Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

General Motors has finalized the production process for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, allowing the company to deliver fleet customers complete vehicles with a fully integrated and dedicated CNG fuel system starting this fall. Earlier post.). The CNG vehicle uses GM’s Vortec 6.0L

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Baua Electric

MARCH 3, 2024

Will Americans embrace a small, two-door, urban-focused EV with well under 200 miles of range—potentially maybe with tech like battery-swapping? Honda revealed the upcoming fuel-cell version of its Honda CR-V and, once again, it will only be available by lease in California. The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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Plug in America

JANUARY 22, 2021

It will start at $42,895 with a range of 211 to 305 miles. This plug-in hybrid, with a starting price of $47,995, will have 25 estimated electric miles and 400 total miles. The vehicle is expected to have a range of approximately 300 miles and be priced around $40,000. Under $50,000. Ford Mustang Mach-E. Nissan Ariya.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2014

liter V10 and a 2010 GMC 3500 Savana Cutaway 6.0-liter Lightning Hybrids met or exceeded all California Air Resources Board (CARB) Heavy-Duty hybrid emissions certification standards using published HD HEV Certification Test Procedures. stops/mile and 17% idle time. Lightning Hybrids tested two vehicles: a 2013 Ford E450 6.8-liter

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Teslarati

JANUARY 25, 2022

“We are building on the positive consumer response and reservations for our recent EV launches and debuts, including GMC HUMMER EV, Cadillac LYRIQ, Chevrolet Equinox EV, and Chevrolet Silverado EV. GM announces the Chevy Silverado EV: 400 miles of range with Ultium battery tech.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

Ford’s brawny new entrant into the mix is its new F-150 Lightning: Out this year with estimated 482 kilometers (300 miles) of range on full charge with a 454 kg (1,000-pound) payload. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.) feet) of torque.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Instead, it’s the Rivian R1T, from the California start-up that’s already made founder R.J. Rivian, despite a near-$100 billion market cap, has miles and years to go to become “the next Tesla,” the unfortunate albatross that gets hung from the neck of many electric vehicle newbies.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 27, 2024

Although it’s missing the silicon-anode battery chemistry the automaker suggested this model would debut, it’s going to be a serious rival to the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the expansion, it will have 18 franchised dealerships in addition to 15 company-owned stores in California. dealerships to sell its EVs.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Electric vehicles in the US with over 300 miles range have nearly doubled over the past two years. With over 25 models exceeding the 300-mile mark, there’s an EV for everyone. As the US Department of Energy recently highlighted, the longest range EV in 2023 was the Lucid Air Grand Touring with 516 miles on a single charge.

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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 roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. Tesla’s Model Y–everyone’s favorite.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. In 364 miles, driving through Southern California and being aided by the automatic engine stop/start, we averaged 24.2 It did not disappoint. Fuel economy for the 3.0L

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Ind., and the pickups are available for order by fleet and retail customers through Chevrolet and GMC dealers. The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD Vortec 6.0L The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD Vortec 6.0L

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Wedged between the chassis of the bus and the bobtail is the remains of a GMC pickup, the driver of which apparently had been texting. They overflew their destination by more than 100 miles, only realizing their error when a flight attendant inquired about preparing for arrival. Source: NTSB presentation. Click to enlarge.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In GM teaser videos we saw hints of future electric GMC and Chevrolet pickups and what clearly looks like a Camaro. And because many of these models would be higher-end GMC and Cadillac models, the overall average volume per model comes out to less than 13,400.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 The 2022 Santa Cruz comes with these warranties: Powertrain 10 years/100,000 miles. New Vehicle Five years/60,000 miles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2012

General Motors is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel versions of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. With both CNG and gasoline tanks full, the trucks offer a range of more than 650 miles. Fleet and retail consumers can place orders beginning this April.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2012

Chevrolet and GMC extended cab heavy-duty pickup trucks with a bi-fuel option will sell for $11,000 above the suggested base-vehicle price. Fleet and retail customers can place orders for the 2013Ú Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD beginning 19 April. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 21, 2022

Chevrolet invited the automotive press, dealers and key customers to the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, on a warm mid-July evening for the world debut of the all-new, all-electric 2024 Blazer EV. 1LT 247 miles 2LT 293 miles RS 320 miles SS 290 miles. Chevrolet joins the EV crossover crowd.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To get the word out, Chevrolet invited the automotive press to Southern California to experience driving the 2024 Blazer EV from the beaches in Del Mar to the 6,273’ Mount Laguna in what turned-out to be a good test of power, handling and ride. We did not get seat time in the Blazer EV FWD or the SS AWD. inches of leg room.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2011

GM says it is the only US manufacturer currently providing a single-source commercial option with the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana CNG cargo vans. The addition of a bi-fuel CNG pickup will help satisfy a broader range of needs for commercial customers looking for a one-stop alternative fuel vehicle from the factory.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California. million ZEV vehicles on the roadways by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2019

XL delivered 154 hybrid electric (HEV) GMC Savana Cargo vans to the California Vanpool Authority (also known as CalVans ) to improve the fuel efficiency and sustainability of its agriculture transportation fleet. According to the company, the order represents the largest single hybrid electric van deployment in California to date.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4 mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7 First Drive: GMC Canyon. Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On July 26, in a rare glimpse into progress on his company's purported game-changer battery, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was in true Muskian form, raising hopes and tempering expectations in one cryptic swoop : We have successfully validated performance and lifetime of our 4680 cells produced at our Kato facility in California.

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Electra Vehicles

JULY 21, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsome issued , Executive Order N-79-20 in September 2020, mandating 100% of in-state sales of new passenger vehicles be zero-emissions by 2035, and all operations of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles be 100% zero emissions by 2045. In addition to trucks, BYD and Lion Electric are manufacturing electric buses.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

In 200 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.2 mpg on a 106-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Flash Drive: 2018 GMC Terrain. This was noticeable when climbing mountains and getting on-and-off the accelerator on tight curves. The EPA rates the CX-5 2.5L mpg and 30.1

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

In higher EV-adopting areas of the US such as many parts of California, there tends to be an adequate number of EV charging stations – especially if you drive a Tesla. Less costly Level 1 charging can add 40 miles of range while the car is parked. The second aspect of charging is speed.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

The timing fit in with Ford’s future-product announcements, directly following a preview of the company’s Gen 2 EVs, including a three-row EV that would get 350 miles of range from a battery pack of around 100 kwh.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

General Motors is offering its customers a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) option for the 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway 3500 and 4500 vans. Earlier post.) This new LPG offering enables businesses to choose from 2,604 LPG fueling stations nationwide—a number that is expected to increase significantly, according to GM.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

miles per kWh with its 25 miles of EPA range and 8.8 And in addition to an efficiency minimum, they should have an EPA range minimum as well as California did recently by increasing its minimum to 30 or more EPA miles to qualify for the California Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP). kWh battery.

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