Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

As a comparison, the 2011 Lexus HS 250h Standard—which Ford uses as the MKZ Hybrid’s closest competition— carries an MSRP of $35,100; the premium model for 2011 carries an MSRP of $37,870. The MKZ Hybrid can operate in electric vehicle mode at speeds up to 47 mph. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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HS 250h Hybrid Price Gasoline 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. Washington, DC’s current focus is electric vehicles (EVs) and electric technology. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. If CNG were to be eventually used in hybrids, the advantage of the electric generation/EV option shrinks. The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2017

In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. Click to enlarge.

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Market Fuel Economy Standards 2016 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 54

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

We expect to gain an additional 4-8 percent fuel economy improvement over the 1,450 kg kerb weight, 12-volt LC SuperHybrid, which already achieves 50 mpg imperial (42 mpg US and 5.6 The 12V LC Super Hybrid vehicle has now been tested extensively and driven by many vehicle OEMs and automotive journalists.

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Hybrid Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

ASG’s proprietary vehicle rating platform—the Automotive Performance Index—analyzes both performance areas for a comprehensive vehicle assessment. EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68 The Best Economic Performance Award is given to the vehicle with the lowest cost of ownership in its class.

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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

US “My MPG” real-world vs. official (100%) CO 2 emissions by vehicle model year. The authors used official fuel economy and CO 2 ratings from the fueleconomy.gov website published by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. —“From Laboratory to Road”.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

miles) of all-electric range, and pairs with Cadillac’s 2.0-liter per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards. CT6 PHEV will qualify for China new energy vehicle regulations and incentives, and is planned to be onsale in 2016. Provides ideal balance of comfort, performance and maximized EV range and fuel economy.

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Cadillac Plug-in Plug China 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

They assumed that all sectors of the economy follow the same proportional reduction. To meet the cap by 2015 requires an “infeasible” 40% new vehicle fuel consumption (FC) reduction per year in 2011?2015 2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet.

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

stand when it comes to the transition to electric vehicles. When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. As far as I was concerned, they were at price parity.

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Audi Tahoe SUV Gas-Electric 88

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electric vehicles are most efficient when driven in town to take advantage of the regenerative braking, or on the open road at slower speeds. Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. miles per kWh.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 82

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

In the world of electric vehicles, this is very good efficiency. Clean, wide front Smile-inducing torque at any speed is what makes driving an electric car so special, and boy did the Air Touring deliver. 208 C d , both of which are all-electric sedan competitors to the Lucid Air Touring.

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All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 78

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

At a media preview in Santa Barbara this week, Hyundai executives said the the hybrid will be moving into showrooms shortly, the battery-electric version in April (in California initially), and the plus-in hybrid in Q4. We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Driveability.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

At a media preview in Santa Barbara this week, Hyundai executives said the the hybrid will be moving into showrooms shortly, the battery-electric version in April (in California initially), and the plus-in hybrid in Q4. We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Driveability.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.).

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

Also, the list of standard test procedures addressed in SAE J1711 has been expanded to cover all five major test cycle procedures (UDDS, HFEDS, US06, SC03, and Cold FTP) now being used to evaluate vehicle fuel economy. There are two basic exhaust emissions and fuel economy tests described in J1711. Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Exhaust Plug-in Economy 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Hyundai Motor America has introduced its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 Comparison of new Tucson ix FCEV (3rd generation) and Tucson FCEV (2nd generation. fuel economy.

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Tucson Hyundai Hydrogen Fuel 255

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

The first Honda hydrogen vehicle–the FCX EV Plus 1997-99 Insight Hatchback Hybrid 1999-2006 Civic Hybrid 2003-* (offered intermittently in various generations of Civics starting with the 7 th generation in 2003; note: An all-new Civic Hybrid will be released in 2025.) This is a history, with an * next to models currently in production.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 68

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

A new analysis by Orkun Karabasoglu and Jeremy Michalek of the Carnegie Mellon Vehicle Electrification Group at Carnegie Mellon University found that driving conditions affect the economic and environmental benefits of electrified vehicles “ substantially ”. All-electric range (AER). Source: Karabasoglu and Michalek.

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Vehicles Plug-in PHEV Plug 199

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Postmaster General and USPS Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy stated that the Postal Service would be open to increasing its number of electric vehicle orders “should additional funding become available.” The Postmaster tried to elaborate on the USPS’ financial challenges of committing to operating a cleaner Postal vehicle fleet. .

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Fleet Las Vegas Congress Fuel Economy 98

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

The team found that using concentration rather than intake is suboptimal for health comparisons. Because electricity generation typically occurs farther from people than do tailpipe emissions, intake factors (iF) values are often lower for EVs than for CVs. 1 , equivalent to a gasoline car with a fuel economy of 5.6

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Emissions China Gasoline-Electric Fleet 252

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? But when you do, your car essentially becomes an electric vehicle with a gas-tank backup. California Air Resources Board studies show that battery electric vehicles emit at least 67% lower greenhouse gases than gasoline cars -- even more assuming renewables.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

After examining data on the only PHEV currently available in large numbers, the new adjustment method shows promise for reasonably predicting PHEV average fuel and electricity use, despite differences in design. The adjusted values are then combined into a single fuel economy prediction. Earlier post.).

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Plug-in PHEV Plug Fuel 210

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Power and Range The 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus, built in Luqiao, China, has electric motors on each axle, producing a total of 476 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque. For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 In a few 0-60 miles per hour runs, we averaged 3.9

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Motor Motors Motoring All-Electric 76

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US roll-out of its Ioniq line-up of electrified vehicles: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. The Ioniq Hybrid offers up to the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg / 4.05 We hope customers are cognizant of that when shopping electric vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai Plug-in PHEV Hybrid 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. You would be much better served doing a little investigative journalism (no offense intended) to determine the percentage of cars sold that get 30 mpg or better. based technology will actually achieve any economy in production.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41