Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions, that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. These features can be disabled for even greater fuel economy if desired. The Procision design life (B-10) is 10 years/400,000 miles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2018

years in 2017, suggesting that many households have delayed the purchase of a new vehicle and continuing a trend of US households operating vehicles longer. The slowing of vehicle turnover has implications for transportation fuel consumption, because newer vehicles tend to have better fuel economies. years in 2009 to 10.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated. Refueling patterns based on driver time valuation. Anticipated driving patterns.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technology Office (FCTO) has released the latest edition of an annual report showing that the average fuel economy of fuel cell electric buses from three fleets is 6.8 However, NREL also noted that the fuel economy for the FCEBs has shown a decrease over time. Maintenance staff.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2021

MOBIUS will use the funds to scale-up battery module production to support electric aircraft customers through a subscription model including maintenance and salvage services. MOBIUS has issued warrants to GEM, exercisable upon public listing, to purchase up to 3% of the common stock of the company.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 The four main areas of focus for reducing the lifecycle cost of the new bus were purchase price; fuel economy; scheduled maintenance; and unscheduled maintenance.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Ballard Power Systems announced a purchase order from Van Hool, a leading bus OEM and Ballard partner headquartered in Belgium, for 10 fuel cell modules to power Van Hool A330 buses to be deployed in Emmen, the Netherlands, under the JIVE2 funding program. Van Hool A330 Fuel Cell Buses powered by Ballard.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Government says the end of the EV RUC exemption is being made to ensure that all road users contribute to the maintenance and development of Aotearoa New Zealand’s roading infrastructure. BEV and PHEV owners will be required to purchase RUC on or after 1 April 2024. How does this affect current EV owners?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2019

We calculate the total costs of operating a ZeroAvia aircraft to be close to half of what it costs to fly a conventional turbine aircraft, due to lower fuel input costs, higher powertrain efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs. These tests confirm the company’s fuel economy and maximum power delivery targets.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 16, 2024

In order to reach this out-of-touch conclusion, the killjoys at Investopedia start with an assumption that one should limit their transportation expenses to 10 percent of an annual salary, including insurance, fuel, maintenance, and the car payment itself. In this economy whilst making a hundred grand. for a car payment.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The order also directs the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to push automakers to produce even more clean vehicles, and to find ways for more Californians to purchase these vehicles on the new and used markets. California is also a major purchaser of products across its agencies. Truck emissions.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Affordable freight movement is essential for the nation’s economy. EERE is specifically interested in information on safe, efficient, affordable solutions that reduce energy use, emissions and total cost of ownership (purchase, fuel, maintenance and operational cost) for medium and heavy-duty trucking. DE-FOA-0002372 ).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

The XLH system uses regenerative braking during deceleration and electric assist during acceleration to increase fuel economy. Since working with XL, our maintenance team has noticed significantly extended brake lifespans, our drivers have all positive feedback on the added boost during acceleration, and we’ve reduced fuel usage, too.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2019

These efforts include the statewide California Climate Investments (CCI) initiative that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment. Ninety percent of the buses newly awarded will be operating in disadvantaged communities.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2018

Power survey on Chinese consumers’ purchase intentions regarding new-energy vehicles. Environmentally friendly (76%) and fuel economy (63%) are the most often cited reasons for purchasing an NEV, while government incentives, such as subsidies (61%) and free license plates (40%), are also important.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

Those who purchase a Rong Guang EV are entitled to a replacement subsidy of up to RMB 10,000 (US$1,400), free maintenance, three years of free road service and the free installation of charging equipment. The mild hybrid system extends the engine’s fuel cut-off time when the vehicle is decelerating, further improving fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Ballard Power Systems announced a purchase order from Van Hool, a leading bus OEM and Ballard partner headquartered in Belgium, for 20 FCveloCity-HD 85kW fuel cell modules to power buses in Groningen, the Netherlands, under the JIVE2 funding program. Ballard plans to deliver the 20 FCveloCity-HD 85kW modules in 2020.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

In general, when it comes to being more eco-friendly, a lot of people instantly think about trashing something and immediately purchasing something else that’s labeled eco-friendly. So, at first glance, you might be thinking, “How is maintenance going to make a car more eco-friendly?” But it starts with the purchase.

