Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

and a major source of toxic pollutants that dirty our air and harm human health and our climate. Unsurprisingly, consumers support increasing fuel economy; seven in ten American drivers say that fuel economy is very important or important to them when considering what vehicle to purchase or lease.

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Standards Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Secretary Bowles set the limit today at the statutory maximum of 25 percent and released the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020, which contains a portfolio of policies designed to meet the limit. Incentives for consumers to shift their vehicle purchases to more fuel-efficient (or lower. GHG) models.

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Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto 244

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs for the radio and climate controls, so Lexus earned our praise. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. A bit about that Lexus dealer.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

Without strong action, those numbers are expected to keep rising, but reducing the nation’s impact on global climate change and dependence on oil imports has proved problematic. This increase would stimulate the purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles and encourage consumers to consider other transportation choices. Heywood et al.

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MIT Emissions Light Climate Change 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

the purchase price and costs of ownership for the first owner are still currently too high. With our proposals we are not only protecting the climate and saving consumers money. —Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

2021 Mazda CX-9 owners say things like “exceeds my expectations,” “I love it,” “it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road” and “super happy with my purchase.” The EPA rates the CX-9 AWD at 20 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

medical and climate change costs), the net present benefit would be $5,700 per seat. In all cases, purchasing an electric school bus is consistently a net present benefit. mpg, including the effects of idling on efficiency. Without externalities (e.g., These two variables had a negligible effect on the analysis.

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Fleet Electric Electrical Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. Earlier post.). EPA-HQ-OAR-0799 and/or NHTSA-2010-0131.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

In recent years, classic muscle cars have received modifications and design evolutions to help them compete in the world market of climate-conscious vehicles. Emission limits and oil crises have forced manufacturers and purchasers to re-evaluate what’s most important. Driven with care (i.e.,

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Future Dodge Cars Ford 88

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

New light duty vehicle efficiency reaches 40 mpg by 2035. Total electricity consumption, including both purchases from electric power producers and on-site generation, grows by 1% per year over the projection period, from 3,873 billion kWh in 2008 to 5,021 billion kWh in 2035. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

But if interested, the EPA estimates fuel economy to be 15 mpg city/22 highway/18 combined, running on 91 octane. inch portrait touchscreen houses the dual-zone automatic climate control and the award-winning 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins 1,200-watt premium audio system. The soft touch dash, with a 12.3-inch

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Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 90

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

mpg in 2016. Cischke also noted the critical link between energy prices and purchase decisions as a driving force in the need to implement a comprehensive national energy policy. Ford recognizes the need for a comprehensive approach to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change concerns. Earlier post.)

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

That could yield more than 50 mpg of fuel economy—or usage of less than 300 gallons per year—and still be a lot cheaper than a plug-in hybrid or a fuel cell vehicle, he noted. Start talking about more than just climate change. or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain. Tax the fuel.”

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PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

to operate such features as the radio channels, navigation and the climate control. Tempting Lexus owners to plug in There also is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—where customers are referred to as “guests.” Wireless phone charging is standard as is a 10-inch head-up display on the Luxury.

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Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 80

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

If the government clearly establishes a property right for the clean air, then depending on who owns the property right, either polluters would need to purchase the use of the air or the victims of pollution would need to pay polluters to reduce pollution. The air pollution harms human health, but abatement raises the firm’s production cost.

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Energy Pollution EPA Fuel 265

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. The key to nudging close to that magic 30 mpg number, is setting the adaptive cruise control and letting it be. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined. The EPA has rated the Blazer AWD 3.6L

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 87

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

The lowest-income recipient purchasing the very cleanest car receives the highest incentive amounts. Under the program, it is possible for a family that meets income guidelines to receive as much as $12,000 toward the purchase of an electric car. A plug-in hybrid (e.g. Chevy Volt), or an electric car (e.g. Nissan Leaf) receives $9,500.

