Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2017

A new study by Ryan Kellogg, a professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and author of the study, evaluates the current approach and proposes a novel, market-based alternative: indexing the standard to rise and fall with the price of gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Ford unveiled the redesigned Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 l/100 km) highway; final EPA 2019 Transit Connect Wagon 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra sedan nabbed a 40-mpg EPA rating, backed up by some real-world results, and it's also the North American Car of the Year. Now it has a pair of siblings: the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT and Elantra Coupe, unveiled today at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2021

A few examples of 2021 Low-No grant projects include: The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will receive nearly $7 million to purchase battery electric buses and charging equipment, upgrade its Southside bus depot and provide workforce training. Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Broome County (NY). City of Fayetteville (NC).

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Low-income school districts don't always own their own school buses, which means they won't qualify for a grant to buy electric buses.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the 2014 Optima Hybrid mid-size sedan at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The LX model achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5, l/100 km), while the EX model delivers an EPA estimated 35/39/37 (6.7, l/100km). .

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Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

A lot of fuss was made this winter when some Tesla owners in Chicago experienced difficulty charging – but that wasn’t the experience for the majority of EV owners. Image via NBC 9News. In Colorado’s West Grand School District, electric school buses didn’t perform as well as their diesel counterparts. They performed better.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Electrify America also will continue to invest in these Cycle 1 metros: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington, DC. In addition, under separate plans, Electrify America will invest $800 million in California, one of the largest ZEV markets in the world.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

I had a long drive from Chicago to Des Moines planned and thought, “why not test out an EV while I’m doing it?” This past weekend, I got my first official taste of the Genesis brand by taking the GV70 EV 333+ miles from Chicago to Des Moines and back. That’s a travel time of about five hours and fifteen minutes… or so I thought.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2019

Paul, Minnesota; Chicago; and Los Angeles. The EPA reports that particulate matter concentrations have decreased across the nation as efforts are made to reduce vehicle emissions and use clean energy. Participants were enrolled in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) and have been followed for more than a decade.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

While EPA results are not yet certified, Ford anticipates no sacrifice in overall fuel efficiency. Ford Explorer is built in North America at Chicago Assembly Plant, as well as in Venezuela and now, Russia. The new powerplant, available on the base, XLT and Limited series, is expected to give customers 12.5% liter EcoBoost engine.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2019

A new study led by University of Chicago researchers finds an association between exposure to environmental pollution and an increase in the prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders. They compared the geo-incidence of claims to measurements of 87 potential air pollutants from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS). The team put special emphasis to fit all new Taurus models with EPAS to improve steering response by speeding up the steering ratio and rigidly mounting the steering rack to the subframe. The new Taurus will be manufactured at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant. Reduced friction lubricants.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. Combined system power output is 192 horsepower and EPA estimated fuel economy numbers are 50 city, 54 highway and 52 combined for the Blue trim.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2010

The company previewed a concept version at the Chicago Auto Show in February. Preliminary EPA mileage estimates are determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates are not available. Honda has unveiled the 2011 Odyssey minivan, due to go onsale this fall. 2011 Odyssey. Click to enlarge. The 2011 model features the 3.5-liter

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

Toyota invited me to join other Chicago-area automotive journalists at one of the company’s offices in Chicago’s far western suburbs last week to sample the Crown and the redesigned Prius. I had a chance to wheel both cars on a short drive loop through the exurbs at the edge of the Chicago metro area. Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2016

California uses the EMFAC (EMission FACtors) emissions model; the rest of the US uses the EPA MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model. In Chicago, the observed, on-road taxi fleet also had significantly higher emissions and an emissions share that was more than double their fleet representation. —Bishop et al.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 16, 2012

The first two 2012 Tesla Model S all-electric sport sedans to roll off the Tesla production line last month were shipped to Chicago, where they're presumably now tooling around in the Midwest's record-setting summer heat.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 18, 2015

