Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Beyond Tailpipe Emissions Calculator that provides estimates of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with driving an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), including emissions from the production of electricity used to power the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Irizar has manufactured a liquid natural gas (LNG) i4 model coach with a range of more than 1000 kilometers (621 miles) for intercity or short distance routes. In comparison with CNG (compressed natural gas), LNG takes up less space (600 times less), it has an energy density 1.4 greater and the complete system weighs less.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE)’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published a report on an 18-month evaluation of in-service second-generation diesel-electric hybrid delivery vans and found significant fuel economy benefits of the hybrids compared to similar conventional vans. mpg, 13% greater than the 9.2

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2014

New Volvo Bus 7900 Electric Hybrid (plug-in hybrid) buses ( earlier post ) began scheduled operation in Hamburg on 18 December, coinciding with the opening of the Innovation Route 109. Conventional diesel buses will also be used on the route to serve as reference vehicles in the comparison of the innovative drive concepts.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Porsche said it has delivered more than 1,500 Panamera E-Hybrid plug-in hybrids ( earlier post ) to customers worldwide from January to August 2014. In total, Porsche sold more than 120,000 new vehicles worldwide from January to August 2014, an increase of 12% in comparison to the same period last year. l/100 km (53.4

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Laboratory and in-use fuel economy comparison. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. Eaton hybrid system schematic. per mile)—i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 kWh battery is 13 kilometers (8 miles). The AMG-specific E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive. a P3 hybrid. l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Comparison of CO 2 emissions for the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID and the S 500 [t/car]. All three hybrid S-Class models—S 400 HYBRID, S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, and S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID—are covered in the TÜV SÜD document.). miles) purely electrically. Source: TÜV SÜD. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2015

The LH gasoline hydraulic hybrid shows an extreme reduction in NO x compared to a diesel baseline. Source: Lightning Hybrids. Broadly, the test results show significant reductions in NO x , particularly against a non-hybrid diesel baseline, and fuel economy improvements of up to 18% for the vehicle and under the drive cycles tested.

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Hybrid Emissions Light Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2015

Audi will have a plug-in hybrid in every model series in the coming years as part of its efforts in efficiency and sustainability, said Prof. Plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles and battery-electric drive systems will have a key role to play in achieving CO 2 targets, Hackenberg said. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The newest Golf is digitalized, networked, predictive, intuitively operated and electrified, with five hybrid versions from mild to plug-in. The powertrain range of the new Golf features gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); natural gas (TGI); mild hybrid (eTSI); and plug-in hybrid drives (eHybrid). Gasoline engines (TSI).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2016

Based on Ford June sales figures, Fusion Energi (the plug-in hybrid variant) sales jumped nearly 40% in LA compared to June 2015. During the same time period, Fusion Hybrid sales jumped 35%. By comparison, the total midsize sedan segment is down nearly 5% in LA through May, according to IHS Automotive data. gallon tank.

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Fusion Los Angeles Ford Sale 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2020

Determinations are based on 150,000 miles of operation. The comparison was made with the previous-generation Wrangler Unlimited, as powered by its only available engine—FCA’s award-winning 3.6-liter liter turbocharged I-4 that features FCA’s eTorque mild-hybrid technology. 2020 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition.

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Jeep MPG 2020 Fuel Economy 269

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. As a quick comparison, Tesla’s battery-electric Roadster has a bumper-to-bumper 3-year, 36,000-mile (58,000 km) warranty.

