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. The Spark EV is also sold in California and Oregon, where sales totaled 1,145 in 2014.

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Maryland Chevrolet Baltimore Tax Credit 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.). Technologies.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Clean Fleet Report traveled 442 miles in our week driving through Southern California. We achieved our fuel economy number by running in electric-only mode in-town, and then running in hybrid mode on the highway. Fuel economy and range numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 67

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 Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay.

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Motor Motors Motoring Tax Credit 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Clean Fleet Report drove 177 miles through Southern California averaging a very satisfying 87.7 The 2021 Niro PHEV provides impressive range and fuel economy.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

It is the only natural gas powered passenger car available for sale in all 50 states, and is eligible for a $4,000 federal tax credit as a qualified alternative fuel vehicle. 1—to maximize performance from natural gas fuel. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV).

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Plug-in Chicago 2018 Hybrid 218

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Using 87 octane, there is 260 total system horsepower.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Smooth Silent Power and All-Electric Driving Range The Mach-E comes in four models—Select, California Route 1, Premium and GT, with all-wheel drive (AWD) on all, and rear-wheel drive available in Select and Premium. There were few times, as we drove through California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, where the brake pedal was applied.

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Extended Range Ford Range All-Electric 91

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Combined fuel economy (mpg). Engine power (kW).

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. In 289 miles driving through Southern California Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 mpg based on the dashboard computer.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

To demonstrate this, Subaru flew journalists from Santa Barbara to Catalina Island, which sits 26 miles off the Southern California coast, to drive in all-electric silence on dirt roads usually only open to fire and maintenance personnel. Room to fill. Premium $46,220. Limited $49,720. Touring $53,220.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 87

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2013

With the full Federal tax credit, the net price of the Spark EV could be as low as $19,995, including $810 destination freight charge. Depending on their tax situation, California Spark EV owners may also qualify for other state and local tax credits and incentives ranging from $0 to $2,500, potentially reducing the price to $17,495.

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Chevrolet Tax Credit Tax DC 317

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Charging nightly and driving less than 29 miles will mean less need for hydrogen fuel, which is currently available at only about 50 stations in California. MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel. DC Fast Charging is not available.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2015

Pricing for the 2016 Chverolet Volt ( earlier post ) will start at $33,995 MSRP, including an $825 destination fee (excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees). Pricing will be as low as $26,495 after the full federal tax credit of $7,500. Federal tax credit can range from $0 up to $7,500.)

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Volt 2016 Tax Credit GM 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2013

After factoring in the Federal tax credit of $7,500, the net MSRP of the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV drops down to only $15,495. The i-MiEV carries EPA-rated fuel economy of 126 city/99 highway/112 combined MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). ECO”-position. B”-position.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi 2014 Standards 261

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Why are the numbers so low, and why only in California? The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look. Warranties.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. So why the low station numbers, and why only in California? See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Currently, a proposal in California would create a substantial incentive for consumers to apply to the purchase of an electric motorcycle and reduce their out-of-pocket costs. Quick Quiz: Which creates more smog-forming pollution in California each summer? All of the passenger cars in the State. in the State. Unlike cars in the U.S.,

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Transportation Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Gasoline-Electric 97

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2015

California has not taken full advantage of opportunities to increase its in-state production of biofuel, despite state policies that encourage biofuel consumption, according to a policy paper by the Climate Change and Business Research Initiative at the UCLA and UC Berkeley law schools. percent (70 million gallons) consists of biodiesel.

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Pollution Economy Production Climate Change 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

In 340 miles of driving through Southern California counties of Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles, we averaged 4.1 This combination offered low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) and helped reduce noise being transmitted to the cabin. So, for a car designed and marketed for general city and highway driving, Kia got it right.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Debuting in mid-2021 as a 2022 model, the compact MX-30 EV will initially be sold in California in limited numbers–a total run of 560 units. Remember, the MX-30 is only sold in California in 2022, though a national roll-out is planned for 2023. Does this fit your driving pattern and lifestyle? If so, there may be a match.

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Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In the 310 total miles we drove through Southern California we averaged 30.6 Speak with your dealer about any available federal or state tax credits that could reduce the price you pay, and check with your state about the C40 Recharge qualifying to use the HOV lane. kWh per 100 miles. miles per kWh of battery.

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google 78

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

miles/kWh average over 526 miles of mixed driving through Southern California. The Bolt EV currently (as of August 2022) does not qualify for federal tax credits, but will qualify for credits or incentives in some states. See a tax consultant before visiting your local dealer. Sounds pretty good!

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Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 77

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 5, 2019

California filed another lawsuit against the Trump administration over proposed fuel-economy rules, this time about fines. New federal tax credits in Canada have boosted EV sales in the country, the government says. And a new study by Volvo hints at how much fuel.

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Tax Credit Karma Canada Tax 71

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. California. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Standards California EPA 170

Plug In Partners

JULY 12, 2007

Ford, utility join to promote plug-in vehicles Reuters India Sat Jul 7, 2007 DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co and power utility Southern California Edison will announce an unusual alliance on Monday aimed at clearing the way for a new generation of rechargeable electric cars, the companies said. clip) The U.S.

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Ford Los Angeles Recharge Tax Credit 100

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

California has led the nation in the fight against air pollution. The reinvigoration of the body of interrelated federal and state fuel economy and emissions regulations will have major implications for the auto industry and the environment. The whole mix of what’s sold in California will continue to ratchet down.

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California Emissions Future EPA 52

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 29, 2023

Neither Biden nor his administration has called for a ban on sales of new combustion engine vehicles by a certain date — actions that are underway in places such as California and the European Union. The public comment period for the proposal closes July 5. The EPA's proposal also does not mandate a specific technology such as EVs.

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EPA Auto Tax Credit Industrial 122

Charged EVs

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Biden administration has announced three major pro-EV initiatives in recent months—a revamping of the federal tax credits , an infrastructure funding package , and new EPA emissions standards. Charged : I understand that the EPA sets emissions standards, and NHTSA sets fuel economy standards. Margo Oge: Right.

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EPA Emissions Standards Legal 102