Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2013
Because changes in fuel economy take a long time to percolate through the entire fleet, an 18% reduction in fuel used by vehicles purchased in a given year (due to a 20% improvement in their fuel economy) would result in only about a 1% reduction of the fuel used by the entire fleet.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 30, 2018
Accounting for that mileage and state and federal incentives, the smart fortwo ED and the Nissan Leaf have the lowest total cost of ownership of any of the 17 models studied, which include both ZEVs and internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles. Price: The most expensive component of a ZEV is the battery. million ZEVs on the road by 2025.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2011
Vaillant, the heating and ventilation specialist, and Honda presented a new micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system for Europe. It is the first European system with highly efficient gas engine technology for use in single-family homes. Honda has used the production know-how it has gained from this for the benefit of this project.
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2009
Quietness is tied to larger engine size. The larger the engine, the quieter the vehicle. A larger engine gives you ‘active safety’, enabling you to accelerate out of problems much easier. fuel tax); and there needs to be assurances regarding OEM viability—all of which may involve government action.
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