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Electric Cars are for Girls
SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
How does the Energizer EGC2 battery compare to the Trojan T-105? Hi, James - It depends on what you value. I asked around a little bit, and the consensus
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Electric Cars are for Girls
JANUARY 30, 2010
What is the horse power of these AC motors in comparison to a gas engine in relation to size? Example, to have an electric motor replace a 5.7L engine
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Tesla comparisons, Jaguar I-Pace and Chevy Bolt EV drives: The Week in Reverse
Green Car Reports
MARCH 23, 2019
Which self-driving system didn't rank well in the latest study? What car has given us range anxiety at least once? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 22, 2019. This week ended with lots of announcements from automakers planning to amp up their investments in electric. General Motors GM The Week In Reverse Tesla Autopilot
Tesla Model S Vs BMW i3: Electric-Car Efficiency Comparison Test
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
By comparison, my 2013 Tesla Model S with an 85-kilowatt-hour battery is rated at only 89 MPGe. The EPA has dubbed the all-electric 2014 BMW i3 the most efficient production car sold in the U.S., with an impressive 125 MPGe rating--the best of any electric vehicle. That''s a hefty 39-percent efficiency advantage for the i3, at least on paper. DON''T
Hybrid Vehicle Comparison Tools
Hybrid SUV Blog
JUNE 10, 2009
There comes a time during the research process when you’ve narrowed your options to two or three hybrid vehicles and you simply want to see them in a side-by-side comparison. When you are researching hybrids, there are several comparison websites that can make the process a little easier. You can also create a comparison between vehicles built in differing years. You can try out the Cars.com comparison tool at this address.
'Quietest, Slowest' Comparison Ever: 6 Electric Cars Tested By Car And Driver
Green Car Reports
MARCH 10, 2014
Oh, to have the resources available to Car and Driver, which published in its March issue a lengthy comparison test among six battery-electric cars. They are the Chevrolet Spark EV, Fiat 500e, Ford Focus Electric, Honda Fit EV, Nissan Leaf, and Smart Electric Drive Cabrio. MORE: Electric Cars'' Secret Advantage: They''re Just Nicer To Drive The tone
2014 BMW i3 Vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Luxury Electric Car Comparison
Green Car Reports
JUNE 3, 2014
This summer, buyers will have the option of two electric cars that on the surface, offer very similar attributes. Both are from Germany, for a start. Each has a very similar price tag. Each offers four doors and a liftback-style luggage area. Those cars are the 2014 BMW i3 and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. And since we''ve driven
Mercedes-Benz Actros wins more than 90% of 1000 fuel-consumption comparison tests in Europe in the Fuel Duel
Green Car Congress
MAY 11, 2015
The “Fuel Duel” fuel-consumption comparison test of Mercedes-Benz Trucks takes place in 22 countries in Europe, with 90 Actros trucks are on the road—predominantly tractor units of models 1842 LS and 1845 LS with Euro VI emission control technology. The first fuel-consumption comparison test got under way in the Netherlands about two and half years ago. Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks have won more than 90% of 1000 Fuel Duels in Europe.
Steel industry unveils design tool for material comparison in automotive applications
Green Car Congress
MAY 1, 2013
WorldAutoSteel, along with the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute, has introduced a new tool that enables vehicle designers to quickly and accurately evaluate material selection tradeoffs, including mass, cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, for automotive applications.
2013 Ford Escape Vs. 2013 Mazda CX-5: Crossover Comparison
Green Car Reports
JULY 6, 2012
It's no surprise that crossovers are having such a surge in popularity right now. By offering the sort of chunky styling and high driving position that draws people to SUVs, with gas mileage and driving characteristics more in common with regular compact cars, they offer the best of both worlds for many drivers. The two making all the headlines at
Nothing comes close to Tesla: 2018 Q3 plug-in sales
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Even with solid increases, other electric-car sales paled in comparison with numbers from Tesla in September and for the third quarter of 2018. By comparison, Tesla announced it sold 55,843. The next highest sellers, were the Chevrolet Bolt EV, with 3,949 sales from July to September, and the Nissan Leaf just behind with 3,767 for the quarter. sales
New iron-based superelastic alloy capable of withstanding extreme temperatures
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
A comparison of the stress-strain curves of the new iron-based SEA in comparison to Nickel-Titanium alloy.
