Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost-effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. Source: NRC.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Further, the fossil fuel share of primary energy consumption falls from 82% in 2011 to 78% in 2040 as consumption of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls, largely because of the incorporation of new fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles. quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0 million, or less than one-half the 2.9

Fuel 225

Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2015

Less likely to be concerned by the cost of battery replacement. Another AA Populus poll with 28,265 respondents taken in May 2015 points to a readiness to move away from traditional fuels. As the second car tends to be smaller, the cost of the switch becomes more affordable. Slightly less concerned about charging time.

Cars 150

Cars Gasoline-Electric Scrappage Electric 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Total transportation fuel use in California broken down by subsector and fuel type for each scenario: business-as-usual (BAU); plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs); and combined PEVs and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Source: Yang et al. Click to enlarge. —Yang et al.

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2005 Transportation California Energy 250

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

DOE will continue to focus on significantly increasing the amount of cost-competitive electric power from renewable resources across the nation by further accelerating the development and commercialization of these technologies. DOE will partner with industry to discover and promote advanced sustainable transportation technologies.

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2014 2018 Energy Climate Change 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

Transport will also deliver tank-to-wheel emissions savings of 191 Mt CO 2 e between 2015 and 2030 to reduce the total well-to-wheel GHG emission in 2030 to 862 Mt CO 2 e. GHG abatement in road transport sector will cost approx. 150-200 (US$172-229) per ton of CO 2 e avoided. 34 Mton CO 2 e (WTW).

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Transportation Emissions Fuel Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

To meet the 2050 target, the new vehicle feet will need to be primarily composed of advanced technology vehicles such as battery electric and fuel cell vehicles by 2035 in order to have nearly an entire advanced technology fleet—that is, both new and used vehicles—by 2050. Click to enlarge. —ARB staff.

Light 225

Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California. million ZEV vehicles on the roadways by 2025.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” For brevity, we will stick with sedan.

Motors 73

Motors Motoring Motor Volvo 73

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. —EIA Administrator Adam Sieminski.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Blink Charging

MARCH 1, 2023

The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Infrastructure tax credit expired at the end of 2021; however, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the program was renewed for another 10 years with a few caveats. This program helped offset a good portion of the project costs.

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Tax Credit Alternative Fuels Tax Fuel 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. The slowest, a standard 120V household plug, delivers a full charge in about 68 hours (that’s just short of three days). So Genesis, you did a great job. Rising to the top of the EV pack.

All-Electric 106

All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. Without hesitation, the reply is—The best luxury sedan they can buy. But things are changing for them.

Fuel Economy 85

Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Genesis says the 2022 G70 sport sedan is “designed to perform, tailored to be driven, engineered to care.” Clean Fleet Report is cautious when reading auto manufacturer press releases, but in this case Genesis is on to something. Clean Fleet Report was treated to the G70 with the 3.3-liter liter twin turbo V6 with a robust 368 hp and 376 lb.-ft.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2 Your numbers may differ.

Honda 78

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. The optional 10-speed rev-matching automatic probably would pull even faster times (it also delivers slightly better fuel economy). High-Performance Turbo Manual Transmission Fun. liter EcoBoost.

Ford 86

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz. A little crossover, a little truck. You can load it up.

Hyundai 81

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses.

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Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet 191

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

(According to the recently finalized Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2008 , net US GHG emissions in 2008 were down 2.7% compared to 2005 levels.). Monetary and injunctive penalties are associated with non-compliance. Regulatory Predictability. Price Predictability. Decreasing Dependence on Foreign Oil.

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Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies.

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Green Vehicles California 2014 2013 295

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug 244

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

There has been much discussion for over thirty years or more around the use of hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative to the internal combustion engine. Fuel cells had been promoted in some sectors as the best alternative to the internal combustion engine.

Hydrogen 52

Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion 52

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , the U.S. has over 156,000 charging ports for plug-in EVs installed at the aforementioned nearly 60,000 locations. Between 2015 and 2020, the number of charging ports more than doubled , and in 2021 alone, it surged by over 55%. Why Does Range Anxiety Persist?

Range 71

Range Charging Gasoline-Electric United States 71

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy. reductions in air conditioning leakage, which would not contribute to fuel economy. The action builds on the first phase of the Obama Administration’s national program (2012-2016) ( earlier post ), which will raise fuel efficiency equivalent to 35.5

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

In 2012 the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which regulates fuel economy, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which regulates greenhouse gas emissions, proposed new unified standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions over the years 2017 to 2025. Background. mpg by 2025.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Zero-emission or plug-in hybrid vehicles accounting for 1 in 7 new cars sold in California in 2025 (15.4%); A total of 1.4 million zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road in California by 2025; and. Zero-emission or plug-in hybrid vehicles accounting for 1 in 7 new cars sold in California in 2025 (15.4%); A total of 1.4

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California Clean Cleaning Fleet 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 The results were averaged for an estimated range of 431 miles, with an average fuel economy of 68.3

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 horsepower (hp)/350 foot-pounds of torque (ft. liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 hp/350 ft.-lb.

Ford 88

Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

Clean Fleet Report was not in the Crosstrek long enough to report a fuel economy number, so come back after we have had the Crosstrek for a full week to see what it does in the real world (the 2024 Crosstrek will be in Subaru dealers in the fall of 2023). What did we learn? Exactly what Subaru wanted us to experience.

MPG 81

MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 81

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos, designating that performance was awaiting the driver. High eficiency means less plugging in Battery and Charging When slowing or stopping, regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. kWh per 100 miles.

Motors 78

Motors Motoring Motor Volvo 78

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

View of the CNG tank in the bed of a Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel option. In the case of the 2500HD bi-fuel, the two main trade-offs are a reduction in power and torque in CNG mode compared to gasoline mode, and the loss of a portion of the bed of the truck to the 3,600 psi CNG tank and its box-like enclosure. Click to enlarge.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

This is the first of the new breed of EVs from Kia, where electrified vehicles have been offered since the 2015 Soul EV. The EV6 can be plugged into a 120V common wall plug, but expect replenish times to be long and slow. There aren’t any perfect vehicles, but the EV6 is close. The EV6 has it coming and going. Power and Range.

Kia 79

Kia Wind All-Electric Miles 79

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Mercedes Starts at the Top with its EV Makeover. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is an icon—it signals you have arrived at a certain social and economic level. Mercedes’ intent is for the EQS to replace the S-Class and become the new symbol of Mercedes. The cabin of the EQS surrounds you with the look and feel of classic luxury. The smooth rear detail.

Mercedes 62

Mercedes San Francisco All-Electric Gas-Electric 62

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Affordable, Subcompact Crossover.

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52