Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies.

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EV Connect

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As electric cars and other electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, many consumers hoping to make the switch want to know: How long does an EV battery last? A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car. How Do EV Batteries Degrade?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2017

In total, electrified and all-electric Kia vehicles accounted for 18,804 unit sales in the first half of 2017, up from 2,398 units from January-to-June in 2016 (more than a seven-fold increase in sales). The Niro was joined by the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid sedan (428 units) and Soul EV (2,272 units). —Michael Cole.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. The EPA rates the Range Rover’s all-electric range (AER) at 51 miles with a full charge of the 38.2

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2013

The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) released two reports assessing the readiness of two different areas of California—the San Diego and the Central Valley regions—for the widespread use of electric vehicles. Plug-in readiness reports. The reports show a wide difference in preparedness between the two.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Getting The Most From the Plug-In Hybrid System.

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Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Efficiency Hydrogen-powered cars are indeed less efficient than electric cars. According to tests, using 100 kWh of electricity to produce hydrogen, and after storage, transportation, and conversion to electrical energy to drive the motor, its energy utilization rate is only 38%. appeared first on SETEC POWER.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 26, 2012

In the spectrum of alternative fuel vehicles, there's something on sale to suit almost every taste. Whether you're buying an all-electric vehicle or simply want a mild hybrid to save a little on gas, there's a lot of choice in between.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission. Ready to ride. How It Works.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The plan covers issues such as job training and retraining for the new clean energy economy, and planning for new electricity generation, developing enhanced transmission and new distribution requirements. As we plan for the future, it is important to consider the nexus between transportation and electricity. Implementation Plan.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

With today’s announcement, we are transforming the LA region into the capital of the electric car and we will prime our region to be plug-in ready by the fall of 2010. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Policy. to help encourage adoption of PEVs.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The rise of modern plug-in electric cars and more-efficient internal-combustion vehicles are two results of legislation aimed at limiting the environmental impact of transportation.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Here at Green Car Reports, we bring you the latest news in the world of green cars, covering everything from cars that get great gas mileage through to hybrids, alternative fuels and of course, plug-in cars.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 20, 2007

In one, electric drive is seen as inevitable. In the other electricity isn't even mentioned. Tags: GM electric car plug-in hybrid electricity. An incredible pair of stories in the Detroit news here and here. Thanks for the tip to Felix Kramer of CalCars.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South officially welcomed into service the US Navy’s first solar-powered electric car charging station. The carport will enable NSA Mid-South to recharge its current fleet of 17 electric vehicles with renewable electricity in approximately four hours, while reducing demand on the commercial power grid.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 31, 2015

But while hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric cars have had a. hydrogen Future Cars infographics hydrogen fuel cell alternative fuel vehicles' Carmakers routinely lose money on the first generation of new technologies--Toyota, for example, with its first-generation Prius hybrid.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 2, 2014

Lovers of alternative fuel vehicles will have their first chance to see the new Volkswagen Golf plug-in hybrid in the UK, at the Gadget Show Live next week. The new Golf GTE model is designed to be a combine the economy of an electric car with the dynamic drive of a Golf GTI. Driven by two eng[.].

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Green Car Reports

MAY 11, 2016

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University say incentives to sell alternative-fuel vehicle in federal laws could potentially create a short-term rise in fuel consumption and emissions from major automakers' new vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 22, 2013

We''ve been thinking a lot about natural-gas fueled vehicles, for reasons that will become clear in due course. Writing about green cars can occasionally be awkward, because there are different audiences for diesels versus hybrids, for plug-in electric cars, and for other types of alternative fuels.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

It also will mark the first plug-in hybrid from Mazda when it arrives in two months. The CX-90 will be Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid Also new for Mazda and the CX-90 is the optional e-Skyactiv 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder PHEV (plug-in hybrid). The engine works in conjunction with an electric motor and a rechargeable 17.8

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

A new study by a consortium of 30 organisations has suggested that for the G8 leaders to achieve the overall 80 per cent decarbonisation goal by 2050, a portfolio of advanced powertrains including electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles will be needed.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Just one day after we revealed massive growth in sales for alternative fuel vehicles in the UK (see article), we can now reveal the best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the USA is… The Chevrolet Volt (pictured)!

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The UK Government is soliciting bids for £30 million (US$50 million) in funding to support the installation of plug-in vehicle charging points on streets, car parks and in commercial, retail and leisure facilities. Our aim is for electric and low carbon cars to be an everyday feature of life on UK’s roads in less than five years.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

As part of its sustainability efforts, Hertz offers a collection of alternative fuel and high MPG vehicles—from electric vehicles (EVs) to advanced diesel—in its Green Traveler Collection lineup.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. The all-new 2023 Prius Prime gets two less miles per gallon in hybrid mode than the 2022 model, but the all-electric driving range has increased substantially.

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Electric Auto Association

MARCH 22, 2023

Automotive News reported that 87,708, or 7.1 % of all car sales in the U.S. were all-electric vehicles in January 2023. This excludes plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales, too. In January 2022, EV market share was at 4.3 % compared to the overall car market in the U.S.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 5, 2010

Yesterday we told you about the US Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency outlining stringent fuel and greenhouse gas emission standards (see article) – and now we can inform you about a new credit scheme for electric, plug-in and fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The Government has revealed the final list of nine vehicles eligible for the Plug-in Car Grants which are set to be introduced in the UK from the New Year. In total, nine alternative fuel vehicles consisting of full electric and plug-in hybrid models will qualify for Government grants worth up to £5,000.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2016

This would include some plug-in hybrids, full electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This would make charging of electric vehicles easier. In addition, the Commission will develop a methodology for easy price comparison of electricity and other conventional and alternative fuels.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 14, 2007

PG&E's Peter Darbee, its president, CEO and chairman of the board, let the committee know that plug-in hybrid cars could play a huge role in lowering carbon emissions. And assured the Senators that the electric grid, as it is, could charge millions of cars today displacing millions of gallons of petroleum. First, Sen.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 5, 2007

The Detroit News has the alternative fuel breakdown in the president's budget request, and it isn't pretty. Increases for hydrogen fuel cell research from $289 million in FY 2007 to $309 million in FY 2008. Bush proposes $81 million, which includes $17 million for plug-in hybrid battery grants. We need cars.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The rebate reduces the incremental costs of purchasing advanced alternative fuel technology heavy-duty trucks and buses by up to 80%. The state has also revised regulations to clarify charging station ownership rules, and supported research and demonstration projects on new plug-in electric car technologies and policies.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Together, ROEV’s founding partners operate 91%—more than 17,500—of public, networked EV charging ports in the US (US DOE Alternative Fueling Station Locator) and the Association is encouraging all EV industry stakeholders to join their efforts to provide drivers with access to 100% of public charging stations.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Nearly 440,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars have sold in the country so far this year, making the alternative fuel segment the fastest growing automotive sector, ahead of the also booming compact vehicle [.].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

As a result, BCG concludes, the electric car faces stiff competition from ICEs (internal combustion engines) and, based solely on total cost of ownership (TCO) economics, will not be the preferred option for most consumers. Alternative fuels could also play a role in emission reduction for ICE-propelled vehicles, BCG notes.

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