Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Connected car technology. Another important role for connected car technology is in the area of vehicle diagnostics. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

For Volkswagen, the new Tiguan marks the kickoff of an SUV product offensive that will significantly expand the range of vehicles offered, especially in North America. When the Tiguan driver turns the switch to the left, the On-road, Sport, Snow, Charge or Battery Hold programs can be activated. This is known as “Coasting”.

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Plug-in Concept SUV Plug 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

At the workshop, Kiyoshi Fujiwara, Mazda Executive Officer in charge of project planning and development, suggested unofficially that Mazda engineers think they ultimately may be able to approach 60% thermal efficiency with combustion engines for light duty vehicles. Mazda said it is weighing bringing the diesel to North America as well.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The electric power steering, with good road feedback, is programmed for a neutral feel, with the steering weight providing for a good connection with the road. Aerodynamically Efficient Exterior First launched in 1972 and now in its 11th generation, the 2024 Civic went through a complete exterior re-imagination in 2022.

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 72

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D, re-iterated Honda’s strategic focus on electrification as the main pathway toward reducing greenhouse gases, and shift to renewable sources of energy. The main difference he stated is charging time and storage of electrical energy on the vehicle.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

kWh of useable energy at full charge. The RAV4 EV has two charge modes: Standard and Extended. In standard mode, the high voltage battery charges only up to 35 kWh and the vehicle is expected to achieve an EPA-estimated driving range rating of 92 miles. Charging times. Charge modes and range. Standard Mode.

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Toyota California Tesla EPA 281

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

The zero-emission Focus battery-electric vehicle, which is being developed in partnership with Magna International, features a high-voltage electric motor powered by a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack and charged by plugging in to a 110-volt or 220-volt outlet.

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Ford SUV Michigan Tax 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The high-voltage (orange) cables from battery to drive unit are the only high-voltage cables in the system; there are no cables connecting the power electronics to the motor unit under the hood. EV range estimates will be revealed in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Volt GM Motor Motors 341

Teslarati

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The factory isn’t connected to the local power grid, and this is the first time a Tesla Megapack has been deployed and running completely off-grid. John said that engineered and built the second off-grid Tesla-powered home in North America. “And no connection to the electrical grid.”

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Grid Tesla Re-Charge Solar 135

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The electric power steering, with good road feedback, is programmed with a neutral feel, with the steering weight providing for a good connection with the road. Now in its 11th generation, (first launched in 1972), the 2022 Civic has gone through a complete exterior re-imagination. Aerodynamically Efficient Exterior. LX 2.0L $22,715.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

Push EVs

JULY 21, 2022

Moreover, the carmaker plans to localize and use 40 GWh of LFP capacity in North America starting in 2026. Ford plans to reach a 600,000 global EV run rate by late 2023 with the following EVs: 270,000 Mustang Mach-Es for North America, Europe and China. 150,000 F-150 Lightnings for North America.

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Ford F-150 North America Batteries 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2011

The global drive program will include Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. These motors are connected to a single speed transmission with integrated differential. Sub-assemblies were further tested under load to verify that the power connections between each cell perform to specification.

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Charging Re-Charge Li-ion Electric 262

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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Volvo Kia Charging SUV 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

A GM analysis of vehicle data collected from first generation found that Volt vehicles were driven more than half a billion miles in North America from October 2013 through September 2014, and that 74% of the miles were all-electric. (A Increased charge sustaining fuel economy. liter range extender engine. Improved performance.

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Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. Were charging full-speed ahead before we know exactly what the investment is going to be, before we know whether we can make any money off it or not, before we know how many were going to sell," Lutz said. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead!

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