Tesla Autopilot ranks next-to-last in study of self-driving systems
Green Car Reports
MARCH 22, 2019
In independent comparisons, though, other autonomous driving systems keep coming out ahead. Tesla, its owners and fans, and its CEO Elon Musk crow a lot about the capabilities of its Autopilot self-driving system. The latest is from Navigant Research, an automotive consulting firm, and the results aren't rosy for Tesla's Autopilot. It rated second. self-driving cars Tesla Autopilot
Lithium vs Lead; the Great Cost Debate.
DIY Electric Car
MAY 23, 2008
I've decided to try and work out the cost comparisons for a Lithium pack vs a Lead pack for a set range and a set number of years. I’ll be using Australian prices since I’ve already researched them, but the comparison is probably close in other countries too. Is Lead Acid actually cheaper or does is just seem that way up front? This article aims to find that out.
Top five reasons the Volkswagen Up GTI is the most fun car for years
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
It seems you can’t escape talking about the new Volkswagen Up GTI without comparisons being made with the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1
The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.
DIY Electric Car
NOVEMBER 28, 2010
This was mild in comparison to the prior two recessions however there was still high unemployment and raising interest rates. The True Cause of Recessions: OIL. By Douglas A. Stansfield. Recently I had the opportunity to speak at the annual Pennsylvania Energy Festival ( [link] ) back in September of this year. I was asked to speak about the economic impact of our oil dependency and so I began researching this topic to see if I could draw some insightful conclusions.
2019 Jaguar I-Pace gets official range, MPGe ratings
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 18, 2018
For comparison. Now that it has finally delivered the first retail example of its I-Pace, Jaguar has released official range and MPGe estimates for this new luxurious electric crossover. As we reported on Monday, the I-Pace is rated at 234 miles of range, a little short of the 240 that Jaguar indicated it was aiming for in earlier press drives. Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV
Toshiba claims 6-minute recharge for new electric-car battery cell
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 19, 2017
Electric cars pale in comparison to gasoline or diesel-powered cars when it comes to the time presently required to add energy for more driving distance. Although automakers have begun to curb "range anxiety" with longer-distance electric cars, battery charging times on lengthy road trips remain a hurdle for many buyers. The fastest "quick. Batteries battery pack plug-in cars charging Fast Charging
Volkswagen Group fined $1.2B by German authorities for diesel scandal
Green Car Reports
JUNE 14, 2018
The sum pales in comparison to the billions Volkswagen has paid in the U.S., The fallout from a global emissions cheating scandal keeps falling. This week, German authorities fined Volkswagen AG nearly $1.2 billion for selling more than 10 million cars with emissions-cheating software. which has totaled more than $24 billion so far, but is one of. VW Group
Featured EV Video: Living with an EV part 4
DIY Electric Car
DECEMBER 5, 2008
BIts of interest from this video include the Curtis and Kelly controller size comparison as well as a fantastic 2 minute video showing Gav's conversion in totality from start to finish. Gav's EV Conversion - Living with an EV - IV from Gav on Vimeo. If you aren't familiar with Gav, he's been a long time contributing member of DIYElectricCar under the name of "kiwiev."
The Patient has Arrived
Open Source Civic EV Kit
JUNE 9, 2008
Ian suggested we get some baseline numbers like 0-60 time and curb weight before we start so that we can do an accurate comparison. My colleague Ian and I picked up the '92 Civic today. It rattles a bit, but overall is in good condition. The paint is good, the interior is good and it looks like everything works. I'm eager to start tearing out the engine. With the motor, controller, and adapter on order, I think this project can begin.
How have our expenditures on motor vehicles changed during the pandemic?
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 19, 2020
That was followed by analogous comparisons for the sales at motor vehicle dealers. The main findings are as follows: In comparison with February, the drop in the total sales excluding those at motor vehicle dealers was greatest in April (a reduction of 18.3%). In comparison with February, the drop in the sales at motor vehicle dealers was also greatest in April, but it was more substantial (a reduction of 36.6%). by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.
