Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Ford Motor Company announced a collaboration with GE, in which GE will purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids for its fleet—Ford’s largest-ever plug-in electrified vehicle fleet sale.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2017

A prototype Mack Pinnacle axle back model equipped with a proprietary plug-in hybrid electric driveline recently participated in a zero-emission eHighway demonstration in Carson, California. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gas-Electric Mariner 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2012

The West Virginia University (WVU)-based National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium ( NAFTC ) has created a suite of modern technology products that put knowledge about specific electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles at the fingertips of first responders. This version of the QRG is available for a nominal cost.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

XL Hybrids, Inc. announced the successful installation of its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System ( earlier post ) in four city-owned vans for The City of Boston. The City of Boston is striving to replace 10% of its fleet each year with alternative fuel vehicles. There were no driver training or maintenance requirements.

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Boston Installation Hybrid Alternative Fuels 210

Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

JCB India has secured a significant order for 1,000 hybrid construction machines from Russia, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said during his speech at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit held on January 11. “I had told and requested JCB to make a hybrid machine of diesel with CNG. A JCB India spokesperson refused to comment.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

This, in turn, means that an increasing number of alternative-fueled vehicles are transported on roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries. This, in combination with the particular characteristics of and risks associated with alternative-fueled vehicles, means that shipping companies and ship crews must be prepared for certain challenges.

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Transportation Alternative Fuels Gas-Electric Gas 195

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2022

This is part of a larger agreement between FedEx and BrightDrop that will see FedEx incorporate 2,500 total Zevo 600s across FedEx operations over the next few years. The first 150 BrightDrop Zevo 600s were delivered throughout Southern California to FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp.

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Vehicles 2003 Alternative Fuels General Motors 273

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2016

XL Hybrids ( earlier post ) announced the successful installation of its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in Prince George’s County, Maryland cargo vans. The upfitted hybrid vans are part of the County’s Sustainable Energy Program, which aims to reduce government fleet vehicle petroleum consumption by 20%.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2018

says that the push toward alternative-fuel vehicles—battery electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles—poses a credit challenge for multiple sectors in Japan, with the large auto sector and sectors such as steel and refining most affected. Moody’s Japan K.K.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model. Great-looking and efficient around town We clocked 10.8

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2009

The US Postal Service (USPS) will conduct a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hybrid vehicles to its delivery fleet, part of a vehicle purchase by the US General Services Administration (GSA).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2012

Twenty-three percent of US car owners say that their interest in purchasing a hybrid vehicle has increased from a year ago, according to a new Harris Poll. The adoption curve for hybrid vehicles appears to wane with age. Beyond fuel choices, new car selection is also heavily based on opinions about vehicle quality.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2012

UPS is deploying 40 new medium-duty series hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs): 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta. Both deployments were supported in part by grants from the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. UPS HHV Click to enlarge. UPS currently has one HHV in operation in Laguna Hills, Calif.,

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. We liked it then and like the all-new Niro hybrid even more. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. Efficient with Low Emissions.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Lancer Automotive Group, a leader in the intermountain west for alternative fuel conversions, announced a non-exclusive installation partnership and distribution agreement with XL Hybrids, a developer of hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets.

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Installation Hybrid Alternative Fuels Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

AT&T plans to invest up to $565 million as part of a long-term strategy to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. The new deployments will bring AT&T’s alternative-fuel fleet to more than 15,000 vehicles by 2019.

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Alternative Fuels Fleet Fuel Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Hybrid Options. The all-wheel drive 2023 Crown comes with two hybrid engine choices. The base, in the XLE and Unlimited trims, is simply called Hybrid. The more powerful Hybrid Max, only available in the Platinum model, is a turbocharged 2.4-liter seconds while the Hybrid comes in at 7.6 A country cruiser.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. This is the old school turbocharged and supercharger mild hybrid; you can find the PHEV review here. of torque Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) 3.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2021

(CMAL) to partner in designing a hydrogen fuel-cell sea-going passenger and car ferry—a first for Europe. This is part of HYSEAS III , a Horizon 2020 funded project ( earlier post ). The ferry will be designed around the requirements of Shapinsay in Orkney where hydrogen fuel is generated through wind power.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

Q: What is your view on the readiness of the component industry for the shift towards adoption of multiple fuel technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024? Hybrids, EVs and Hydrogen vehicles will be the technologies for the future. Technologies are rapidly evolving in the automotive space.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Elegant + Powerful + Efficient Editor’s Note: Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. This is the PHEV; you can find the turbocharged and supercharger mild hybrid review here. The Range Rover Sport PHEV has a 3.0-liter

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Toyota has taken an all-around beating for its decision to focus on a diverse array of alternative fuels and electrification options instead of going all-in on EVs, but that approach has started to look more prudent as other companies struggle with slower-than-expected growth.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Share of EDVs in 2050.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

Early next year, HMIN will add production of the Civic Hybrid, Honda’s most popular hybrid model in the United States. Indiana was the first Honda plant in North America to build a hybrid vehicle when it started Acura ILX Hybrid production in April. million vehicles per year.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

Scott Adams, senior vice president, eMobility, who spoke at AutoMobili-D, part of the 2019 North American International Auto Show, said that Eaton’s inverters can be tailored to a wide range of customer requirements and applications.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. While the looks are what catches the eye in the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited, it is the efficiency that raises an eyebrow. Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan you can buy.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2018

The next generation of four-cylinder engines will be optimized for operation in combination with electric motors and will be used in the drive train of hybrid systems. Rüsselsheim already had global responsibility for engine development when we were still part of GM. Alternative fuels. Vehicle development: Seats.

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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. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

liter PowerBoost hybrid engine to go along with the: non-hybrid 3.3-liter Yes, there are seven propulsion choices for the 2022 F-150, but since there has never been a hybrid F-150, consumers now have even more options for this best-selling truck. Hybrid Performance. Hybrid Efficiency. How about giving it a 3.3-liter

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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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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 27, 2007

Alternative fuels has become the issue Bush returns to in order to take our eyes off the various disasters befalling both the administration and the country. According to Milbank: [Bush's] role as uncompensated pitchman for gasoline alternatives makes perfect sense: If anybody needs a new fuel source, it is George W.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel GM Phoenix 100

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

will purchase 51 additional gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles from Azure Dynamics Corporation. The FedEx fleet of hybrid electric and electric vehicles will total 325 when all 51 hybrid step-vans are delivered during November and December of 2009. FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. That allows us to invest for the long-term, rather than planning around near-term fluctuations in fuel pricing.

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