. The cars Californians choose set the tone for EV sales for 2021.

Personal 80

Personal PHEV Plug-in San Diego 80

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The California Air Resources Board has approved the THINK City as a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV). The approval paves the way for THINK to sell the all-electric THINK City in California, 12 other states and the District of Columbia that have adopted California’s ZEV requirements. —THINK spokesperson Brendan Prebo.

Think City 210

Think City District of Columbia Lithium Ion Finland 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

A bill under consideration in the California state legislature would require California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to include Class III (280 cc or greater) model-year 2000 and newer motorcycles in the state’s smog check program beginning 1 January 2012. Background. g/km HC+NO x. g/km HC+NO x —i.e.,

Motorcycles 150

Motorcycles California 2006 2004 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

ARB has now released the Midterm Review of Advanced Clean Cars Program —an extensive evaluation of the California passenger vehicle market and technology. The report indicates that existing programs in California will add at least 1 million zero-emission vehicles on its roads and highways by 2025.

Standards 150

Standards PHEV California CO2 150

Plugs and Cars

MAY 12, 2009

Tom Hanks' letter to the editor of the New Yorker about his electric car, a Toyota RAV4 EV. Boyer, in his otherwise spot-on piece about the car industry, assumes that I once leased G.M.’s Boyer, in his otherwise spot-on piece about the car industry, assumes that I once leased G.M.’s Luckily, I did not. But not mine.

Electric Cars 124

Electric Cars EV1 Los Angeles Cars 124

Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 12, 2009

We were delighted to see Tom Hanks’s letter in this week’s ‘New Yorker’ — singing the praises of electric vehicles and name checking ‘Who Killed the Electric Car ?’ Boyer, in his otherwise spot-on piece about the car industry, assumes that I once leased G.M.’s A letter in response to Peter J.

Electric Cars 140

Electric Cars EV1 Los Angeles Cars 140

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Earlier post.).

Michigan 363

Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds.

NiMH 207

NiMH Kits Conversion Prius 207

EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo to go all electric by 2030 – Volvo announced that its entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030 and joins GM, JLR, Ford Europe, and other automakers in stating their goals or “aspirations” (in the case of GM) – to end production of gas-powered vehicles by 2030 or 2035 depending on the OEM.

Volvo 95

Volvo All-Electric Tax Credit Fisker 95

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

London could soon replace California as the electric car capital of the world. The policy, which exempts electric cars from hefty daily taxation, is resulting in increasingly significant vehicle choices for English consumers. Mitsubishi could be the first with cars for sale if the UK distributor has its way.

London 100

London G-Wiz i-MiEV Recharge 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today. It has an average range of more than 220 miles, and has fuel economy of 24 mpg (city) and 36 mpg (highway). It is powered by a 113-hp (84 kW), 1.8-liter,

Indiana 150

Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

Plugs and Cars

JULY 31, 2008

Once again, a conference on plug-in cars. Plug-in 2008 in San Jose, California witnessed a noon-time address by new heavy-weight convert, Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel. I wish I knew what’s holding Gore back from full-throated support for plug-in cars. I will pay nothing for my 300 mile road trip.)

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Al Gore Plug Gore 100

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The electric car market is experiencing massive growth, exceeding 10 million in sales in 2022. Just as conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars measure fuel by the gallon, EV owners measure their energy consumption in kWh. 6, supplemental or substitute forms of gas sources as defined in § 56-248.1,

Tax 52

Tax Charging Virginia Gas-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Automakers’ California ZEV credit balances as of 1 October 2011. Manufacturers can use these balances to provide flexibility in the timing and production of bringing new clean cars to the market to meet upcoming ZEV requirements. Thanks to the Prius (AT PZEV category), Toyota has a large credit bank. Click to enlarge.

California 231

California Emissions Vehicles 2011 231

Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2009

Ah those Hollywood stars and their green cars. Tom Hanks is the latest green car enthusiast to wear his colours proudly. He wrote a letter to the New Yorker in a bid to set the record straight on the electric cars he has owned over the years. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Tom Hanks Toyota RAV4 EV.

Green Cars 32

Green Cars Green EV1 Cars 32

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2015

In 2014, Volkswagen of America announced that starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ), it would invest in projects to offset the carbon emissions created from the e-Golf on a full lifecycle basis: production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles (57,936 km) of driving.

