Review update: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid is 38-mpg mainstream green
Green Car Reports
MARCH 19, 2021
The Honda CR-V Hybrid is a quiet giant in the grand shift that’s happening in the auto industry. It’s the.
Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut
Baua Electric
JANUARY 17, 2024
Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. Hybrid cars have been touted as the bridge to fill in the gap between internal combustion engine technology and electric propulsion tech.
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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 16, 2012
To create the largest impact, the researchers concluded, emphasis should be placed on the largest producers of vehicles; the five largest producers of automotive vehicles in the United States are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.
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American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck
Green Car Congress
MARCH 4, 2009
American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. Honda uses Class 8 trucks to transport service parts between its parts centers and dealerships.
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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The rules haven’t been finalized, but that process could be completed as soon as March, the industry journal noted. car dealers and dealership managers.
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Two-Thirds Of 2030 Hondas Will Be Electrified Or Zero Emission: CEO
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Fifteen years is a short time in the life of the auto industry, just two complete product cycles for the average high-volume vehicle.
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Hybrid And Plug-In Car Sales Slow In Michigan, Report Says
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Hybrid cars have well and truly hit the mainstream. After years of slow sales around a decade ago, Toyota has now sold over 4 million hybrids. And Honda recently passed its first million. auto industry, buyers have been slower to catch on to the concept. But in the home of the U.S.
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BYD offers discounts for Song and Seal as China's auto price war intensifies
CN EV Post
MARCH 9, 2023
Image from BYD's Weibo) As the price war intensifies in China's auto industry, BYD has also started offering discounts for its two models, even though the official prices remain unchanged. Song family models include the hybrid Song Pro and Song Max, both of which are part of BYD's Dynasty lineup.
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Nikkei Editorial Urges Japan to Match US, China EV Moves
Green Car Congress
JULY 23, 2010
An editorial in Japan’s Nikkei argues that Japanese automakers need to respond aggressively to compete in the rapidly changing global market for electric vehicles.both Toyota and Honda had until recently thought that the era of hybrids would continue for a while before electric vehicles began to gain popularity.
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IndyCar Series Switches to 6-Cylinder Engines for 2012; Series to Explore Energy Recovery, Hybridization and Other Technologies
Green Car Congress
JUNE 3, 2010
All cars in the 2010 Indy Series are using 100% ethanol-fueled Honda Indy HI10R normally-aspirated V-8 engines, with 3.5L The IZOD IndyCar Series will also explore new and relevant technologies to incorporate into the engine such as energy recovery, hybridization, fuel conservation and other emerging technologies to reduce fuel consumption.
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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
The final tally included 14 four-cylinder engines, 11 six-cylinder engines, 10 hybrids (a mix of full and mild—48-volt versions), three plug-in hybrids, seven battery electric vehicles one fuel cell electric vehicle. Ford F-150 Hybrid 3.5L Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L 0L Turbo four-cylinder. Turbo three-cylinder.
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New milestone in 2023: What drove India to record over 41 lakh car sales
Baua Electric
JANUARY 3, 2024
REUTERS) The just concluded year 2023 was a cheerful one for the Indian auto industry, as the car manufacturers in the country breached the four million mark for the first time. This created quite a ruckus in the global auto industry. per cent growth over 39 lakh units registered in 2022.
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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in Germany
Push EVs
JULY 15, 2023
to 18.9%, the share of plugin hybrids halved, however, after incentives were cut. Overall auto volume was 280,047 units, up 24.7% The Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in June, and third best seller of any auto. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in June, and third best seller of any auto. year on year.
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Tesla sold one out of every 8 cars in California in 2023, 21.4% EV share
Baua Electric
JANUARY 30, 2024
market share for the whole year, and Tesla had a 13% market share, with Honda in third place at 9.7%. Adding hybrids into the mix (you know, the cars that Toyota loves to pretend are electric, even though they aren’t ), 35.9% to 21.1%, and a tick up in hybrid share, from 11.7% FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.
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52 ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability
Green Car Congress
JULY 2, 2018
Electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs)—battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles—accounted for 1.5% The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles. To put this in context, pure battery-electric cars accounted for just 0.7% of total EU car sales in 2017.
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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US
Green Cars News
JULY 5, 2009
After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. Reported sales of hybrids in the US increased by 5.2 Indeed sales of hybrids have significantly out-performed the total light duty vehicle market, which dropped by 27.7 per cent year on year.
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Top 10 Green Cars revealed
Green Cars News
APRIL 25, 2010
Green cars are definitely the in-thing in the auto industry and now consumer website kbb.com (part of the Kelley Blue Book) has named its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. Now before you wonder where the likes of the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Volt are on the list – they are not yet available and [.].
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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 22, 2011
Conversely, responses for hybrid vehicles dropped in 2011, and basic/introduction cars fell more than 20 percentage points from last year. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments. Forecast for Mergers and Acquisitions.
