Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

As she outlined it: eAssist provides a average 25% fuel economy improvement over a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel. The technology is targeted for individuals who want a large sedan with compact car fuel economy, Fletcher said.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

This means that when the EV Mode is depleted, Prius Plug-in still obtains the same estimated fuel economy rating as Prius Liftback. With its Lithium-ion power and extended electric vehicle mode, the Prius Plug-in is EPA-rated for a total driving range of 540 miles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Although Honda’s presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by the debut of the 2013 Civic, the company also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, featuring Honda’s new two-motor system ( earlier post ) earned an EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on 15 January with an MSRP of $39,780.

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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. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. Portland, Ore.;

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2017

Chanje, a California-based commercial electric vehicle and energy solutions company, has emerged from stealth mode. The Chanje vehicles have demonstrated greater than 50 MPGe fuel economy in city and highway driving when tested by independent third-parties. A 70 kWh liquid-cooled battery can charge at up to 7.2

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Spark EV delivers an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent and 82 miles of EPA-estimated combined city/highway range. The Spark EV is also sold in California and Oregon, where sales totaled 1,145 in 2014.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Adding in the California state EV financial incentive of up to $2,500 (other generous financial incentives are available through numerous states and municipalities), residents in California can obtain the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV for as low as $12,995. ECO”-position. B”-position.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Toyota assembled members of the media in Del Mar, California in early December, for the first drives of what turns-out to be a significantly different Prius from the current model. liter gasoline engine, running on 87 octane, with a lithium-ion battery that replaces the nickel-metal battery from the previous generations.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 91

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

EPA-estimated fuel economy is 126 MPGe city, 109 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most efficient electric vehicles on the market (tied with the Chevy Bolt, second after the Hyundai Ioniq Electric). The 2017 e-Golf goes on sale in the US later this spring, with pricing yet to be announced.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Leveraging some 20 years of experience and data reaching back to its early work with hybrids and the Ranger EV, Ford has developed a battery model and life validation protocol it now uses to predict how lithium-ion batteries are likely to perform under 10 years and 150,000 miles of use (40-season equivalent key life tests).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

California and Maryland Spark EV owners may also qualify for a $2,500 California state rebate or $2,300 Maryland excise tax exemption. Additional Chevrolet bonus cash is also available: $1,000 in California, $1,200 in Maryland, and $3,500 in Oregon. A 120V charge cord set comes standard. Electric (Battery)'

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2011

This project supports our efforts in that area and will continue to show PG&E’s commitment to the environment and to the citizens of California. The ALTe powertrain will include a 20 kWh lithium ion battery pack, a four-cylinder engine, Remy electric motors and proprietary communication interface modules.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2013

Depending on their tax situation, California Spark EV owners may also qualify for other state and local tax credits and incentives ranging from $0 to $2,500, potentially reducing the price to $17,495. Spark EV owners in California are also eligible for High-Occupancy Vehicle, or carpool lane, access.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

That picture changes considerably in California, with the PHEV model tagged with 150 g/mile, while the electric carries a burden of 90 g/mile. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. EPA combined fuel economy. We experienced this on a medium-length drive over hilly terrain in Southern California. Ioniq Electric.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

At a media preview in Santa Barbara this week, Hyundai executives said the the hybrid will be moving into showrooms shortly, the battery-electric version in April (in California initially), and the plus-in hybrid in Q4. We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. California has the most aggressive greenhouse-gas reduction goals in the nation, with nearly 40 percent of those emissions coming from transportation.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

At a media preview in Santa Barbara this week, Hyundai executives said the the hybrid will be moving into showrooms shortly, the battery-electric version in April (in California initially), and the plus-in hybrid in Q4. We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Adding electric miles.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

A fairly conventional look Through a chemical process, the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery. Charging nightly and driving less than 29 miles will mean less need for hydrogen fuel, which is currently available at only about 50 stations in California.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will enable diesel-like efficiency and increased maximum power output in a gasoline engine by using a secondary fuel to suppress engine knock under high load. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. UChicago Argonne LLC. Amprius, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Lentz said that advanced electric drive vehicles—battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles—both face challenges including cost, fueling infrastructure and range. The cost of lithium ion batteries…needs to be reduced significantly…or a more affordable alternative developed. But times have changed.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Kia recently invited members of the automotive press to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and X-Pro in sunny Palm Springs, California. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

kWh Lithium Ion Polymer battery is located underneath the rear seat. Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

EPA fuel economy ratings and gas-electric range rating determined by Honda.). kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery pack, and total system output is 196 hp (146 kW). The 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan features one of four new powertrains for the all-new Accord. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Why are the numbers so low, and why only in California? The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2013

The two-motor hybrid system, which is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, has already made its debut in the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, which went on sale in California and New York on 15 January 2013. Honda anticipates the new Accord Hybrid will obtain an EPA fuel economy rating of 49/45/47 mpg US (4.8, Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments. kW-hour/270-volt lithium-ion battery stores the energy.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 78

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

The first of the Clarity Series to launch will be the Clarity Fuel Cell, Honda’s most technologically advanced vehicle ever, slated to begin deliveries to customers in select California markets in late 2016. The Clarity Fuel Cell will have a targeted monthly lease price of less than $500.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Clean Fleet Report drove 177 miles through Southern California averaging a very satisfying 87.7

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. So why the low station numbers, and why only in California? Here are the important propulsion details.

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Electric Auto Association

MARCH 27, 2021

The lithium ion batteries that are used to power electric vehicles (EVs) have improved steadily over the years, and they are now poised to take a great leap forward. The election of President Joe Biden opens the door to federal zero emission vehicle mandates similar to those enacted in California along with nine other states.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But the secret to getting the best fuel economy from a PHEV is by maximizing the amount of all-electric driving by plugging in. So learning exactly how much pressure to apply to the accelerator can make a difference in fuel economy. Every little design element is important for the stellar fuel economy of the Niro PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Develop fluorine containing carbonate solvents that will allow existing lithium ion batteries to operating above 4.5 Develop protective, self‐healing layers for lithium metal anodes that will allow high cycling efficiency (> 99.7%) and dendrite‐free cycling. University of California ‐ San Diego. Daikin America, Inc.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Toyota invited the automotive media to Carlsbad, California, in late March for the first drives of what turns-out to be a significantly improved Prius Prime. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. The average fuel economy was 46.3 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 84