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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2022

At the end of 2021, there were over 50,000 locations per Alternative Fuel Data Center. Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center. To aid in the rollout of all of this infrastructure, funding is made available to commercial EV charging station projects. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit.

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Commercial Charging Tax Credit Alternative Fuels 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

.); fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles. Alternative fuels from biomass. Hybrid electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience. Eco prioritizes fuel economy by optimizing throttle response and reducing the air conditioning output. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 92

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.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Funding available is $12.5 Alternative fuel combustion. The Consortium that is funded through this solicitation will form a new technical track under the US-China Clean Energy Research Center , a bilateral initiative to encourage R&D collaboration and accelerate technology development and deployment in both countries.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

All-wheel drive is only available with the base turbocharged 1.6L There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. A great-looking Chestnut Brown interior color scheme is also available.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 84

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The Stinger is available in three trim levels–GT-Line, GT1, and GT2–with choices of two engines and either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F. mpg, and 33.0

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The 2021 Cadillac XT5 comes in three models of Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport, all available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. Ready to go head-to-head. Three Models. liter V6 engine.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Assuming no new policies, growth in energy-related CO 2 is driven by electricity and transportation fuel use. cap and trade legislation—and only include technologies that are commercially available or can reasonably be expected to become commercially available over roughly the next decade. Source: EIA AEO2010. Click to enlarge.

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. To aid in fuel economy the Envision has the automatic stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop. Looking like a Euro competitor.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. for 2016, followed by the Model X. Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 104

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The City of Fairfield will receive funding to purchase all-electric, zero-emission Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 buses and supporting charging infrastructure as part of their Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement policy, which focuses on transitioning to an all-electric fleet. Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority.

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Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet 191

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The more powerful Hybrid Max, only available in the Platinum model and the one Clean Fleet Report drove, is a 2.4-liter Fuel Economy Toyota’s hybrid systems automatically switch between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 78

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Its evolving transition scenario, which assumes that government policies, technologies and societal preferences evolve in a manner and speed similar to the recent past, expects: Fast growth in developing economies drives up global energy demand a third higher. Fuel analysis. All the demand growth comes from emerging economies.

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Global Energy Coal Fuel 170

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Nonetheless, hydrogen fuel cell cars are, like pure battery powered cars, classed as Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV). First, hydrogen is not as readily attained and certainly not as available as ubiquitous electricity. 2011) Bottled Lightning: super batteries, electric cars and the new lithium economy. The reasons are numerous.

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Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Today, we set in motion a fundamental transition towards a low-carbon and climate-friendly economy, towards an Energy Union that puts citizens first, by offering them more affordable, secure, and sustainable energy. The European Council will discuss the Energy Union at its meeting in March 2015. Europe needs to make the right choices now.

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Transportation Europe Energy Climate 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. First Drive: 2016 Toyota Mirai. Lexus Looks with Emissions-free Driving. Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Mirai.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

We didn’t notice a significant drop in performance running the lower octane, so over many years of ownership there could be a substantial savings in fuel cost not going for high-test. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Your numbers may differ.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 75

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2012

This responds to the desire for a streamlined set of rules for new cars and light trucks and creates a single national program for manufacturers that addresses both greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards. The new standard drops greenhouse gas emissions to 166 grams per mile, a reduction of 34% compared to 2016 levels.

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Clean Cleaning California Cars 265

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The package also includes provisions that will ensure adequate fueling infrastructure is available for the increasing numbers of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles planned for deployment in California. This will rise to $10 billion in 2030 when more advanced cars are on the road, according to ARB calculations. Click to enlarge.

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California Clean Cleaning Fleet 186

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. We did not test the Mazda3 with the 6-speed manual transmission, which is only available with front-wheel drive. Opt for the FWD model, and those numbers increase to 26/33/29.

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Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 64

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.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2021

A major part of my California Cruising road trip was to exclusively use the Electrify America charging network, which was established by Volkswagen in 2016 as mitigation of the diesel emissions settlement with the US government. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Miles Charging All-Electric Range 79