Green Car Reports

APRIL 5, 2023

The Prime adds a much larger battery that can be plugged into the grid to recharge—giving it an estimated EPA combined electric. The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the conventional 2023 Prius hybrid launched earlier this year.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. The FIT EV’s fuel consumption rating is 29 kWh per 100 miles; EPA-rated annual fuel cost is $500. EPA Combined MPGe.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. Ford C-MAX Energi gets a combined EPA-estimated 108 MPGe city and 92 MPGe highway, for a combined 100 MPGe. and Georgia Tech.

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. EPA ratings for select EVs. Volkswagen of America, Inc. 2015 e-Golf.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

kWh battery pack with a 168 kW rear motor; dual-motor e-WD models features the 77.4 kWh battery pack with a 74 kW front motor and a 165 kW rear motor. EPA-Est Range. With strong sales and continued customer demand, the Wind RWD becomes the base EV6 for the 2023 model year, replacing the Light RWD (2022 MSRP $41,400).

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Kia Wind Miles America 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2012

The EPA has rated the Tesla Model S luxury EV equipped with the 85 kWh pack at 89 MPGe combined (88 MPGe city, 90 MPGe highway), with a range per charge of 265 miles. Tesla is offering a choice of three battery pack configurations on the Model S: 40, 60, and 85 kWH packs, along with an 85 kWh pack performance model.

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EPA Miles Range Tax Credit 261

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

OptiFuel’s rail engine solutions are powered by their EPA-certified locomotive CNG/RNG engine rated at 0.00 times the volume to store energy versus diesel, and hydrogen requires 11 times the volume, while lithium batteries require 50 to 75 times. Traditional locomotives run on diesel fuel, emitting high levels of NO x , PM, and CO 2.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2023

seconds for the Q8 Sportback e-tron with ultra package , as well as efficiency gains through aerodynamic advancements and improvements to both battery cell chemistry and packaging. Greater battery capacity, higher charging performance, greater efficiency. kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5 hours at 19.2kW (240V/80A).

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 7, 2024

The majority of these vehicles can travel over 200 miles on a fully charged battery, ensuring that nearly all new models can cover more than 100 miles without needing a recharge. By selecting a vehicle of interest, users can view the "EPA Fuel Economy" information, which includes range estimates specific to each EV model.

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Range Fuel Economy Miles Insight 88

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

kWh battery with 36% more energy capacity. IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. The new IONIQ Electric’s battery has been upgraded from 28 kWh to 38.3 Using a 100-kW fast-charging station, the battery can reach 80% charge in as little as 54 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

The fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge models have been updated for the 2024 model year to offer increased range ( earlier post ). Range improvements come thanks to two new powertrains offered on both the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. Exterior updates also help contribute to the efficiency gains.

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Recharge Volvo Range EPA 330

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2016

XL Hybrids announced vehicle testing results showing a 26% improvement in miles per gallon on the EPA UDDS (Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule) drive cycle for Ford Transit vans upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive Systems. liter engine over the EPA UDDS drive cycle, which represents urban driving routes.

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Ford Hybrid MPG EPA 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Federal Agency Battery and Energy Storage Initiatives and Funding Obligations, Fiscal Years 2009. GAO was asked to: identify the scope and key characteristics of federal battery and energy storage initiatives; determine the extent to which there is potential fragmentation, overlap, or duplication, if any, among these initiatives; and.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2014

Zipcar has introduced a 2014 Honda Fit battery electric vehicle (EV) at The University of California, Davis’ (UC Davis) West Village , the largest planned zero net energy community in the United States. In the course of a year, the community is designed to generate as much energy as it consumes.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

Land Rover Defender EV conversion by Protean The first completed Defender EV has a 75-kwh battery pack affording 153 miles of WLTP range—likely in the vicinity of just 110 to 125 miles if it were to be run in EPA-cycle tests.

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Land Rover Conversion Motor Motors 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Spark EV delivers an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent and 82 miles of EPA-estimated combined city/highway range. Storing that energy from the charging process and the vehicle’s regenerative braking capability is a 19 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. foot overall length and a tight 33.8-foot

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. Combined system power output is 192 horsepower and EPA estimated fuel economy numbers are 50 city, 54 highway and 52 combined for the Blue trim.

