Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This is accomplished using bidirectional electronic converters that link the electrical network to EV batteries. In addition to Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Porsche are highlighted as key players in the GlobalData report. The Sweep Energy System aims to provide around 100,000 kWh of electricity to Japan’s grid by the mid 2020s.

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Energy Storage Energy Batteries Battery 102

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Additional charging is through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. If you are not familiar with not feeling transmission shifts, make sure your VinFast dealer sales representative lets you take a test drive longer than once around the block.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 97

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But then I realized that I’m an engineer, not a dealer of anything. Nevertheless, “I took the motorcycle around to show it off,” Steiner said, telling the story of an Earth Day celebration in Indianapolis in 2008 where he met Nick Harless, who had worked with his son Scott to convert a Pontiac Fiero. So I never went through with it.”

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Indiana Indianapolis Golf Cart Motorcycles 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2017

Honda will produce a new dedicated hybrid model in the US for nationwide in 2018, as part of the Honda Electrification Initiative, which will expand the company’s portfolio of electrified vehicles. The intelligent Power unit (IPU) packages a DC-DC converter and a 1.3 —Takahiro Hachigo, President & CEO of Honda Motor Co.,

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Honda Hybrid 2018 Light 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Regenerative braking uses the electric motor to convert kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting and stores it in the battery. As of May 2022, the X-Line and X-Pro are in dealers, with the Hybrid arriving by early summer. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. New Design: Out and In. Room for adults.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Based on the new requirements, Honda estimates the 2015 Accord Hybrid ratings would be 48/45/47 (actually rated at 50/45/47 under the previous method), indicating a +1/+2/+1 increase for the 2017 model over the previous version.).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Tucson Hybrid looks like no other compact SUV, as it veers far from the sharp-angles on its closest competitors–the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. The shift-by-wire six-speed automatic with a torque converter is engaged by pushing buttons on the center console. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Exterior Statement.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 77

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

For our discussion, Saturn dealers were the delivery and service point for GM’s aborted first electric car, the EV1. Sometimes an EV is introduced as a model but is then converted into a sub-brand. Some people (by design) probably never knew it was a GM brand. German companies like sub brands.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. It will lose much of its steam and credibility after driving a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid at your local dealer. [ Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey. The Pacifica runs on a gas engine–and two electric motors.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Honda announced recently the CR-V e:FCEV compact crossover will be available combining both hydrogen and a plug-in battery in 2025. (It It is only sold in California at 11 dealers, six in Northern and five in Southern California, and those are grouped in heavy population areas. 2017 Mirai review here. 2019 Mirai review here.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

Honda Civic :Mike Chanceys conversion. Honda EV+ :Life with the new Honda EV. The2001 NESEA American Tour de Sol TheWinston Solar Challenge World Solar Challenge :solar cars across Australia {Returnto top of page} EV Manufacturersand Converters ACPropulsion Inc. Battery chargers and DC/DC converters.

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Conversion Midget Motors Taylor-Dunn DC 28

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Along with Hyundai and Honda who also have sold FCEVs, since 2012 there have been 14,225 fuel cell cars sold in the United States, nearly all of those in California. It is only sold in California at 10 dealers with five each in Northern and Southern California, and those dealers are grouped in heavy population areas.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 83

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

They’re more like roadgoing luxury snowmobiles or a hybrid between a convertible automobile and upscale street bike. In that respect, Can-Am’s biggest competition is probably coming from Harley-Davidson’s luxury tourers and the Honda Gold Wing. That’s probably comforting for those considering straying from Honda or Harley-Davidson.

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Motorcycles Three Wheeled Missouri Automobile 105

Plug In India

APRIL 28, 2021

Some Dealer Stories We started the trip by doing some customer stories. Also talked to one of the 6 dealers in Hyderabad - the young Vinay Reddy of B-Drive Motors. There are training programs for dealers sales and service executives. So PURE ’s working capital seems to be dealer financed to a large extent.

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Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Dealers Electric 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Further promoting this market is the recent establishment of a new federal Energy Department public-private partnership effort called H2USA, which includes Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Honda. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Earlier post.). Studies suggest that 68 stations are needed by 2017 to support the market.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). The Prius hybrid utilizes regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting, and returns it to the battery for later use.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Make sure to have the Hyundai dealer sales associate demonstrate how using and setting this regenerative braking technique will increase your electric efficiency, driving range and driving enjoyment. Request to take a lengthy test drive when visiting your local Hyundai dealer to get a feel for the Ioniq 5 in town and on the highway.

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Hyundai Lithium Ion All-Electric Light 89

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Additional battery energy is through regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. What you will get with the ID4 AWD is better performance than any gasoline-powered compact crossover, such as a Nissan Rogue or Honda CR-V.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Establishing dealer network. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) 10/23/07 Honda Motor Co. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs? When can I convert my Prius? What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? and at CalCars-News.

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Honda Prologue – first electric SUV from the Japanese brand is very much within the family. Honda electric SUV – Japanese brand is ramping up its EV efforts with the SUV e:concept giving strong clues to a future model. First-up, though, are the ICE versions on a vehicle set to be called the GWM Cannon locally.

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Electric Cars PHEV Australia Cars 95

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

(Because of moisture and other contaminants inherent in some natural gas supplies, and the inability of some home refueling systems to adequately dry the gas and remove contaminants, Honda, which several years ago was promoting home refueling, currently does not recommend it.).

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

More broadly, Pike envisions PEV sales in California—the leading market for such in the US—expanding into smaller urban and suburban regions with more dealers beginning to offer the vehicles. Since then, the cost has come down and reliability of converters has improved.

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