Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

to convert 300 gasoline-powered Ford E-250 cargo vans to CNG, a move that will reduce vehicle carbon emissions by 480 tons per year. On average, CNG engines emit 23% less carbon dioxide than comparable gasoline-powered vans. Verizon has contracted with Steelweld Equipment Co.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2017

According to Brooks, among the technologies GM is looking to in the gasoline engine area are: Continued aggressive downsizing. We don’t need new fuels, we need improved gasoline with high RON, high sensitivity and low variability. Plug-in vehicle GHG CI vary based on the carbon intensity of the electricity produced in a given region.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

The PHEV-10, similar to the Prius Plug-In ( earlier post ) has a larger battery pack than an HEV to allow 10 miles of driving powered by electricity only and a gasoline engine that drives the wheels in parallel with the electric motor when power demand is high or the batteries are discharged. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Arlington Assembly produces more than 1,200 vehicles daily, including the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe; GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. General Motors’ Arlington, Texas, Assembly plant will soon be able to build up to 125,000 trucks a year using wind power. million in energy costs annually.

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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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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

Although the gasoline-fueled F-150 with 2.7L According to ASG, the 2015 F-150 holds the smallest life-cycle carbon footprint and lowest cost of ownership of any full-size truck in the North American market today. In the Mid-size truck segment, the return of the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado shook up this segment.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2012

Larger battery packs enable vehicles to displace more gasoline, so at first glance one might think that subsidizing larger battery packs is better for the environment and for oil security. They found thousands of dollars of damages per vehicle (gasoline or electric) paid by the overall population rather than only by the emitters.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Emissions of nonmethane hydrocarbons (NMHC) and carbon monoxide (CO) showed some statistically significant reductions with higher alcohol fuels, while total hydrocarbons (THC) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ) did not show strong fuel effects. L V8 engine and wall-guided direct injection fueling having a rated horsepower of 355 hp at 5600 rpm.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2021

Contrary to popular opinion, electric cars can perform better than gasoline-powered vehicles. Zero Carbon Emissions. Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. The vehicles use electricity produced from nuclear power, coal, natural gas or solar energy. High Torque. Tesla’s Model 3 paved the way to powerful, affordable EVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels. Observations: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT. Better than ever.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Average gasoline fuel consumption is estimated at 1.6 Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbon fiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbon fiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. & the baby brother midsize diesel—the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Ethanol Conference, GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens reaffirmed the company’s commitment to biofuels, asserting GM continue to believes that they are the best near-term solution to displace petroleum and to reduce the carbon footprint of driving. The company will begin introducing E-85-capable direct-injected and turbocharged powertrains.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf will lead the way, with others manufacturers including Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Tesla planning to introduce their electric cars sometime between 2011 and 2012. Would these vehicles truly help to lower carbon emissions. Should the city encourage their use? Better Cars …. If by 2015, 2.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2012

Bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado. General Motors is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel versions of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. Click to enlarge. The vehicles feature a CNG-capable Vortec 6.0L

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. Pushing the Sport button provides a 20% boost in acceleration at the beginning and middle of the torque curve compared to pressing the accelerator in a gasoline-powered vehicle. Earlier post.). The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. Electric fuel cost is a fraction of gasoline or diesel fossil fuel cost, even at a time when petroleum prices are temporarily reduced due to geopolitical manipulations and manufacturing costs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2012

AT&T has ordered 1,200 Chevrolet Express dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) cargo vans for deployment to AT&T service centers nationwide. Last week, the company announced the milestone deployment of its 5,000 th alternative-fuel vehicle, a Chevrolet Express van, as part of the commitment. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

In an interview Monday, Mr. Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. A s this story from Business Week states, the rivalry in low carbon cars is heating up.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices. Ford wants you to have some fun and make a statement with your Bronco Sport as it comes in nine exterior colors–Shadow Black, Alto Blue, Kodiak Brown, Iconic Silver, Rapid Red, Carbonized Gray, Cactus Gray, Oxford White and our favorite, which we were driving, Area 51.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

The system looks about like a small inline gasoline engine, you could even put it into a sedan. When you see the cell itself, you go from these composite carbon cell plates that are more difficult to manufacture and maybe less robust in terms of assembly damage. It’s pretty tightly packaged and integrated. Charles Freese.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2015

the “carbon footprint” of electricity production and use), according to a new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University. Green indicates that the Nissan Leaf is lower emitting than the gasoline vehicle (Toyota Prius Hybrid or sales-weighted ICEV), while red means that the opposite holds. Credit: ACS, Tamayao et al.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 1.8kWh, 30kW battery pack provide motive power through GM’s two- mode FWD hybrid system ( earlier post ). four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 2 to 16 kWh (2, 4, 8 and 16), 53kW battery pack provide motive power through GM’s two-mode FWD hybrid system. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) : A 2.4L

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2024

Eliminating emissions problems means finding renewable energy solutions with a minimal carbon footprint. In addition to automobiles, the White House seeks to decarbonize energy , end deforestation, improve carbon management and address potent pollutants. Most of the world’s vehicles run on gasoline, requiring fossil fuels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars. Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. It is much more than that. Engineering Advantages of the PHEV.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Chevrolet next year will introduce the Volt, a plug-in hybrid electric car. The Volt runs on an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, but also has an onboard gasoline-powered charging system to help extend the cars range when a charging station isnt available. No gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2014

Using information gleaned from these studies, HCI successfully converted a Chevrolet S-10 pick-up truck to a “tri-fuel” vehicle, which utilized gasoline, natural gas, and hydrogen/natural gas blends. These blends were patented in 1990 for spark- and compression-ignition engines.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership. According to the EIA, still today, 67% of the electricity that goes into EVs comes from carbon. Chevrolet Bolt is a great car. And we are the best in operating costs.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

GM plans to introduce the Chevrolet Volt (to be known in Europe as the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera) by 2010 with a 40mile all-electric range. However, if goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent are to be reached, there is a need for extremely low carbon emitting vehicles sooner than later.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership. According to the EIA, still today, 67% of the electricity that goes into EVs comes from carbon. Chevrolet Bolt is a great car. And we are the best in operating costs.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Its blocky styling is still sleeker than most gasoline three-row SUVs, and it attracted looks both when parked and on the highway.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Entering a crowded field Shoppers will considered the Volvo C40 Recharge with the Kia EV6 GT , Kia Niro EV , Hyundai Kona EV , Chevrolet Bolt EUV , and the Tesla Model 3. With three EVs currently on sale in America—the EX90, XC40 and C40, in 2025 joined by the EX30—Volvo is well on the way to achieving its environmental goals.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Liter gasoline engine and a 94kW electric motor. The Maverick Hybrid does not offer all-wheel drive, unlike is its stablemate, the Maverick with the EcoBoost gasoline engine. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. A smaller, but not small pickup. Unexpected Efficiency. Photos by John Faulkner and Ford. [ First Drive: GMC Canyon.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 89

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Michael Leiters , who was Ferrari’s chief technology officer (he recently left the company), says there’s no denying that electrification in the car industry is largely being driven by the need to comply with strict emissions regulations, including for carbon dioxide. Gasoline is just a fantastic storage device for energy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

Ten million Chevrolet Volts (or equivalent) on the road would account for approximately 0.8% In the long-term, Duvall said, EPRI sees about a 500 million ton CO 2 per year reduction for auto industry “ almost entirely due to replacement of gasoline with lower carbon electricity.”. Source: EPRI. Click to enlarge. Source: EPRI.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Its blocky styling is still sleeker than most gasoline three-row SUVs, and it attracted looks both when parked and on the highway.

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