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Hyundai 2020 Solar MPG 403

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2015

The Honda Fit EV features a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, an EPA-rated driving range of 82 miles (132 km), and an energy-consumption rating of 29 kilowatt hours (kWh) per 100 miles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2009

billion) to establish a network of 1 million charging points by 2015 and the building of a €625 million (US$910 million) lithium-ion battery plant at a plant owned by Renault with a public contribution of €125 million (US$182 million) toward the total. This site may produce more than 100,000 batteries per year. billion (US$2.2

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Plug in America

JUNE 24, 2021

EPA estimates are not available at this time, but it’s anticipated to have an electric range of 250 miles. The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV battery capacity increased from 12.0 Unlike the LEAF, the Ariya will have a liquid-cooled battery and CCS fast-charging capability, rather than CHAdeMO. Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2022

EPA is interested in both single-use batteries (primary batteries), and rechargeable batteries (secondary batteries). EPA is interested in both single-use batteries (primary batteries), and rechargeable batteries (secondary batteries).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). kWh (EPA is now using $0.13 Among their findings: A note on fuel pricing and cost per mile. Source: Schoettle and Sivak.

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. kW system, a complete recharge can be achieved in as little as 2.3 —Jesse Ortega, chief engineer, Chevrolet Electric Vehicles. With the new 7.2

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Volt 2019 Chevrolet Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Compared to the average new gas-powered vehicle, the Spark EV can save drivers, on average, about $83 per month in fuel costs according to EPA assessments based on 24 mpg highway for an average vehicle and 12 cents per kWh of electricity cost. The Spark EV’s battery system is capable of handling multiple compatible DC Fast Charges daily.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 6, 2013

In part, that's because the unit the EPA uses doesn't actually have much to do with the electricity owners use to recharge the battery packs that power their electric cars. Two days ago, we ran down all the rated ranges of every plug-in electric car offered for sale in the U.S. market this year.

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Electric Cars Miles Recharge EPA 140

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The new mild-hybrid electrical system leverages many of the technologies and components from Chevrolet’s lineup of electrified vehicles, including battery cells from the Malibu Hybrid and software controls developed for the Volt. The eAssist system pairs a compact lithium-ion battery pack and electric motor with the Silverado’s 5.3L

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. miles per kWh of battery. This felt quick and made freeway merging a breeze.

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google 79

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

to set up a pilot plant for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Chemetall is part of a consortium of companies participating in “ LithoRec ”, a research and development project related to the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Toxco’s existing lithium battery recycling operation is located in Trail, British Columbia.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

For one, Audi engineers optimized the battery cell chemistry in the Q4 e-tron 55’s 77 kWh pack, enabling charge rates up to 170 kW, up from 150 kW on the Q4 e-tron 50. Audi states the refreshed SUV can now recharge from 10-80% in 28 minutes on a DC fast charger. That’s 22 miles more EPA range than the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron 50 EV.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

liter engine, with high-efficiency combustion, cooled EGR and an optimized ITMS cooling system, features 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb-ft (241 N·m) of torque at 4,000 rpm, with an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 29 mpg with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg with all-wheel drive. kWh battery pack.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

Thanks to an upgraded battery conditioning system, the 2024 model can recharge up to 80 minutes faster in extreme temperatures. According to Fueleconomy.gov , the 2024 Subaru Solterra gets up to 227 miles EPA range. The new Soltera can charge from 10% to 80% in “as little as 35 minutes.”

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

2024 Genesis GV60 Con: Genesis GV60 falls short on cold-weather range The Genesis GV60 can be had with up to 294 miles of EPA-rated range. The more powerful dual-motor GV60 Performance trim tested had a mere 235 miles of EPA-rated range from its 77.4-kwh kwh battery. Still not bad.

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Design EPA Miles MPH 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

EPA figures will be announced in the near future once they are available from US regulators. kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electrical energy storage and is packaged beneath the rear seat, allowing for a fully-usable trunk. Recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours.

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