The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo credit: Suwin66 / Shutterstock.com The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a significant growth in 2024 , with expectations for sales of passenger EVs to climb by 21 percent in 2024, reaching 16.7 Stability in Europe Europe is likely to witness a stable increase in EV sales, with projections of 3.4 million EV sales.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

variant but with fuel economy of a strong hybrid. HyBoost achieves this by combining aggressive 50% downsizing of the engine with an electric supercharger for transient low-speed performance, and a micro-hybrid stop-start and energy recuperation systems, Boggs said. Micro-hybrid market. Click to enlarge. Downsizing the 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Zero-emission vehicles include battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell-electric vehicles; the technologies can be applied in passenger cars, trucks and transit buses. US electric car sales in 2012 more than tripled to about 52,000 from 17,000 in 2011.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. When C-MAX Hybrid launches, Ford becomes North America’s largest maker of hybrid transmissions.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 19, 2018

Ford releases fuel economy numbers for the new diesel F-150, the Mazda CX-5 diesel is finally certified for sale in California, and a new plug-in hybrid for China signals a new approach to plug-ins for GM. Electric car chargers will soon be able to get a fast charge with a quart of milk at Walmarts across the country.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It also had an upshift light (located in the lower right corner of the cluster) to remind drivers that fuel economy was more important than brisk acceleration. It appears that this engine was not legal for sale in high-altitude areas. The Sprint ER shouldn't be compared to modern hybrids or EVs, though.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2010

GKN Driveline continues its rapid growth in China with plans for a 12 th manufacturing facility; expansion of an existing research center; and the introduction of new low-cost and electric-hybrid technologies for the China market. Tags: China Electric (Battery) Hybrids Vehicle Systems.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid, now on sale in the US, gains new standard features and the addition of a value-oriented entry model featuring an MSRP starting at $18,200. The five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter Tags: Hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

To help car buyers make informed decisions, the CO2/km performance data for each car model is available on mandatory Fuel Economy Label (FEL) information labels affixed on cars that are on sale in showrooms. The outgoing Green Vehicle Rebate (GVR) scheme was introduced in 2001 to encourage the take up of green vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2009

The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale 24 March with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,800 for the entry-level Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., The five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups. This list is subjective and weighted toward functionality with an emphasis on fun, but also factors in sales numbers.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2014

As such, the theory regarding fleet manager EV adoption should be updated now that the automobiles are available for sale and revealed consumer behavior (empirical data) can be analyzed. This would likely lead to increased adoption rates and consequently additional improvements through learning-by-doing and economies of scale.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

LLNL worked with the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to produce the atlas of hybrid energy/water Sankey diagrams for each of the states, such as the California estimated energy and water flow chart for 2010 (below). coal, natural gas, geothermal and nuclear) into electricity.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 Following the steep decline in US industry sales in December 2008 and January 2009, GM responded by further lowering its forecast for 2009 US industry sales to 10.5 GM Fuel Economy plans.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. 2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2016

Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. Traditionally, turbocharged engines have suffered from poor dynamic performance at low rpm, including turbo lag, and disappointing real-world fuel economy. The 2016 Mazda CX-9 will go on sale in late spring 2016.

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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 2005, their sales increased even further, accounting for approximately 54% of all new car sales. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in Brazil. As used in this section and Sec.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Energy is the foundation of Russia, its economy, its government, and its political system. They pose an existential threat to the industry and therefore to the Russian economy: The revenues Russia can earn from its crude and natural gas exports face intense pressure. Natural gas data from Gazprom). billion respectively).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Testing at the Altoona, Pennsylvania facility included evaluations of safety, structural integrity and durability, reliability, performance, maintainability, noise, fuel economy, and braking. The Xcelsior FCEBs are battery-dominant hybrids, based on the standard Xcelsior CHARGE electric propulsion system.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. Each light vehicle model produced for sale in the United States will have a fuel economy target. miles per gallon if all reductions came from fuel economy improvements. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

New York to Convert 600 Hybrids to PHEVs New York Governor George E. Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP).

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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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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.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2016

The US EPA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) have released the Draft Technical Assessment Report mid-term evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for light-duty cars and trucks for model years (MY) 2022-2025.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Virtually all major vehicle manufacturers and several start-up companies are offering—or are planning to offer soon—a PEV for sale in the US market. The findings include: The US PEV Industry in the Global Market. PEV offerings have also been announced throughout Europe and Asia. Early Adopters vs. Mainstream Car Buyers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. Ampmobile Conversions : EV conversions in South Carolina AVT : EV, conversions and hybrids Canadian ElectricVehicles LTD. DatsunKingcab Pickup : Nice conversion DodgeRam 50 Pickup : Brian has retired his nice conversion. Pontiac Fiero : rechargedwith solar array.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and related electric vehicle control equipment, both for Tesla’s own electric vehicles and for sale to other automobile manufacturers. The agreement was negotiated and signed by the Department’s Loan Programs Office.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

“Prior to offering a vehicle for sale, all carlines in the Light-duty sector must be certified and Fuel Economy test data representing each model type must be submitted to EPA,” the EPA said to Teslarat i in a statement.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 24, 2009

At the same time, the value to the economy and environment of a major push for plug-in cars as part of the recovery hasn’t sunk in at the top. BYD already has a plug-in hybrid for sale in small numbers in China, and has Warren Buffet-infused plans to market PHEVs and EVs in the US within a few years.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

Very broadly, they found that an LCFS would buffer the economy against global oil price spikes, trim demand for petroleum, and lessen upward pressure on gas prices. An LCFS is a hybrid of a regulatory and market policy instrument.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

More than 12 million minivan sales later, Chrysler today showed off four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the U.S. market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries.

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Teslarati

APRIL 24, 2024

As people have seen the EV adoption rate globally is under pressure and a lot of other auto manufacturers are pulling back on EVs and pursuing plugin hybrids instead. There is no meaningful limit to the size of the economy. Or in other words, does that statement leave room for potentially lower sales year on year?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

operations are small - about 20 people work in a sales and marketing outpost in Elk Grove Village, Ill., BYDs first plug-in hybrid, called a dual-mode car, is designed to run primarily on electricity, with an internal- combustion engine for backup. near Motorola, and another 20 or so work in San Francisco, not far from Apple.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Of course, EVs that arent designed for battery swaps wont use it, and plug-in hybrids wont need it. If every car accepts 2 or 4 or 6 of these universal packs then true economies of scale can kick in in their manufacture. Battery swapping wouldnt make economic sense without a considerable degree of standardization. not an issue.

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