Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

DOE’s Fuel Cell Technologies Office has made significant investment in hydrogen and fuel cell research and development (R&D) over the last decade, helping to cut fuel cell cost in half and enabling the commercialization of fuel cells for several early market applications. BMW-Toyota, Daimler-Ford-Nissan, and Honda-GM. Earlier post.)

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Standards Hydrogen Fuel Market 368

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. No gasoline used.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is set to cost about $54,000 including destination when it arrives later this year with a range of around 300 miles, according to Cadillac. 2025 Cadillac Optiq Aero and lighting rule Optiq design “The sporty, aerodynamic look was the main focus on the Optiq,” Cadillac design manager Hoon Kim told me.

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Cadillac GM Mexico Light 40

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. All-Electric Driving Range. How It Works.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

DB has lowered its advanced lithium-ion battery cost projection by about 30% for 2012. The DB team attributed the reduction to less concern about gasoline prices, and therefore fuel efficiency, as well as fewer government subsidies for hybrids. Click to enlarge. In DB’s Fall 2009 note, they had forecast 12% growth.

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Transportation Gasoline Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 250

EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

But in the automotive world and especially when related to electric vehicles, deliveries frequently fall well short of what was promised. And it is looking through that lens that I wanted to dive into GM’s most recent electric vehicle “supply” promise. Electric Vehicle PR Is Driving Up the Stock Price.

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GM Market Cadillac Acura 116

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE is powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 88-kilowatt electric motor. The electric power steering connected the front wheels to the road with a positive and direct feel. A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. The slippery aerodynamics are partially due to the deflectors of smooth underbody panels that block air going to the engine when in electric mode, and tiny rear lamp fins to improve air flow, resulting in a 0.24 coefficient of drag.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. kW motor, Gasoline-Electric.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

The Review finds that the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards currently in place for model years 2022-2025 are readily feasible at or below the costs estimated back in 2012. An additional 78 model variants comprising hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs, and BEVs also meet the 2020 or later standards. PM and criteria pollutants.

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Standards PHEV California CO2 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Low-cost but not cheap. liter gasoline engine with multi-port injection, good for 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque, mated to an intelligent variable transmission (iVT). Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Story and photos by John Faulkner. Hitting the Road.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

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Grid Power Powered Vehicles 136

Cars That Think

APRIL 4, 2022

“Range anxiety” has been a headline concern for electric vehicles. Hyundai calls this new design language “Parametric Pixel,” including pixelated LED lighting that nods to old 8-bit video games. Hyundai’s sophisticated, e-GMP (electric global modular platform) skateboard architecture gives the Ioniq5 an enormous 3-meter (118.1-inch)

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Volt Range Charging Hummer 107

Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

The charge port on the front fender of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV is, ironically, what may help keep drivers of this fuel-cell vehicle away from a state of range anxiety. 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV As of January, hydrogen prices were running a whopping $33.50 per kg—roughly the energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline.

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Honda Grid Plug Hydrogen 40

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Autobahn Sporty Sedan Fun The 2023 Jetta GLI is one of three remaining gasoline-propelled sedans in the Volkswagen line-up; the Golf and Arteon are the others. The sleek LED head and daytime running lights, the sculpted and gently sloped hood lead to a strong but subtle body line, or the line that runs the side of the car from front to back.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The wide cascading grille shouts premium with a unique lighting signature of LED headlamps and daytime running lights in front of a long hood. Finished in Moonlight Cloud, which looked black in some light, our tester had an elegant look. The ambient lighting on the door trim and center console has 64 color options.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. The company has ambitious plans to import the three-row VF 9 by the end of 2023 and the two-row VF 7 in the first part of 2024, both of which are electric SUVs built in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Honda has announced several initiatives under its new “Green Path” approach to reducing the total life-cycle environmental impact of its products and operations in North America. MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. Source: Honda North America.

