The Truth About Cars

JUNE 9, 2023

It was only a few short days ago we brought you news of Ford announcing it will be granting its EVs the capability of hoovering electricity from Tesla-branded charging stations. If that news gave you whiplash, last night’s announcement of a similar move from General Motors will surely put yer back out.

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Standards GM Plug Charging 83

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2017

The study team will explore the potential for widespread deployment of advanced powertrains, such as advanced internal combustion engines, hybrid-electric vehicles, all-electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. While there is a particular focus on the US, EU, and China, data collection for the study is global in scope.

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MIT Transportation Future Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. The Niro PHEV offers the best of both worlds–EV & gas. kW electric motor. kW electric motor. Charge up for electric-only local driving. Smooth Operator.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Cars That Think

AUGUST 24, 2023

After he graduated from the Federal University of Technology in Owerri, Nigeria, his plan was to get a high-paying job at one of the multinational oil and gas companies based in the country. In 2008 only about half of Nigeria’s 152 million citizens had electricity, according to a Macrotrends report.

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Nigeria Africa Solar Grid 70

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

A note regarding OnStar : a simple push of a button connects you with a friendly General Motors representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

Coal still supplies more power in the US than anything else, with natural gas next. However, building more coal and gas power plants to make miles for transport is counter-productive if the game plan is to reduce carbon output. At that rate, the cost to operate an electric vehicle is 2 cents per mile. Unfortunately, they don’t.

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Solar Miles Gasoline-Electric MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2009

Further, even though demonstration hydrogen/fuel cell vehicles are showing safe operation at ever-increasing driving ranges with compressed hydrogen gas storage, the existing DOE hydrogen storage centers of excellence, in the committee’s view, are likely to provide the best opportunity for finding better solutions, if they exist.

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Hydrogen Fuel Vehicles PHEV 150

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

In my rear view mirror I watched a Los Angeles Sheriff’s car pull out of the Chevron and turn on both its blue and red flashing lights to pursue me down Ventura Boulevard. “This is the electric car?&#. It does zero to 60 in under 4 seconds, and it’s totally electric.&#. Even I was surprised. Case in point?

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Los Angeles Tesla EV1 Chevron 167

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The Model Fuel Library is a subscription-based library which includes more than 40 fully validated, self-consistent components that can be used to simulate fuel effects in virtually all types of automotive and aircraft engines, as well as engines used for electric power generation.

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Fuel Design Engine Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Robert Bienenfield, American Honda Motor Co. Alex Kim, San Diego Gas and Electric. Frederick Sciance, General Motors. James Uihlein, Chevron Corporation. Dan Adler, California Clean Energy Fund. William Barrett, American Lung Association. Stephanie Batchelor, Biotechnology Industry Organization.

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California Standards Carbon San Diego 186

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Email ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed Jonathan Read discusses why electric vehicles and fast-charging systems, not battery-replacement systems such as the one touted by Project Better Place, are the future. Electric motors are generally three times more energy efficient than combustion engines.

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Charging Batteries Battery Nickel Metal Hydride 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. Now popular in Europe, Think Global meets all European and US federal motor vehicle safety requirements.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010. electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon?

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58