Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued its first euro-denominated unsecured Green Bond today, expanding its commitment to the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles. Qualifying Toyota vehicles include the Camry Hybrid, Avalon Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Prius c, Prius v, and Mirai.

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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

JULY 1, 2011

The most recent (April 2011) value of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute ( UMTRI ) Eco-Driving Index (EDI) stands at 0.86, indicating that in April 2011 there was a 14% reduction of emissions per driver of newly purchased vehicles in the US compared to the situation in October 2007. and 0.98, respectively.

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2007 2011 Purchase Fuel Economy 225

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Elio Motors, which unveiled its fifth-generation three-wheeler prototype at the LA Auto Show ( earlier post ), launched a $25-million stock sale at 4 p.m. More than 47,000 people have reserved a spot in line to purchase a vehicle when they go to production.

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Motor Motors Motoring Sale 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. During the same period, the volume of sales plummeted. L/100km) in October 2007 to 21.3 This ended when gasoline prices declined in late 2008. Sivak and Schoettle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

mpg by 2016). It also assumes the mpg requirement will be phased in at 5% per year from 2017 through 2025 as proposed. As new cars and light trucks are purchased in the future and old ones retired, average fuel economy will improve, reducing the 2009 forecast of gasoline sales and HTF revenues.

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MPG Standards Obama Fuel 207

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JANUARY 4, 2013

mpg (or 19%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring); however, the fuel economy in December was down 0.2 mpg from November, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. Average sales-weighted fuel economy of purchased new vehicles for October 2007 through December 2012.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2014

mpg from the value for March, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. They suggested that the drop likely reflects the increased proportion of light trucks among newly purchased vehicles. Sales-weighted fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2016

Elio Motors, the start-up vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheel vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8 l/100 km), is establishing a vehicle purchase base price of $7,300 for its non-refundable reservation holders until the company reaches 65,000 total reservations. in 2016 dollars.

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Price Motor Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2017

Although sales of new vehicles make up a relatively small portion of the total light-duty vehicle fleet in any year and existing vehicles can remain on the road for many years, fuel economy standards for new vehicles and the mix of vehicles purchased have long-term implications for fuel consumption, the agency noted.

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Light Fuel Economy Energy MPG 150

Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

How can you claim up to $7,500 off some new Tesla models at the time of purchase? Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating. With $7,500 of “retail bonus cash”—a rebate on purchases, not leases–the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is much cheaper than the Tesla Model 3. sales in calendar year 2023.

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Affordable Honda Hyundai Toyota 96

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2013

mpg from June and tying the record high reached in March, April, and May, according to the monthly analysis from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007 (the first month of monitoring). mpg from model year 2012 vehicles. This is up 1.2

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Fuel Economy Economy 2007 MPG 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2009

Cash for Clunkers sales by manufacturer. Eighty-four percent of consumers traded in trucks and 59% purchased passenger cars. mpg and the average fuel economy of vehicles purchased is 24.9 mpg: a 58% improvement. mpg and the average fuel economy of vehicles purchased is 24.9 mpg: a 58% improvement.

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Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy Jeep Honda 247

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. The requirement has been extended through 2025; however, the mandated sales levels are not likely to be met, Navigant notes. Electric motorcycles breakout.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

As a result, many people choose to purchase a more fuel-efficient vehicle in order to save money in the long run. While the initial purchase price of a fuel-efficient car may be higher, the savings on gasoline can quickly add up over time. SUV and Truck Sales Decreased as Gas Prices Increased.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2013

In terms of distributional effects, compared to households that purchased a new or used vehicle in 2009 without a voucher, CARS program participants had a higher before-tax income, were older, more likely to be white, more likely to own a home, and more likely to have a high-school and a college degree. miles per gallon (9.4

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 15, 2023

Mirage gross sales tumbled 44 % within the first part, and the automobile ranks extreme in gross sales amongst actively advertised subcompact sedans. Even so, the fuel-efficient Mirage, which offers up to 39 mpg combined, helps Mitsubishi attract new buyers. Within the U.S., ” The post Mitsubishi to loose Mirage in U.S.

