article thumbnail

2021 Toyota Mirai arrives in US dealerships in December

Green Car Congress

The second-generation Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which made its debut in 2019 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will arrive in US dealerships—in California and Hawaii—in December. DRCC also includes a new feature that allows for smoother overtaking of slower vehicles.

Toyota 429
article thumbnail

2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

Green Car Congress

The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

Cayenne 150
article thumbnail

Hyundai’s 2019 IONIQ electrified line-up adds active safety features, voice recognition, remote charge management

Green Car Congress

Hyundai’s model-year 2019 IONIQ lineup—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric— adds new and broader applications of active safety features, enhanced voice-recognition features and standard remote charge management for Plug-in and Electric models. 2019 Ioniq models will be available at Hyundai dealerships this summer.

2019 207
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQC electric crossover SUV; series production in 2019

Green Car Congress

seconds, and the top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph). The EQC will offer intelligent services and functions focused on electromobility; those planned for market launch include: Pre-entry climate control. Series production of the EQC will start in 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 5.1

Mercedes 210
article thumbnail

Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Priced at $34,995 plus $975 for destination and delivery, the 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid is the most efficient version of the versatile compact SUV. The Crosstrek Hybrid is capable of speeds up to 65 mph when in full electric mode and is a full second faster from 0 to 60 mph than the standard Crosstrek.

Plug-in 291
article thumbnail

EVs like Tesla are cutting pollution levels and reducing health problems: study

Teslarati

The study analyzed data on total zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) registrations, air pollution levels, and asthma-related emergency room visits throughout California from 2013 to 2019. per 1000 in 2019 (SD: 14.7). “The average nZEV increased from 1.4 per 1000 population in 2013 (standard deviation [SD]: 2.1)

Pollution 144
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC EQ Power Gen 3 PHEV offers increased range

Green Car Congress

Both allow pre-entry climate control of the interior not only in summer but also in winter, because they can also operate without the combustion engine. Acceleration 0-60 mph (s). est. Top speed (mph). Top speed, electric (mph). The new on-board charger more than doubles the charging capacity from 3.6 hours (10-100%).

Mercedes 236