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Answering myths about hybrid cars
Green Cars News
APRIL 19, 2009
Many people have concerns about buying a hybrid car - and they don’t just relate to the price tag. There are many questions that arise surrounding questionable stories that hybrids are more difficult or more dangerous to drive. Fiction - Hybrid car battery toxicity is environmentally detrimental.
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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2009
” [Note: In the first quarter of this year takes rates have been averaging around 8-12% for the Camry, Civic and Escape hybrid versions.]. ” Where hybrids get it wrong. Miller of Synovate lays out how a consumer might view a hybrid: We’re going to charge you more for this technology.
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KPMG Survey: execs say connected car generates 10x revenue than a conventional vehicle; market share based on units “outdated”; BEVs #1 trend
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 24, 2017
Auto execs are split between thinking OEMs (31%) and consumers (27%) should own the data, while consumers overwhelmingly believe only they should own it. Good-bye to auto-digital fusion, hello to co-integration. This means that we need to let go of the vision of a complete auto-digital fusion.
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Will green cars put industry on road to profit?
Green Cars News
JULY 3, 2009
This failure, it believes, has prompted US car manufacturers to lose market share to foreign rivals and particularly those from Japan such as Toyota and Honda. Tags: Green cars Latest news auto industry profits gas prices petrol prices US auto industry. Leave a comment with your thoughts.
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NYT Editorial
Plug In Partners
JANUARY 26, 2006
Editorial Trying to Find the Road Ahead Published: January 24, 2006 W ith its bonds downgraded to junk and its market share on the ropes, Detroit's auto industry almost looks to be in a free fall. At Detroit's auto show, it unveiled a Chinese car that Geely plans to upgrade and sell in the United States in 2008.
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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional
Baua Electric
MAY 18, 2024
In contrast, hatchback models have plummeted to 14 from 26 in the same period, with the discontinuation of beloved cars such as Hyundai Santro, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, and more. According to Srivatsa, the increase in the used-cars market is a great growth indicator for the industry.
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Toyota chief cites “silent majority” as argument against an EV-only future
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Toyoda noted that people in the auto industry are actually a “silent majority,” and they are wondering if all-electric cars are really the only way forward. “People involved in the auto industry are largely a silent majority.
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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years
EV Central
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Whatever the name, the verdict is this was the best motor show of the post-pandemic era as the Japanese auto giants delivered a series of stunning electric concepts. The message from Toyota, Nissan, Honda and others was clear; we’ve taken a while to get our heads around this EV thing, but we’re coming now. Honda CI-MEV Honda CI-MEV.
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EAA National Board nominations from across North America
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.
EAA National Board nominations from across North America
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.
2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History
Get Electric Vehicle
MAY 28, 2022
A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. There is no longer any dispute that the automobile industry is transitioning to electric vehicles. General Motors.
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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", See Chevy Volt for latest.
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45 The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress
Green Car Congress
APRIL 29, 2009
Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc., the session counted among its panelists: Professor John Heywood, Sun Jae Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Sloan Auto Laboratory at MIT. Examples of advanced powertrains are turbo charged gas engines, diesel and hybrid. 8.6 / 10.6. 6.6 / 8.2. ?6.7
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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which is expected to sell for $40,000 when it goes on sales in the U.S. Chinese auto makers also showed other types of "new energy" vehicles, including regular gasoline-electric hybrids to compete with Toyota Motor Corp.s Prius hybrid. Chengdu Auto to be Chinas No.1.
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Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak
Plug In India
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Video: Toyota: Dead by 2030 Toyota's Hybrids and Hydrogen car distraction tactics Toyota, as you know, is the world's largest car manufacturer. Let’s be honest, hybrids were never going to be a long term solution to stop our dependency on fossil fuels. The entire auto industry has given up on investing in Hydrogen cars.
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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15
EV Adoption
MARCH 15, 2021
And EV straggler Honda shed a bit more light on its upcoming EVs built on GM’s Ultium battery and powertrain platform. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura. Honda will offer more details later this year, he said.
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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?
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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s The group pointed to a B.C.G.
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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs
Cars That Think
JANUARY 23, 2023
Even when there is an expressed interest in purchasing a battery electric or hybrid vehicle, it often did not turn into an actual purchase. A 2022 CarGurus survey found that 35 percent of new car buyers expressed an interest in purchasing a hybrid, but only 13 percent eventually did.
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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? Hybrid electric buses and heavy trucks could power many homes or a school or a hospital in an emergency. The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric.
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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
The Think Global would definitly be classified as a mini-car, several size classes smaller than a compact car like the Honda Civic or Ford Focus. Today we could be using lead-acid EVs, lead-carbon-acid EVs, or nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion hybrids. Lastly, hybrids & plug-in hybrids are an unfortunate diversion.
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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry
EV Match
AUGUST 29, 2022
Honda announced just days ago that it has struck a deal with Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution to build a $4.4 2 billion for the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant program , which “encourage[s] domestic production and sales of efficient hybrid and advanced diesel vehicles and components of those vehicles”. . $3
GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. It also offers eight hybrid models. Honda has probably sold more Civics in a year than the combined total of all 18 of those GM models. Thats short-sighted. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. you see that?
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