Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. grams/mile CO 2 -equivalent and 24.4 Earlier post.)

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

Three of AC Transit’s buses are equipped with UTC Power fuel cell systems and have now traveled more than 255,000 miles, with an average fuel economy that is 65% better than the control fleet of diesel buses running the same routes and duty cycles.

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Power Powered Fuel Oakland 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Aligning with New York City’s goal to reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid demonstration program will provide opportunities for both NYCDOT and the Port Authority to look into expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles in municipal and business fleets.

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New York City New York Prius Plug-in 240

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1 Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Priorities for the Department of Energy’s vehicle technologies research have shifted drastically in recent years among diesel hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and plug-in electric hybrids, with little continuity among them. EPA and NHTSA just released their joint proposed rulemaking for an average 250g/mile CO 2 and 34.1

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2010 2014 Vehicles Hydrogen 257

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

However, total transportation energy demand in California could be reduced 30% relative to 2005 levels in 2050 through improving overall vehicle efficiency (which includes the use of advanced electric-drivetrains such as plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Realistic case for PEVs.

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2005 Transportation California Energy 250

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization. This progress includes advanced internal combustion engines; efficient transmissions; lightweight materials; and hybrid and other energy-saving technologies.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

These technologies include, but are not limited to, advanced aftertreatment and waste heat recovery; lean-burn plus lean-NO x emissions traps; integration of zero-emission miles technologies; further refinements in reducing friction and parasitic energy losses; and widespread utilization of renewable and natural gas and hydrogen blends.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. It is all about the hydrogen fueling station network, which is slowly being built out.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP). The 600 hybrid vehicles in the State fleet will be retrofitted to be PHEVs.

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New York Alternative Fuels PHEV Renewable 100

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. Take the Mach-E battery pack and drop it into the best-selling Ford Transit commercial vehicle and the E-Transit enters the last-mile delivery market. Leaf led the way and promises more changes soon.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

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 miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

A hydrogen-powered version of Hyundai’s Tucson sport utility vehicle has already appeared in southern California showrooms. In August 2014, Hyundai’s ix35 fuel cell model was driven a record distance for a hydrogen-powered production car on a single tank, covering 435 miles across three Scandinavian countries.

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Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. Driving Range: XLE: 252 miles; Limited: 242 miles. Driving Range: XLE: 228 miles; Limited: 222 miles. Battery Eight years/100,000 miles.

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Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 99

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2009

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have published results of a well-to-wheels (WTW) lifecycle analysis of petroleum energy use and greenhouse gas emissions of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles employing gasoline, diesel, E85 and hydrogen (fuel cell) fuels, with an all-electric range between 10 to 40 miles.

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PHEV Hydrogen Emissions Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 2, 2023

The Tucson, Santa Fe, Elantra and Sonata come as hybrid and/or plug-in hybrids, the Nexo is powered by electricity via a hydrogen fuel cell, and the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 are battery electric. The Standard Range has a driving range of 240 miles, while the RWD gets either 305 and 361 miles depending if shod with 20-inch or 18-inch tires.

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Hyundai All-Electric Miles Range 78

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

The operating mode indicator and the fuel economy and tank level gauges in the instrument cluster are also based on engine controller computations. In addition to the engine, the fuel economy and emission values of the eco up! is located behind the same fuel door as the gasoline filler neck. The eco up!

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Gas CO2 Vehicles Gas-Electric 291

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The package also includes provisions that will ensure adequate fueling infrastructure is available for the increasing numbers of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles planned for deployment in California. The numerical part of the standard category, such as 20 in SULEV20, refers to the emission standard, in thousandths of a gram per mile.

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California Clean Cleaning Fleet 186

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels. miles/kWh average over 526 miles of mixed driving through Southern California. Many Bolt owners proudly report going more than 300 miles on a charge.

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Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 77

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2012

Life durability requirements are increased from 120,000 miles to. 150,000 miles. The regulation also reduces the PM standard to 0.001 gram per mile, phasing in to 100% compliance by 2028 for all light-duty vehicles. The new standard drops greenhouse gas emissions to 166 grams per mile, a reduction of 34% compared to 2016 levels.

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Clean Cleaning California Cars 265

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.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. nk City Electric car www.thinkelectric.org Documentary about electric cars, hybrids, hydrogen and the future of transportation. 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? Newsletter Vol. 3 CARB Date with Destiny Move CARB Forward Plug In America Podcasts! New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol.

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Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

billion worldwide—by 2050, this may not be achievable through improvements to the traditional internal combustion engine or alternative fuels: the traditional combustion engine is expected to improve by 30%, so achieving full decarbonisation is not possible through efficiency alone. Wind : Nordex.

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Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug 244

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. We’ll set aside the business challenges facing alternative fuel providers.).

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Like most people, I tend to drive less than 30 miles a day, so I won’t run out of charge. What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. I charge my EV for 8 hours when I get to work, and then again overnight when I get home. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate. is a Green Options Media Production.

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MIT Gas-Electric Gas Electric Cars 45

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

However, arguably Honda’s most innovative vehicle to date is the FCX Clarity, the world’s first dedicated platform hydrogen vehicle. Volkswagen: German manufacturer Volkswagen has taken an alternative route to early success in the green car race by placing the emphasis on clean diesel models, which it has been marketing in Europe since 2003.

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Green Cars Green Civic Hybrid 2003 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Continues promotion and development of hydrogen as long-term strategy. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

The report addresses topics related to the evolution of vehicle technology and its deployment, the development of alternative fuels and energy sources, the impacts of driver behavior, and the implications of all of these factors on future GHG emissions in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan.

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MIT Transportation Climate Energy 150