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40-MPG Battle: Elantra Beats Focus To 2012 Car Of The Year

Green Car Reports

Last year, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt struck a winning blow for green vehicles everywhere by taking the 2011 North American Car Of The Year (NACOTY) title. This year, another fuel-efficient vehicle has strode to the title - the 2012 Hyundai Elantra.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

Green Car Congress

In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide. The score relates to a vehicle’s combined performance on fuel economy and greenhouse-gas emissions. kWh on-board charger in as little as two hours using a 240-volt (Level 2) charger, available from Mopar through dealers.

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My Trial LEAF & the trials of public charging

Plugs and Cars

And three streetside at City Hall, trumpeted in signage as a "Green Vehicle Showcase." Usage at the City Hall location is restricted; only official city and ZipCar plug-in vehicles may use them. And I could use the charge, as I'm charging at 120 volts at home. All others subject to ticketing and towing.

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Michigan Adds Another $220M in Tax Incentives for Advanced Battery Companies

Green Car Congress

In February, the Michigan Economic Growth Authority approved the first incentives from the original legislation for Ford and General Motors for pack engineering, integration and assembly, vehicle engineering, and advanced-battery technologies. Those incentives, which included tax credits to help produce the battery for GM’s Chevy Volt.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing exponentially since energy prices soared in March 2022. Global supply chain challenges continue to limit the production of new vehicles. Dealerships across the country still have vehicles available on their lots and update their websites daily.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

Green Car Congress

PICC’s existing conversion kit allows Prius owners to recharge their vehicles in six hours using a regular 120-volt outlet, or in as little as two hours with an optional high-capacity charger. The company also intends to complete crash testing of PICC-converted vehicles so that future owners can qualify for green-vehicle tax credits.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

With new green concepts and production vehicles from at least a dozen manufacturers, consumers have a greater selection of low-emission, high-mileage vehicles to choose from than ever before. Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “greenvehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids.