Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2024

” Barra alluded to standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which would mandate that vehicles through the 2032 model year will require an annual fleetwide emissions cut of 13 percent, alongside a 56 percent decrease in average emission levels starting with the 2026 model year.

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Plugin GM Hybrid Market 93

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The lease terms include a mileage allowance of 20,000 per year, up to $15,000 of hydrogen fuel, up to 21 days of an Avis Luxury Rental in California, and 24/7 roadside assistance. Honda will further develop its dealer network as consumer friendly hydrogen fueling stations become available. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Luxury Car Chassis.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Among their findings: A note on fuel pricing and cost per mile. In their report, Schoettle and Sivak used a national average fuel price for electricity of $0.12/kWh kWh (EPA is now using $0.13 For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

As a result, as the ethanol content of the fuel is increased, the fuel economy and driving range for a given fuel tank size are reduced. Volumetric fuel economy. Evaluating fuel economy and CO 2 emissions of E10, E20 and E30 in an EcoBoost engine. benefit in EPA M/H CO 2 and a 3.1%

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Engine Fuel Ford Future 253

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

” Bunker spent the bulk of his presentation describing the new medium- and heavy-duty fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations from EPA and the Department of Transportation. Electricity, hydrogen, biofuels. The future that we point to [is] very conventional-looking engines.” Earlier post.)

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International Future Engine EPA 265

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2017

General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Honda GM Michigan Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Taking the displacement down gets you on a percentage basis the best fuel economy value versus other technologies. Once you take the weight out, you take the engine down and get substantial deltas in fuel economy. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 Your numbers may differ.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

Sample label for a plug-in gasoline hybrid-electric vehicle, which features fuel economy ratings for both electricity and gasoline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the next-generation of fuel economy labels. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 225

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.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Priorities for the Department of Energy’s vehicle technologies research have shifted drastically in recent years among diesel hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and plug-in electric hybrids, with little continuity among them. EPA and NHTSA just released their joint proposed rulemaking for an average 250g/mile CO 2 and 34.1

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2010 2014 Vehicles Hydrogen 257

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. This new funding opportunity announcement will be available in early February.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. In February, 2009, the US EPA granted Renergie, Inc. The increase in total engine efficiency results in optimizing fuel efficiency for both ethanol and gasoline. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2015

The new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will offer an EPA-estimated 67 miles per gallon equivalent (mpge) city/highway/combined when it hits dealerships in California this fall, and an EPA-estimated driving range rating of 312 miles (502 km) on a single fill of hydrogen.

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EPA Aspen Toyota Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2017

Honda expects the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid will earn an EPA fuel economy rating of 105 MPGe combined. The model is anticipated to have an anticipated EPA fuel economy rating of 120/102/111 MPGe (city/highway/combined). Honda still views fuel cells as the ultimate zero-emissions vehicle technology.

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Plug-in Honda New York Plug 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

Our customers would like to drive our E-Class as a fuel-cell car. It [fuel cell technology] would work beautifully in a regular sedan shape—normal Mercedes luxury, but filled with pressurized hydrogen. Several hydrogen fueling stations are now open in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including Newport Beach.

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Mercedes Hydrogen 2017 Fuel 332

Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same. Some makers suggest hydrogen fuel cells will be the way to go; the most promising application seems to be long-haul trucking with few or no stops. It has now received a Certificate of Conformity for the Semi from the EPA. That’s about to change.

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Volvo Fleet Electric Electrical 132

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 The results were averaged for an estimated range of 431 miles, with an average fuel economy of 68.3

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The Advanced Clean Cars package combines four different regulations: light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas limits; the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate; the next phase of the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV-III) program; and a new Clean Fuels Outlet regulation. Clean Fuel Outlets. Earlier post.) Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Honda will further develop its fuel cell vehicle dealer network as the network of public hydrogen fueling stations expands across the state. The Clarity Fuel Cell is available for the competitive introductory lease price of $369 a month for 36 months with $2,868 due at signing. campus of American Honda Motor Co, Inc.,

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Honda 2017 California Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2015

The Golf SportWagen was also the basis for the hydrogen fuel cell Golf SportWagen HyMotion concept shown at the LA Auto Show last November. All the powertrains deliver comparable or more power along with improvements in fuel economy. Quick comparison of fuel economy and cargo. Earlier post.). TDI engine.

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MPG Diesel America Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

Cars that meet these requirements are typically certified pure zero emission vehicles (100% battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell) and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. California has the most robust natural gas fueling infrastructure in the nation with more than 150 stations in the state.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

nk City Electric car www.thinkelectric.org Documentary about electric cars, hybrids, hydrogen and the future of transportation. Sign the petition Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge www.sierraclub.org/arctic/ American Lung Association call for better EPA air pollution standards. 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

In addition, the natural gas fueling infrastructure is underdeveloped and will require large investments to provide enough stations to prevent disruption in routes and travel times for longer-haul trucks. EPA and NHTSA should assemble a best estimate of well-to-tank GHG emissions to be used as a context for developing future rulemakings.

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Gas Fuel EPA Vehicles 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The package also includes provisions that will ensure adequate fueling infrastructure is available for the increasing numbers of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles planned for deployment in California. This corresponds to US EPA Tier 2 Bin 2.). Clean Fuels Outlet. Add a penalty provision for auto manufacturers.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The EPA rates the Bolt at 131 mpge city/109 highway and a combined 120. In a few short years it will be nearly impossible to find a mainstream manufacturer that does not have a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, EV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Going quick is fun, but with an EV, efficiency is more important. Sounds pretty good!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. 61) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2017

Later that year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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California Light Vehicles Gas-Electric 186

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Continues promotion and development of hydrogen as long-term strategy. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries. About Chrysler LLC Chrysler LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and products.

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