Do Hybrids Save Money? FuelEconomy.gov Site Helps You Decide
Green Car Reports
MAY 18, 2012
To make the comparisons easier and more accurate, the FuelEconomy.gov site has launched a new comparison tool that provides a "Years to Payback" number based on the manufacturer's quoted base prices and the EPA Hybrid vehicles cost more upfront than comparable gasoline models, but get better fuel economy. So will you save money in the long run?
Getting a Baseline on 0-60 times
Open Source Civic EV Kit
JUNE 15, 2008
I consider this a good baseline for comparison with the final electric vehicle. My friend Jonathan was in town this weekend, so we took some time on a traffic free Sunday morning to get some 0-60 times from the original Civic. The first run took 12.70 seconds, but we agreed that I wasn't pushing the car much. The second run was goofed by slow traffic. The third was fairly indicative at 10.33 seconds.
2017 Chevy Bolt EV video, Tesla Model S sales, Mercedes C-Class diesel nixed: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Today, we have a video review of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car, a look at Tesla Model S sales in comparison to other luxury sedans, and news that the Mercedes-Benz C300d diesel luxury sedan won't come to the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Learn all about the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV with our video review of the 238-mile. Today in Car News
2019 Jeep Cherokee gas mileage review
Green Car Reports
APRIL 16, 2018
While plug-in electric cars are steadily growing in sales, they still pale in comparison to the hundreds of thousands of compact crossover utility vehicles sold each year by virtually every major carmaker. In 2017, Toyota's most popular vehicle became the RAV4 small SUV, supplanting the Camry mid-size sedan that had occupied that slot for two. Fuel Economy
2016 Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car: First Photos From Test Drive
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
The Prius comparisons came regularly during a day of presentations yesterday, and then again this morning during a one-hour test drive of the new The 2016 Toyota Mirai is getting a major launch just before this week''s Los Angeles Auto Show. It''s clear Toyota considers this a vehicle every bit as seminal as its very first Prius hybrid of 1997.
Slow-selling Infiniti Q70 Hybrid quietly axed for 2019
Green Car Reports
JULY 30, 2018
The car debuted in 2011 as the M37 Hybrid, but sales of the hybrid version always paled in comparison to the gas V-6 and V-8 versions of the big luxury sedan. The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid won't make it to 2019, the automaker announced last week. Infiniti dropped the full-size, electrified luxury sedan from the lineup after 2018. Although it was renamed
Hybrid Cars Can Cost Less To Own: Here Are Eight Examples
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
RELATED: Ford Fusion Vs Hyundai Sonata: Mid-Size Sedan Gas Mileage Comparison According to Hybrids and other green cars often come with a higher purchase price, meaning their improved efficiency may be offset by a higher cost of ownership. But that''s not always the case. Sometimes, hybrids actually cost less to own than comparable gasoline models.
Electric-Car Study Controversy, Diesel Ownership Costs, Tesla P85D Drag Race: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Today we''ve got a study that--despite headlines to the contrary--doesn''t say "electric cars aren''t green," a comparison of diesel and gasoline-car ownership costs, and video of a Tesla Model S P85D trouncing a Ferrari in a drag race. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Imagine electric-car charging stations every 25 miles. France could have
2017 Toyota Prius Prime real-world gas mileage, electric range review
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 10, 2017
It proudly flaunts its eco-friendly credentials, yet its factory-rated 25 miles of electric range simply pales in comparison to the 53 miles advertised by the Chevrolet Volt. The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is an automotive enigma. I hopped into a Titanium Glow (think beige) 2017 Prius Prime for a three-day visit to Dallas for the State Fair of Texas. toyota prius prime
Greenius Declaration of Human Rights
Creative Greenius
OCTOBER 16, 2013
All other human rights abuses will pale in comparison to willingly failing to respond. When I was a child, Wednesday was Incinerator Day, the day they burned the garbage we all threw down the garbage chute in the six story brick apartment building my family lived in (which was one of a dozen six story brick apartment buildings that were all part of the same Brooklyn complex we called home.).
