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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The new design will also provide consumers with an estimate of the expected fuel cost savings over five years compared to an average gasoline-powered vehicle of the same model year. A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Ford spokespersons at the drive program assured us that it will be producing a full range of models from Pro to Platinum rather than just concentrating on the high-end, more profitable models. 60 minutes: 19 miles. 60 minutes: 19 miles. 60 minutes: 14 miles. Extended-Range. 10 minutes: 54 miles.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 230 miles. Extended Range Battery. Dual electric motors. 1 hour: 19 miles. 1 hour: 19 miles. 1 hour: 14 miles. Extended-Range Battery. 10 minutes: 54 miles. 1 hour: 30 miles. 1 hour: 20 miles. 1 hour: 13 miles.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

For all the fanfare, sales of electric cars are currently negligible (outside of golf courses, that is). How many plug-in electric vehicles does President Barack Obama wish to see on U.S. The president is hoping to use incentives to get one million plug-in hybrid vehicles to consumers by 2015. The Journal Report.

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