Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

It will be joined later in the fall of 2014 by the Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel sedan; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Similar to other Audi models, Audi drive select has four settings that include Auto, Dynamic, Comfort and Individual.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The gasoline-powered GV70 is the best-selling Genesis model, so the addition of an all-electric version of this popular SUV will find a place in many garages as GV70 owners make the transition to electric propulsion. Both GV70s share the same platform that was specifically designed for a gasoline engine and electric motors.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The startup carmaker Rivian was founded a decade ago by RJ Scaringe, but it didn’t go public with its electric pickup truck and SUV until the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Rivian quotes acceleration from 0 to 60 mph at about 3 seconds, startling for a truck that weighs 7,000 pounds or more. The next Tesla? Stay tuned.

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F-150 Land Rover Colorado Los Angeles 108

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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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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. liter gasoline engine, the 2.0 0-60 (sec).

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai is initially offering the Tucson Fuel Cell to customers in the Los Angeles/Orange County region for a 36-month term at $499 per month, with $2,999 down. The Tucson Fuel Cell began mass production for the US market in April 2014 at the Ulsan, Korea assembly plant that also manufactures the Tucson gasoline-powered CUV.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

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 The power charge door, located on the left rear fender, looks just like if this car used gasoline. EPA at 235 miles.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 107

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. The new Golf initially sees the debut of the new turbocharged gasoline engine EA211 “1.5

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Engine Connect Connected 2017 257

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

We did not have the chance to get behind the wheel at a recent press reveal event in Los Angeles, but if it is anything like the past version, it will be zippy and fun to drive. Possibly bigger news is the 500 will now only come with electric propulsion, dropping the gasoline engine completely.

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North America Los Angeles Clean Cleaning 85

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

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. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

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).

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Mercedes 2010 Los Angeles Fuel 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The lithium-ion battery can move the vehicle up to 21 miles on a single charge and up to 85 mph on battery power alone. Once the battery runs down, the vehicle is powered by its gasoline-electric hybrid powerplant with a range surpassing 500 miles.

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 170

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. Propulsion is shared between a 134 hp (100 kW) 3-cylinder gasoline engine and a 65 kW synchronous electric motor. Earlier post.) This is unique in the segment.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid 2017 150

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. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. This is controlled auto ignition. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The new MINI will make its auto show premiere in Los Angeles this week. Three model variants are available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW/136 bhp 3-cylinder gasoline engine. seconds), top speed is 235 km/h (146 mph). seconds), top speed is 210 km/h (130 mph). liters (4.7 – 4.8 liters (5.2 – 5.4

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Diesel Engine Fuel MPG 268

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The production-ready 2023 Fisker Ocean debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show to an interested group of industry insiders and journalists. 0-60 mph: 3.6 0-60 mph: 6.9 0-60 mph: 3.9 0-60 mph: 3.6 Swimming with the Big Boys. All-wheel drive. Dual motor, 550 horsepower (est. seconds (est.).

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Fisker Aston Martin SUV All-Electric 75

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

In Tokyo, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) formally announced the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid—the plug-in version of the third-generation Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle—into key markets. The plug-in made its North American debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. 100 km/h (62 mph).

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Prius Plug-in Plug Toyota 262

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 Cross Coupe has a zero-emissions range of up to 20 miles (32 km) and can reach 60 mph from rest in just 6.0

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Plug-in SUV Detroit Concept 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

For those customers requiring a reduction of range anxiety, a rear-mounted 650cc, 34 hp, two-cylinder, gasoline-powered Range Extender generator is available, which roughly doubles the vehicle’s range. The i3 accelerates from 0-30 mph in 3.5 revs of 11,400 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The ultimate goal—one that Volkswagen Group and brand executives consistently emphasize—is to enable “bumper-to-bumper” production of brand models equipped with different drive systems (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell) using the same production line. US gal) of gasoline.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Toyota pulled the sheet off the 2023 Prius before the media in Los Angeles on November 16. liter gasoline engine with a lithium-ion battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery from the previous generations. The multimedia system includes navigation and SiriusXM/AM/FM radio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Hybrid 85

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The 2014 Mazda6 sedan made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter gasoline engine, goes on sale in January. System components of i-ELOOP, which makes its first production appearance on the Mazda6. Click to enlarge. The first version, equipped with a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

Going faster than that triggers the car’s gasoline-powered engine, transforming the vehicle back into a traditional hybrid. But the auto companies hated the CARB rules and never really wanted to sell the cars. The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

During the past couple of years the American driving public has witnessed how dependent they are of gasoline, and vulnerable to rapidly increasing energy prices. Per BMW’s press release the MINI E will be motivated by a 150kW electric drive system with a range of 150 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph.

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Mini E BMW Power Powered 100

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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