Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

After completion of five-cycle testing, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the battery-electric Nissan LEAF with an mpg-equivalent rating of 106 city, 92 highway for a combined 99 mpge. The new fuel economy label also notes consumption of 34 kWh per 100 miles. EPA fuel economy label for the LEAF. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA MPG 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2020

liters/100 km (98-112 mpg US), the new BMW 545e xDrive combines brand-typical driving dynamics and a high level of long-distance ride comfort with extremely efficient use of resources. Apart from filling stations, the navigation system also displays public charging points.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Calling it a vital national security issue, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard (a retired Marine officer and Gulf War veteran) signed Executive Order #6, 2012 making Indianapolis the first city in the nation to require the purchase of either electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles for the city’s non-police fleet, and the use of CNG in heavy-duty vehicles.

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Indianapolis Plug-in Fleet Plug 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. This purchase marks Proterra’s first airport electric bus deployment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC).

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BYD 2018 International San Francisco 150

Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

How can you claim up to $7,500 off some new Tesla models at the time of purchase? Which automaker announced plans to embrace the Tesla charge connector and reignite an offbeat kind of internal combustion engine, all in the same week? Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2017

XL Hybrids TYs7Oafol48Kkc8KJgZoTHgMu0w8LYSbRdYOj2VdwnuKwa">announced new fleet customers who intend to purchase its XLP plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution for Ford F-150 pickup trucks. The Fleet-Ready technology is the industry’s first ship-thru upfit on half-ton pickup trucks from a leading OEM.

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F-150 Fleet Plug-in Ford 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2017

TSI is available for purchase immediately and from the Comfortline equipment line upwards. l/100 km (47 mpg US, 114 g/km CO 2 ). l/100 km (48 mpg US, 112 g/km CO 2 ) is achieved. Indirect charge air cooling is used in the 1.5 The new Volkswagen Golf with its most modern engine generation, the Millerized 1.5

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Available Europe Engine MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Going for the MPG. A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV. In this case we met with Mark and Annette, who purchased a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. CFR: What have your experiences been with charging? Clean Fleet Report speaks with First Timers to hear about their experience.

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Prius Toyota Plug-in Gas-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2017

Featuring a volume-production ready high voltage lithium battery pack (> 10 kWh), XLP will accommodate full charging overnight with Level 1 and less than three hours for Level 2 charging using an industry-standard J1772 plug interface. The full XLP system weighs 700 lbs (317.5

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F-150 Plug-in Installation Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2012

L/100 km (34 mpg US) in 2015 to 5.0 L/100 km (47 mpg US) by 2020. Steps to accelerate the popularization will include broadening pilot demonstrations as well as subsidies to support the private purchase of new energy vehicles. China will build public fast charge facilities as well as develop battery recycling.

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Plug-in 2020 Plug China 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Utility and municipal fleets including San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Liberty Utilities, Hawaiian Electric Company and Montgomery County Maryland, which is headed by a recent public sector fleet manager of the year William Griffiths, are among the North American customers that intend to purchase the XLP PHEV system for use in their pickup fleets.

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Plug-in Hybrid 2017 Plug 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

The purchase order is an extension of the existing agreement between Axion and ePower. With the current average mpg for these trucks being in the range of 6, each additional mpg is a huge percentage improvement that translates into proportional fuel dollar savings and emissions reductions. Axion Power International, Inc.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. 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. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient. Your numbers may differ.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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Dealers Plug-in Plug Ford 231

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

Since many regular hybrids obtain a 50% increase in MPG, if hybrid sales continue to have their sales resurgence, they will contribute to a significant reduction in gas tax revenues. In the 20 year period of 1997-2017, the average miles per gallon (MPG) of new passenger cars increased to 39.4 MPG from 28.7. Public Charging.

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

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). On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 83

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Costs of Charging vs. Fueling. Charging (fuel) is one area where EVs save. How Hybrid Vehicles Save You Money.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

With a focus beyond fuel, Propel stations enable drivers to offset carbon from their fuel purchases, improve their vehicle’s fuel economy, find rideshare opportunities, tune bicycles, and recycle on the go.

