Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Which automaker is first using CATL’s cell-to-pack battery tech for 600-plus miles of range? In which U.S. state have EVs passed 15% of overall new-vehicle sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2022. Leading into the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Batteries 147

Batteries Battery Honda California 147

Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2021

A recent report from an esteemed South Korean publication has suggested that Tesla and Toyota are poised to revisit an old partnership to develop an all-new electric vehicle. Toyota is reportedly providing the vehicle platform in the partnership, while Tesla will supply some of the EV’s electronic control platform and software.

Toyota 145

Toyota Tesla South Korea Affordable 145

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2021

The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has selected 13 additional academic institutions to participate in the next five-year phase of its collaborative research program. Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC). University of California, Berkeley. Indiana University.

Toyota 170

Toyota Los Angeles Universal MIT 170

Baua Electric

APRIL 27, 2024

Toyota confirmed a second 3-row U.S.-made That complements the other Toyota 3-row electric SUV set to be made in Kentucky in 2025. And Mazda has applied its design flair to an EZ-6 electric sedan that incorporates tech from China’s Changan Automobile. made electric SUV —in Princeton, Indiana, starting in 2026.

Toyota 52

Toyota Price Land Rover Tesla 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. The report authors acknowledge the difficulty of defining “high-tech” in an ever-changing economic environment. Click to enlarge.

Industrial 246

Industrial Industry Auto Industry Cars 246

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

In fact, places like California, according to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), are already promoting PHEVs as part of its drive to have only zero-emission new vehicles (ZEVs) on sale by the year 2035. The Toyota Prius Prime is a popular PHEV. So far, PHEVs haven’t been given the boot by the EPA just yet. Conclusion.

Plug-in 74

Plug-in Plug PHEV Hybrid 74

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The XSE trim is new to the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid, offering sporty styling cues that reinforce the value and appeal of this highly efficient five-passenger sedan. The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE is powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid.

Camry Hybrid 68

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 68

Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Volvo EV battery modules Software developed by Breathe, which is receiving funding from the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, can more closely manage charging compared to current stepped charging protocols, according to Volvo. And Volvo’s cousin Polestar is testing solid-state tech that could allow 100 miles restored in five minutes.

Volvo 52

Volvo Charging Batteries Battery 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2017

CSRC Next will continue to support ongoing research programs at the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Toyota Connected (TC) to help accelerate the development of autonomous and connected driving technologies and services. Virginia Tech. University of California, San Diego.

Connect 170

Connect Connected Toyota Vehicles 170

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The numbers from the California New Car Dealers Association’s new report would show that Musk is perhaps onto something. As could be seen in the CNCDA’s report, the Tesla Model Y became the state’s second best-selling car in 2021, just about 1,200 units behind the Toyota Camry.

Auto 102

Auto Market Tesla Tax Credit 102

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

Hyundai taps Toray for new EV materials Hyundai Motor announced a strategic partnership with Toray Industries on Thursday, a leader in carbon fiber and composite material tech. For example, Toray is working with California-based Joby Aviation to use carbon fiber on its upcoming all-electric air taxi.

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Carbon Fiber Motor Motors 52

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

Hyundai taps Toray for new EV materials Hyundai Motor announced a strategic partnership with Toray Industries on Thursday, a leader in carbon fiber and composite material tech. For example, Toray is working with California-based Joby Aviation to use carbon fiber on its upcoming all-electric air taxi.

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Carbon Fiber Electric Vehicles Vehicles 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Led by the region’s big city Mayors, regional officials and clean tech industry executives, the Bay Area EV Strategic Council aims to develop the infrastructure needed for an influx of new electric vehicles (EVs). million from the California Energy Commission, supplemented by $2.5 Publication of Ready, Set, Charge, California!

San Francisco 210

San Francisco Grant Prius California 210

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

“Hardware is hard ,” venture capitalist Marc Andreessen famously declared at a tech investors’ event in 2013. Since then, the design and construction of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft has been propelled by waves of funding from some of the biggest names in tech.

Companies 109

Companies Google Honda Supplies 109

Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

it’s playing a role in the establishment of federally-funded hydrogen hubs, and at the Port of Oakland in California it’s testing 30 Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel-cell semis. At present, the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo are the only two publicly available fuel-cell passenger vehicles for the U.S., In the U.S.,

Hydrogen 52

Hydrogen Las Vegas Hyundai Waste 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Source: US DOE FCTO, E4 Tech. The report notes that a major development in 2016 was the introduction of the third commercial fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, in Japan, California, the U.K. Megawatts of fuel cells shipped worldwide by application. Click to enlarge. billion in 2016 alone. and Denmark.

2016 150

2016 Transportation Fuel Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

Electric car company Aurica Motors, which plans to retool the NUMMI plant in California to build not only electric cars but compatible battery charging stations ( earlier post ), has entered two partnerships in support of its mission. Motive develops concept vehicles for major automakers such as Dodge, Hyundai, Suzuki, Chrysler, and Toyota.

