Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The announcement was made just days after Hertz announced its initial blockbuster purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, which would be used as part of its can rental fleet. We are creating the new Hertz and charting a dynamic, new course for the future of travel, mobility and the auto industry,” Fields said.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2023

Consumer demand drove new technologies for cars. Air conditioners and heaters became standard features in every car. And the auto industry had to respond to policy issues. Jens was on the design team of the award winning flying car , and the award winning electric car , while also innovating in bike transportation.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 18, 2023

That said, the auto industry has the potential to significantly transform if EV towing capacity catches up to ICE towing. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. One area where EVs lack is towing because of its effect on batteries. The post EVs Aren’t Good at Towing. What’s the Solution?

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In fact, many carmakers are now investing heavily in hybrid and electric vehicles as consumers show an increasing preference for cars that will save them money at the pump. This shift is likely to have a lasting impact on the auto industry, as manufacturers scramble to meet the changing demands of the marketplace.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Behind the Numbers. Tesla Model 3 was the top seller in the state.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2017

We see a momentous inflection point for the global auto industry in the second half of the 2020s. The inability to charge at home in many local and regional markets is part of the reason why we forecast EVs making up just over a third of the global car fleet in 2040, and not a much higher figure.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

When the dust settled Wards 10 Best list included four battery-electrics (BEV), a hydrogen-powered battery-electric fuel cell, two plug-in hybrids and a full hybrid, along with two turbocharged internal combustion engines. The post News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

But as the Times points out, the government is NOT forcing the fleet to become all electric: The E.P.A. It does not mandate the sales of electric vehicles, and gas-powered cars and trucks could still be sold. The Biden administration and EPA are NOT BANNING NON-ELECTRIC CARS. regulation is not a ban.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2022

The impact on the auto industry, particularly the still growing electric sector, could be profound. A shift to online car buying is already underway. Carvana was the number two used car chain last year according to one report, and Tesla’s direct sales model doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Tesla has a strong lead and a loyal fan base, but in the auto industry nothing’s forever. Photos from Clean Fleet Report archives & Tesla. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Productivity, Chips & Batteries.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 1, 2021

The auto industry is not known as a second career for comedy writers. 4 battery electric crossover and the corporate commitment to EVs. The post Opinion: Hey VW, Electric Vehicles Are Not a Joke first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. It happens every year. Some get a chuckle; many more a groan.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Clean Fleet Report’s test S500 has $15,180 in options, making the final price $127,330. The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. What exactly makes a car “luxurious?” Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit?

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 6, 2007

This quotation tells us all we need to know about what the auto industry would like the future to look like. As an industry they must oppose even the meager Congressional call for 35mpg by 2020. Were plug-in hybrids and electric cars added to the automakers' fleet mix they could achieve astounding CAFE standards.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

old question for electric cars – When will electric cars make a real. presence in the world’s two largest passenger car markets (China and the. Read more in the article: Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? Electric-car ventures made up nearly 40.

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Wallbox

JUNE 30, 2021

The accumulation of these EV tax breaks, plus the hefty 25% tax on fossil-fuel cars, means that EV models in Norway are often more affordable than fossil-fuel cars, even without the EV subsidies that are available in other countries. Buying the electric model in Norway is often good for your eco-conscience as well as your wallet.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Just months after declaring bankruptcy, American car rental giant Hertz Global Holdings Inc. has placed an order for 100,000 Tesla Model 3 as part of its initiative to transform its fleet into sustainable vehicles. “For drivers across the world, the name Tesla has become synonymous with electric cars.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In the auto industry, two main things are the talk of the town. On the one hand, there’s a massive push toward autonomy and self-driving cars. On the other, electric vehicles are getting all of the attention and sales. Consequently, this is the main argument for electric cars being more accident-prone.

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Teslarati

APRIL 26, 2021

Tesla’s ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) first-quarter earnings call comes on the heels of an impressive quarter that saw the electric car maker post $10.389 billion in revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.93, beating Wall Street’s expectations. And in this case, Tesla has an edge with its large fleet of over a million cars on the road.

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Plug In India

DECEMBER 30, 2020

On the other end of the spectrum, there were no announcements by electric car pioneer Mahindra Electric, in 2020. Their electric car launches were postponed to 2021. The electric motorcycle scene has disappointed. And 2020 was not good for Electric car fleet companies.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Henrik Fisker revealed his plans to shake-up the electric SUV category with the all-new, all-electric Ocean. The 2023 Fisker Ocean will offer electric car buyers choices, although most of the specs are estimates at this point. Fisker Ocean One (Launch Edition: 5,000 Units). Henrik and his new namesake.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

He has organized 12 National Drive Electric Week and Drive Electric Earth Day test drive events, organized EV displays at environmental organization meetings, and curated electric vehicle exhibits at 2 Marin County Fairs that were attended by 120,000 visitors. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Power Source Type market is segmented into battery electric vehicle, plug-in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. India is making hard efforts to electrify the buses like the China, it has the largest electric bus fleet in the world. Electric buses. million electric cars on the road by 2030.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2024

However, the tide is turning toward battery-electric cars. The high car demand has emphasized the need to adopt EVs and clean up auto industry emissions. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. A January 2024 Cox Automotive report shows EV sales hit a record of 1.2 aims to achieve net-zero emissions.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

He has organized 12 National Drive Electric Week and Drive Electric Earth Day test drive events, organized EV displays at environmental organization meetings, and curated electric vehicle exhibits at 2 Marin County Fairs that were attended by 120,000 visitors. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

When the FAME II subsidy was slashed from 40% to 15% in June 2023 , the Cassandras of the auto industry were quick to write off the EV industry. This is thanks to the key advantage stemming from TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), particularly for fleet operators who clock plenty of kilometres each day. million units.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

The aggressive plans illustrate Chinas growing commitment to electrified vehicles and its strategy to support auto makers developing various types of electric cars and components with research subsidies. Most Chinese buyers also are purchasing cars for the first time and have not developed particular preferences.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2009

Norway-based electric car maker Think plans to open a new manufacturing plant and technical center in the United States. US production is expected to start in 2010, with the first-year volume of 2,500 units being available to pilot and demonstration fleet projects.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric Cars and The Volt Can Transform America and the Auto Industry TODAY!!! By Seth Leitman Tue, Jan 6, 2009 Electrifying Times gave me the opportunity to attend a General Motors press event showing off the Volt back in late 2008 after just releasing the book Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, 2nd Edition.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

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. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

These—including, for example, an electric version of the T2, the iconic VW van of the late 1960s and 1970s—were mostly test cars and prototype cars, but also small fleets for special purposes. Illustration of main electric-drive components. Bottom right. Click to enlarge.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

This is a company that has already invented new processes (the way it makes batteries) and products (the battery in its electric car) and it is focused on innovation. They are the top of the top,” Mr. Wang told me, when I visited BYD last year. Innovation appears to be Mr. Wang’s personal passion. BYD’s forward-thinking management.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

It makes sense that during their usable life, electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. In fact, an EV in the New Zealand fleet emits 83% fewer greenhouse gases than a comparable ICEV during its time on the road. THE BOTTOM LINE. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

3 billion in long-desired (and, to this author’s mind, sorely needed) enhancements to the United States Postal Service’s fleet electrification efforts: $1.29 The partners have not announced the factory location yet, but plan to begin construction in early 2023. $3 billion for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles and $1.71

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