Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2014

The human health benefits associated with improvements in air quality related to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions improvements can offset 26–1,050% of the cost of US carbon policies, depending upon the type of policy, according to a new study by a team from MIT. precursors through 2030. precursors through 2030.

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MIT Carbon Climate Climate Change 231

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

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. The hybrid portion consists of three electric motor generators, MG1, MG2 and MGR. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 93

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Jeremy Michalek has investigated the implications of regional and drive cycle variations on the degradation of a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) battery. 6, depending on regional climate and driving patterns, they found. Air cooling can increase battery life by a factor of 1.5–6, 2016.10.104. 2016.10.104.

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PHEV San Francisco Phoenix Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Environment Canada released draft regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles beginning with the 2011 model year. Canada and the US are working towards a common North American approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing aligned and progressively tighter regulatory requirements over the 2011-2016 model years.

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Canada Light Emissions Gas 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

Actual and projected greenhouse gas emissions for passenger vehicles by region/country through 2022. Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals.

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Auto manufacturing capacity continues to grow, and annual output could reach the 100 million mark by 2016. Electric vehicle (EV) production remains at barely perceptible levels, according to the report. An analysis by Deutsche Bank Climate Advisors, however, suggests that production of 1.1 million EVs and a fleet of 3.5

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Global Auto Production Hybrid 273

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. Drivetrain.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Alternative fuel combustion. Hybrid electric powertrains. Projects that demonstrate systems-level fuel efficient technologies must be matched with the duty cycle of the specific truck application to deliver the expected fuel savings.

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China Parts Chinese Obama 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ and UC-Davis Emeritus and Bruce R.

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Clean Cleaning Future Green 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

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. Your numbers may differ. If you opt for the 2.0L Hitting the Road The 1.5L

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 71

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

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. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 75

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 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L The controls are nicely laid-out and within easy reach, including piano switches to operate the tri-zone climate control.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2019

California will meet its 2030 climate targets more than three decades late, in 2061, and could be more than 100 years late in meeting its 2050 target if the average rate of emissions reductions from the past year hold steady, according to a new study tracking more than a decade of environmental and economic indicators in the state.

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California Climate Transportation 2017 274

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

Fifty years later, the USA is faced with a similar challenge, energy independency and climatic change. percent of energy consumption to come from non fossil fuels [ earlier post ]. In Germany, renewable electricity generation will be 35 percent by 2020, and 50 percent by 2050. mpg by 2016. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA 220

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Greenhouse gas and fuel economy levels under the EPA NHTSA joint proposed rulemaking. The proposal builds upon the core principles President Obama announced in May for a harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US.(

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Gas 210

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. 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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Light 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

There will be world premieres for new advanced technologies, such as the Integrated Starter-Alternator (ISG); the 48 V electrical system; and the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV). The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system. The result is a dynamic engine response with no turbo lag.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. The hybrid has a manufacturer-estimated fuel economy rating of 70 MPGe. the Golf GTE, earlier post.)

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Plug-in SUV Detroit Concept 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with dual electric motors putting out 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. liter, non-turbocharged 4-cylinder with dual electric motors produces 184 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque. Both engines run on 87 octane, but don’t plug in for electricity.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 79

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2016

Finally, piston cooling jets are added to cool down the piston by spraying oil at the lower position of the piston resulting in knock stability and fuel economy improvements. increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy, and up to an EPA fuel economy rating of 29 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg (for the Elantra SE with 6-A/T).

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2017 MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy 150

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. Those lucky enough to live in California have the opportunity to own one of the nicest electric cars on the road.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The Advanced Clean Cars package combines four different regulations: light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas limits; the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate; the next phase of the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV-III) program; and a new Clean Fuels Outlet regulation. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Clean Cleaning California Fuel 218

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). This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 63

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. —Andrew Farah.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2012

The Advanced Clean Cars package will help clean our air, help us fight climate change, and perhaps most important for average citizens, save thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicles. The new rules strengthen the greenhouse gas standard for 2017 models and beyond. This marks a new chapter in the history of ARB. ”.

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Clean Cleaning California Cars 265

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 92

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. The sporty, confident nature of the front-wheel drive handling comes from the MacPherson strut, multi-link independent suspension, stabilizer bars and rack & pinion electric power-assisted steering.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

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. The round knobs for the dual zone automatic climate system were conveniently placed above the center console. Opt for the FWD model, and those numbers increase to 26/33/29.

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Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 65