Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2018

As currently written, the ICT contains a number of elements to bring about the transition to a complete zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet. Battery electric buses and fuel cell electric buses qualify. Use of renewable fuels. To date, about 55% of all buses in California operate on alternative fuels. Background.

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Purchase California Clean Cleaning 276

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gas-Electric Mariner 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2018

A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. A key part of this initiative is the use of onsite energy storage batteries.

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Grid London Fleet Charging 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2013

John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil Company and founder and CEO of Citizens for Affordable Energy (CFAE), is joining the Fuel Freedom Foundation (FFF) Advisory Board. The organizations are also pushing electric vehicles as an important options, whether battery-based or hydrogen-fuel-cell based. —John Hofmeister.

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Alternative Fuels Oil Transportation Fuel 295

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on the progress of ZEV sales in the state during the first half of 2020, drawing on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). in H1 2020. in H1 2020 to 7.8% in H1 2020. in H1 2020 to 7.8%

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California Sale PHEV 2019 448

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2013

Non-tactical vehicle spending by alternative drive type, US Department of Defense: 2013-2020. Navigant forecasts that annual fuel consumption in the non-tactical fleet will decrease by a 2.5% Navigant forecasts that annual fuel consumption in the non-tactical fleet will decrease by a 2.5% Click to enlarge.

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2013 2020 Alternative Fuels Vehicles 246

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

areas of inquiry: The potential impact of climate change policies on global fleet composition, fuel consumption, fuel prices, and economic output. The model represents households at an aggregate level and generates estimates of LDV fleet composition. Armstrong, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels 269

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS.

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Cost Of Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels Los Angeles 223

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

This could lead to the conversion of up to 1,500 UPS delivery trucks, which is about 66% of UPS’s NYC fleet, operating in New York City by 2022. The core system features a 225kW Switched Reluctance motor with a 600VDC backbone that can be configured with a number of battery types and sizes. Click to enlarge.

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Convert New York City Motor Motors 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Extra costs per average trailer or semitrailer are €2,500-5250 /vehicle compared to a 2020 baseline. In the Commission’s view, a mechanism on renewable and low carbon fuels would create an incentive to redirect fuels needed to decarbonize sectors with fewer alternatives—such as aviation and maritime—to road transport.

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CO2 Emissions 2019 Hydrogen 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Fiscal Year 2020 Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research DE-FOA-0002197. Federal share.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Second focus: Accelerating the decarbonization of port terminals, warehouses and truck fleets. It is committed to enabling these facilities to generate enough carbon-free electricity (wind, solar, biomass-fueled, hydrogen-fueled) to become energy self-sufficient. The subsidiary has plans to install 1.8

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Energy Carbon Hydrogen Mariner 315

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The -2020 Investment Plan Update for the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program (formerly known as the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program) allocates $85.2 The program has invested nearly $830 million to more than 600 projects covering a broad spectrum of alternative fuels and technologies.

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Clean Cleaning Transportation California 273

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2019

More than 100 electric school buses, powered by a Cummins fully electric drivetrain, have been ordered to date from Blue Bird Corporation, a school bus manufacturer highly focused on alternative fuel technologies. Blue Bird electric buses are already operating in California, North Dakota and Washington.

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North Dakota New Jersey Electric Electrical 357

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

The order has operational directives for building and fleet management, electricity generation, water use, waste management and purchasing. Planning for agency fleet composition such that by 31 December 2020, zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) or plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) account for 20% of all new agency passenger vehicle acquisitions.

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Obama PHEV Fleet Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Story by John Faulkner. Smooth Operator.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel. Other companies, led by Toyota and Honda, focused on fuel cell vehicles that converted hydrogen to electricity on board so were essentially electric vehicles. In 2022, consumers have multiple choices for alternative-fuel vehicles. Flash Drive: 2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell.

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Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 87

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Battery lifespans are still being calculated. How many miles per gallon your car can get will affect savings just as much as fuel prices.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of 84

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 24, 2023

According to the Department of Energy, the number of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) ports more than doubled between 2015 and 2020.   This infrastructure serves as a beacon of hope during emergencies.

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Charging Re-Charge United States Grid 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. 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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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

. $5 million to expand the number of dispensers and retail outlets selling E85 fuel (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). $8 Battery electric applications, hybrid hydraulics, fuel cells and other advanced technology can make these on- and off-road vehicles cleaner and more efficient.

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California Transportation Energy Clean 210

Teslarati

JUNE 23, 2022

In July 2020, Duesmann figured Audi’s product lineup would likely consist of both combustion engine and electric powertrains. Duesmann believes there also needs to be an accelerated development of other things that deal with EVs, like charging infrastructure and more EV battery production projects. “The trend is confirmed.”

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. EV Charge mode charges the battery while driving. No space lost to the battery. Level 2 240V 3.5

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. A fully charged battery will deliver 26 miles of all-electric driving. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 91

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The proposal also includes the already established EU fleet wide targets for 2020/2021 of 95 g CO 2 /km for passenger cars and 147 g CO 2 /km for light commercial vehicles, both of which are based on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure.

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Light CO2 Vehicles Clean 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

A new study by consultancy Roland Berger defines an integrated roadmap for European road transport decarbonization to 2030 and beyond; the current regulatory framework for vehicle emissions, carbon intensity of fuels and use of renewable fuels covers only up to 2020/2021. GHG abatement in road transport sector will cost approx.

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Transportation Emissions Fuel Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. —“Powering Autos to 2020” (draft). Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. However, China is a major wildcard.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The 82 kilowatt-hour (kWh) nickel-manganese-cobalt battery can be charged 10-80% in 28 minutes using a 205 kW DC Fast charger. The low center of gravity with the batteries placed below the floor helps all versions of the Polestar 2 handle flat around corners. with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 Don’t sleep on Polestar.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 73

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

The rebates are primarily targeted at medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; of the funding allocated for rebates, not more than 25% is to be used to provide rebates to qualified owners for the purchase of qualified alternative fuel vehicles that have a gross vehicle rating of not more than 8,500 pounds.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. With a fully charged battery, the XC60 Recharge can go 36 miles on pure electricity (speed-limited to about 80 mph) and has a 63 MPGe rating.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 78

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. 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.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to be among the first to drive the all-new 2023 Crown crossover, reported here in this Flash Drive story. Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Road Test: 2020 Toyota C-HR.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 86

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 107

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. The strip appears to be chrome during the day, but lights-up at night. More miles from up top.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71