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Volt Chevrolet Miles Standards 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

12V and 48V LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrators. The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Hybrid Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2020

The operating range is up to 460 kilometers (285 miles) in the statutory new WLTP test cycle (up to 520 kilometers [323 miles] in the NEDC test cycle). The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system. kWh/100 km.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. kWh per km equates to 0.161 kWh/mile, or 16 kWh/100 miles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. miles) of all-electric range, and pairs with Cadillac’s 2.0-liter Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Today, a comparison of old and new Tesla Model S electric cars, a report that the next Volkswagen e-Golf will have a 200-mile range, and the impending debut of the Toyota C-HR hybrid crossover. If you're considering buying a new car this month, here are some of the best deals on electric cars, hybrids, and.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

The Polestar 2 is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle after the Polestar 1, a hybrid with up to 78 miles of electric range. In comparison, the Polestar 2 is powered by Volvo’s CMA platform. Unveiled in 2019, the Polestar 2 put the brand on a new path toward becoming an all-electric automaker.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

AeroVironment’s 240-volt home charging package will recharge the C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrids in 2.5 hours, giving drivers another 21 miles of all-electric driving. The Focus Electric will be ready for 76 miles of all-electric driving in less than 4 hours.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% Eaton hybrid system schematic. provided the hybrid propulsion systems for the vehicles, which were manufactured by Freightliner Corp. Eaton hybrid system components on UPS undercarriage.

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Fuel Economy Economy Eaton Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

On a unit basis, deliveries of new energy cars (pure-battery, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell cars) in January 2019 more than doubled year-over-year in China, with 85,000 units delivered. By comparison, total car sales decreased almost 18% to 2.02 which offers a driving range of 450 kilometers (280 miles) per charge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. The FIT EV’s fuel consumption rating is 29 kWh per 100 miles; EPA-rated annual fuel cost is $500. Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

In addition to cutting fuel consumption by up to 19% in comparison to the previous model on the conventional engined models, Mercedes also introduced another plug-in hybrid SUV model: the GLC 350 e 4MATIC. In March, Mercedes-Benz said it would 10 new plug-in hybrid models by 2017. Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The Mercedes-Benz E 350 e plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has successfully completed the TÜV validation audit and received the Environmental Certificate. The Plug-in Hybrid is a good example of how a transparent analysis of the entire life cycle is required to show and evaluate the environmental impact in its entirety.

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Mercedes PHEV Plug-in Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

The proposed targets are $40/kW in 2020 and $30/kW for the ultimate target (2030) for automotive fuel cell system cost, and 5000 hrs or 150,000 miles for durability. Comparison of targets to baseline and competing technologies (both gasoline internal combustion engine and hybrid or other advanced systems).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars. How Hybrid Vehicles Save You Money.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of 84

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Houston already has the third-largest municipal hybrid fleet in the country. Its efforts to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) into its fleet began in 2002 with an initial purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), mainly the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrid. —Loveland Mayor Cecil Gutierrez.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Hybrid system. The Renault gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid system supports 60 km of electric range plus extended range due to the gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association oversees the Clean Air Choice program throughout the United States promoting alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel and E85, partnering with fleets to replace legacy diesel engines, and by supporting the clean-air advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles. —Harold P. Upstream GHG emissions.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 21, 2023

miles, 154 corners, and a host of surface changes, it only takes a split-second of inattention to dramatically affect lap times. Nevertheless, measures of a car’s sporting prowess are often arbitrary – look at the quarter mile, for instance, and even the ubiquitous horsepower unit itself is rooted in a very random series of events.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

By comparison, Fuel Economy is the top priority for Volt, LEAF and Prius Plug-In owners (97%, 94% and 98%, respectively). The 85 kWh battery pack Model S, for example, is EPA-rated at 38 kWh/100 miles consumption. The 85 kWh battery pack Model S, for example, is EPA-rated at 38 kWh/100 miles consumption.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. When C-MAX Hybrid launches, Ford becomes North America’s largest maker of hybrid transmissions.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Comparison of current federal subsidy to base case assumptions showing lifetime fuel savings (HomeEve charging scenario). An EPA estimate based on the Chevy Volt’s reported efficiency is also included for comparison. —Peterson and Michalek, 2012. Peterson, S.B., Michalek, J.J. Energy Policy doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.09.059.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. miles per kWh.

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