Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2011

Virent’s BioForming platform can produce drop-in gasoline, diesel or jet fuels from plant sugars. Virent has taken another step in the gasoline certification process, successfully completing its first road fleet test organized and executed by Virent collaborator and investor Royal Dutch Shell. Source: Virent. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. Two (or is it three?)

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

JATO’s data revealed that these vehicles were responsible for 61% of total sales in February 2024, in comparison to the 62% registered in February 2019. While we’re seeing a clear decline in demand for diesel models, drivers are opting for gasoline alternatives, rather than switching to electric.”

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

BMW-Toyota, Daimler-Ford-Nissan, and Honda-GM. Comparison between EV charging in SAE J1772 with a Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and SAE J2601 with Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. This is on par with gasoline internal combustion vehicles. Earlier post.) Source: Jesse Schneider. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes. On the other hand, the Honda Civic costs its owners, on average, about $350 a month. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. Naomi Zimmerman, Jonathan M. 5b04444.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Hybrid technology was also viewed as important, along with variable valve timing, gasoline direct injection, and mass reduction. That translates to an average of 36 miles per gallon in actual on-road performance, which is about what today’s gasoline-powered Honda Fit already achieves.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

Compared to an average gasoline ICEV, the EV emits 3% less PM 2.5 ; compared to an average diesel ICEV, the EV emits 1% less PM 2.5. Comparison of the expected total emissions of PM10 for EVs, gasoline ICEVs and diesel ICEVs. Comparison of the expected total emissions of PM10 for EVs, gasoline ICEVs and diesel ICEVs.

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Exhaust Emissions Gasoline-Electric 2016 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. Comparison from fueleconomy.gov. Ford EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

In comparison, they noted, the technology for bio-chemical ethanol production from cellulosic biomass is not sufficiently developed yet. There is no strong advocacy for methanol (unlike ethanol) as a transportation fuel; therefore, they said, it has been displaced by ethanol as oxygenate of choice in gasoline blends. It is a safe fuel.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 A comparable SUV, such as a 2023 Ford Explorer AWD with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and an EPA highway rating of 26 miles per gallon, would have used 69 gallons of gasoline.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On January 28 GM announced that it plans (aspires) to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks and SUVs with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. ” The Honda and Acura EVs will be manufactured at GM plants in North America. The “30 New EVs by 2025” Promise.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Mazda and Honda were both negative outliers, with small increases in emissions. The Volvo Car Corporation’s CO 2 strategy also includes electrified cars with varying degrees of hybridization, more efficient diesel and gasoline engines, and alternative fuels. Source: T&E. Click to enlarge.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Honda have produced the Honda FCX Clarity FCEV, a hydrogen powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which they are leasing in limited numbers to selected customers in specially selected locations only. There are several reasons for this approach and understanding a little more about fuel cell vehicles may explain why.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

GDCI engine was significantly better than advanced production spark injection gasoline engines, and comparable to very efficient hybrid vehicle engines at their best efficiency conditions (214 g/kWh). This early work established that gasoline-like fuels with high resistance to autoignition are preferred for PPCI. Combustion stability.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

A study by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) concludes that the adoption of E15 as the blend limit for standard US pump grades of gasoline rather than the current E10 should not adversely affect vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2000 in terms of their performance and durability based on normal specifications and usage profile.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4 EV fuel economy is based on a 2012 Nissan LEAF—99 mpg gasoline equivalent (mpgge) (equivalent to 2.4 The CNGV is based on a 2012 Honda Civic natural gas vehicle with a combined EPA label fuel economy of 30.9 L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Honda Motor Co., In Hybrid Drive, the gasoline engine powers the front wheels while the two rear motors power the rear wheels. In Engine Drive, the gasoline engine provides power to the front wheels. As a comparison, the EPA-rated fuel economy numbers for the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD are 28/32/30 mpg US city/highway/combined.).