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Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That may seem expensive for a recreational bike, but replacing your car, a second car in your household, or using an e-bike for a daily commute can save you thousands on fuel, auto insurance, registration, maintenance, and parking. Voucher amounts increase for the purchase of cargo or adaptive e-bikes. Unlike cars in the U.S.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

The Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Authority has approved the purchase of four Proterra Catalyst E2 zero-emissions battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure. This purchase marks Proterra’s first airport customer and the first airport electric bus deployment in the Carolinas. Funded in part by a $1.6-million

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

Minerals and the materials derived from them are at the heart of energy transition strategies, and emerging markets and developing economies are the overwhelming providers. There are also unanswered questions about how to even finance electrification or road construction and maintenance given lost revenues from fuels taxes, Foss said.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

UPS is targeting a 20% improvement in fuel economy for its US package delivery fleet from 2000 to 2020. Fuel efficiency levels were improved through improved vehicle technology, effective vehicle maintenance procedures, fuel conservation efforts, sophisticated routing technology and operational initiatives such as minimizing engine idling.

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Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A normal vehicle releases several tons of pollutants each year, which depends on the vehicle’s fuel, fuel economy, and how far it is driven annually. Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, the pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on the global economy and commodity markets, including cobalt. With countries imposing prevention and control measures against the virus, a number of cobalt-producing operations have been temporarily closed for maintenance since March.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2019

Ballard Power Systems announced a purchase order from Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. Benefits of Ballard’s new FCmove-HD compared to the current generation heavy-duty fuel cell module include: Expected 35% reduction in product lifecycle cost, achieved through lower maintenance requirements, higher reliability and 50% fewer parts.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2017

According to the analysis, under current standards, buyers of model year 2025 vehicles would fully recoup the extra cost for technology in the vehicle in the third year of ownership under a cash-purchase scenario. These results are shown assuming a 3% discount rate, AEO Reference fuel prices, and cash purchase.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Miami-Dade used funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to purchase 15 of the vehicles as part of the National Clean Diesel Campaign’s Emerging Technologies List. Additional benefits include reduced maintenance costs, less engine wear and tear as well as extended brake life. Earlier post.).

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 10, 2024

The only exception is the more sporting XSE hybrid, which starts at $27,150 and offers more grunt at the expense of fuel economy. Regardless of what you’re taking home, the fuel economy on all models is quite good. That seems too narrow of a difference to make any financial purchasing decisions upon.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2013

The University anticipates the systems will save it up to $1,700 a year each in fuel and maintenance costs. These trucks, the first hydraulic hybrid medium-duty trucks to be used in real world application, get up to 40% better fuel economy, according to Lightning Hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Our model estimates the jobs created and economic output at every stage in the process, beginning with station design and construction and continuing through the operation and maintenance of the station and the sale of natural gas fuel. —Marianne Mintz, Argonne systems analyst who built the tool.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2016

The new car sharing economy happens in three phases: street rental service, ride sharing taxi service, and robotic service. Why go through the expense of purchasing a car, and then regular insurance and maintenance fees, when we can all embrace the new car sharing economy?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Renault said that PVI’s expertise and small-scale, flexible production facility will benefit Renault, while Renault will provide economies of scale for the purchasing of components as well as a significant technology portfolio. Escal specializes in the distribution, installation and maintenance of security systems for lifting vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The buses also deliver better than twice the fuel economy of a standard diesel bus. In a departure from the current bus ownership model, TfL has also taken the decision to purchase the buses directly from the manufacturer. Hybrid buses typically deliver around a 30% fuel efficiency saving and around 20% reductions in NO x emissions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2010

In total this year, 1,175 Ford Transit Connect vans will be purchased—the largest fleet sale of Ford Transit COnnect vehicles in Canada to date. liter, four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission, Transit Connect delivers fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 36 mpg highway. With its standard 2.0-liter, With its standard 2.0-liter,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

With an all-electric range of about 35 highway miles (56 km), and a total range in excess of 300 miles (482 km), the ELR offers fuel economy of 82 MPGe, Cadillac estimates. Upon IRS certification of an anticipated federal tax credit, purchasers may be eligible for a tax credit from $0 to $7,500 depending on individual tax liability.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2012

FedEx Ground, Purolator, and UPS each purchased an evaluation vehicle with assistance from CALSTART through a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE). As a result, fuel use can be reduced by 40% or better fuel economy based on route profile. Earlier post.)

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