Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Unbeknownst to many, manufacturing new automobiles exacts a toll on our ecosystem—increased energy consumption and escalating greenhouse gas emissions further exacerbate the situation. Individual Perks Scrap car recycling extends personal gains beyond the horizon.

Cars 83

Cars Cash For Clunkers Environment Pollution 83

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

Where does all of the energy go? In a session on total vehicle energy consumption, several people shared similar pie charts showing the flow of energy within an automobile. For every kJ of chemical energy in the fuel for a spark ignition internal combustion engine, 73 % is sacrificed to chemical and thermal losses.

Congress 150

Congress 2009 Cash For Clunkers Li-ion 150

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Plug-ins would simple be either pure EVs or PHEVs, and hopefully tapping into homegrown American electrons for the drive to have America energy independence once again. In fact, "Cash for Clunkers" should also be expanded to "Cash for Conversions!" The general theme (and purpose) is: Plug-in Arizona! Globe, Gila Cty 14.

Arizona 36

Arizona DC 2009 Plug-in 36