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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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Transit Connect Canada Connect Connected 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Toyota did not provide specifics of fuel consumption and electric range, but confirmed that it expected a 10% improvement in EPA-estimated MPG on core models (51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, 50 mpg combined for MY 2015). The Prius went on sale in 1997 as the first mass-produced hybrid passenger vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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Dealers Plug-in Plug Ford 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2009

In a move to take older vehicles off the road and spur new car sales, US Representative Betty Sutton (D-OH-13) introduced legislation today that will provide consumers a $3,000 to $5,000 incentive to buy more fuel-efficient cars, trucks or use mass transit. L/100km) on highways, while new trucks must achieve a minimum of 24 mpg (9.8

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Scrappage Congress MPG Buy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2014

Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5 The 2015 Impala is available for sale now. Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. California’s plug-in vehicle sales tally is impressive: 663,014 battery electrics (62.9%). Sales just topped a quarter-million with Tesla’s four models accounting for more than half of the overall sales.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. The CVRP program offers rebates to individuals, business owners, non-profit groups, and government entities that purchase or lease new eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. These grants are available when a vehicle is either purchased or leased for 36 months or longer.

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Tax Credit Prius Plug-in Rhode Island 231

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. These include: The growth in sales of regular hybrids. of new vehicle sales in the US, versus 1.9%

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China is targeting the cumulative production and sales of more than 5 million new energy vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles, by that time as well. The scale of China’s automobile production and sales in the world, is expected to continue to grow. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. mpg US) or less. L/100km (52.3

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2017

If the average mpg of manufactured vehicles cannot satisfy the standards, the manufacturer is fined for each 1 mpg that falls below the CAFE levels. One reason therefor is the hypothesis that consumers may focus more on visible attributes of vehicles such as size when purchasing a vehicle. in 2016 to almost 10% in 2030.

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Market Fuel Economy Standards 2016 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2011

Demand, as opposed to sales, is what GfK considers “free demand”, said Doug Scott, senior vice president, consulting, GfK Automotive. GfK’s Automotive Intentions and Purchases Study found a strong relationship between surges in gas prices over the past four years and increases in demand for sub-compact and compact vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2014

L/100 km (147 mpg US ). BYD said that its first 100 Qin cars were purchased in two seconds via its online site. About 95,000 people had visited the BYD e-shopping mall, 6,000 actually registered and 23,405 were online when the sale began. 4,155 of them tried to purchase the new model, according to BYD.

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EV Adoption

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

For those people who don’t buy a BEV with their next purchase, we need to get them into a regular hybrid, PHEV, or higher-MPG vehicle. Each year in the US consumers purchase about 2.5 Each year in the US consumers purchase about 2.5 times more used vehicles than they do new vehicles.

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Solar Gas-Electric Purchase Affordable 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). CAR did not assume any downsizing of the vehicle sales fleet or significant reduction in performance by vehicles in any segment as a means for increasing fuel economy standards by 2025. The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9%

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

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MARCH 7, 2018

liter EcoBlue diesel engine—the only diesel in the segment—is targeted to have an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.83 The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van goes on sale this fall. Transit Connect’s new 1.5-liter l/100 km) on the highway (actual mileage will vary; final EPA 1.5-liter

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Transit Connect Connect Connected 2019 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. Projected sales of alternative-fuel vehicles in the AEO2013 Reference case are lower than in AEO2012, with the majority of the reduction reflected in sales of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs), which in 2035 are about 1.3 million FFV sales in the AEO2012 Reference case. Overall findings.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In order to win the United States MPG crown for the 1985 through 1987 model years (for 1988, the Sprint Metro replaced the Sprint ER), the Sprint ER had a taller final drive gear ratio and a stingier camshaft than the regular Sprint. It appears that this engine was not legal for sale in high-altitude areas.

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Chevrolet Suzuki California Los Angeles 105

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2012

combined rating of 40 mpg with a pre-production version of the Dodge Dart, based upon Fiat architecture technology. billion attributable to Company sales made outside of Canada, Mexico and the United States and entered into distribution agreements in Brazil and Europe, as well as a technology-use agreement. The remaining 41.5%

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