Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. Click to enlarge.

Cash For Clunkers 150

Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

SIXT rental customers will benefit from Stellantis brands including award-winning brands including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and Maserati. First significant delivery volumes will take place as early as the first quarter of 2024 and will continue throughout the year.

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Vehicles CO2 Fleet North America 52

Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

That van, launched in 2014 as the Fiat Ducato, is sold under multiple brands in Europe and elsewhere—but in North America, the company’s truck brand is Ram (no, not Dodge). So we’ve had Ram ProMasters since the 2015 model year, replacing the Dodge Sprinter van based on a design from previous owner Mercedes-Benz. Got all that?

Charging 52

Charging Ford Gasoline-Electric Electric 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Auto EV mode allows the computer to decide if the vehicle runs on gasoline or electricity. LED tail lights and a very small “PLUG-IN HYBRID” badge on the lower right corner make up the details of the rear, foot-activated power lift gate. EV Now mode lets drivers operate on all-electric power when available.

Escape 80

Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 80

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel. The roof, with a power sunroof, drops to a short trunk deck that sports a small integrated spoiler separating the LED boomerang-shaped tail lights. The 1,300-watt 15-speaker system has SiriusXM, AM/FM/HD radio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Alexa Built-in.

Carbon Fiber 95

Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 95

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

USB ports with iPod connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, and hands-free phone capability complete the system. From the LED head and fog lights to the signature sequential turn-signal taillights, the 2021 Mustang is a good-looking car. Road Test: 2015 Dodge Challenger.

Ford 85

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The concave grille, sporting the bold Maserati Trident badge, is bordered by fog lights and adaptive LED headlights that sneer down from wide on the fenders. The LED boomerang-shaped tail lights sit high above the twin, rectangular tailpipes where that wonderful exhaust notes escapes. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

Carbon Fiber 91

Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 91

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Recent announcements demonstrate that electric utilities and some auto makers want to make V2G a reality. Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. Hybrid electric buses and heavy trucks could power many homes or a school or a hospital in an emergency.

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28