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California Affordable Plug-in Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2009

One example given combined generating all of Minnesota’s electricity from poplar biomass and sequestering the carbon emitted at the generation plants; reducing vehicle miles driven by half; improving vehicle fleet fuel efficiency to 55 mpg; and reforesting 5% of Minnesota’s land area. Yang et al. Yang et al. Laura Schmitt Olabisi, Peter B.

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EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

With gas-powered cars and trucks accounting for a majority of new vehicles being purchased likely until around 2032-2035, it means that a high percentage of gas-powered vehicles purchased in 2021 will still be on the road in 2033. The average age of vehicles in operation has increased 40.5% since 1995 from 8.4 years to 11.8

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Vehicles Gas-Electric Tax Credit Sale 132

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

DECEMBER 4, 2009

All vehicles will be equipped with data retrieval devices which will monitor activities such as how often the vehicle is charged and when; whether the batteries are depleted or being topped off during charging; trip duration, all-EV driving range, combined mpg and so on. Additional partners will be announced soon.

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Lithium Ion Prius Los Angeles Nickel Metal Hydride 36

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Chevrolet is also making charging more convenient with a new Dual Level Charge Cord , which may eliminate the need to purchase a separate home charger. Chevrolet will also cover the cost of standard installation of Level 2 charging outlet for customers who purchase or lease a 2022 Bolt EUV. SUV functionality. Safety and Pricing.

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Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 102

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 20, 2022

The world is collectively looking for ways to reduce global carbon emissions to prevent a looming climate crisis. According to climate change experts, we need to reduce CO 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, with the ultimate goal being net-zero emissions by 2050. Loans can help with purchase or lease as well as infrastructure.

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Green Auto Purchase Buy 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

With government subsidies, plug-in vehicles are somewhat more attractive purchase options for consumers, they noted. Government fleet purchases should account for the anticipated driving conditions of vehicles when selecting powertrain type. Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins Policy'

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Vehicles Plug-in PHEV Plug 199

Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

This rule regulates truck carbon emissions, but another rule regulated smog-forming emissions , and another one regulated railroads , and we still have one coming to increase fleet mpg requirements (building on a change in EV mpg calculations so manufacturers can’t just build a few compliance EVs).

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EPA Fuel Pollution Light 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But it has yet to catch on with consumers, which is no small thing as the state of California has spent more than $300 million since 2012 for consumer rebates, fueling stations, the purchase of transit buses and grants subsidizing the development of hydrogen-powered freight trucks. Pricing, Purchase Incentive and Warranties.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Additional convenience features on the Ioniq 5 include rain sensing wipers, tilt and telescoping heated steering wheel, dual automatic climate control, auto hold and adaptive cruise control. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Powering-up. Super fast-charge capable.

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Hyundai Lithium Ion All-Electric Light 88

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The federal government has also increased mileage standards for new passenger cars and light trucks to a fleet average of 49 mpg in model year 2026 , up from 41 mpg today. Carlos Tavares California, as does nearly every state , has a wide range of incentives for purchasing EVs and installing chargers. Volkswagen’s ID.4

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Global China South Korea Chinese 130

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2021

The dual-zone automatic climate control is operated by slide touch points, or by selecting the Climate icon on the touch screen and going through the settings. So, when purchasing the ID4, make sure to invest in a USB-A to C adapter. Touch it again, and it defaults to the front windows.

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Miles Charging All-Electric Range 81

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

While at face value this announcement looks like a win for the climate movement, there are provisions in the EPA's proposal that will cause it to fall short of the Administration's purported ambitions. MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. FCA used credits purchased from other automakers to remain compliant.

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EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 71

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

While at face value this announcement looks like a win for the climate movement, there are provisions in the EPA's proposal that will cause it to fall short of the Administration's purported ambitions. MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. FCA used credits purchased from other automakers to remain compliant.

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EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Photo: General Motors See Also: Feds Say the Volt Wont Save GM Well See a Chevrolet Volt in June Design Under Constraint: How to Build a Streamlined, Mass-Produced Electric Car Stumble ShareThis Claiming that GM has 18 models that get 30 mpg or more is a bit of a false dichotomy.

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