Electric Auto Association

APRIL 6, 2022

When you drive an old-fashioned gasoline-powered vehicle, you know your tank’s gallon capacity, as well as your typical mpg in town or on the highway. It is therefore easy to calculate how much gas you will need for a particular trip. instead of gas or diesel. EV batteries store and produce DC electricity, not AC electricity.

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DC Grid Conversion Convert 80

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Calling it a vital national security issue, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard (a retired Marine officer and Gulf War veteran) signed Executive Order #6, 2012 making Indianapolis the first city in the nation to require the purchase of either electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles for the city’s non-police fleet, and the use of CNG in heavy-duty vehicles.

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Indianapolis Plug-in Fleet Plug 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. On the way there, I made a pit stop at a gas station to buy a bottle of champagne as a gift, hoping to start out a conversation with a stranger on the right foot.

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2004 Prius Cheap 2009 409

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs.

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Gasoline-Electric San Diego Gasoline PHEV 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

Fuel economy is rated at an EPA-estimate of 29 mpg city/41 mpg highway/34 mpg combined), a 26% improvement for combined mpg over the previous model. liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine include a variable cooling system, full variable oil pump and a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. Like the 2.5-liter

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. Air conditioning credits.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2017

XL Hybrids’s XLP plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution ( earlier post ) will roll out on Ford F-150 pickup trucks beginning fourth quarter 2017. XLP will also include the XL Link cloud-based big data analytics system, which measures MPG performance and reports carbon dioxide emissions reductions.

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F-150 Plug-in Installation Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

in electric vehicles (PEVs). Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted mode operation.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050, according to the newly published results of a two-year study by a committee convened by the National Research Council. Vehicles operating on electricity. Source: NRC.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. The Lyriq represents Cadillac’s electric future. Cadillac has set a target of being all-electric by 2030.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Dominion Virginia Power has added two plug-in electric hybrid cars and two hybrid-powered bucket trucks to its fleet as part of its efforts to determine the impact of plug-in vehicles on electricity demand and to find ways to conserve energy and reduce vehicle emissions.

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Virginia Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 So while most owners will not be trying to eke-out every last mile from a drop of fuel, it is possible, when on a long road trip and with an easy right foot, to crack 30 mpg. News: Lamborghini Enters the Electric. inch front/13.3-inch

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? 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. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. When combining gasoline and electricity that number jumps to 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). When combining gasoline and electricity that number jumps to 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2015

With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. l/100 km (67 mpg US) currently accounts for more than 50% of all Auris sales in West Europe, a mix Toyota expects to grow further over the next few years.

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. Stops were solid and consistent with a power-assisted braking system consisting of vented front and solid rear discs, as part of the anti-lock brake system with electric stability control. You can have a V6–& That’s It.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 73

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2013

As a result, they conclude, uncertainties in the net greenhouse gas (GHG) effect of ethanol, particularly when used in a low-level blend with gasoline, are considerably larger than previously estimated. Boies (2013) Effects of Ethanol on Vehicle Energy Efficiency and Implications on Ethanol Life-Cycle Greenhouse Gas Analysis.

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Fuel Energy Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2015

l/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions figures as low as 79 g/km in the European homologation combined cycle. liter VVT-i gasoline engine and electric motor generate a maximum power output of 136 DIN hp (101 kW), equipping the Auris Hybrid with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mpg).

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Toyota Hybrid Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2015

mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. Until now, the Golf BlueMotion was only available in diesel (TDI) and natural gas (TGI) versions. l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). liter, 3-cylinder with low fuel consumption of 4.3 l/100 km (54.7

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

If you have driven any electric vehicle, you know the acceleration is quick, with manufacturers trying to outdo each other with the shortest time to 60 or 100 mph. We tried it and it works, but needing this technology is another conversation for another day. They have done it, and it is electric. Performance Excitement.

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EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

US sales of electric vehicles are expected to increase significantly this decade, however, by the end of 2030 EVs will still comprise only a tiny percentage of vehicles in operation (VIO) and the number of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) will actually increase by 20 million. These are the findings of new EVAdoption analysis.

