Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2015

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, BMW announced the BMW i ChargeForward Program—a pilot study to be undertaken by the BMW Group Technology Office, together with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Grid efficiency through managed charging, combined with a used EV battery “second-life” system.

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Grid BMW Las Vegas Charging 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. The slippery aerodynamics are partially due to the deflectors of smooth underbody panels that block air going to the engine when in electric mode, and tiny rear lamp fins to improve air flow, resulting in a 0.24 coefficient of drag.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 81

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. 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. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S. had Tesla badges on them.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 104

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The electric power-assisted steering was quick and direct, with good road feel and response. In January 2020, Kia announced it will be offering 11 electric vehicles by 2025, with the first new model, the EV6 hitting showrooms in mid-2022. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. More than a badge.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

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 72

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The suspension set-up for the 2,765-pound Rio had electric power steering, 15-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/65 Michelin ProContact tires, front MacPherson struts, a coupled rear Torsion Beam axle and shock absorbers at both ends. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Furthermore, these standards become law at different times: Euro VI and Euro 5b+ have been in force since the start of 2014, Euro 6b does not become compulsory until September 2016. Here the exhaust gases are cleaned by a combination of exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalytic converter and particulate filter. Canter Eco Hybrid.

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Hybrid Fuel Standards Exhaust 199

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

coefficient of drag, the BRZ shines with its predictable handling from the tuned chassis, and the point-to-a-spot steering that was enhanced by electric power. Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Four co-conspirators.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. The front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 70

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: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The electric power steering, with good road feedback, is programmed with a neutral feel, with the steering weight providing for a good connection with the road. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 84

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. Maneuvering in town with the electric power steering, including parking, was easy in what is a well-balanced crossover. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

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 80

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You’ll never know how far the Tesla Semi, the Volvo VNR, or other electric semi-trucks will go according to EPA testing standards. This allows manufacturers of heavy-duty electric vehicles and semi-trucks to have a profoundly unique ability to control the narrative that surrounds how far their product can go on a full charge.

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EPA All-Electric Range Volvo 98

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

JULY 18, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the final report from its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for a technology validation project that collected data from more than 180 fuel cell electric vehicles over six years (early 2005 through September 2011). Saur (2012) National Fuel Cell Electric. Results from version 2.1

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Gasoline Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen 306

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. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 78

Cars That Think

JANUARY 29, 2022

That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Spiking demand for electric heat collided with supply problems created by frozen natural-gas equipment and below-average wind-power production. The brown line shows the uncoordinated load from 1,000 electric water heaters for reference. Here’s how.

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Power Grid Grid Power Powered 104

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025. Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX. Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ].

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 91

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

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. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 75

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 64

Charged EVs

JULY 29, 2021

Twenty years ago, large companies would put a whole bunch of server blades into electrical closets, thinking this can’t be that hard—just servers in a closet and away we go. Our mission is to provide uptime reliability, mission-critical robustness for charging of electric fleets—buses, trucks, light-duty vehicles, school buses and the like.

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Fleet Charging Power Powered 104

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2021

985 Miles in VW’s All-new Electric Crossover. The all-new, electric 2021 Volkswagen ID4, after a few years of teasing, is now at your local dealer. Volkswagen is hoping the compact crossover ID4 will change the way people look at electric cars. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Volkswagen.

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Miles Charging All-Electric Range 79