Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. The report authors acknowledge the difficulty of defining “high-tech” in an ever-changing economic environment. Click to enlarge.

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Industrial Industry Auto Industry Cars 246

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

After the October 2 accident in which a Cruise robotaxi hit and pinned a pedestrian who had been struck by another car, the company’s permit to operate driverless vehicles was revoked by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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Production San Francisco GM General Motors 100

Teslarati

JANUARY 13, 2024

Driverless ride-hailing is rapidly increasing in San Francisco, California, and recent data shows that it has continued to grow even after an incident involving a passenger with General Motors (GM) subsidiary Cruise.

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San Francisco Phoenix General Motors Legal 90

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2018

The federal Clean Air Act and associated environmental regulations have driven steep declines in air pollution emissions over the past several decades, even as US manufacturers increased production, according to a study by two University of California, Berkeley, economists. Shapiro and Reed Walker (2018) “ Why is Pollution from U.S.

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Pollution Production Los Angeles 2008 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2021

The following universities completed a comprehensive proposal submission and review process and will participate in the next phase of TRI’s collaborative research program: Carnegie Mellon University. Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). University of California, Berkeley. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

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Toyota Los Angeles Universal MIT 170

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

GM-owned Cruise hires law, tech firms to review accident response In addition to cutting spending, Cruise has announced multiple delays to the production of its Origin self-driving van , resignations from two separate co-founders and executives , recalls of its 950 Chevy Bolt self-driving vehicles and more.

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GM San Francisco Guinea General Motors 80

EV Central

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you’ve forgotten what Lucid Motors is, you better pay attention as the Silicon Valley-based EV start-up has already made a huge impression State-side with its Benz S-Class-rivalling Air limousine that blends style, huge performance and some of the finest EV tech this side of Rimac.

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Australia SUV Tesla Mercedes 95

Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2024

Waymo has been testing its driverless white Jaguars in Los Angeles for about a year and rolled out a free “tour” last October offering rides in certain areas of the city to passengers as part of a promotion ( reviewed here by Electrek ‘s Jameson Dow).

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Los Angeles San Francisco Fleet Phoenix 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

A Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP), to be led by the California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) in partnership with the DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), will bring together leading researchers in an effort aimed at simulating nature’s photosynthetic apparatus for practical energy production.

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Solar Energy Conversion Fuel 170

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

VinFast's local branch presently operates out of California with just over a dozen dealerships and service centers on hand. Unfortunately for the brand, initial reviews of the VF8 were less than glowing. But it’s plotting to expand its U.S. network to include “125 points of sale” across the country.

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Fort Worth Wichita Vehicles Las Vegas 90

Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2021

The partnership has reportedly been under review since last year. . An affordable electric SUV with a Toyota platform and Tesla tech would likely be a compelling option for budget-conscious electric vehicle buyers. . A spokesperson from Toyota has neither confirmed nor denied the recent report from the South Korean publication.

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Toyota Tesla South Korea Affordable 145

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The high-tech navigation relied on multiple hard disk cartridges rather than multiple map CDs. & The first Guidestar test models in late 1994 were implemented in the San Jose, California area, distributed once again through Avis rental outlets. No touch screen troubles here!& At the time the system cost $2,000 ($4,085 adj.).

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Parts San Jose Rhode Island GM 104

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

As part of our visit, Lucid Motors also invited us behind the scenes at its design studio in California, where we got a look at the progress of its upcoming “Mid-Size” EVs. The latter has been on my to-do list since it was first announced in the fall of 2022, so that review got its own dedicated post and video review.

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MPH San Francisco Design Motor 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 30, 2022

Honda invited the automotive press to the Hawthorne Jet Center in Southern California in mid-July to pull the sheet off the new Civic Type R. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including a full report on the Type R’s performance.

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Honda Clean Cleaning Fleet 90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 107

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Full tech on display. We liked it then and like the all-new Niro hybrid even more.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

EV Central

JANUARY 9, 2024

The VinFast VF Wild electric pickup concept unveiled at the 2024 CES tech extravaganza in Las Vegas this morning was designed in Australia. He has announced aggressive expansion plans for VinFast and launched into California in 2023 with the large VF 8 using a Tesla-like direct to customer retail model.

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Las Vegas Design Australia Electric 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

This is the PHEV; you can find the turbocharged and supercharger mild hybrid review here. In my area of Orange County, California, it seems the Range Rover is the official vehicle of Newport Beach and Corona del Mar. Over 161 Southern California miles of more city than highway driving, our combined average was 24.9

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 63

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 Soft-touch and full tech. The looks will reel you in.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

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. Tech you’d expect. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. Go to your local Kia dealer and see for yourself.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 91

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2020

At the conclusion of the Phase 1 period, teams will be down-selected based on an engineering design review and the projected economic impact of their Phase 1 projects on a future electricity grid. In FLECCS Phase 2, up to $31 million in additional funding will be available for teams. Georgia Institute of Technology.

