Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2014

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted for public comment current final modifications for the Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation for 15 days. California categorizes ZEVs by Type (I to V), based on the zero-emissions range. Earlier post.) — Modifications to ZEV rule.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The new vehicle also is available nationwide.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Nissan led with California ZEV credit transfers out during the last report period. ZEV (zero emission vehicle) credits from its balance account, according to the latest report by the California Air Resources Board (ARB)—just edging out Tesla with 650.195 credits. Click to enlarge. ZEV credit transfers in. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Automakers’ California ZEV credit balances as of 1 October 2011. A vehicle manufacturer’s ZEV requirement is based on a percentage of all passenger cars and light-duty trucks up to 8,500 lbs, delivered for sale in California. Thanks to the Prius (AT PZEV category), Toyota has a large credit bank. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The California Air Resources Board approved a measure that will require most newly manufactured small off-road engines (SORE) such as those found in leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other equipment be zero emission starting in 2024. These regulations will reduce emissions of smog-forming emissions by 72 tons per day.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2023

Toyota was earlier granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order (A-014-1170) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit. Earlier post.) The hydrogen-fueled powertrain kit includes a 200 kWh Li-ion battery; hydrogen fuel storage tanks (58.8

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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.).

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

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

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If you want to be picky, the 198 6 Sprint ER was the gas-mileage king of 1980s America, rated at 44 city and 53 highway miles per gallon. The 1987 Sprint ER came in second place, due to its insatiable thirst for go-go juice on the highway (51 miles per gallon). It appears that this engine was not legal for sale in high-altitude areas.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 31, 2024

This third-owner car has 215,000 miles on it -- and the current owner has done some things like put in a new turbo, new mass airflow unit, new intake flap valve, new headlamps, new coolant reservoir, and new hood release latch. The ask is $5,500 and the car is for sale in Palm Springs, California.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Made by Green Vehicles of Salinas, California, it touted a 100-mile range, an 80 mph top speed, and a price tag of $25,000. Some curious vehicles have emerged on the electric vehicle market over the years, and few have been more curious than the Triac. We first wrote about the Triac three-wheel electric vehicle back in 2010.

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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.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2023

It's for sale in California for $9,800 and has a tick over 95K miles on the odometer. The heater works, and so does the A/C, though apparently, it doesn't get cold. Caution flags include a "small" transmission leak, no tailgate, and no carpet, flooring, and headliner. Images: Seller] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The company also recently announced the executive order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approving XL-outfitted PHEV Ford F-150 pickup trucks for sale in state, an industry first. At the NTEA Work Truck Show, XL is also announcing compatibility with more F-150 models, including SuperCrews.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Then I learned that three Renault Dauphines had hit the regular inventory at the Pick-n-Pull in San Jose, California. Of all those companies, Renault was the only one to score big-time North American sales success. There were multiple factors behind the decline of Dauphine sales at the dawn of the 1960s.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2020

eGen Flex Max will offer fully electric propulsion for up to 10 miles, dependent upon duty cycle and accessory load requirements. eGen Flex and eGen Flex Max will be offered in CertPlus model configurations for sale in California Air Resources Board (CARB)-adopting states. These systems have accumulated nearly 2.6

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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.

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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.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 31, 2024

All-New Compact Electric SUV The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is hoping to be what many people have been waiting for—a 300+ mile all-electric range (AER) compact SUV that, with incentives, will be priced in the high $20,000 to low $30,000 range. With the 300+ mile AER and ample cargo space, it also will be used for longer road trips.

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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.

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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.,

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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.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

NNA) has leased an X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) to Sacramento (California) Coca-Cola Bottling Co., The X-TRAIL FCV is being used by the bottler for sales calls and public events in the Sacramento area in promotion of its Coca-Cola Zero soft drink. Nissan North America, Inc. Earlier post.) The new fuel cell stack. Click to enlarge.

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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.

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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.) There are two Regional Pools: West and East.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2009

The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale 24 March with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,800 for the entry-level Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., liter i-VTEC gasoline engine and a 10-kW electric motor that together contribute to an EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy rating of 40/43 miles per gallon.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

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. The new legislation [the Advanced Clean Cars package in California, earlier post ] will help very much.”

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid, now on sale in the US, gains new standard features and the addition of a value-oriented entry model featuring an MSRP starting at $18,200. gallon fuel tank, the Insight delivers an estimated maximum driving range exceeding 400 miles. The new entry-level 2011 Insight. Click to enlarge. L/100km combined).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The paratransit vehicles travel 40,000 miles annually and the minibuses travel 45,000 miles annually. The California Air Resources Board and EPA certify the ROUSH CleanTech Ford E-450 and F-550 buses for sale in all 50 states. MTS operates 95 bus routes and three Trolley lines on 53 miles of double-tracked railway.

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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. It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups.

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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.).

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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.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

350-mile driving range (est.). 250-mile driving range. 340-mile driving range. 350-mile driving range. The top trim levels of Ocean Extreme and Ocean One will be equipped with the SolarSky roof, which Fisker estimates could supply annually up-to 2,000 miles of driving range through solar charging that feeds the battery.

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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.

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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. Range is about 221 miles and the battery can preconditioned, including for track use.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

The CMT-380 features a lithium-polymer battery pack that supports an all-electric range of up to 80 miles. When the batteries reach a predetermined state of discharge, the Capstone C30 microturbine fires up and recharges the batteries on the fly to extend the driving range up to 500 miles. seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph.

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