Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2018

Results demonstrated that the Ford Transit 350HD equipped with the LightningElectric drivetrain achieved 61 MPGe on EPA City routes and 66 MPGe on EPA Highway routes, compared to 13 and 15 MPG respectively for the identically configured gasoline Ford Transit 350HD.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an estimated all-electric range of 30 miles from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The PHEV is the minivan segment’s first.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

mpg fuel economy and 163 grams of CO 2 per mile by 2025 (equivalent to 54.5 The Detroit 3—Ford, Chrysler, and GM—would also likely see an improvement over baseline vehicle sales by about 4% or 300,000 vehicles. The final rule is expected in mid-2012. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. According to the report, “Fixing Detroit: How Far, How Fast, How Fuel Efficient?” mpg) would increase Detroit automakers’ gross profits by roughly $3 billion per year and increase sales by the equivalent of two large assembly plans.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2014

Ford estimates that its customers now have logged 65 million all-electric miles, increasing at a rate of 290,000 electric miles per day. By adding another charge opportunity during the day at the workplace, it might be possible for employees to be able to accomplish all of their workweek trips without using gasoline.

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Installation Ford Charging Fusion 290

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. Volkswagen’s regular GTE models can be driven approximately 32 miles (52 km) in all-electric mode. GTE versions are conceivable in all vehicle classes, as demonstrated with the Cross Coupe GTE SUV concept vehicle that was shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. Manufacturing. engine plant.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Hyundai highlighted the Blue-Will Plug-in Hybrid Concept as presaging its future production PHEVs. The Blue-Will concept is powered by an all-aluminum 152 hp (113 kW) Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.6-liter Hyundai says that vehicle range is 652 miles (1,049 km).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

Squeezing-out That Extra Mile. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power. The way to Lincoln. kilowatt-hours/kWh). kilowatt-hours/kWh).

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2009

liter gasoline and the 1.3 Turbo gasoline engines and with the 2.0 Negotiations over GM’s sale of Opel to Magna or RHJ have stalled, with the German government favoring the Magna bid and GM preferring that of RHJ, according to an update report in the Detroit News. Turbo gasoline engine replaces the current 1.8

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. Volkswagen says the range is 110 miles (180 km) in the city. liter turbocharged gasoline engine. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2010

Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. Blue-Will promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 40 miles on a single charge and a fuel economy rating of up to 106 mpg US (2.2

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. 2013 Cadillac ATS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Built at Factory ZERO at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. Driving Range: 400 miles. Chevrolet has confirmed 100 miles can be added in about 10 minutes when charging with 350 kW DC fast charging. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

That’s not surprising—the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the company’s only previous plug-in hybrid, is a well-executed PHEV with an EPA-rated 32 miles of usable electric range that retains all the virtues of the Pacifica minivan. Over five days, we put 276 miles on our test Wrangler 4xe. Within three weeks, he had put 1,480 miles on it.

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Jeep Plug-in Plug Hybrid 110

Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2006

There is more to Dan Neil's recent LA Times column than a favorable review of yet another gasoline-only hybrid. The Europeans have placed their bet on the more efficient diesel engine, achieving mpg ratings in excess of the Prius without the complication and expense of hybridization. Let's talk after next month's Detroit auto show."

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Altima Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion Plug-in 100

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

liter dual-overhead cam (DOHC) four-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed automatic overdrive transaxle. The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification. The electric Transit Connect will have a range of about 100 miles. The Duratec 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

Finally, BMW showcased a hydrogen fuel cell drive system as a future-focused variant of BMW eDrive (teased in a technical session during April’s SAE World Congress in Detroit) enabling all-electric driving with a high operating range and short refueling times. mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions: 204–194 g/km) in the standard BMW M4.

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Water BMW Engine Fuel 150

Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

It will go about 50 miles on a battery charge , which isn't far, but the car will also come with a built-in gas engine that exists primarily to charge the battery. With the charging capability, the car can go hundreds of miles, according to Henrik Fisker , the company's CEO. The car will cost $80,000. The Audi features a 1.4-liter

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

“We’ve taken a vehicle known for being both a gas guzzler and an environmental polluter and turned into a clean, green machine that outperforms its gasoline powered equivalent,” said West. The H3E can go about 400 miles before needing to refuel. The H3E can go about 400 miles before needing to refuel.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 26, 2006

He yanked big engines out of American cars and replaced them with electric motors that worked in tandem with much smaller gasoline engines. But Detroit auto makers ignored him. This year, however, as hybrids have gained in popularity amid high gasoline prices, Dr. Frank, now 72 years old, is getting some traction: A U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

We can now say with confidence that it is worth waiting 70+ days to make the shift to the left side of the car, following a brief spin around Cobo Hall in a prototype vehicle during the SAE World Congress here in Detroit. One last major area that simply must be changed is that the Circuit has basically zero rear visibility. Small size.

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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. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Establishing dealer network.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. It is reminiscent of the early 1900’s, when steam, electric, diesel, biomass, and gasoline power options competed on a level playing field for consumers’ attention. market b y the end of 2009.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. Westbrook, 2001 "Gasoline to Electric Conversion Manual: A Workshop Guide for High Schools", published by the Electric Vehicle Society of Canada, July 2005 "History of the Electric Automobile: Hybrid electric vehicles", by Ernest H. Newsletter Vol. New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol.

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