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Carbon Gas-Electric Grid Gas 333

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Clean Fleet Report has previously reviewed the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, and our opinion is Ford has a winner with this all-electric SUV. The GT and GT Performance will join the five Mustang Mach-E trim levels of Select, Premium, First Edition and California Route 1. Upping the tech. Not so mellow yellow. Hitting the Road.

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Ford All-Electric SUV Cayenne 90

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the 210 miles we put on the CUV, averaging 65 miles per hour traversing Southern California highways, we had an average of 41.5 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When entrepreneur JoeBen Bevirt launched Joby Aviation 12 years ago, it was just one of a slew of offbeat tech projects at his Sproutwerx ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains. Even by the standards of big-money tech investment, the vision is giddily audacious. Laurie Garrow, Georgia Tech And somehow, the cost would be no greater, either.

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Taxi Georgia Miles San Francisco 98

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

More so, you should take the time to review your credit report. If you live in California, then you are lucky! With the California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, you can get up to $7,000, but take note that this benefit is on a first-come, first-served basis and has a variety of restrictions. Instead, you can do so online.

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Electric Cars Cars Electric Electrical 80

EV Life

AUGUST 17, 2023

4’s interior offers a modern design, high-tech features, and plenty of cargo space. In California, residents have access to additional rebates and grants offered by the state. 4 for California residents that meet the CVRP’s eligibility requirements. Interior The Volkswagen ID.4’s How to Save Money on Your Volkswagen ID.4

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Financing Electric Vehicles Tax Credit Vehicles 52

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The growth is predicated on two new production facilities—in Texas and Germany—coming online this year to augment existing plants in Fremont, California, and Shanghai, China. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Production Tesla Texas F-150 64

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

University of California, Irvine. Virginia Tech. Géraldine Merle, Matthias Wessling, Kitty Nijmeijer (2011) “Anion exchange membranes for alkaline fuel cells: A review,” Journal of Membrane Science Volume 377, Issues 1–2, Pages 1-35, doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.04.043. Proton OnSite. University of Delaware. 2011.04.043.

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Fuel Hydrogen Virginia 2011 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

The solar roof means getting a sunroof is not possible, but we feel it is a good tradeoff for this added level of high-tech wizardry. A touch of upscale, tech and comfort. Tech to help. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid we drove 210 miles through Southern California, averaging 48.6 Other features are a 12.3-inch

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Over 259 miles driving Southern California freeways we averaged 25.6 Luxury and tech. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including our Prius driving review that will include reporting on its performance, handling, ride and driving range.

Jeep 82

Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

In 386 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the start/stop (where the engine shuts off when not needed), we averaged 23.7 We are familiar with this engine as it was in the 2021 Genesis GV80 we reviewed earlier. Tech Abounds. Packed with tech. Excellent Road Manners. The smooth and quiet twin-turbo 3.5L

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In 157 miles combined highway and city driving through Southern California, our CVT-equipped Mirage SE hatchback averaged 42.2 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Functional tech. Road Test: 2014 Nissan Versa Note.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Renault-Nissan has started working with governments and utilities in California and Oregon to gear up for regional electric vehicle rollouts next year. Some of these companies are also working on electric models for the U.S. BYD plans to sell its electric E6 and a plug-in hybrid sedan in the U.S. Watch the debate.

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Clean Cleaning BYD E6 28

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

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. Short Drive Honda invited automotive journalists to drive the e:FCEV on a short loop near its Torrance, California, headquarters. DC Fast Charging is not available.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Cars That Think

JUNE 29, 2022

Landsat’s winning tech was the Multispectral Scanner System ERTS was the first of its kind. NASA geologist Paul Lowman , who reviewed the original, unsolicited proposal for the MSS, had no faith that the technology would work. The program has since launched eight more satellites. On board were two different imaging instruments.

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Power Powered United States Fort Worth 111

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report recently put about 100 miles on a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Touring, spending most of our brief seat time on Southern California freeways. This Flash Drive is a first look review that will be followed by a longer and more in-depth Road Test review at a later time. Wider and full of new tech.

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Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 The high tech suspension system, adjustable exhaust, summer tires and multiple drive modes are what make this a driver’s car. And yes, you can spin the tires! Story by John Faulkner.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86