Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. How It Works.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2013

Startup company Automatic has launched an iPhone app and companion widget called the Automatic Link that, by plugging into the OnBoard Diagnostics (OBD) port, connects the iPhone to the car’s onboard systems. Automatic Link plugs into the OBD port. Automatic Link connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2011

, is adding a Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid demonstration vehicle (PHV) to the WeCar program for Yahoo! WeCar provides vehicles for personal use during the work day to more than 50 Enterprise Rideshare participants on Yahoo!’ employees at the company’s Sunnyvale campus. WeCar car sharing complements Yahoo!’s

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Delphi Automotive PLC launched Delphi Connect with 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, a premium version of its cloud-based automotive connectivity system with Verizon Wireless introduced last year. Delphi Connect plugs into the OBD II port. Data transmitted through any Delphi Connect device remains secure and encrypted.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Also part of the line-up at the BMW stand will be the new BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid, the BMW M550i xDrive, and the BMW 6 Series model range. BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2022

It will be the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across all trims, that are usually offered in more premium cars. It will be the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across all trims, that are usually offered in more premium cars.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012. The Fit EV concept. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. Using the Open Mobility Cloud as a basis, it connects touchpoints such as smartphones and smartwatches with users’ cars, thus weaving the car into their digital lives.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

Honda unveiled HondaLink, a new in-vehicle connectivity system that will debut this fall on the ninth-generation 2013 Honda Accord. Once in the car, consumers can enjoy personalized content accessible via voice recognition, steering-wheel mounted controls and in-dash audio system controls.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation, Ericsson, the utility company Göteborg Energi and the Viktoria Institute are collaborating in the research project ELVIIS (Electric Vehicle Intelligent Infra Structure) to develop a concept for using intelligent infrastructure for the smart on-board charging of plug-in vehicles. Göteborg Energi.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

Volkswagen is unveiling the Tiguan GTE Active Concept plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Volkswagen GTE plug-in hybrids. Other plug-in hybrid components of the 4MOTION plug-in hybrid drive include: a 12.4 Other plug-in hybrid components of the 4MOTION plug-in hybrid drive include: a 12.4

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The University of Michigan is working with two US Department of Energy national laboratories to study whether connected and automated vehicles could help people drive more efficiently. He called it an “incubator award” to help DOE learn more about connected and automated vehicles, which are a growing focus for the agency.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

The company said the four-door, four-seat fastback concept with plug-in hybrid powertrain previews its new global design language, while exploring key future powertrain and vehicle technologies. With information from the cloud, the vehicle can provide the same connected lifestyle the driver experiences at home or office. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Further enhanced dynamics, assistance systems, connectivity and a new and innovative operating system are important new features in the latest generation, in addition to the new, more efficient powertrains. The 530e plug-in hybrid will feature a 2.0-liter, The 5 Series has been a major hit for BMW, selling 7.6 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Ford Motor Company is publicly demonstrating smart electrification technology that uses cloud-based computing and data to optimize a plug-in hybrid’s powertrain efficiency at the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Orlando. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2023

Electronic assistance systems such as those from Bosch Engineering can help to alleviate this: when they identify persons or objects within the detection area around the vehicle, they issue corresponding warnings and show the exact position on the display, thus allowing the machine operator to keep a close eye on any blind spots.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2016

BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft’s developer conference, last week. The first version—called BMW Connected North America—is now available at the Apple App Store to BMW ConnectedDrive customers in the US for iOS devices.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Arity , a mobility data and analytics company, is teaming up with Ford Motor Company to enable any participating insurer to deliver simple and secure usage-based insurance (UBI) programs to eligible connected Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners. That data is cleansed, de-duplicated, and stored in the cloud.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into Hyundai cars with technology such as Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Car Finder, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Start and stop charging of Hyundai plug-in vehicles. Remote horn/lights.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

These include the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, the Buick Velite 5 extended-range electric vehicle and the Baojun E100 electric vehicle—all of which have been introduced in China within the past 12 months. According to Barra, customers do not just appreciate connected vehicles, they demand them.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Automatic provides a widget that plugs into the OBD port and uses a car’s onboard computer and the driver’s smartphone’s GPS and data plan (via Bluetooth) to upgrade the car’s capabilities. Automatic will launch additional connected-car enhancements in the coming months. Finally, Automatic can help you locate your parked car.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip Gear Up to Hit the Road and Not Look Back This article may contain affiliate links. Getting together with a group of friends to embark on an epic road trip is a fantastic way to strengthen friendships, discover new places and make memories that will last a lifetime.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2015

Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). 2016 Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge. seconds, a 1.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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Plug in America

MARCH 20, 2024

Plug In America is thrilled to highlight one of our newest certified PlugStar dealer – Beas Auto Sales. Do you have any personal interests or connections to the EV industry or sustainable practices in general? How do your personal values align with the transition to electric vehicles? Absolutely!

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Driivz

MARCH 3, 2021

Plug & Charge is the simplest, most secure way for drivers to charge their electric vehicles. All drivers need to do is connect their EV’s charging cable to the charge point, and the vehicle is automatically charged. Why should EV owners care about Plug & Charge? During a Plug & Charge session, security is paramount.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2020

FCA’s Jeep brand is utilizing CES to showcase three plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), the first step in the brand’s plan to offer electrification options on all models by 2022. All Jeep electrified vehicles will carry a new “Jeep 4xe badge.”.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group has launched MoceanLab, a mobility service venture, as part of the Group’s larger initiative to create a sustainable, connected future. MoceanLab will provide mobility services in the City of Los Angeles, and expand its services to autonomous ridesharing, shuttling, multimodal transportation, and personal mobility.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2015

Verizon Telematics announced the commercial availability of hum, an aftermarket vehicle connectivity technology and subscription service. Subscribers install hum through an onboard diagnostic (OBD) reader that is plugged into the vehicle’s OBD port, and a Bluetooth-enabled device that is clipped to the visor.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). Plug-in Hybrid System Specifications. Earlier post.) TMC will launch the vehicle in Japan on 30 January 2012. miles), and PHV fuel efficiency is 61.0 km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 Engine Type. Displacement.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2021

This advanced smart charging initiative is available to all BMW’s battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) drivers in Northern and Central California who are also PG&E residential, electric customers. Through smart charging, EVs act as a flexible grid resource to support the overall reliability of the electric grid.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Dahlia Garas, program director of the Plug-In Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center, with a BMW i3. Dahlia Garas, program director of the Plug-In Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center, said the project has four main components. We’re moving toward a transportation system of reduced personal car ownership.

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Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

EV owners usually plug their cars into home chargers that are powered by an alternating current (AC) flow of energy generated from the electric grid. It can be connected to an existing home PV string inverter solar installation, but not to a microinverter installation.) The TLCEV T1 solar EV charger can supply up to 12.5

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

By Jean Housen – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, [link] Brussels Airport in Belgium now has 750 EV chargers, and it wants you to leave your EV plugged in when you go on holiday. If the driver uses Interparking’s Pcard+ pass, there isn’t a connection fee. So I’m going to presume the 700 new ones will be similar.

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EV Connect

JULY 8, 2021

As electric vehicle adoption soars and students across the country return to in-person learning, Union College, seeks to have their nine new (mid-2019) dual port EV charging stations around campus continue to be utilized by faculty, staff and student EV drivers. Being one of the Top 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S. (

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Plug in America

JUNE 7, 2022

For many years, Plug In America has been giving consumers the opportunity to test drive and learn about electric vehicles through National Drive Electric Week, Drive Electric Earth Day, and EV ride and drive events throughout the year. Over the past several months, we began transitioning back to in-person events.

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