Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

A key strategy for achieving the project goals will be a pioneering low-temperature gasoline combustion system that could help significantly improve light-duty vehicle fuel economy. Delphi is an industry leader in advanced powertrain technology development, with new gasoline direct injection (GDi) systems soon entering production.

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Gasoline Grant Wisconsin Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation unveiled its all-new Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. Featuring a new design language for Kia, the new Optima shares the new Theta II-based powertrains featured in the new Hyundai Sonata: a 2.4-liter liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder; a 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. GDI application will subsequently be expanded across the gasoline engine family and applied to other Hyundai models. Theta II GDI. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Tesla by far dominated the transfer of ZEV credits in California in 2012. California ZEV credit balance by automaker, as of 30 September 2013. Intermediate manufacturers under the ZEV regulation are BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Subaru and Volkswagen. delivered for sale in California. Data: ARB.

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2013 Land Rover Chrysler Tesla 240

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

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. Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Not all were, of course, as there is still plenty of interest around gasoline-propelled cars, SUVs and trucks. Fiat stopped selling the Cinquecento, or 500e, in the United States (in reality California and Oregon only) in 2019. 2024 Kia Seltos. liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine that now pumps-out 195 horsepower.

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Los Angeles Auto Prius Toyota 79

Cars That Think

MARCH 30, 2023

The Southern California company is looking to speed things up again—this time with record-setting charging stops. That time isn’t much longer than a gasoline fill-up, especially for motorcyclists who don’t mind some stretching and recovery after hours in the saddle. “For But 300 amps at 800 volts, and now you’re at 240 kilowatts.

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Motorcycles Charging Juice Volt 80

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 108 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent).

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 85

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Beyond 2015, Hyundai plans limited mass production of the ix35 Fuel Cell, with a goal of 10,000 units; Hyundai will also introduce the vehicle in Korea and California. Hyundai’s ix35 Fuel Cell offers drivability and performance similar to that of the gasoline-powered ix35. Hyundai / Kia America Technical Center.

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Hyundai 2015 Fuel Production 261

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Even with the racket of fossil fuels being used for gasoline, PHEVs make it so less gas is being pumped from the earth, since these vehicles use gas in addition to batteries. By being fueled by both gas and battery, they sacrifice half or more of their need for gasoline, which can give the environment a sigh of relief.

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Plug-in Plug PHEV Hybrid 75

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. No gasoline used. liter 4-cylinder while the non-hybrid models have either the gasoline 1.5-liter

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2023

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 a platform that was specifically designed for a gasoline engine and electric motors.

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Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

The California legislature is considering a bill that would require most EVs sold in the state to be bidirectional-capable by 2027. During the recent California heat wave, Nuvve helped to reduce peak demands on the grid through the Emergency Load Reduction Program, using bidirectional-capable school buses to feed energy back to the grid.

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Charging Grid DC Denmark 132

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As the luxury division of the Hyundai Group (Genesis, Hyundai and Kia) it has gone from two models in 2015 to eight in 2023. The current line-up, a combination of gasoline-powered and battery electric sedans and SUVs, will be all-electric in 2030.

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Plug in America

AUGUST 10, 2022

With record-setting gasoline prices across the nation, a record number of drivers are considering EVs. If you have a short commute or don’t drive too much, older model EVs such as the first-generation Nissan Leaf or Kia Soul EV are value leaders with a long history of reliability and long service life.

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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. liter gasoline engine, running on 87 octane, and two motor generators producing 120 kilowatts for a combined 220 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. This will be the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 horsepower (hp) and 369 pound-feet (lb.-ft.)

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival. How It Works.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 80

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). 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. Kia EV6 GT. & So Genesis, you did a great job.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 107

EV Life

DECEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to the mounting costs of gasoline, our love of SUVs is also costing the planet in terms of carbon emitted by sports utility vehicles (compared to more efficient sedans and hybrids.). 3 Kia Soul – Electric Crossover. 1 Kia Niro EV – Electric Crossover. Let’s face it. 2019 Niro EV. With a 8.3/10

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SUV Cost Of DC Dealers 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2015 Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show. Scheduled to go on sale in the third quarter of 2014, the Soul EV will be Kia’s first battery-electric car sold in the US. Kia also highlighted its Niro hybrid concept along with the 2014 Optima hybrid at the event. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

This means doing errands, taking the kids to sports or visiting friends, even most commutes, will be done without using any gasoline. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, both utilize a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter How It Works. mpg based on the dashboard computer.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. Currently only available in California, the VF 8 also will be introduced in British Columbia, Toronto and Montreal. If you live in California, find a local dealer here and check them out.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

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. turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 429 hp and 384 lb.-ft. Kia Carnival SX Prestige. Kia K5 GT 2.5T. This is just a taste.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions.

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

This is the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 hp and 369 lb.-ft. There is no mystery about how to stay away from gasoline stations for much of your in-town driving. A new badge Turbo S: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter liter inline 6-cylinder. of torque when running on premium, 319 hp on regular.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices. In 320 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 Ford announced in the next decade the majority of its vehicles will be electric, and gasoline-powered vehicles like the Bronco Sport will be hybrid or plug-in hybrid.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 To jump over the midsize SUVs of the Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer , Chevrolet Traverse , Volkswagen Atlas , Toyota Highlander and the Kia Telluride , the Palisade Calligraphy had better be a step up. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

Kia Motors America (KMA) and Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. announced an expanded partnership with the Advanced Power and Energy Program (APEP) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) to help develop and demonstrate Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) advanced smart charging software algorithms.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 Kia does make two very capable sporty sedans, the Stinger and the K5 , that will satisfy your carving needs. If you opt for the Sonata with the gasoline-only engine, there are 18-inch and 19-inch wheel options.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Following the launch of the Soul EV ( earlier post ) late last year in California, along with sales beginning in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) is expanding availability of its fully charged urban runabout into four new states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.

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Kia Available America Motor 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2012

NREL also found that these early fuel cell vehicles achieved more than twice the efficiency of today’s gasoline vehicles. Daimler and BP; GM and Shell; Chevron, UTC Power and Hyundai-Kia; and Ford and BP.) The results indicated a 431-mile on-road range was possible in southern California using Toyota’s FCHV-adv fuel cell vehicle.

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Gasoline Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen 306

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

But the Solterra completely leaves gasoline behind and is all-electrons all-the-time. For even more peace of mind, on those occasion where a long road trip is planned, there are 10 free days of a Subaru gasoline-powered car or SUV. Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6 EV. We got a chance to get dirty. Going Off-Road. News: Genesis GV60 EV.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In 157 miles combined highway and city driving through Southern California, our CVT-equipped Mirage SE hatchback averaged 42.2 The 87 octane, gasoline-powered 3-cylinder engine has a rough sound upon start and idle, which increased when pushed during hard acceleration. mpg, which is a nice bump over the EPA Combined estimate of 39 mpg.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Autobahn Sporty Sedan Fun The 2023 Jetta GLI is one of three remaining gasoline-propelled sedans in the Volkswagen line-up; the Golf and Arteon are the others. Autobahn roaming Southern California. Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the Jetta GLI 2.0T Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72