Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

The central government’s plan, posted on its website, is targeting the production of 500,000 plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles by 2015, with output to grow to 2 million units of those types by 2020. Under the plan, by 2015 average passenger car fuel consumption is targeted to drop to 6.9 L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. L/100km (52.3

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. News: Mazda Intros the MX-30 EV & Promises PHEV Variants. Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Had we spent more time in the city and in stop-and-go traffic, we would easily have topped 60 mpg, as we did when we last reviewed the Kia Niro PHEV last year (and previously).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency. Motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil’s combined share of total transportation energy consumption decreases from 84% in 2018 to 74% in 2050 as the use of alternative fuels increases.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV): 2.5-liter This combination gets 25 miles per gallon running as a hybrid, and 26 miles of all-electric driving range. Mazda supplies the charging cord with the PHEV. The CX-90 PHEV has a very handy and useful Charge Mode. The 12-speaker Bose audio system comes standard on the CX-90 PHEV and Turbo S.

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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. It is important to note cold weather can affect the charging time and all-electric driving range.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

The report anticipates that the majority of PEVs sold will be plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), with increasing average battery capacity. Hybrid vehicles grow to become the dominant type of new car sold (>50% in 2030), though PHEVs and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) also grow become one quarter of the new car market in 2030.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What Are EV Range Anxiety and Range Confidence? EV range anxiety is the fear of running out of power and getting stranded. Range confidence is the opposite. Increasing EV charging infrastructure at home, work, and on the go creates range confidence. What Is EV Range Anxiety?

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. First was to introduce the second generation Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car (which gets tossed in with plug-in hybrids even though its system really takes a different approach).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter A More Efficient (And Quiet) Propulsion System.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Kia introduced the 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Niro PHEV pairs an all-aluminum 1.6-liter kW electric motor, a set-up for optimum fuel efficiency and electrically driven range. liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder engine with an 8.9

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

What impressed me most is that I used only 22 miles of range for the 32-mile trip. Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV. Range (EV miles; combined mpgXgas tank size; EV-only range+mpgXtank size). News: More EVs Get Certified 200+ Ranges. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Kona EV. VW Tiguan ICE.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The shape is unique to the market, which Toyota hopes will attract a broad range of potential buyers. Road Test: 2020 Toyota C-HR. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 RAV4 Prime PHEV. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Mazda has done a very good job in fuel efficiency gains through its Skyactiv-G technology, but the company has a future goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050 That will include a quarter of its products being fully electric, and all other models being electrified in some form. Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. Municipal fleet electrification.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Fuel cells had been promoted in some sectors as the best alternative to the internal combustion engine. Proponents believe such a car could be easily refuelled with hydrogen and assumed it would have greater range than a pure all-electric car. Both the battery and the fuel cell use chemical reactions to produce electricity.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 5 million government grant was awarded in the 2020/2021 budget to help set up Adelaide-based manufacturing facilities. Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 PHEV. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

With a low and usable torque range, kicking-in at 1,500 rpm and staying on through 4,000 rpm, the strong, smooth acceleration delivered 0-60 times around 6.0 Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. Road Test: 2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The rear seats recline about nine inches, which was an unexpected range of motion, and rear passengers get air vents, map lights, dual USB ports and a center armrest with cup holders. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV5 Prime PHEV. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. with the seats folded flat.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. The 2023 Sportage comes with these base prices, including the mandatory $1,255 destination charge, ranging from $27,245 to $38,045. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. FWD and AWD. 261 hp and 258 lb.-ft.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Road Test: 2020 Range Rover HSE PHEV. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. The curved dash has a variety of displays.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study focused on a portfolio of powertrains: BEVs, FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs, taking into account significant advances in ICE technology between now and 2020. Click to enlarge. With the number of passenger cars set to rise to 273 million in Europe—and to 2.5 Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) examined several topics related to fuel economy and advanced vehicle technologies. 52% of respondents said it didn’t matter to them how a vehicle saves fuel and reduces emissions. Summary findings. Hybrid and Electrified Powertrains. Transmissions.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Our review of the not-so-much-smaller 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid returned stellar fuel economy topping 50 miles per gallon. Even with the heavier G80, it is reasonable to think a G80 hybrid could at least get in the 40+ mpg range. Road Test: 2018 BMW 530e xDrive PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

From largest to smallest it goes Palisade, Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson/Tucson PHEV, Nexo FCEV, Kona/Kona EV and Venue. Since there are no gears on a CVT, what you are doing is holding the CVT in a range to squeeze-out as much performance as possible. Road Test: 2020 Toyota CH-R. Road Test: 2020 Honda HR-V.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

The report addresses topics related to the evolution of vehicle technology and its deployment, the development of alternative fuels and energy sources, the impacts of driver behavior, and the implications of all of these factors on future GHG emissions in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan.

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