Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2010

Ford anticipates that hybrids will represent about 70% of the 2020 numbers, with plug-in hybrids contributing 20-25% and battery-electric vehicles the remainder, she said. However, she noted, that assumes that a 100-mile range is acceptable to the customers. Meeting the transportation need. Affordability.

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2020 Global Fleet Ford 255

Baua Electric

MARCH 15, 2024

Amazon’s self-driving car unit, Zoox, is seeking to stay abreast of rival Waymo by expanding its vehicles’ testing in California and Nevada to include a wider area, higher speeds and nighttime driving. Zoox also operates retrofitted self-driving Toyota Highlanders in Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Foster City, California.

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Las Vegas San Francisco Auto Los Angeles 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles has set the statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020 required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 at 25% below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the Act, saying that measures already in place will get Massachusetts much of the way toward that goal.

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Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto 244

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding to advance further the development of its pioneering 42 MW peak microgrid and expand electric vehicle charging at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). This will reduce the indirect cost of solar power to California ratepayers. The Commission approved a $1.6-million

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Energy Storage San Diego California Energy 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Designed in California by iconic automotive designer, entrepreneur and visionary Henrik Fisker, the Fisker Ocean will feature recycled, vegan and more innovative materials. The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx.

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Fisker All-Electric SUV Waste 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2018

The 2018 national tour begins with its first stop at the California Association of School Transportation (CASTO) State Board of Directors 50 th Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif. The range of the chargE can exceed 120 miles (193 km), while the powertrain can deliver up to 260 kW (about 349 peak horsepower).

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San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles Sacramento 186

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). The first is that the cost of batteries for larger vehicle sizes (i.e. Source: Yang et al. Click to enlarge.

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2005 Transportation California Energy 250

Teslarati

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Autonomy debuted its electric vehicle subscription service in Austin, Texas, following its successful launch in California earlier in 2022 and its recent expansion into Florida and Washington. Following California and Florida, Texas is ranked third in EV registrations. In Austin, it’s almost 10%.”

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Austin Tax Credit Texas Re-Charge 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Cool Planet Energy Systems projects that using its patented mechanical process and novel scaling approach ( earlier post ), it will be able to produce high-octane carbon-negative (with the use of its bio-char byproduct) renewable gasoline at a cost of $1.50 per gallon, without the need for government subsidies.

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Carbon Production Gasoline-Electric Google 356

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2016

Uno-X Hydrogen, a newly established joint-venture that plans to establish a 20-station hydrogen network by 2020 in Norway, is the first customer in that country to take ownership of the Toyota Mirai. Following the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany and Belgium, Norway is the 5 th European country to start selling the fuel cell sedan.

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Norway Hydrogen Toyota Belgium 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. A lower total cost of ownership—factoring in both direct and indirect costs and savings over the life of the vehicle—is the second biggest driver, cited by 64% of respondents.

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Fleet Alternative Fuels Maintenance Electric 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Over the past two years, GM and Honda have been collaborating on next-generation fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems, aiming at commercialization in the 2020 time frame. The focus is one common system with jointly agreed core and technical targets, capable of 2020 production. credits for a 100-mile BEV. Click to enlarge.

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Honda GM Fuel Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released its draft technology assessment of medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric trucks and buses. 40 in California >2,500 worldwide. 4 in California. Summary of BEV Deployments and Technology Readiness Levels. Vehicle Type. Tech Readiness. Number in Service. Transit Bus.

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Market Batteries Battery Sacramento 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2009

California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols met with US Energy Secretary Steven Chu in May and followed up that meeting with a letter, urging the continuation of funding to support research, development and deployment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. Earlier post.). Source: DOE.

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Hydrogen Fuel California Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Annette : We live in South Orange County, California. We get about 71 miles per gallon on the highway, which was a surprise and great considering the high cost of fuel. We plug-in at night, and it’s fully charged in the morning, giving us electric driving mode for trips under 25 miles. Happy with their choice.

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Prius Toyota Plug-in Gas-Electric 81

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

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. Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Smooth Operator.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 93

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Sometimes the EPA is spot-on, but commonly we exceed its numbers by a few miles per gallon. Adding electric miles. Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 105 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). A fully charged battery will deliver 26 miles of all-electric driving. You had me at 46 MPG.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3 all-electric miles. ?? 72 miles, with 35.3

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 90

EV Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Global EV sales barely nudged 2 million units in 2020 , but could top 73 million by 2040. As of May 2023, there were 138,100 charging outlets nationwide, of which just under a third are in California. Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern.

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Charging Gasoline-Electric Manufacturer Standards 106

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 Our freeway fuel economy test loop of 210 miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, averaged a very impressive 55.8 When the Sonata was redesigned in 2020, it had a look all to itself. Not Bland, Not Boring.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 82

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. The 2023 HR-V comes with these warranties.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 77

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020. In addition to the EPA and DOT, California—and states adopting California emissions standards—represent a third policy interest in the area.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

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 EV runs solely on electricity for about a half mile at no more than 25 miles per hour. 1,000 miles and no complaints. Basic Four years/50,000 miles.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. 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. Tesla’s Model Y–everyone’s favorite.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

After driving the 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD for about 40 miles, she emphatically said this is the car she wants. Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). The Advance can go 248 miles while the Performance is rated by the U.S. EPA at 235 miles.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

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. These vehicles are responsible for 70% of transportation emissions.

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Transportation California Davis Carbon 186

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

—Laurie Garrow, Georgia Tech And somehow, the cost would be no greater, either. In a discussion hosted by the Washington Post last July, Bevirt declared, “Our initial price point would be comparable to the cost of a taxi or an Uber, but our target is to move quickly down to the cost of what it costs you to drive your own car.

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Taxi Georgia Miles San Francisco 98

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

of total vehicle sales by 2020, the more significant story is the rapid expansion of strong-hybrid vehicles led by Toyota, Ford, and Honda, followed by Hyundai, Nissan and others. The current market share in Japan already exceeds 20%, and the world market share is estimated to exceed 5% by 2020. billion in 2020.

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Li-ion Hybrid NiMH Batteries 265

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

Squeezing-out That Extra Mile. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power. While the Corsair PHEV is rated at 28 miles of all-electric driving range, with regenerative braking we were able to extend that to 33 miles. The way to Lincoln. kilowatt-hours/kWh).

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 103

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. EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg. Basic Five years/60,000 miles. FWD and AWD.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 83

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

More miles from up top. 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. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Mazda6.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments. During our week in the Tucson Hybrid AWD we drove 463 miles through Southern California, averaging 38.1 On an 85-mile all-freeway run, we averaged 41.9 Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Autobahn roaming Southern California. In 412 miles, we averaged 30.1 But in two 150-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Eco or Normal drive mode, we averaged an impressive 38.9 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. seconds with 4.2

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 71

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

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. In our week driving through Southern California, we averaged 32.8 mpg while getting as much as 40 miles when driving in the all-electric mode. Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 77

Driivz

JULY 2, 2023

they created about 28% of the automotive sector’s GHG emissions in 2020. Public transit buses are also steadily electrifying, led by California, New York City and the Washington, DC area as well as cities like Pittsburgh and Phoenix. For example, although heavy-duty vehicles make up only about 10% of vehicles on the road in the U.S.,

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Vehicles Fleet Grid Charging 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85