Manufacturer 186

Manufacturer Electric Cars Companies Motor 186

The Truth About Cars

JULY 5, 2023

There were also rumors that the brand was in talks with Toyota and Hyundai Motor Group to help it commence production on an automobile sometime in 2024. However, the last we heard about the project was when an industry source told The Korea Times that Apple was working to build up its Korean supply chain in 202 1.

Cars 104

Cars Automobile Corporation All-Electric 104

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Thereafter, it was reported that a team from Canadian parts powerhouse Magna International was embedded at Apple’s laboratory in California. The first self-driving vehicles running Apple software were road registered in January 2018 with California. Cook was noncommittal at the time, stating “We’ll see where it takes us.

2014 116

2014 Electric Cars Lexus Cars 116

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Electric Auto Association Silicon Valley (EAASV), established in 1967 as the original Electric Auto (now Vehicle) Association, has a long history of attracting members and presenting speakers who have gone on to become tech and transportation luminaries. More recently, Gage became the CEO of EVGrid , working on Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech.

EV1 52

EV1 San Jose California Motorcycles 52

The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2023

However, Japanese automakers have already been working on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for years and Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda has even been championing the development of hydrogen-burning motors for some of the brand's racing applications. It’s likewise true that what works in one market may not be feasible in another.

Hydrogen 119

Hydrogen Power Powered Japan 119

Plug In Partners

JULY 20, 2006

Toyota Motor Company J ust last month, there seemed to be good evidence that Toyota was looking at producing a plug- in. Now, Toyota is making it official. Toyota moves to corner the 'plug-in' market Reversing course, the Japanese automaker reveals it will make hybrid cars that can go even farther on electricity.

Toyota 100

Toyota Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Plug 100

EV Central

JANUARY 9, 2024

The VinFast VF Wild electric pickup concept unveiled at the 2024 CES tech extravaganza in Las Vegas this morning was designed in Australia. He has announced aggressive expansion plans for VinFast and launched into California in 2023 with the large VF 8 using a Tesla-like direct to customer retail model.

Las Vegas 52

Las Vegas Design Australia Electric 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Toyota FC Stack. Click to enlarge. Mirai powertrain.

Prius 296

Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The 2023 BZ4X small SUV is the first-ever mass production all-electric vehicle from Toyota. It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. Toyota’s first serious EV entrant. Familiar Exterior.

Toyota 98

Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 98

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 3, 2021

Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes (Daimler), BMW, Audi, GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and others are now delivering cars with some of these features and developing cars with all of these. When I drove the Toyota Avalon Hybrid with adaptive cruise control, the car automatically slowed when I too quickly approached the car in front of me.

Google 104

Google Cars GM Volvo 104

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When entrepreneur JoeBen Bevirt launched Joby Aviation 12 years ago, it was just one of a slew of offbeat tech projects at his Sproutwerx ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains. Even by the standards of big-money tech investment, the vision is giddily audacious. Laurie Garrow, Georgia Tech And somehow, the cost would be no greater, either.

Taxi 98

Taxi Georgia Miles San Francisco 98

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia invited media to the Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California, from which we ventured out over the Cuyamaca Mountains and through the Cleveland National Forest to the 1800s silver mining town of Julian , with an elevation of 4,245 feet. Full tech on display. Driving Experience: On the Road. Safety and Warranties.

Kia 91

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 91

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Instead, it’s the Rivian R1T, from the California start-up that’s already made founder R.J. And the recreation-minded Rivian is actually closer in size to midsize pickups like the Toyota Tacoma, whose towing might—including the Taco’s 6,800 pounds—pales before the R1T’s. It’s a situation Rivian might want to address, pronto.

F-150 100

F-150 Hummer GMC Miles 100

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 The solar roof means getting a sunroof is not possible, but we feel it is a good tradeoff for this added level of high tech wizardry. Soft-touch and full tech. Loaded with safety tech–and a great warranty.

Hyundai 82

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 82

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 The high tech suspension system, adjustable exhaust, summer tires and multiple drive modes are what make this a driver’s car. Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Supra.

Ford 85

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Diesel-to-electric conversions are helping to ease the electric truck bottleneck while contributing to the sparkling green economy of the future.

Gas-Electric 124

Gas-Electric Conversion Economy Gas 124

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. The closest comparisons for hydrogen-only cars are the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo. The closest comparisons for hydrogen-only cars are the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo.

Honda 69

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 69

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? In 236 miles of driving through Southern California, and using the adaptive cruise control when on the freeway, we averaged 26.7 Upscale touches and plenty tech. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. Driving Experience: On the Road.

Kia 73

Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 73

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

The solar roof means getting a sunroof is not possible, but we feel it is a good tradeoff for this added level of high-tech wizardry. A touch of upscale, tech and comfort. Tech to help. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid we drove 210 miles through Southern California, averaging 48.6 Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Fuel economy for the 2022 UX 250h, which runs on 87 octane gasoline, is EPA rated at 41 mpg city/38 highway/39 combined, but in the Eco drive mode our time traversing Southern California highways covered 221 miles at an average of 42.7 The interior is a most welcoming place offering comfort, style and all the tech you could want.

Lexus 79

Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 79

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 Driving 70 mph on Southern California freeways, it was necessary to always pay close attention to what the car was doing. Functional tech. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52