Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. Requirements for more aggressive emission after-treatment and the hardware to achieve that add cost and complexity for fleet operators. The group’s final presentation lists 18 insights Volvo and its partners gained from the project.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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Volvo All-Electric Tax Credit Fisker 95

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2014

Siemens and Scania have been conducting joint research into the electrification of road freight traffic with a focus on optimizing the integration of the drive system and pantograph into the vehicle and on providing the necessary traffic control systems. Copyright: Scania. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

MARCH 2, 2023

The world’s first electric vehicle battery recycling program collected approximately 1,268 battery packs from 19 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid models over the last 12 months. Redwood Materials worked with partners on the program , including Toyota, Ford Motor Company, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group of America.

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Driivz

JULY 2, 2023

Electrification of medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles is an important component of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigating climate change. For example, although heavy-duty vehicles make up only about 10% of vehicles on the road in the U.S., million fleet vehicles in the U.S. What do we mean by MHDs ?

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Vehicles Fleet Grid Charging 52

Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The emerging electric vehicle market is getting a lot of attention, but the electrification of electric trucks is lagging far behind. On current trends, passenger electric cars, electric buses and other light commercial vehicles may reach the numbers needed for zero emissions by 2050, but medium and heavy trucks are off track.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2014

2012 and 2013 market share vs. per-vehicle incentive for battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric PHEV (where applicable, only company car market incentives shown here). To do so, it focuses on two representative vehicles, the Renault Zoe battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2011

The US DOT’s is preparing NHTSA for a decision in 2013 that will determine whether the agency proceeds with regulatory activities that could require DSRC technology on new vehicles, consumer information programs that help new car buyers understand the effectiveness of this technology, or the need for further research and development.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. Volvo V90 T6 AWD R-Design. The Volvo V90 T6 AWD R-Design is no exception as it is a beautifully designed wagon. Volvo V90 T6 AWD R-Design. Story and photos by John Faulkner. This is just a taste.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST , that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. in future updates,” said spokesperson Sanaz Marbley to Green Car Reports.

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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. In the 310 total miles we drove through Southern California we averaged 30.6

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google 79

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

Even here in Southern California, where at some point every car sold in America can be seen, the 2022 Polestar 2 is rare and drew the obvious question–“What is that?” seconds was perfectly fine for merging onto Southern California freeways, and the 3.8 The Entry-Level Swedish Luxury EV. The 0 to 60 time of 6.8 Speak to me.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 20, 2010

Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf. (AP Funny that this article cites “a shortage of public charging stations&# as the sole reason for auto makers scrapping electric vehicles in the 1990s. The Leaf is just the first of several all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles about to come on the market.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid. Story by John Faulkner.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Toyota invited the automotive media to Carlsbad, California, in late March for the first drives of what turns-out to be a significantly improved Prius Prime. Active and passive safety features include eight air bags, vehicle stability and traction control, brake assist and blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 2, 2023

Q&A with electric truck expert Rustam Kocher Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles make up a small fraction of the vehicles on the road, but they generate a disproportionate amount of pollution. Charged : You recently wrote, “Commercial vehicle battery packs are tough to source.” Soon they won’t have a choice.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter Over 314 miles of Southern California city and highway driving our overall average was 38.8 The importance to Lincoln of the Corsair Grand Touring PHEV is clear, as it is the company’s entry into the electrified vehicle market.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

In 386 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the start/stop (where the engine shuts off when not needed), we averaged 23.7 New Vehicle – Five years/60,000 miles. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. This truly premium midsize sedan is priced competitively, especially when considering the low cost of ownership due to the appealing fuel efficiency. The average fuel economy was 46.3

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 82

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove 177 miles through Southern California averaging a very satisfying 87.7 Clean Fleet Report has been following Kia as they take the lead in offering electrified vehicles across their line-up. We have reviewed, and have been impressed with, all their hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. Government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score, where 5 Stars is its highest safety rating. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 PHEV.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

In our real-world experience, driving 251 miles through Southern California, we averaged 28.6 Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Michael O’Brien, the company’s US corporate manager, believes there are “serious challenges” towards making plug-ins and electric vehicles viable and has expressed concern about range, cost and charging times. He believes this is because the technology was unsuitable, with many electric vehicles limited to shorter, urban use.

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Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

Electrifying commercial vehicles is a critical part of reducing emissions, so it’s frustrating that the pace of fleet electrification has been so slow. California-based WattEV is building a network of charging hubs designed for electric trucks, incorporating solar generation, battery storage and active energy management.

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Electra Vehicles

JULY 21, 2021

Commercial fleet operating companies lead the electrification movement, pushing for innovative electric vehicle technology and solutions across geographic markets that passenger vehicles have yet to embrace. Here are the top three reasons why commercial fleets, rather than personal vehicles, are electrifying fastest.

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Fleet Market F-150 Electric 52

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The electric vehicle (EV) market is here and concerns about finding a charging location for your EV are quickly diminishing. A study by Cox Automotive revealed that over 80% of consumers hesitated to embrace electric vehicles due to worries about range anxiety, possibly stemming from uncertainty about the technology.

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Range Charging Gasoline-Electric United States 71

Charged EVs

APRIL 19, 2023

A charging hub for heavy-duty vehicles requires a tremendous amount of power, and local utilities can take years to install new electrical service. Zeem’s fleet-as-a-service model adds vehicle leasing and ancillary services to the equation. Zeem is able to offer a cost per mile below that of diesel, thanks to California subsidies.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 17, 2022

There are many reasons (safety, reliability, liability) that a fleet operator might not want their drivers getting out of the vehicles to plug and unplug charging cables. We have a common module that can serve any vehicle from any OEM in any geography. Our charger on the ground can charge any of our customers’ vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks.

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Plug in America

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For electric vehicles, 2021 has been the year America changed course—although we still haven’t traveled too far down that course. Meanwhile, California has committed to 100% EV sales by 2035 and is moving forward with a draft regulation to cement this commitment. This has been the year that a lot of promises were made.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Below is a summary table ( download a PDF version ) of the proposed changes to the EV tax credit for new 4-wheeled electric vehicles. In the case of a van, $80,000. ‘‘(B) SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.—In

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Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

Federal emissions and fuel economy regulations have been instrumental in encouraging (or coercing) automakers to produce EVs, and to make their legacy vehicles cleaner. Oge led the team that authored the 2010-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards, and described the process in her 2016 book, Driving the Future.

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