Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

CleanFUEL USA , a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems has introduced its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter liter engine. When the 6.0L Systems are available through CleanFUEL USA Master Dealers and Preferred Installers.

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USA GM Engine Stimulus 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Background. grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr).

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2014

certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for the compressed natural gas (CNG) Dedicated conversion system for the 2014 Ford 6.2L V8 F-250/350 pickups with Ford-supplied CNG gaseous prepped engine. as Bi-Fuel or Dedicated. Altech-Eco Corporation has obtained Executive Order (E.O.) and 2014 F-150 3.7L

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2014 Conversion F-150 Transit Connect 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

Dallas-based BAF Technologies has begun converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated CNG technology in 2009. This is part of AT&T’s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. V8 Triton engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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2009 Convert Alternative Fuels Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

ROUSH CleanTech unveiled a propane autogas fueled shuttle bus converted by new industry partner, Green Alternative Systems (GAS), at the 2012 BusCon Expo this week in Chicago, Ill. The propane shuttle bus. Click to enlarge. Built on a Ford E-450 chassis with a 6.8-liter,

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Conversion Commercial Chicago Alternative Fuels 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting standard FedEx delivery trucks to hybrid-electric systems. The converted hybrids were developed with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Eaton Corporation, which provided the hybrid-electric systems ( earlier post ). FedEx Corp.

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Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton 170

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. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. fuel consumption penalty. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. g/kWh with a 3.3%

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Life Cycle Associates will conduct the environmental analysis for the DG Energy Program, a large scale alternative energy project by The D’Arcinoff Group, Inc. (DG) DG) that converts natural gas and biomass to renewable liquid fuel and power. Earlier post.).

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Environment Energy Renewable Alternative Fuels 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2009

a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., an order to convert 463 Ford E-250 vans to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) to be fulfilled during the second quarter of 2010. The conversions are part of AT&T’s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years.

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Conversion 2010 Clean Cleaning 210

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 86

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2014

Vertimass LLC, a California-based start-up company, has licensed an Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) technology that directly converts ethanol under moderate conditions at one atmosphere without the use of hydrogen into a hydrocarbon blend-stock for use in transportation fuels.

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Conversion Fuel Gasoline Sustainable Transportation 220

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

CH utilizes water to reduce hydrogen and catalyst consumption and quickly and inexpensively converts plant oils into stable intermediate oil products which are very similar to petroleum crude oil. The intermediate oils are then hydrotreated and deoxygenated using CLG’s ISOCONVERSION catalysts to produce drop-in jet fuel and diesel.

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Chevron Oil Renewable Diesel 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

With electric-launch assist, engine-off at idle, and regenerative braking, the FedEx Azure gasoline-electric step-vans are well-suited for the tough start-and-stop conditions endured in the everyday traffic. FedEx expects a fuel efficiency improvement of 30% while also reducing its carbon footprint.

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All-Electric Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

BAE Systems will develop a new hydrogen fuel cell bus for a Southern California regional transit agency under a project to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of fuel cell technology. The non-fuel cell HybriDrive system uses a diesel engine couple to a generator.

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Hydrogen Fuel Lithium Ion California 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Some of these fuels are vastly different from petroleum-derived fuels, and the potential impact on the durability of engine components is a major concern to the manufacturers of engines and vehicles. Similarly, these fuels are excellent blend stock for California diesel due their very low aromatics content.

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Chevron Diesel Renewable Oil 231

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. 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. The Lexus LC 500 Convertible starts at $101,100.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We got the powerful middle engine. The 2022 Jaguar F-Pace has three engine options. liter 6-cylinder turbocharged and supercharged mild hybrid engines, the first with 335 hp and the other with 395 hp. Mild hybrid engine technology has been, and is being used by several manufacturers. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter

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Hybrid SUV Clean Cleaning 73

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

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. V8 engine, which has 100 more horsepower.

Ford 85

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

liter non-turbocharged, I4 engine and two electric motors producing a total system 266 horsepower. When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. A capable and efficient engine. The way to Lincoln.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 103

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Enough power to move a weighty subject Mild hybrid engine technology uses an electric motor in conjunction with a gasoline engine, but unlike a traditional hybrid, it cannot run solely on electricity. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel efficiency.

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 60

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). Tire and wind noise were low, and the engine in hybrid mode was quiet. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. Currently only available in California, the VF 8 also will be introduced in British Columbia, Toronto and Montreal. If you live in California, find a local dealer here and check them out.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 95

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 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 23 mpg with the gasoline engine only. Over 259 miles driving Southern California freeways we averaged 25.6 miles of using the hybrid engine. But on a 38.7-mile mpg with 20.5

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 81

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 25, 2009

Who thought that alternative fuels can’t offer high performance? With only compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling its engine, the Lucas Oil/Lessman Streamliner set an official speed record for a CNG vehicle of 323mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats earlier this month.

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Vehicles Petrol Alternative Fuels Oil 36

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. The 2022 Escape has three engine choices. liter 4-cylinder engines. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter

Escape 90

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 90

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

liter gasoline-powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with twin electric motors for a total system 181 horse power. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Hybrid Efficiency. A powerful, efficient drivetrain.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 79

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. Departing the Kimpton Rowan Hotel in downtown Palm Springs, we headed-up the Palms To Pines Highway (California Highway 74) that starts at 250-foot elevation and crests at 6,500.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 83

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. liter V6 engine that runs on 95 octane and three motors that produce a total 308 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

Lexus 93

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 93

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

liter PowerBoost hybrid engine to go along with the: non-hybrid 3.3-liter The 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid drivetrain comprises an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the 10-speed transmission, with a disconnect clutch so it can run in pure EV mode. gallon fuel tank full, can be 700+ miles. The Future Is Here.

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F-150 Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 87

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

liter, four-cylinder, non-turbocharged engine and two electric motors, producing 245 total system horsepower. This system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine and gasoline-only engine power. Smooth power and excellent fuel economy.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

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. The engine alone is not that impressive. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number.

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 77

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. liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower (hp) and 195 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. Effortless Efficiency.

Tucson 75

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

liter V6 engine. The engine ran smooth at all speeds with zero-to-60 times right around 6.4 The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Both engines use premium 91 octane.

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 88-kilowatt electric motor. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid. Hybrid Efficiency. second 0-60 time.

Camry Hybrid 68

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 68

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

The all-wheel drive 2021 NX 300h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system, a parallel hybrid system where the electric motor can power the car by itself for short distances, the gas engine can power the car by itself, or they can power the car together. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined.

Lexus 84

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84