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Clean Cleaning California Carbon 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2014

L/100 km (147 mpg US ). BYD said that its first 100 Qin cars were purchased in two seconds via its online site. 4,155 of them tried to purchase the new model, according to BYD. The dual mode Qin can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 The Qin can be driven in pure electric mode for up to 70 km (44 miles).

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BYD Plug-in China Plug 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2012

California Focus Electric customers can now apply to receive a $2,500 tax rebate when the Focus Electric is purchased or leased for 36 months or longer. In California, the cost to fully charge the Focus Electric at night is between $1 and $2, enabling 76 miles of average driving.

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Tax Credit Los Angeles Tax California 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

liter EcoBlue diesel engine—the only diesel in the segment—is targeted to have an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.83 Available wireless phone charging is also a segment-first feature that keeps compatible mobile devices topped off and ready for service. Transit Connect’s new 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2011

Broadly, the survey found that the majority of consumers’ in the world’s four largest automotive markets either identify themselves as potential first movers, or at least willing to consider purchasing an electric vehicle (China 93%, Europe 69%, US 54%, and Japan 48%). At 12 RMB a liter ($1.83/liter, However, if fuel consumption reaches 3.0

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. L/100km (34 mpg US) with the fuel consumption of energy-efficient vehicles dropping to 5.9

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68 l/100 km) combined—1 mpg shy of RAM’s EcoDiesel—the F-150’s life-cycle environmental and economic performance “ leaves RAM and others in the dust ,” according to ASG. ASG’s 2015 Study assessed 225 light-duty truck models. Although the gasoline-fueled F-150 with 2.7L

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles. kWh Li-ion battery pack that can charge in as little as 2.5 hours when using a 240-volt charging station. Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. The results for each fuel economy scenario are: Scenario I: (47 mpg CAFE standard, 37.6 The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9%

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to the NEDC certification driving cycle. For example, the diesel engine can support or replace electric power at high speeds or when the battery charge drops, while the electric motor can offer additional torque at low engine revs. The car will support both residential charging (approx.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 93

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2010

Incentivize auto manufacturers, for example, by exempting the profits resulting from the sale of the first 10 million vehicles that deliver more than 75 mpg from any corporate taxes. Consumers and Charging. Incentivize the market on all three of these spaces and the market will change consumer behavior. Incentivize the battery makers.

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Tax Credit Tax Vehicles Grid 284

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

EPA measurement) Battery and Charging The VF 8 is charged through a plug-in port offering three charging speeds. VinFast offers charging options. Or three years of charging at Electrifying America stations for either Level 2 or Level 3 DC fast charging. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. (

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 95

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. Too, the planned expansion of the supercharger network in North America to address charging infrastructure concerns will require at least $62 million. million tons.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

liter gas engine (28 mpg highway) for a run in the snow up to Lake Tahoe. Another big element in utility is that 800-pound gorilla encountered at the charge port of every EV. As far as I was concerned, they were at price parity. My situation was a real choice. One week I was in an Audi Q5 Quattro with an efficient turbocharged 2.0-liter

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Audi Tahoe SUV Gas-Electric 89

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

kW onboard charger 150 kW maximum DC charging 4,564-4,619 curb weight All Electric Driving Range: 196-220 miles Hitting the Road The immediate thought when sliding behind the wheel is the RZ 450e has a high level of fit and finish; once underway, you notice a substantial road feel. front and 124.3 rear 0-60 mph: 5.0 seconds 71.4

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. Part of how California got to its million-EV position is by offering substantial rebates to purchasers of new EVs. Hold onto your charge plug, it looks like it’s going to be another great year.

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Personal PHEV Plug-in San Diego 79

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2016

Use of the versatile Audi connect services is free of charge of three years, both in Germany and in most European countries. Independent of the integrated Audi connect services, customers can also purchase optional data packages for individual Internet use using the Wi-Fi hotspot. Driver assistance systems. mph) takes 4.7 seconds.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

2021 Mazda CX-9 owners say things like “exceeds my expectations,” “I love it,” “it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road” and “super happy with my purchase.” The wireless phone charging was appreciated. The EPA rates the CX-9 AWD at 20 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

In all cases, purchasing an electric school bus is consistently a net present benefit. Barriers include battery cost, vehicle range, and availability of charging stations. Also, batteries require several hours to fully charge and have driving ranges that are typically less than a petroleum vehicle’s range. .

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