Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As a result, the 2-door Insight launched as the most fuel-efficient EPA certified gasoline-fueled vehicle with a highway rating of 70 mpg (3.36 The second-generation Insight made its debut in 2009 as the most affordable hybrid on the market. It was the first Honda vehicle to utilize Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is a Detroit anomaly: it’s a passenger car in an age of trucks and SUVs, it’s battery-electric when U.S. Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. The world’s “only” electric muscle car?

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The populace is split between gasoline-loving Luddites, endlessly bemoaning the current regulatory landscape and smug EV adopters who proselytize battery-powered vehicles with all the zealotry of a religious fanatic. The study suggested battery-electric sales comprised 8.6 There’s plenty of overlap between the two groups.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

With uncertainty at the federal level, California must maintain its success and leadership in equitably growing the clean energy economy. The state has become the most energy-productive major economy in the world, moving up three spots from 2013 to 2014, while also reducing its carbon intensity by 4.5%.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2012

L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 When powered by gasoline, the C-MAX Hybrid uses the all-new 2.0-liter The Li-ion battery pack is recharged when the gasoline engine is in operation. This is about half of the four-year period Ford research shows could trigger more mainstream hybrid sales.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2012

Revealed as a design prototype, the Fisker Atlantic is a luxury four-door sporting sedan using the second generation EVer (Electric Vehicle with extended range) technology. Its four-cylinder gasoline engine, which acts as a generator and is not mechanically connected to the wheels, is tuned to offer maximum economy and high torque.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. liter gasoline engines. Ford US small car sales. Ford is adding a 1.0-liter Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. Washington, DC’s current focus is electric vehicles (EVs) and electric technology. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy.

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Plug in America

DECEMBER 21, 2023

in a year First NEVI charging stations up and running Gasoline sales have passed their peak It’s been a busy year here on the policy team. EV Driver Survey Thanks to feedback from readers like you, Plug In America continues to better understand the benefits and challenges of driving electric.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Toyota’s hybrid technology integrates a gasoline engine, an electric motor within a Continuously Variable Transaxle, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a power control unit (inverter), a DC-DC converter, a step-up converter and a hybrid control computer. This distinctive model goes on sale in December and is limited to just 1,500 units.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

Policy intended to advance the security, affordability and sustainability of energy and water can occur at the federal, regional, state and local level. There are a number of major interactions between energy and water supplies, infrastructures and disposition across the economy. Energy and water generally “flows” from left to right.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

They hit the 10 million sales mark four years ago. You just get better fuel economy. There are several affordable hybrid models on the market. While electric cars do have to be plugged in (and plug-in hybrids can be), this is not the case for standard gas-electric hybrids. Hybrids Are Too Expensive.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Spain has set a goal of 250,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2014. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 7, 2021

EPA standards meant to incentivize EV production are phasing out By Peter DouglaS: Member, Electric Auto Association. Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role helping automakers keep in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards. Tesla Model 3 assembly line. Toyota holds roughly 30 million.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. The City of Torrance will also receive a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for evaluation by the end of 2010. Plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

Despite the expected reduction in cost of alternative technologies, the share of new car sales will remain relatively small; the influence of these technologies on overall emissions currently remains marginal. PHEVs fueled with advanced biofuels and low carbon, renewable electricity (for PC). can be removed.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Sales begin this summer. Ford also said that the first product in Ford’s new electric vehicle plan announced in January( earlier post ) will be a battery electric-powered version of the Transit Connect commercial vehicle. liter dual-overhead cam (DOHC) four-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed automatic overdrive transaxle.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

New Sporty Look for the Affordable 50 MPG Midsize Sedan. A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE is powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid. Hybrid Efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Build better products.

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Green Cars News

JULY 13, 2009

A new study has unveiled the health, wealth and environmental benefits of the mass-market adoption of electric cars, suggesting that electric cars could account for a staggering 64 per cent of all car sales in the US by 2030. “A wide range of economic benefits come with price-competitive electric cars,&# said Becker.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. —John D.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

Since sales of EVs are growing at a faster rate than expected, this is a major concern that needs be taken care of pretty rapidly. Since I couldn’t afford the time to endure slow charging, I had to skip that part of my planned road trip. In 1955, the local dairy switched from horses to electric milk floats.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 429 hp and 384 lb.-ft. Lexus LC 500 Convertible.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

If we can again succeed like that, in a decade, we’ll look back and know that we got a great deal: safer, healthier, better lives, an economy no longer held hostage to petro-dictatorships and blindered, monopolistic companies, and a significant response to climate change. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2009

The three paths differ according to the propulsion technology they emphasize: Hybrid and electric technologies; Internal combustion engine technologies; and. Mixture of hybrid, electric and internal combustion engine technologies. All remaining ICE-powered vehicles would be optimized for greater carbon efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2017

Honda revealed its all-new Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Clarity Electric ( earlier post ) alongside the already available Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ), saying it will target US sales of 75,000 Clarity vehicles in the first four model years. The new Honda hybrid car will be made in America. hours at 240 volts.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

Those policy options, when combined, could lead to a zero-carbon transportation system by 2045, while also improving equity, health and the economy. This scenario includes GHG emissions, vehicle sales, fuel consumption, carbon intensity, and changes in VMT. A second study led by UC Santa Barbara was released simultaneously.

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Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Meet the e-bike. A battery and small electric-assist motor on a bike frame allows riders to climb hills and reach higher speeds with each boosted pedal for less effort than a regular bike. million gallons of gasoline or 4.2 E-bikes sales are growing exponentially and cities and states are responding. Think again.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With the Prius c (sold as the Aqua in Japan, earlier post ), Toyota is striving to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, styling, intelligent connectivity and affordability to attract younger, eco-conscious buyers who may have desired, but couldn’t afford, a hybrid. Click to enlarge. —Bob Carter. liter, 16-valve DOHC engine.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Annual sales of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and Transitionary ZEVs (TZEVs) under the new ACC proposal are projected to reach 15.4% The current maximum ethanol content allowed in commercial gasoline is 10% by volume and is expected to remain at 10% for the foreseeable future, according to ARB. Source: ARB ZEV ISOR. Click to enlarge.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. But your experience would likely be you would get in your electric car. Nissan Leafs, which were the first battery-electric vehicle to hit the U.S.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. But your experience would likely be you would get in your electric car. Nissan Leafs, which were the first battery-electric vehicle to hit the U.S.

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Charged EVs

JUNE 14, 2021

If projections from major carmakers are to be believed, the bulk of electric cars that will travel on US roads in 2026 haven’t been sold yet. Over the next five years, EV sales are expected to rise steadily, surpassing in five years the 1.4 Americans who can afford new cars can charge at home. The conventional wisdom is wrong.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This includes battery technology, electric drivetrains, and other components to improve efficiency, range, and affordability. Department of Energy has invested in research projects like the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to advance EV technologies, such as advanced batteries and energy-efficient electric motors.

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