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Honda Green North America Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. A 30-time recipient of Car and Driver magazine’s “10 Best” award, unprecedented for any vehicle, the Honda Accord has been the US’ top retail selling car for three years running and is also the best-selling midsize car among under-35 year old car buyers.

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motor 150

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO In its new Prime, Toyota offers a RAV4 green version that employs a hybrid drivetrain relying on a gas engine and electric motors that draw power from a plug and regenerative braking. There are 2 Prime trims, SE and XSE, both equipped with All-Wheel Drive and a fully-electric hybrid powertrain.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices. The LED head and driving lamps, and a large spelled-out B-R-O-N-C-O, sit above the rugged-looking matte black bumper and lower fascia, where fog lights are neatly tucked on the far outer edges. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. A throwback but full of modern tech.

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Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy 65

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

According to a new technology briefing paper on hybrid system technologies by John German at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the costs of full-function hybrid systems are likely to drop to half the cost of their 2010 counterparts before 2025. Historical and projected hybrid system direct manufacturing cost.

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Hybrid Li-ion Lead Acid Fuel Economy 150

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

I write a column for the Electric Auto Association newsletter, Current EVents. Nissan appears intent on opening up a market for mid-price range electric cars within two years. million, resulting in a net emissions and petroleum increase as grid electricity is replaced with non-renewable hydrogen hauled in diesel trucks.

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Plug-in Plug Cars Obama 100

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

GDCI engine was significantly better than advanced production spark injection gasoline engines, and comparable to very efficient hybrid vehicle engines at their best efficiency conditions (214 g/kWh). This early work established that gasoline-like fuels with high resistance to autoignition are preferred for PPCI. Combustion stability.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Those lucky enough to live in California have the opportunity to own one of the nicest electric cars on the road.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. 2017 Honda CR-V. tbd/40/tbd.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Liter gasoline engine and a 94kW electric motor. Instead, it has a simple planetary gear set and two electric motors. An efficient engine and electric power. The Maverick Hybrid does not offer all-wheel drive, unlike is its stablemate, the Maverick with the EcoBoost gasoline engine.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

As the automaker marches towards electrifying its entire lineup, the updated 2025 Camry model line going hybrid tells the tale of Toyota’s current strategy: potent (enough), practical, efficient, and cost-conscious. The gasoline engine pairs with Toyota’s fifth-gen version of the planetary-gear-configured hybrid system dubbed THS 5.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 52

Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. That puts it squarely into the nascent segment of mass-market 3-row electric family utilities. That put it squarely in competition with segment leaders Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Now we know VW will join them. So the U.S.

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North America America Cheap Electric 129

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

In the case of the 2500HD bi-fuel, the two main trade-offs are a reduction in power and torque in CNG mode compared to gasoline mode, and the loss of a portion of the bed of the truck to the 3,600 psi CNG tank and its box-like enclosure. (It Emissions reductions (%) of new NGVs compared to new gasoline and diesel vehicles (2012).

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Clean Fleet Report has written extensively about the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 , the all-electric crossover that was launched early in 2021. Additional battery energy is through regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. Family Compact SUV Increases Power and Boosts Handling.

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All-Electric Miles SUV Charging 72

Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

Some think Nissan is taking a gamble by rapidly moving into mass marketing of EVs, comparing the company’s approach to Toyota and Honda’s approach of “wait and see how the market materializes for EVs, then jump in.&# I think it’s Toyota and Honda that are doing the gambling. I’m guessing close to 50/50.

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Nissan Japan United States Gasoline-Electric 124

Cars That Think

JUNE 20, 2023

When IEEE Spectrum’s editor in chief, Harry Goldstein, needed to replace his 2008 Honda Fit in October 2020, he thought seriously about buying an electric vehicle. They rejected my request to allow cyclists to hose off their bikes in the alley behind the building, which cost nothing. light-duty vehicle sales. households.

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Minneapolis Installation Charging Building 81