2014 BMW i3 Vs. Mercedes B-Class: Car And Driver Tests Electric Cars From Germany
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Maybe it''s increased consumer interest, or maybe the fact that there are now enough widely-available models to warrant comparisons, but electric cars are starting to show up more in the pages of enthusiast "buff books." It''s taken awhile, but electric cars are finally getting some serious attention from the mainstream automotive press.
GM 200-Mile Electric Car, Accord Hybrid Shortages, Volt Vs BMW i3 REx, : The Week In Reverse (VIDEO)
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 23, 2014
Friday, we published a comprehensive driving comparison of the two main range-extended electric cars on the U.S. Why is Honda''s Accord Hybrid still in such short supply? And how much do we really know about GM''s mythical 200-mile electric car? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, August 22, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. market: the
Electric Motorcycle Buyer's Guide, Most Efficient States, BMW i3 Electric-Car Reviews: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Today''s news is all about comparisons. Find a zero-emission bike with our 2015 electric motorcycle buyer''s guide, see how the BMW i3 stacks up against other electric cars, and find out which states have the most efficient cars and homes. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The BMW i3 faces two other electric cars from Germany--the
'Tesla Hunger Games': Are States In 'Race To Bottom' For Gigafactory?
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 29, 2014
Electric-car makers don''t normally draw comparisons with dystopian autocracies. But as five states compete to host Tesla Motors'' massive battery "Gigafactory," some are comparing the contest with a certain fictional "sporting" event. Welcome to the "Tesla Hunger Games," complete with its own logo and Twitter hashtag. DON''T MISS: Tesla''s
10,000 StreetScooter electric delivery vehicles now in service
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 31, 2019
By comparison: Germany currently has merely 20,650 public and semi-public charging points across the country, according to the Bundesverbandes der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft (BDEW - the German association of energy and water industries).
Electric Car Sales, 2014 MINI Cooper Driven, BMW i3 & Mercedes B-Class Compared: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
JUNE 3, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: Our recap of plug-in electric car sales for May, a quick drive in the 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop, and a comparison of luxury electric cars from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. All this and more on Green Car Reports. More data confirms that electric-car drivers really love their cars. Again. Natural gas could clean up long-haul
Self-Driving Tesla, New Prius Details, Big Electric VW Coming: The Week In Reverse (Video)
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 17, 2015
Which new electric car is generating comparisons to the hated HUMMER? And, what eagerly awaited new green car has had dribs and drabs of information trickling out for weeks now? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, October 16, 2015. Friday, we boiled down Tesla's. The Week In Reverse
Hydrogen VW Passat Driven, Pickup Truck Fuel Economy, Tesla Factory Upgrades: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
we''ve got a brief drive of the Volkswagen Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, a comparison of pickup truck fuel-economy ratings, and details on upgrades to Tesla''s California factory. As we head into a holiday weekend here in the U.S., All this and more on Green Car Reports. Corporately-aligned carmakers Nissan and Renault together pass
NREL: Untapped potential exists for blending hydropower, floating PV
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
For comparison, global final electricity consumption was just over 22,300 terawatt-hours in 2018, the most recent year for which statistics are available, according to the International Energy Agency.
Time to Get a Larger Hammer
Open Source Civic EV Kit
JUNE 25, 2009
Here's a comparison of the FET's I'm using. After two days of running perfectly, I found yesterday morning that the amps were down and the FET had blown again. This really stumped me because I thought I had done everything to keep it cool and out of the switching region. After showing the system to the power supply EEs at work, they told me that any FET in a TO-220 case like the one I had would not handle a constant 8-amps for a long time.
The 80-20 Rule
Plug In Partners
JULY 18, 2008
The proper comparison between vehicle types is the “wells-to-wheels” basis, where the pollution from extracting the raw materials, shipping, transformation (e.g. O ften when I talk about Plug-Ins , I say that PHEV's are a perfect embodiment of the 80-20 rule. There are a lot of versions of the rule and it has been written about a lot. But in the case of the PHEV , the logic goes something like this: Roughly 80% of our daily trips are under 35 miles. And the remaining 20% are longer trips.
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