article thumbnail

London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

The vans are driven exclusively by the electric traction motor; a combustion engine serves as a range extender. The trial sought to test whether businesses could carry out the typical daily duties of their diesel-powered vehicles, while maximizing the use of zero-emissions electric-only mode. l/100km (71.2

London 246
article thumbnail

CARB scrap-and-replace incentive program Clean Cars 4 All reaches 10,000th participant milestone

Green Car Congress

As a direct result of the state’s Clean Cars 4 All program, more than 10,000 Californians have now scrapped old, dirty cars and replaced them with cleaner alternatives such as new and used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid cars. The average vehicle retired is about 22 years old with an estimated fuel economy of 21.5

Clean 320
article thumbnail

Highlander Hybrid mpg, E-Tron towing, EV emissions drop: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And electric vehicles are much cleaner than they were less than a decade ago. The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid tops the efficiency scales if you can’t plug in. California’s permitting process for charging stations still lags. This and more, here at Green Car.

article thumbnail

Honda unveils new Civic hybrid in Europe: Civic e:HEV

Green Car Congress

Honda’s e:HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) powertrain technology is offered as standard and its application in the Civic, and sees the deployment of a new 72-cell lithium-ion battery and two compact electric motors paired with a newly developed 2.0-liter liter direct-injection, Atkinson-cycle engine.

article thumbnail

First Full Month of Transit Connect Sales in the US Tops 2,000 Units

Green Car Congress

Early Transit Connect buyers represent a cross section of the small business landscape, including laundries, caterers, door and lock companies, painters, electricians, restaurant suppliers, satellite dish installers, carpet installers and commercial carpet cleaners. Earlier post.).

article thumbnail

Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

Green Car Congress

By the end of 2012, the global fleet could top 1 billion vehicles—one for every seven people on the planet. Electric vehicle (EV) production remains at barely perceptible levels, according to the report. China is considering a limit of 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) for 2020 that would bring it close to Japan’s 4.5

Global 273
article thumbnail

Propel Fuels launches Clean Mobility Center in California; carbon offsets available at the pump

Green Car Congress

Clean Mobility Centers also utilize green design and sustainability practices that promote cleaner transportation in the communities they serve. Propel currently operates stations throughout California and Washington State with more than 200 stations planned for new and existing markets over the next two years.

Clean 231