Green Car Congress
JUNE 20, 2011
The project will divert approximately 550,000 metric tons of waste that otherwise would go to a landfill while producing jet fuel with lower emissions of greenhouse gases and local pollutants than petroleum-based fuels. The third step upgrades the FT products into jet fuel. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JULY 21, 2009
The hybrid conversions were produced in Charlotte, N.C. An added benefit of the conversion program is that it not only reduces pollution but also extends the life of the vehicles, helping to eliminate waste production and creating a reduce-and-reuse program. Tags: Conversions Fleets Hybrids. FedEx Corp. over the past six months.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 19, 2009
Zipcar, the world’s largest provider of cars-on-demand by the hour or day, launched a pilot program for plug-in hybrid vehicles in its Bay Area fleet through a partnership with the city of San Francisco. Zipcar is looking for ways to increase the percentage of these types of vehicles in the fleet in 2009.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 23, 2011
FCVs are expected to be commercially introduced in California in 2015 at low volume and initially in limited markets, including Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Realistic combined FCV and PEV scenario.
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Conversely, when on the highway, having the option to turn off the EV mode and run the gasoline hybrid motor will return the most efficient driving. gallon fuel tank and a fully charged battery, has an estimated 520 mile total driving range. San Diego to San Francisco? Charlotte to Orlando? New York City to Toledo?
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 16, 2021
Conversely, when on the highway, having the option to turn off the EV mode and run the gasoline hybrid motor will return the most efficient driving. gallon fuel tank, has an estimated 570 mile total driving range. San Diego to San Francisco? The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charger capability.
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 27, 2007
This catch-22 - you need the polluting engine running to keep the emissions mitigation running - has regulators including the California Air Resources Board (ARB) frowning upon PHEV conversions. Electric cars have been so beaten up over the last decade that often electricity isn't even considered an alternative fuel.
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