Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2017

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff is considering including alternative jet fuel (AJF) in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). In 2009, the ARB approved the LCFS regulation to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuel used in California by at least 10% by 2020 from a 2010 baseline.

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Standards Fuel California Carbon 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

The requirements of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) can be achieved through modest changes in the diversity of transportation fuels supplied to California, according to a report of the first phase of a two-phase, year-long project assessing the economic and environmental impacts of compliance with California’s LCFS out to 2020.

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California Carbon Fuel Standards 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has unanimously adopted the state’s third annual transportation energy Investment Plan to help change the types of vehicles Californians drive and the fuels they use. Projects leveraged with California’s investment of $36.5 million attracted nearly $105.3 million in private funding.

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California Transportation Energy Clean 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2015

A new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and E4tech finds that the targets adopted or proposed by British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels can be met with a range of low-carbon fuel options. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Carbon Fuel Available Transportation 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

The California Energy Commission has adopted the state’s first transportation Investment Plan. The Alternative and Renewable Fuels Vehicle Technology Program was established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) and is an essential element of the California's climate change and energy policies.

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California Transportation Energy Green 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2009

The 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour, an annual road rally to demonstrate the advancements in fuel-cell technology, will begin May 26 in San Diego, California and end June 3 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Fuel cell technology is on the verge of becoming a practical alternative to burning gasoline.

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California Hydrogen Canada San Diego 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released its proposed regulation to implement the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The regulation establishes two performance standards that fuel producers and importers must meet each year beginning in 2011. A second similar standard is set for diesel fuel and its replacements.

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Carbon Standards California Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Total transportation fuel use in California broken down by subsector and fuel type for each scenario: business-as-usual (BAU); plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs); and combined PEVs and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). 40+ mile all-electric range) to minimize liquid fuel use. Source: Yang et al. Click to enlarge.

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2005 Transportation California Energy 250

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MARCH 12, 2015

The bill removes the 31 December 2015 sunset on the statutes requiring the adoption of clean fuel standards. In January, 2015 the Commission completed Phase 2 of the rulemaking process requiring suppliers and importers to reduce the average carbon intensity of the fuels they provide to meet the annual clean fuel standards.

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Oregon Clean Cleaning Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel. Research on hydrogen vehicles dipped until the 1990s when European countries announced plans for more hydrogen-centered car power, such as the 2005-07 bi-fuel BMW 7-Series with a V12 engine that ran on either compressed hydrogen or gasoline. Hydrogen Vehicles in 2022.

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Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 85

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. 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. Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

liter gasoline engine and a AC synchronous permanent magnet motor producing a total system 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 105 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 89

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Kia recently invited members of the automotive press to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and X-Pro in sunny Palm Springs, California. Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Redone and expanded.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 82

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 Clean Fleet Report drove 177 miles through Southern California averaging a very satisfying 87.7 The Niro PHEV, which debuted in 2018, had a facelift in 2020 that carries-over to the 2021 model. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 92

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

For example, harmonizing the California LCFS with programs that do not fully consider ILUC could make it difficult to achieve real GHG emissions on a global scale, and programs lacking sustainability provisions could promote environmental damage. —Low Carbon Fuel Standard 2011 Program Review Report. Earlier post.).

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Carbon Standards Fuel Oregon 244

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JULY 21, 2016

Promote electric vehicle adoption by increasing access to charging infrastructure and supporting the development of plug-in electric vehicles that are as accessible, available, and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles. California Air Resources Board. Southern California Edison. State of California. ChargePoint.

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Obama Charging Financing DC 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

A team of transportation and policy experts from the University of California released a report to the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) outlining policy options to significantly reduce transportation-related fossil fuel demand and emissions.

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Transportation California Davis Carbon 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. . $15 million ZEVs on the state’s roads. 12 million for natural gas vehicle incentives.

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Green Vehicles California 2014 2013 295

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. In our week driving through Southern California, we averaged 32.8 Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. In 313 miles of driving through Southern California we averaged 35.6

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 98

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 Road Test: 2020 Subaru Legacy.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 81

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. This is the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 hp and 369 lb.-ft. A new badge Turbo S: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter liter inline 6-cylinder.

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 89

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 20 mpg with the gasoline engine only. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. The first is that the 17.3

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine, a high-voltage battery and two electric motors for a combined 194 horsepower. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 83

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 11 million for hydrogen cell fueling stations. 3 million for other fueling infrastructure, including $1.5 3 million for other fueling infrastructure, including $1.5

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2012 Green Vehicles 2013 California 225

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE is powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 68

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 Road Test: 2020 Kia Telluride. Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

liter gasoline engine with multi-port injection, good for 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque, mated to an intelligent variable transmission (iVT). This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $5,580,773 for clean-energy transportation projects including biodiesel production, power control electronics for medium-and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, and buydowns for propane vehicles. Buy-down incentives totaling $560,000 were approved for 35 alternative-fuel propane vehicles.

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San Diego California Energy Transportation 346

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Autobahn Sporty Sedan Fun The 2023 Jetta GLI is one of three remaining gasoline-propelled sedans in the Volkswagen line-up; the Golf and Arteon are the others. Autobahn roaming Southern California. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 70

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

The hydrogen fuel cell in the FCEV acts to keep the battery charged, but can directly power the electric drive motor, similar to the function of a gasoline-powered range extender. In essence the FCEV is firstly an electric car with a hydrogen fuel cell range extender added. Hydrogen is a classic one to one substitution.

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Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of electric energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline (33.7 Over 314 miles of Southern California city and highway driving our overall average was 38.8 Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e. kilowatt-hours/kWh). A capable and efficient engine.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 102

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 92

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

didn’t have the opportunity to do any off-roading, nor did we encounter any wet or sloppy weather during our week driving through Southern California. V8 gasoline engines, offering a smooth power plant that can flirt with 30 miles to the gallon on the highway. Road Test: 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Clean Fleet Report. V8 and 6.2L

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 96

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. So Genesis, you did a great job. EPA at 235 miles.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A five-speed manual is standard on the ES base model (but unavailable on the SE which we tested) with a small reduction in fuel economy to 33/41/36. In 157 miles combined highway and city driving through Southern California, our CVT-equipped Mirage SE hatchback averaged 42.2 Road Test: 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52