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

AUGUST 17, 2011

Using a Remy propulsion electric motor, Lightning Motorcycles, LLC. In a 14 August SCTA (Southern California Timing Association)-sanctioned run at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, Lightning—the 2010 land speed record holder—achieved 206.079 mph, topping its 2010 speed of 176 mph.

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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.)

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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. 1959 Renault Dauphine in California wrecking yard. 1959 Renault Dauphine in California wrecking yard.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Tesla by far dominated the transfer of ZEV credits in California in 2012. California ZEV credit balance by automaker, as of 30 September 2013. delivered for sale in California. California ZEV credit transfers in between 1 October 2012 and 30 September 2013. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Data: ARB.

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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., The five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter liter i VTEC gasoline engine and a DC brushless 10 kW electric motor that together contribute to an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 40/43/41 miles per gallon US (5.74 L/100km combined).

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Such a valuation is ambitious , as it would make Rivian’s market cap just a bit lower than veterans such as General Motors ($84.82 billion) and Ford Motor Company ($79.65 It would also overtake longtime players in the auto segment, such as Japanese carmakers Honda Motor Co., The Finances So Far.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2014

Toyota Motor North America, Mercedes-Benz USA, and other national laboratories such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Argonne and Sandia. At the same time, several major automakers have plans to unveil fuel-cell-powered vehicles for sale in the next few years.

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Nine winners were chosen from an initial pool of more than 90 qualifying zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) that meet California standards and are available for sale or pre-order. Coupe: Alpha Motor Co. The 2021 ZEVAS winners are. Compact: Hyundai KONA Electric. ACE Coupe.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

A limited number of Focus Electrics will first be available in California and the New York/New Jersey areas. Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

The study, which was funded in part by grants from the National Science Foundation, CMU’s Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research, General Motors, Ford and Toyota, is to appear in the journal Transportation Research (Part D). —Traut et al.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. But that can force the electric motor to run above its recommended speed range, said Ewert Energy Systems co-founder and vice president Andrew Ewert. PICC will begin California Air Resources Board emissions-control certification testing later this month.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2009

Company officials are considering potential sites in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California. kW motor and offers either a 72V, 165Ah lead-acid battery (base option) or a 72V, 140Ah Li-polymer battery. A direct-drive wheel motor is optional. kW motor and six 8V, 240Ah batteries. Earlier post.).

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

The C40 Recharge has twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80 per cent in about 40 minutes. Oshkosh had teamed up with Ford Motor Co. on its proposal based on a Transit van. – via February 23, AutoBlog. – February 26, via BusinessInsider.

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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. The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 10, 2021

The truck features two electric motors with a total output of 490 horsepower and off-the-chart torque. However, as automakers shift to producing electric cars, trucks and SUVs, electric vehicles could account for 25 percent of new sales by 2035 by some estimates.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 22, 2010

The electrification of the automobile has taken another step forward after the US Department of Energy closed a $465million loan with Tesla Motors to construct a manufacturing facility in southern California.

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EV Central

JANUARY 28, 2024

Latest intel suggests Porsche has focused resources on upgrading its EV’s chassis, batteries, motors and all-important software. That suggests the facelifted flagship Taycan will pump out epic power, perhaps as much as 750kW, with this Turbo GT variant featuring a triple- or quad-motor powertrain. The post Most monstrous EV yet?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The US Department of Energy has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, Inc. 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. billion to Ford Motor Company. Earlier post.). and Fisker Automotive.

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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. In 2004, Tesla began development of its first electric vehicle, the Roadster, which remains the only highway capable EV for sale in North America or Europe. Tags: Tesla Motors 10 Daimler stake Tesla.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

However, it’s not just the ‘big boys’ of motoring that are having an impact as we enter a new automotive era. Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Tesla Motors. Tesla Motors. Fisker Automotive. REVA: An Indian company that markets the G-Wiz in the UK.

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

London could soon replace California as the electric car capital of the world. And Tata Motors , an Indian industrial giant, is "working on an electric version of the Indica for the overseas market, slated to be launched by 2009," according to the Hindu Business Line. India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius. Electric cars have to be slow with limited speeds, don’t they?

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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. Hyundai wouldn’t give us a target for sales numbers.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The California-based EV maker accused Rivian of acquiring proprietary information related to its recruiting process, bonus and compensation plan for sales personnel, and manufacturing project management systems, to name a few. In comparison, Rivian uses 2170 cells from Samsung SDI for the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that Bombardier, a Canada-based company that designs, manufactures and sells recreational vehicles, power sports engines and other motorized equipment, has been fined $783,000 for importing and delivering illegal vehicles in violation of state law.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 25, 2024

Assessing Hoverbikes’ Risks Safety concerns are just as big a hurdle to making hoverbikes available for sale. The Mamba has a roll cage, and the motors are cross-shafted. “So, So, if you lose one motor you don’t come spiraling out of the sky,” he says. And then, only maybe Elon Musk and half a dozen other people could afford it.”

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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

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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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

And were gratified that General Motors recognizes this study as validation of its decision to evolve to the electrification of transportation. California Air Resources Board studies show that battery electric vehicles emit at least 67% lower greenhouse gases than gasoline cars -- even more assuming renewables.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The CR-Z hybrid powertrain is a variation of Honda’s original IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) technology, which made its debut on the 2000 Honda Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available for sale in North America. Normal mode standardizes steering, engine response, motor assist and air conditioning settings.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The car is powered by a 330V 16KWh Li Ion battery pack from GS Yuasa Corporation which drives a 47KW Permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 133 foot pounds of torque. In Eco (economy) the motor output is limited to about 45bhp reducing the current flow from the batteries and extending range. The steering is light but precise.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 21, 2009

Paine was one of the first to lease a General Motors EV1 in 1997 — only to get the car wrenched away from him five years later when he took it in simply to get a brake light fixed. In California, Governor Schwarzenegger seems dead-set on developing the hydrogen highway. In Who Killed the Electric Car?, In Who Killed the Electric Car?,

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Dual motor, 550 horsepower (est. Single motor, 275 hp. Dual motor, 540 hp. Dual motor, 550 hp. With the push of a button you enter California Mode, where the sliding panoramic glass roof, rear lift back window, and the Doggie Windows all open, making the Ocean nearly a convertible. Henrik and his new namesake.

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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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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 10, 2023

"If you have low sales, which is common for vehicles that are launching, and rising inventory, which is also expected for launch vehicles, you get a high days' supply number," Cain said. The reading can be further misleading if a significant amount of that inventory is in transit to dealers and not available for sale."

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