Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. SDG&E is a regulated public utility that services San Diego and southern Orange counties. SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline-Electric San Diego Gasoline PHEV 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

million project to demonstrate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for an all-electric heavy duty non-tactical vehicle fleet at Los Angeles Air Force Base. New Leaf, located in San Diego, collects used cooking oil from more than 1,500 restaurants and industrial kitchens and converts it into biodiesel.

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Los Angeles California Plug-in ZeroTruck 240

Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

You could do V2G through the DC port of the vehicle—this is what we are doing with school buses here in California, where our charging station converts AC to DC and then connects to the DC port of the vehicle to provide power. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid.

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Charging Grid DC Denmark 133

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Develop and conduct in-service testing for a next generation Buy America compliant fuel cell bus in Chicago’s RTA fleet. DC/DC Converter Development Program. CTE will use the funds to develop an 18 kilowatt DC-DC converter that will interface with equivalent fuel cell systems and traction battery systems with greater efficiency.

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Atlanta Fuel San Diego Austin 218

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

A new midsize EV SUV Contender Clean Fleet Report was both intrigued and curious about an all-new car from an all new company from a country that is not known for building cars. After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and VinFast.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 95

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2016

The battery storage system also includes a voltage converter and power electronics to manage the energy flow between renewable energy sources, the house interface, and the Li-Ion high-voltage battery from the BMW i3. In 2011, batteries which were previously used in the MINI E test fleet were successfully implemented in a stationary project.

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Energy Storage BMW Energy Batteries 210

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. In our short time driving the Prius Prime, we were not able to get a representative fuel economy average, so check back with Clean Fleet Report when we put the Prius Prime through its paces for a full week and can report on real world efficiency. kilowatt charger.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 86

EV Connect

AUGUST 3, 2022

The urgency to improve the air quality in our community demanded more from us, and we were quick to adopt the EV fleet program and expand our EV charging footprint. With a mixed fleet of electric vehicles and the need for charging stations, the City of Porterville faced several compatibility and management issues.

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Connect Connected Charging Fleet 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The Energy Commission also approved almost $16 million in research grants to help develop the next generation of energy efficient technologies for commercial and residential buildings; $11 million for projects to convert feedstock and waste into biofuels; and about $900,000 for natural gas innovations. Representing about 3.7%

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Transportation Climate Energy Gas-Electric 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models. When coasting or braking, the regen system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery.

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles has leapt by more than 50 per cent from 172 to 264 after the company added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting existing models. The vehicles are expected to go into service in California, and primarily across San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles.

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Fleet Hybrid San Diego Eaton 36

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. San Diego to San Francisco? All-Electric Driving Range.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. In 289 miles driving through Southern California Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. Ready to ride.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 92

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state. The project will convert local landfill gas (LFG), a renewable fuel source, to compressed natural gas and develop five CNG fueling stations throughout the metro-Atlanta area.

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Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Wessels Reederei signed a letter of intent with MAN Diesel & Turbo regarding the conversion of three of its fleet to dual-fuel gas operation. With a current fleet of 37 ships, Wessels Reederei is one of the largest managers of coastal vessels globally. Earlier post.) TOTE ro-ro conversion in the US. TOTE ro-ro conversion in the US.

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Convert Diesel Puerto Rico Alaska 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. Brake regeneration is where kinetic braking energy is converted into electricity when slowing or coasting, and that electricity then stored in the battery.

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 77

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2011

The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. BMW ActiveE. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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BMW 2011 Available Mini E 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

By combining several processes and companies under one roof, the Vertically-Integrated Facility for Electric Truck Manufacturing would combine the building of components like advanced converters or battery modules with their assembly into electric drive systems. Project partners will provide $1,000,000 to match the state grant. .

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Gas-Electric San Jose Gas California 236

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The more powerful Hybrid Max, only available in the Platinum model and the one Clean Fleet Report drove, is a 2.4-liter Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Duck yourself in The 2023 Crown has these warranties.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 79

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. The Prius hybrid utilizes regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting, and returns it to the battery for later use. Our time was spent on dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and city traffic.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 88

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2018

The fuel cells provide DC power, which must be conditioned, converted and inverted to provide bus DC and AC power, respectively. Whereas the SF-BREEZE requires refueling after 100 miles, the Zero-V can go at least 2,400 miles or 15 days before requiring a refuel; enough to get from San Diego to Hawaii.

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Hydrogen Fuel Design San Francisco 315

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

In 340 miles of driving through Southern California counties of Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles, we averaged 4.1 The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is very efficient.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 83

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Concurrent Technologies Corporation will receive $2 million to share costs in a US Department of Defense vehicle-to-grid demonstration project at the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, in the western Mojave Desert region that includes parts of Kern, San Bernardino and Inyo counties. The award includes a $652,664 match-funding requirement.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

will receive $2,590,929 to build an anaerobic digestion facility in South San Francisco. This facility is slated to convert 9,000 tons per year of food and plant waste into biomethane that will be used to produce compressed natural gas for a fleet of five refuse and recycling collection vehicles. Blue Line Transfer, Inc.

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Alternative Fuels California Fuel Energy 199

Driivz

MARCH 31, 2021

Solar and wind are the easiest to locate, scale, and convert to energy. San Diego Gas & Electric has been offering solar powered charging stations since 2012. As the number of chargers in one location increases e.g., fleet depots , MDUs, office buildings, etc., Renewables Depending on the Weather.

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Renewable Energy Power Powered 71

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the Ioniq 5 for a few hours at a Hyundai media event. Clean Fleet Report had a few hours in the 2022 Ioniq 5 on a wet day, leaving downtown San Diego, climbing to 4,226-feet going to Julian, an 1850s silver mining town now known for its apples. Out on the Road.

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Hyundai All-Electric SUV Clean 88

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Furthermore, two engineers from the US technical center gave presentations last week at the SAE 2017 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego, discussing aspects of the hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, including some of the unique features and Hyundai “firsts” represented in the Ioniq. Ioniq Hybrid.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Furthermore, two engineers from the US technical center gave presentations last week at the SAE 2017 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego, discussing aspects of the hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, including some of the unique features and Hyundai “firsts” represented in the Ioniq. Ioniq Hybrid.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

From the article: “The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations. In cities like San Francisco, Portland, Ore.,

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San Francisco Neighborhood Electric Electrical 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. San Diego Gas & Electric , Prius by Green Gears (San Diego, CA) July, 2007. Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius.

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Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 48