The new Pilot was unveiled back in February at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, and we now know that it will achieve an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) with front-wheel drive and the optional nine-speed automatic transmission. The 2016 Honda Pilot gets a slight bump in fuel efficiency as part of a ground-up redesign.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I never thought I’d see the Chicago Cubs win the World Series. Either way, good numbers though real-world fuel economy often falls short of the EPA rating, as it did here. I’ve driven many a Prius over the years, and the 2023 version is the first one I’d even think about owning for any reason other than fuel mileage.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

The top four cities included first-ranked Los Angeles and second-ranked San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third. Chicago (tie). Electric vehicle maker THINK released its first US EV-Ready Cities Index. The company recently announced plans to manufacture the THINK City electric car in Elkhart, Ind. City Purchase/Usage.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

liter V8 engine at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. unit with an EPA rating of 14/17 mpg US city/hwy. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA introduced the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck and an all-new 4.6-liter liter V8 engine will be available on all 2010 model year Tundra models. Like Tundra’s optional 5.7-liter liter V8 engine, the new 4.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced a proposed rulemaking for the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2011

In addition to a the hybrid option, both models meet or exceed EPA 2010 emission regulations by utilizing an optimized SCR system. Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and California. Both models feature a wide cab with a North American standard 33-inch frame rail width, a 56,900 psi frame, and a standard center mounted rear fuel tank.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2016

The MESA Air study was funded in 2004 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The clinics were in Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, St. The participants lived in six major cities across the United States.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the plan for the first tranche of Volkswagen’s National Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Investment spending, directed at 11 cities nationwide—New York, Washington, D.C.,

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1 The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

Less than one year later, Navistar has completed testing and validation, developed and delivered prototype vehicles, and received EPA and CARB certifications. Payload: 4,000 lbs. 220V split-phase charging. This Class 2c-3 electric truck—the first in its category—has a range of 100 miles per charge, making it ideal for many urban applications.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Increased leadership from US EPA and the railroads, along with funding to address California’s needs, would signal a clean-air commitment that must be made to protect those who live and work near rail yards. The emission reductions were to be beyond existing US EPA regulations and ARB regulations and agreements.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The EPA is considering the adoption of a letter grade system with grading notches that would rate vehicles by fuel economy and emissions. Under the Canadian feebate program, cars that get 43 mpg, for example, qualify for a $2,000 rebate, while cars that get 42 mpg receive a $1,500 rebate.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification. The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

In this final technical event, the top finalists in both the Mainstream and Alternative classes will undergo dynamometer testing under controlled laboratory conditions at EPA Labs (Ann Arbor, MI) and Argonne National Labs (Chicago, IL) to verify technical performance results.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

Now the world’s most aerodynamic production vehicle, with a 0.197 coefficient of drag, the Air Touring delivers an EPA-rated 7.44 That’s the same size battery as a relatively tiny, base-model Nissan Leaf, whose lesser efficiency translates to just 240 km of EPA-rated driving range. kilometers from each onboard kilowatt hour.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

In April, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially registered Amyris’s renewable diesel fuel, making it the first time a hydrocarbon-based fuel made from plant-derived resources (earlier post) has been registered for commercial sale. A key attribute of the fuel is that it is a renewable hydrocarbon—i.e., Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Stone’s study looked at 11 major metropolitan regions (MSAs, Metropolitan Statistical Areas) in EPA Region V (the Midwest) over a 50-year period and assessed four different scenarios: Business-as-Usual Development Scenario (BAU). Paul, Minnesota; Cincinnati, Ohio; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; and Dayton, Ohio.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

For example, in Chicago (calculations via the US Department of Energy (DOE) fueleconomy.gov site) the Ioniq PHEV is responsible for 200 g GHG/mile, upstream and downstream. EPA combined fuel economy. 150 g/mi (SoCal) 200 g/mi(Chicago). 90 (SoCal) 180 g/mi (Chicago). The Ioniq Electric: 180 g/mile. The PHEV has a 3.3

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2014

It will make its US auto show debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2014 and arrive in US showrooms in Spring 2014. US EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available, however, other models equipped with this engine have seen a 25 – 30% improvement in fuel efficiency over their direct gasoline-powered counterparts.

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