Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels.

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Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 143

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electric vehicles are most efficient when driven in town to take advantage of the regenerative braking, or on the open road at slower speeds. The all-electric efficiency averaged about 3.0 Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 miles per kWh.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

suppliers of batteries, fuel cells, motors, power electronics, etc.); fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. Hybrid electric vehicles.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD Exceptional All-Electric Luxury Sedan Lucid Motors invited the automotive media to California to drive the all-new 2023 Air Touring , one of the sedan offerings from Lucid. Brief Summary: the Air Touring is an exceptional all-electric luxury sedan.

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All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 79

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Classic VW styling Getting There The 2023 Volkswagen Taos comes in three trim levels—S, SE and SEL—in either front-wheel drive (FWD) or 4Motion, as Volkswagen calls its all-wheel drive. All have a 1.5liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines producing 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. All the connections–and knobs!

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

Millennials, those born from 1981 to 1996, are amongst the top buyers of electric cars in the world. If you are one of the members of this cohort interested in an electric vehicle, congratulations! Now, for your peace of mind, there is one more thing that you should have–electric car insurance. Car insurance is a must-have.

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Electric Cars Cars Electric Electrical 79

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Proponents believe such a car could be easily refuelled with hydrogen and assumed it would have greater range than a pure all-electric car. Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells. The reasons are numerous. .

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Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. David Oh and Jean-Sébastien Plante (2012) A Hydrogen-Fueled, Direct-Injected, Two-Stroke, Small- Displacement Engine For Recreational Marine Applications With High Efficiency And Low Emissions.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. Drivetrain.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

To demonstrate the technique, Kristin Rogers and Thomas Seager applied it to a set of conventional and alternative transportation fuels (carefully noting that their purpose was purpose to illustrate the method, not to provide definitive conclusions about alternative fuels). Rogers and Seager (2009). Click to enlarge.

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Transportation Fuel 2009 Gas-Electric 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Smooth V6 Power. What’s a lumen?

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 82

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

Did all the Tesla-killer talk raise my expectations too high? These are all philosophical ramblings while what really counts is rambling along some fun mountain roads to sort out the newest car that appeared in my driveway—the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Sorting Out the New EV Kid on the Block. Did I expect too much? Ready to ramble.

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Miles Tax Credit MPH Fleet 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited that comes standard with HTRAC, Hyundai-speak for all-wheel drive (AWD). All four wheels are driven by a wet 8-speed dual clutch automatic transmission (DCT), with a manual shift mode, paddle shifters, and driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Sport, Smart and Snow.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 80

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. AOI 1: Advanced Fuels and Lubricants Technologies. The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

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. Big horsepower gets the headlines and is as sexy as all get out, but what about getting into a Mustang that provides driving exhilaration while also not scaring the heck out of you? Story by John Faulkner.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The propulsion qualification is important as the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD is faster than all of them, even though it isn’t marketed as a sports SUV. The Golf R AWD had the desired great handling benefits of all-wheel drive, where diving deep into corners and taking them at twice the posted speed limit was accomplished easily.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 70

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Front- wheel drive is standard, with an optional on-demand all-wheel drive system. This engine and transmission combination are the only ones available on all four Palisade trim levels of SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. with all the seats laid flat.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The first foray for Genesis into the hottest automotive segment is the all-new 2021 GV80 SUV, which has been joined by the GV70, and soon the all-electric GV60 , with a yet-to-be announced release date. All the tech you would expect. Clean Fleet Report has a hunch Genesis has even more crossovers and SUVs on the horizon.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 All the bases are covered. A high-end look.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

All-New Flagship Crossover. Welcome to the reimagined, all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander for what should be a contender in the hot compact crossover segment. We got a feel for the ride comfort, handling and performance, all the things this crossover will need to be a hit with families. Updated in so many ways. The New Exterior.

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Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

billion budget request to Congress for the Department of Energy increases investments in a number of areas, including investments in basic science and plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles and biofuels. Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability:$208 million (+51.8%); $4.5 President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2010 $26.4

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2010 PHEV Hydrogen Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are a significant component of California’s transportation sector, accounting for a combined 16% of the state’s petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions within the transportation sector; however, these vehicles represent less than 4% of the in-state vehicle population. Natural Gas ($8 Million).

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2011 Renewable 2012 California 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Public-private investment initiatives, government funding for infrastructure and consumer subsidies, falling production costs and notably, the commitment to future OEM launches of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)—all indicate a clear road to adoption. Myth #1: Hydrogen energy is not all that energy efficient.

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Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 2, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV A Stand-Out Electric Sedan Not all auto manufacturers are abandoning sedans for SUVs; some are even growing their stables of what for decades was the most popular car in America. Hyundai gets electricity. The 361-mile all-electric driving range is very appealing in the RWD model.

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Hyundai All-Electric Miles Range 77

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The electric vehicle (EV) market is here and concerns about finding a charging location for your EV are quickly diminishing. A study by Cox Automotive revealed that over 80% of consumers hesitated to embrace electric vehicles due to worries about range anxiety, possibly stemming from uncertainty about the technology.

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Range Charging Gasoline-Electric United States 71

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Under the WEO 2011 central scenario, oil demand rises from 87 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2010 to 99 mb/d in 2035, with all the net growth coming from the transport sector in emerging economies. Subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption of fossil fuels jumped to over $400 billion. billion in 2035.

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Oil Transportation Cheap Fleet 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

Although Chevy emphasizes the benefits of the 2500HD with the bi-fuel option as a full dual fuel vehicle with a combined range of up to some 650 miles, in more than 500 miles of driving over the course of a week, we used mainly only natural gas. The only reason we used gasoline was for comparison; it wasn’t necessary.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Next up will be the Polestar 2 with a larger single electric motor and then the company’s first SUV, the Polestar 3. The simple naming aside, all Polestar models offer highly developed electric technology and performance. For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 77

EV Connect

JUNE 13, 2022

As the electric vehicle industry optimistically and consistently pushes toward widespread adoption , there are a number of factors that affect how quickly electric cars will become the prevailing choice for consumers. Aspects ranging from consumer knowledge to gas prices to charging infrastructure and more all affect sales.

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Gas-Electric Gas Charging Grid 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 3, 2023

The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system includes the driver-selectable dual-function advanced X-Mode, which optimizes the engine performance and CVT gear ratio based on off-road driving needs. The speed-sensitive electric power steering was too light at low speeds, but tightened up as speeds increased. More on X-Mode below.

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MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 86

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 Currently, hydrogen gas pricing is not fixed, but DOE targets future pricing at $2 to $3 per kilogram.

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the all-wheel drive 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy with the turbocharged 2.5-liter All four wheels are driven through a wet eight-speed dual clutch automatic transmission (DCT) with a manual shift mode, paddle shifters and driver-selectable drive modes of Smart, Comfort, Snow and Sport.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Over the next 40 years, the study found, no single powertrain satisfies all key criteria for economics, performance and the environment. Over the next 40 years, the study found, no single powertrain satisfies all key criteria for economics, performance and the environment. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug 244

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. For more see our All About Plug-In Hybrids page.

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37