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Vehicles Gas-Electric Tax Credit Sale 132

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Truly a technological marvel, getting 100+ MPG. It does this by running on electricity part of the time and on gas for the rest. The electric power comes from either the gas engine or by plugging it in to a regular wall socket. During his stay, Jerry regaled us with tales of his adventures with Spirit.

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DC Davis MPG Google 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

See also: Electric Auto Assn. That means no gas when you do your errands on local streets at 35mph. Two EDrive/EnergyCS prototypes: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 30-mile range, with lithium-ion batteries. See the five URLs in the box for current information. The latest answers to: How & When Can I Get a PRIUS+?

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? You can fill it up at the gas station, and you can plug it in to any 120-volt outlet. But when you do, your car essentially becomes an electric vehicle with a gas-tank backup. But wait, theres more: If your driving is mostly local, youd almost never need to gas-up.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

The Truth About Cars

MAY 21, 2024

Finally, a plug-hybrid powertrain combines an electric motor and a 2.5-liter PHEVs offer up to 26 miles of electric-only range. One of us said “Lexus” in conversation and Alexa piped up. Base engines have a fuel-economy rating of 24 mpg city/28 mpg highway/25 mpg combined, while the stronger turbo is 23/28/25.

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Mazda PHEV Lexus MPG 59

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

A plug and a pack can make a car a 101 MPG vehicle aided by electricity. ! While Denise was documenting the scene, EVJerr began his EVnthusiastic theme -- the spiel on "Kick Gas!" After all, if the US Stimulus Package program could do "Cash for Clunkers," then why not "Cash for Conversions!". Wheels, Guys!

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Arizona 2009 DC Plug-in 36

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

A brief moment in EV history passed us by about a decade ago, when the little-known VIA Motors introduced their lineup of VTRUX hybrid-electric vehicles. Each vehicle would use the VIA plug-in powertrain which turned the existing gas engine into a range extender. This sort of topic is the very reason Abandoned History exists.

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Silverado 2014 Gasoline-Electric PHEV 109

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

utilizing these ideas and instructions in an attempting to enhance national security, reduce gas consumption, vehicle "emissions", your carbon footprint, or smog, you do so at your own risk & peril. See also our EAA-PHEV:General disclaimer talk : Disclaimer edit Please visit the Conversion Interest page to help us gauge DIYers interest!

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PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 49

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car? Where Can I Buy One?

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Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Technology warming potential (TWP) for three sets of natural gas fuel-switching scenarios. (A) A) CNG light-duty cars vs. gasoline cars; (B) CNG heavy-duty vehicles vs. diesel vehicles; and (C) combined-cycle natural gas plants vs. supercritical coal plants using low-CH 4 coal. Source: Alvarez et al. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Change Climate Gas Coal 270

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). The 2012 hybrid system produces a combined 200 hp (149 kW)—a 7% gain over the older model—and varies power between the gas engine and electric motor, or combines both, as needed. liter 4-cylinder engine (the new 2AR-FXE, a variant of the Camry 2AR-FE 2.5L).

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. “It’s Who Killed the Electric Car 2.0.&#. The same state agency that drove the electric car off a cliff is now poised to wreck a new Berkeley company that triples the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The exhaust gas treatment system implements close-coupled DPF technology which efficiently integrates the oxidizing catalytic converter and the particulate filter (CCDPF). The particulate trap is arranged close to the turbocharger outlet to provide hotter gas temperatures on average near the particulate filter. Turbo Petrol LPG.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine 2014 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

liter, four-cylinder diesel features latest-generation common-rail direct injection, fast piezo injectors, enhanced exhaust gas recirculation, and new twin turbochargers to ensure spontaneous power delivery and excellent performance characteristics. L/100km (46 mpg US) (provisional NEDC combined figure), equivalent to 135 g CO 2 /km.

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Mercedes Engine CO2 Power 150