Carbon 150

Carbon Personal Store Emissions 150

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. Its first model, the Tesla Roadster, was the first production car to use lithium-ion batteries and was the first electric vehicle with a range greater than 200miles.

Green Cars 50

Green Cars Green Fisker Parts 50

Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

Daimler has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 per cent of Tesla Motors Inc, the American electric sports car manufacturer. The German carmaker, which owns brands including Mercedes Benz, already collaborates with Telsa over an electric version of their smart car model. seconds yet gets the equivalent of 256 miles per gallon.

Buy 88

Buy Lithium Ion Tesla North America 88

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 16, 2024

So imagine my surprise at the relative capability of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N as I hustled it around the famous Laguna Seca racetrack near Monterey, California. Full disclosure: Hyundai flew me to Monterey/Carmel, California and fed and housed me. Ground clearance for both the car overall and the battery itself drop half an inch.

Hyundai 105

Hyundai Light All-Electric Exhaust 105

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

Our customers would like to drive our E-Class as a fuel-cell car. Currently, Mercedes-Benz has 37 leasing customers for the B-Class F-Cell in Southern California, with suggested pricing set at $849 per month for 24 months. The F-Cell will become available for Northern California in June. It drives like a normal car.

Mercedes 332

Mercedes Hydrogen 2017 Fuel 332

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. But when you do, your car essentially becomes an electric vehicle with a gas-tank backup. So youll have a cleaner, cheaper, quieter car for your local travel, and the gas tank is always there should you need to drive longer distances.

Plug-in 61

Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 22, 2024

Not the first – all six of the luxury EV SUVs that Kia considers competition are on sale now, and one of the three mainstream rivals, the Chevrolet Blazer EV, has launched. Poorly, perhaps , but it’s available for sale. Being on sale now will give the EV9 a bit of a leg up – but it’s not clear it needs it. Range is 230 miles.

Kia 59

Kia Wind Light Miles 59

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public hearing on 24 October in Sacramento to consider minor proposed amendments to the California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation being put forward by ARB staff. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Section 177 state compliance path. There are two Regional Pools: West and East.

Battery 252

Battery Batteries Mississippi 2012 252

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The 2023 Fisker Ocean will offer electric car buyers choices, although most of the specs are estimates at this point. 350-mile driving range (est.). 250-mile driving range. 340-mile driving range. 350-mile driving range. Fisker Ocean One (Launch Edition: 5,000 Units). Henrik and his new namesake. All-wheel drive.

Fisker 75

Fisker Aston Martin SUV All-Electric 75

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. Members will be displaying their own electric cars and answering questions before and after the meeting.

Las Vegas 36

Las Vegas 2008 DC Nickel Metal Hydride 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

iMiEV Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle by Noel Adams Mitsubishi has been showing a number of electric cars at auto shows starting in Tokyo back in 2005, they didnt show the most recent iteration, the one that will be the production version, until the 2007 Frankfurt Auto show.

Mitsubishi 28

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Vehicles Vehicles 28

Cars That Think

APRIL 25, 2024

The challenge—in which 3,800 teams from 100 countries participated—was to “design and build a safe, quiet, ultra-compact, near-VTOL personal flying device capable of flying 20 miles [32 kilometers] while carrying a single person.” Assessing Hoverbikes’ Risks Safety concerns are just as big a hurdle to making hoverbikes available for sale.

Kansas 96

Kansas Fusion Universal Personal 96

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

Project Driveway involves long-term loans of the hydrogen-powered fuel cell Chevy Equinox to people such as Stephanie White (in Southern California), who wrote the following in commemoration of the project reaching the 1-million mile mark. My test drive took place between May and July, a 65-day lease during which I drove 4,766 miles.

Hydrogen 273

Hydrogen Miles Fuel Oil 273

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

for construction of a manufacturing facility in southern California on the Model S electric sedan and a power-train manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California. Tesla’s planned Model S is being designed to offer a variety of range options depending on the battery pack used, from 160 to 300 miles on a single charge.

Tesla Motors 210

Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. Each light vehicle model produced for sale in the United States will have a fuel economy target. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy 170

Fuel Economy EPA Economy Light 170