Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The new trucks will join UPS’ Rolling Lab, a growing fleet of more than 9,000 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. UPS has more than 300 electric vehicles deployed in Europe and the US, and nearly 700 hybrid electric vehicles.

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Cost Of Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels Los Angeles 223

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

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. While the looks are what catches the eye in the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited, it is the efficiency that raises an eyebrow. Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan you can buy.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 82

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. The United States becomes a net exporter of natural gas earlier than estimated a year ago.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

FP GreenFleet, the clean transportation manufacturing, sales and service division of First Priority Global, will serve as a vehicle builder for EDI customers requiring volume builds, beginning with initial production orders in the latter part of 2016.

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Plug-in Fleet Commercial Plug 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

UPS expects its ORION (On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation) routing system ( earlier post ) to reduce the distance driven by its drivers by 100 million miles annually when fully implemented in 2016. As a result, we’re expediting the rollout and expect ORION to be fully deployed by the end of 2016, ahead of the original schedule.

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Miles Alternative Fuels Fleet 2003 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Federal and state commitment to cleaner fleets by purchasing EVs and PHEVs. This should be a U.S. Electric (Battery) Infrastructure Policy'

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America 2016 Charging Gas-Electric 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. Exterior Statement.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2011

Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. We’re also exploring and assessing new frontiers for oil and gas development from Alaska to the Mid- and South Atlantic.

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Obama Oil Gas-Electric Purchase 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

With the new funding, Wang, who leads the Energy Nanostructure Laboratory at Penn State, and his team will use very thin layers of nanostructured hybrid (organic-inorganic—i.e., His project was one of 35 chosen for funding in 2016 by the Vehicle Technologies Office. Earlier post.).

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Alternative Fuels Plug-in 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

AUGUST 25, 2022

Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. Hybrid Sophistication. The all-wheel drive 2022 Lexus RX 450h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive, a parallel hybrid system. The hybrid portion consists of three electric motor generators, MG1, MG2 and MGR. Refined dual motivation. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 93

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2015

In an effort to increase the use of alternative fuel vehicles by its associates for daily commuting, and to prepare for a new generation of plug-in vehicles set to arrive by 2018, Honda is adding 120 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers on the Torrance, CA headquarter campus of American Honda Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2017

Achieving stronger cuts in fuel use, carbon dioxide and pollutant emissions requires the use of hybrids and zero emission trucks. Energy efficiency and alternative fuels, including electrification, lead to a reduction in energy intensity, relative to the Reference Scenario, of 34% in 2050. —“The Future of Trucks”.

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Oil Transportation Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Assuming no new policies, growth in energy-related CO 2 is driven by electricity and transportation fuel use. It does include the revised handling of fuel economy standards to reflect the proposal for light-duty vehicles in model years 2012-2016. Total domestic natural gas production grows from 20.6 Source: EIA AEO2010.

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. In between, there are hybrids and smart cars.

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Green Cars Maintenance Gas-Electric 76

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Compared to the engine and transmission technologies discussed above, there has been far less growth in the production shares of hybrid and diesel powertrains and cylinder deactivation (CD). Consumers have an increasing number of high fuel economy/low CO 2 vehicle choices. l/100 km) or more, compared with nine models five years ago.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2016

In the study, published in the journal Nature Energy , Noel Melton, Jonn Axsen and Daniel Sperling conduct a media analysis to show how society’s attention has skipped among alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) technology between 1980 and 2013, including methanol, natural gas, plug-in electric, hybrid electric, hydrogen and biofuels.

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Transportation Fuel Alternative Fuels Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Alternative fuel combustion. Hybrid electric powertrains. Application-specific powertrain hybridization for targeted duty cycles. Dedicated engine for hybrid system. Combustion control and optimization technology.

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China Parts Chinese Obama 150

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. Hybrid electric vehicles. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. —Jenn et al. —Jenn et al. 5b02842.

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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel 150

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

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Greenhouse gas emission standards. The proposed GHG emission standards would reduce new passenger vehicle CO 2 emissions to about 166 g/mile—a 34% reduction from MY 2016 levels—based on the projected mix of vehicles sold in California. Expected ZEV regulation compliance for 2018 through 2025 model years. Click to enlarge.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. Pacific Gas & Electric. The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Indianapolis Power & Light Company. National Grid.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Road Test: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

for 2016, followed by the Model X. A disappointing compliance car, the Ford Focus EV, languished while plug-in hybrid versions of the midsize Fusion and small crossover C-Max sold relatively well, until Ford came up with a real plan. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. had Tesla badges on them.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Midsize Sedan Competition Remains Tough–& Fuel Efficient. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 75

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum Vintage Name Returns to the United States The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported in 1957 to the United States, where it was sold until 1960. The new Toyota flagship Hybrid Options The 2023 Crown comes with two hybrid engine choices.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. Some of these come as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or full electric, so savvy customers will be scrutinizing that $65,000+ price for a fully loaded XT5 that only offers gasoline engines. Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The suspension of front MacPherson struts and a multi-link rear, with gas-filled shock absorbers and electronic stability control, was well mated to the 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels and 225/45 Bridgestone Potenza summer tires. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F. C d (coefficient of drag).

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Road Test: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

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. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches. Looking like a Euro competitor.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The new tractors will join UPS’ extensive alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet, comprising trucks and tractors propelled by electricity, natural gas, propane and other non-traditional fuels. Earlier post.)

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Alternative Fuels Tesla Gas-Electric 2016 170