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

Since I was attending the Detroit Auto Show, I could replicate my UK trip for comparison. The next EV he recalls driving was an electric car built in the early 1900s before gasoline cars took over the market. That was during a comparison arranged by Honda, showing off a prototype electric car in the late 1990s.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

To jump over the midsize SUVs of the Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer , Chevrolet Traverse , Volkswagen Atlas , Toyota Highlander and the Kia Telluride , the Palisade Calligraphy had better be a step up. Three-Row SUV Comparison. Edging into luxury territory. Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

With global leading car OEMs such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai all recently announcing their intentions to make their FCEVs available to the consumer, there is no doubt that the OEMs have done their homework. Despite the recent progress, a number of myths around the use, power efficiency and cost of fuel cells still exist.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Scientist have confirmed that unlike gasoline cars, plug-ins will get cleaner as they get older -- because our power grid is getting cleaner. The comparison keeps being raised, though studies are conclusive: The "well-to-wheel" emissions of electric vehicles are lower than those from gasoline internal combustion vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

In the case of the 2500HD bi-fuel, the two main trade-offs are a reduction in power and torque in CNG mode compared to gasoline mode, and the loss of a portion of the bed of the truck to the 3,600 psi CNG tank and its box-like enclosure. (It Emissions reductions (%) of new NGVs compared to new gasoline and diesel vehicles (2012).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. 2017 Honda CR-V. tbd/40/tbd.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

Thus, hybrid market penetration will likely increase only modestly in the near term, but as costs drop hybrids will become just another technology that manufacturers sell on its positive efficiency and drivability impacts, not on the technology itself, similar to what is currently occurring with turbocharged gasoline engines.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Consumers may have a difficult time achieving positive return on investment (ROI), given the premium price of PEVs and relatively low gasoline expenses. Pike Research’s survey respondents reported an average monthly gasoline expenditure of $105.70, with 90% of panelists saying that they spend $200 or less per month on gasoline.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 4, 2021

In comparison, only 7,500 hydrogen powered cars were sold by that time. Honda’s Clarify is another fuel cell option. Hydrogen fueling is quick and similar to gasoline. They still have a long way to go before catching up on fossil fuel-powered cars in convenience of fueling. The Benefits of Hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2009

direct injection, spark ignition V6 gasoline engine, while requiring no more space than a conventional six-speed automatic transaxle. The unit is designed to be scalable across a range of FWD vehicles with engines ranging from a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo-diesel to a 3.6L GM Developing Additional Full Hybrid System for Smaller Vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2015

Quick comparison of fuel economy and cargo. Honda CR-V. The TSI gasoline unit is a member of the latest EA888 engine family and replaces the 2.5-liter These fuel economy figures better all non-BEV compact SUVs on the market, while offering comparable cargo volume—30.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 66.5 city (mpg).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

In addition to the debut of the 2011 Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled its first four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine with the Sonata 2.0T Comparison of Sonata 2.0T Honda Accord V6. at the New York International Auto Show. and Competition. Sonata 2.0T. Buick Regal. Chevy Malibu V6.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 20, 2023

When IEEE Spectrum’s editor in chief, Harry Goldstein, needed to replace his 2008 Honda Fit in October 2020, he thought seriously about buying an electric vehicle. Even used gasoline-powered cars are averaging a monthly car payment of around $525. Two obstacles stood in his way. One was affordability. light-duty vehicle sales.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? The enthusiasm for ethanol ("flex-fuel" cars use E85, which is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) is welcome. We try to be careful to emphasize in the fine print that PHEVs can get over 100 miles/gallon of gasoline , PLUS electric costs of about 1-2 cents/mile.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

While the Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline-fueled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in manufacturing cost in order to become commercially viable,” the task force noted in its recent assessment of GM’s restructuring plans. April 17, 2009 11:38 am Link Goodbye GM.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Thats short-sighted. It also offers eight hybrid models.

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