Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

mpg violation per vehicle—a quantity that manufacturers have been willing to pay in the past even when standards were far more lax). Illustration of emission rates for a Chevrolet Volt and its balancing vehicle. The Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius PHEV follow a similar pattern at lower magnitude. Credit: ACS, Jenn et al.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 When compared with a conventional gasoline-fueled vehicle that averages 22 mpg US, the plug-in hybrid achieved a 68% reduction in tailpipe emissions and a 54% reduction in overall fuel costs. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2009

Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack. In the segment of the study presented, the Argonne team modeled four PHEV configurations: an input power split with a fixed ratio between the electric machine and the transmission (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

Noting that PHEVs with a 10-mile range in blended strategy and possibly the Chevy Volt at demonstration volumes (several thousand units per year) by 2011, Anderman called the California Air Resources Board and the ZEV mandate the main market driver for these vehicles. California Air Resources Board. Data: Tom Cackette, ARB.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Based on the same draft EPA methodology, the Volt would also deliver “ triple-digit ” combined cycle fuel economy along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, according to GM. At the US average cost of electricity (approximately 11 cents per kWh), GM calculates that a typical Volt driver would pay about $2.75

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Plug In Partners

MAY 7, 2007

This module contains their current production battery cells and delivers enough usable energy for the vehicle to travel the equivalent of 40 miles on electricity, achieving as much as 150 MPG in urban driving and 100 MPG in highway driving. gallon gas is 2.5 years , against an expected life of 10 or more years.

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

The plug-in Priuses are almost doubling the fuel efficiency of Google standard Prius fleet, getting 74 MPG rather than 41 MPG. That's great, but because most driving down Silicon Valley way is on the freeway for rather short distances, the plug-ins don’t do much all-electric driving and the MPG isn't approaching the much touted 100MPG.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. The plan calls for 39 mpg for cars and 30 mpg for light trucks and SUVs by 2016; no automaker lawsuits; and California subscribes to the national program through 2016.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The new, more powerful Lithium-ion battery pack helps boost EPA-rated fuel economy figures by 1 mpg city for CVT equipped models, and 1 mpg highway for CR-Z models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission. On CVT-equipped models, the EPA city/hwy/combined rating is up 1 mpg city to 36/39/37 mpg (6.53/6.03/6.36

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Tuesday night, President Obama will speak to the nation about the Gulf catastrophe.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The total system output surpasses that of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (134 hp), Chevrolet Volt (149 hp) and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery pack, and total system output is 196 hp (146 kW).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? You can fill it up at the gas station, and you can plug it in to any 120-volt outlet. California Air Resources Board studies show that battery electric vehicles emit at least 67% lower greenhouse gases than gasoline cars -- even more assuming renewables. The GREET 1.6

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

In coordination with local air officials, the California Air Resources Board is initiating a retire-and-replace pilot program in the Greater Los Angeles area and San Joaquin Valley to help people of low income replace old, polluting cars with cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles that also cut greenhouse gas emissions. A plug-in hybrid (e.g.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

With its EPA rating of 115 MPGe, the Accord Plug-In Hybrid surpasses plug-in-class competitors including the Ford C-Max Energi (100 MPGe), Chevy Volt (98 MPGe), and Prius Plug-in (95 MPGe). l/100km respectively). This corresponds to US EPA Tier 2 Bin 2.).

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Currently, we're in need of human resources in staging the Tour de AZ. This Educational Tour will be in, as mentioned, the All American "Spirit of DC" - Toyota Prius PHEV, which has been demonstrating the goal of 101 MPG, assisted by electricity. Maybe the "Spirit" can grab an opportunity charge from a common 110-volt AC outlet.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 27, 2024

In pricing for its 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid three-row SUV released this week, for all but the base model the Hybrid version costs just $500 more—a difference that’s going to pay back very quickly in higher mpg. And the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was set to rubber-stamp Electrify America’s proposed plan for the final 2.5-year

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The current 12-volt electrical system and, above all, the new 48-volt system offer many ways of making driving even sportier, more comfortable and more efficient. US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro plug-in hybrid. lb-ft) of system torque.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88 The new Ecotec small-displacement engine family featured in the Cruze represents a clean-sheet design and engineering process, leveraging the diverse experience of GM’s global resources. A new, standard 1.4L

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

But it now looks like the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is about to adopt some new regulations which could put it out of business quickly. Air resources board employees say the new regulations are not designed to squelch technological breakthroughs or bankrupt new businesses. Photograph by Chris Duffey.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

The new Chevy Volt Prototype is a Series system or Range Extended EV (REEV), and probably the ideal configuration for a number of reasons. Electric Vehicles not only keep our Earth cleaner, their use preserves the earths natural resources. EVs are a smart and efficient choice for personal transportation.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

This was highlighted by the reaction to GM’s announcement that the Chevy Volt would attain 230 mpg in the city cycle, given a single charge per day, along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, based on a draft EPA methodology. L/100 km (55 mpg) and electricity consumption of 5.5 Resources.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 volts x 6 cells). The hybrid system in the Prius c comprises a SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)-rated 1.5-liter Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

and 49 mpg. Bill OReilly challenged by Electric Aid to sign up for an electric car Chevy Volt test drives: surprisingly good stuff in the Cruze bodies SAE 2009: Rasers PHEV is a 100 mpge HUMMER Police sting doesnt stop homebrew electric vehicle maker in California Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", See Chevy Volt for latest. I want to stick around to see the Volt come to market. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Chevys volt is exactly what a family with kids would need, as is the Tesla model S, and yea, theyre both pricey. Reply ↓ ↑ report 15 CaramelZappa 7:23PM (4/23/2009) They ARE working towards that. Its new technology, it takes time, and money. Granholm and Schwarzenegger talk green mobility Greenlings: What is regenerative braking?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. The Chevy Volt is going to count on an overnight charge from a standard wall outlet. There are choices for 110 volt versus 220 volt, slow versus quick charges, and solar options. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

ENVI is a cross-functional, nimble team empowered to move quickly and access vast resources within Chrysler LLC in order to integrate electric-vehicle technology into existing products. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan? 10:59AM (4/22/2009) I know it is a REALLY superficial criteria, but I love the paint scheme on the blue one pictured.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Extended-range electric vehicles — such as the Chevy Volt, which GM says will recharge in three hours — offer another route, adding a small gas engine to keep drivers from feeling stranded without access to fuel. My Honda Civic averages 34+ MPG over a year period. That’s 7 cents worth of electricity per mile driven.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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