Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. When fully charged, the vehicle is targeted to achieve a maximum electric-only range of approximately 13 miles and will be capable of achieving highway speeds up to 60 mph in electric-only (charge-depleting) mode.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Marc Lichte, Head of Design, is presenting the Audi prologue concept car. Despite that performance, the show car’s combined fuel consumption is still only 8.6 Lichte is giving the Audi brand a new styling direction in the large coupe. Earlier post.). ft) is available. g/mile).

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Los Angeles Design Audi Volt 236

Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

The port cartage and drayage specialists at Coyote Container successfully completed a 400-mile delivery in a Nikola Tre semi truck powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. ton trailer through California’s Altamont Pass and Grapevine Canyon on the I-5 interstate between the Port of Oakland and the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach.

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Hydrogen Miles Oakland Los Angeles 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2017

The updated Mazda6 ( earlier post ) introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show this past week offers two powertrain options in the US: an upgraded SKYACTIV-G 2.5 engine, first unveiled at the 2015 LA Auto Show for the 2016 CX-9. naturally aspirated engine and the turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Mazda6’s 2.5-liter,

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Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES — Porsche has put the combustion engine Cayenne at the trail to depart, however first, the automaker is giving the workhorse midsize crossover a midcycle freshening that feels extra like a redesign. The 2024 Cayenne S swaps its V-6 for a V-8 that makes an supplementary 34 hp and delivers a 0-to-60-mph future of four.4

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The all-new fourth-generation 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. To keep engine revs lower at highway speeds and enhance fuel mileage, fifth and sixth gears will be overdrives. Dynamic Torque Control has three different drive modes: Auto, Lock and Sport.

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Toyota Fuel MPG Highlander 239

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Infiniti presented its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the 2012 Infiniti M35h ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Infiniti Hybrid offers more than 350 hp (361 kW) and estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway (7.8 L/100km), 25 mpg (9.4 L/100km) city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100km) combined.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The car will deliver a remarkable 1,984 horsepower and reach 60 mph in just 1.7 The Los Angeles Fire Department bought the first electric fire engine in the U.S. While it may take a while for these to outnumber fossil fuel-powered vehicles, the market is expanding quickly. Aspark Owl. million each.

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F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles 66

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

At a sustainability workshop at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Dr. Rudolf Krebs, the Volkswagen Group’s Commissioner for Electric Drive Systems, said the group will “ electrify all segments. liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile).

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Audi Plug-in America Plug 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the first i8 Roadster, along with the 2019 i8 Coupe. With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary).

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

This should also serve as an important reminder that whatever size tire you have, keeping the inflation at the manufacturer’s suggested rating is also critical to maximizing fuel economy. The company also claims it can ford through three feet of water and will go from 0-60 mph in about three seconds. Feature: Tailgating with an EV.

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Range Miles EPA San Francisco 67

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km).

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

earlier post ) The updated Golf is also one of the first compact cars to be available with semi-automated driving functions—the new Traffic Jam Assist function can guide the Golf at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in strenuous stop-and-go traffic. Estimated NEDC fuel consumption is 4.9 With its 9.2-inch Lane Assist plus ACC.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. We turned very fun 0-60 mph times of about 3.7 Music is provided by AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM/HD Radio, with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. EPA at 235 miles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. HYUNDAI TUCSON FUEL CELL.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2011

The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. Top speed is electronically limited at around 90 mph.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Mercedes-Benz presented the new B-Class F-CELL, its first (limited) series production fuel-cell powered electric vehicle available in the US ( earlier post ), at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 11.4 seconds; top speed is 106 mph (171 km/h). lbs (4 kg) of the gaseous fuel.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

announced details of the e-Golf, its first fully electric vehicle to go on sale in the US, prior to its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The e-Golf accelerates from 0 - 25 mph (40 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and from 0-60 mph in approximately 10.4 Top speed is electronically limited to 87 mph (140 km/h).

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Auto MPH Lithium Ion Volt 239

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. It also offers better fuel economy than the M5. 4 cylinder direct-injection Ecotec engine and 6-speed automatic transmission offers class leading fuel economy while maintaining sprightly acceleration. by Bill Cooke.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The new MINI features an all-new vehicle architecture, an evolutionary design and a range of new fuel-efficient engines. The new MINI will make its auto show premiere in Los Angeles this week. seconds faster, while average fuel consumption is 27% lower. seconds), top speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).

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Diesel Engine Fuel MPG 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

All three incorporate a fourth-generation, 100 kW LT PEM (Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack developed in-house by Volkswagen Group Research at the Volkswagen Technology Center for Electric Traction. Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fuel consumption figures are to come.

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2016

All three of the new MINI Countryman variants will make their World Premiere at the Los Angeles International Auto Show at a press conference on 16 November. Average fuel consumption on the EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles is 112 mpg US, with CO 2 emissions of 49 grams per kilometer; 0–62 mph time is 6.9

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid 2017 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2011

BYD vehicles are estimated to have already saved $360,000 in fuel costs and more than 2.776 million lbs (1.26 50 of BYD’s e6, five-seat crossover vehicles, each with a range of more than 160 miles (300 km) and a top speed of 88 mph (140 km/h), have been in service at Shenzhen-based Pengcheng Electric Taxi Company since 29 April 2010.

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BYD Fleet Plug-in E6 290

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

The plug-in made its North American debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. Gasoline-electric hybrid fuel efficiency. Plug-in hybrid fuel efficiency. Maximum speed in EV mode is 100 km/h (62 mph). In Japan, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid has an average fuel efficiency of 57 km/L (134 mpg US, 1.75

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The 2014 Mazda6 sedan made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Other improvements include internal engine friction reduced by 20% and fuel economy increases by up to 20%. System components of i-ELOOP, which makes its first production appearance on the Mazda6. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Toyota pulled the sheet off the 2023 Prius before the media in Los Angeles on November 16. Toyota says the lithium-ion battery is 15% more efficient and weighs less, both of which are key for getting high fuel economy. For the Prius Prime PHEV, Toyota did not release the expected fuel economy. seconds, which is 2.6

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

to the vehicle curb weight and has a fuel capacity of 2.4 The i3 accelerates from 0-30 mph in 3.5 seconds (preliminary), with a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h), electronically limited to preserve efficiency. The Range Extender adds roughly 330 lbs. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission.

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BMW 2014 Range Sale 277

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. The hybrid has a manufacturer-estimated fuel economy rating of 70 MPGe. the Golf GTE, earlier post.)

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Plug-in SUV Detroit Concept 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Barra noted that GM is well-positioned with respect to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and that the work continues, but for the success of that technology “ a lot depends on the infrastructure. ”. The electric boost allows us to do interesting things and get better fuel economy than you would normally think about for such light electrification.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions. But the auto companies hated the CARB rules and never really wanted to sell the cars. As a result, the plug-ins burn much less fuel, thereby significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

She certainly is staring at us intensely as we pilot the bright-white three-wheeled craft down the street, gingerly depressing the brake pedal to make sure were under the 30-mph speed limit. Then were around the corner, she disappears from our rearview mirror and we hit the accelerator. It is also amazing how stable a three-wheeler can be.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

While the Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline-fueled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in manufacturing cost in order to become commercially viable,” the task force noted in its recent assessment of GM’s restructuring plans. .&# and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s

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