Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Kia Motors has provided a few more details on the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. The upgraded transmission houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch to replace the traditional torque converter.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. In 364 miles, driving through Southern California and being aided by the automatic engine stop/start, we averaged 24.2 But on a 180-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 28.8 Fuel economy for the 3.0L

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5 We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles has set the statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020 required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 at 25% below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the Act, saying that measures already in place will get Massachusetts much of the way toward that goal.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. But when including the electric range of 21 miles, the city and highway combined number is 49 mpge. Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

From these emission rates, the authors constructed BC emissions scenarios to determine the fuel economy improvements needed to offset the increase in black carbon using both global warming potential (GWP) and global temperature potential (GTP) metrics. mpg (10.99 Credit: ACS, Zimmerman et al. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. Over time, we can conserve by reducing the miles we drive. That means we’ll be powering some miles with increasingly renewable electricity that isn't made from imported oil. We’re happy we’re well on our way with plug-in cars.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2013

MultiJet II 105 HP diesel with Start&Stop, covered the 800-kilometer (497-mile) route from Turin to Paris on an average of 27 liters (7.1 mpg US , 3.33 gallons US) of fuel, equal to more than 38 kilometers per liter (89 mpg US , 2.6 A small fleet of Fiat 500L Living models, equipped with the 1.6 MultiJet II—the 1.6

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MPG Diesel Exhaust Fuel 322

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). The pack is warranted for 10 years/150,000 miles. EV mode helps keep the vehicle in electric-only operation for up to about 1 mile at speeds less than 25 mph. The 2010 Prius.

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123. nk Global , the reinvigorated Norwegian electric car maker. Now the relationship with EVs may be going further still.

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NiMH Google Prius EPRI 100

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

kW onboard charger 150 kW maximum DC charging 4,564-4,619 curb weight All Electric Driving Range: 196-220 miles Hitting the Road The immediate thought when sliding behind the wheel is the RZ 450e has a high level of fit and finish; once underway, you notice a substantial road feel. front and 124.3 rear 0-60 mph: 5.0 seconds 71.4

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Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW revealed first details of the new sixth-generation 3 Series; the 3 Series accounts for one-fifth of the company’s global sales. l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. mpg US), an 11% improvement on its 160 kW/218 hp predecessor. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions at 147 grams per kilometer (-15%).

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its fifth-generation, 2011 Elantra at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2011 Elantra delivers fuel economy of 29 mpg city (8.1L/100km)and 100km)and 40 mpg (5.9 These figures give Elantra a highway-only driving range of up to 500 miles. 2011 Elantra. Click to enlarge. engine vs. Beta 2.0L

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2011 Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy 218

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. In 286 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 27.2 mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. Long life (100,000-mile) spark plugs. turbo and the Ecotec 1.8L. The Ecotec 1.4L

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Chevrolet Engine Global Exhaust 249

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Two EDrive/EnergyCS prototypes: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 30-mile range, with lithium-ion batteries.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? A PHEV with only a 20-mile all-electric range is 62% lower (see printed page 95 in the 2004 study ). At $3 for a gallon of gas, driving a non-hybrid car costs 8-20 cents/mile (depending on MPG). What Are Plug-In Hybrids? Using the average U.S. Using the average U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

The sacrifice will be a bit less fuel economy off the EPA rating of 19 mpg city/28 highway/22 combined (the four-cylinder engine clocks in at 23/32/26; AWD versions take off about one mpg). In 248 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 26.2 In 248 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 26.2

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Driving Range: XLE: 252 miles; Limited: 242 miles. Driving Range: XLE: 228 miles; Limited: 222 miles. There are two drive modes–normal (the default) and Eco, along with a button that increases the amount of regeneration to replenish the battery by converting kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting.

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Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 99

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 Ioniq Electric.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 Ioniq Electric.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Available all-wheel drive, its ratings of up to 51 mpg combined, and a comfortable, spacious interior make it one of the most appealing Camry sedans yet. 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring is now being delivered, and once again it hits a 516-mile EPA range—the best of any EV.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. Some immediately - such as the requirement for somewhere between 20-100,000 dollars in testing - but it’s the 10 year 150,000 mile warranty on the batteries themselves that’s the dealbreaker. Photograph by Chris Duffey.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. Newsletter Vol. 3 CARB Date with Destiny Move CARB Forward Plug In America Podcasts! New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. 2 PIA Meets CARB Move CARB Forward AltCar Expo 2007 Arnold Amped Up? 1 $100,000 Grant Moving in the Right Direction? htm Advocates of the Th!

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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 integration of the two components reduces the weight of the exhaust system and improves global efficiency. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

What changes do we make to convert a gasoline-only hybrid to a Plug-In Hybrid? it is in miles. A PHEV-20, for example, has a 20-mile electric-only range. Formed in 2002, our efforts for "100+MPG Hybrids" took off when we built PRIUS+ , the worlds first plug-in Prius). In English-system (vs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

If the driver eases up on the accelerator, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting the kinetic energy into electricity which is then fed back into the battery. mpg US) in the European test cycle. With its battery fully charged, the BMW i8 Concept Roadster can cover up to 30 kilometers (19 miles) on electric power alone.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The EV6, with an electric driving range up to 310 miles, arrived at Kia dealers in all 50 states in late January 2022. 232 miles range. 310 miles of driving range. 274 miles of driving range. With this combination of flat and mountainous terrain we averaged a respectable 3.7kW per mile. Single electric motor.

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Kia Wind All-Electric Miles 80

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

According to Volkswagen forecasts, the A-SUV segment will increase its global sales from slightly over eight million units today to almost nine million units by 2018 (+9%). l/100 km (124 mpg US); this equates to CO 2 emissions figure of 42 g/km. The new Tiguan is tailored for the requirements in this market segment.

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Plug-in Concept Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 miles) and at least eight years in operation. Under a venture with the motto “From Road to Grid”, Audi is therefore currently working on a concept to convert old batteries into stationary energy stores. lb-ft) of system torque.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

While the Niro Hybrid was preceded by clean mobility products such as the Optima Hybrid and Soul EV, Niro is the first Kia to make use of an all-new, dedicated eco-car platform and is an important next step on the path to nearly tripling the brand’s global green car line-up by 2020. The Niro features an all-new, advanced Kappa 1.6-liter

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2015

Global annual sales of all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are forecast to quadruple within three years from 218,000 in 2015 to 893,000 in 2018. l/100 km (147 mpg US) and combined cycle electrical consumption as low as 12.2 kWh) with an all-electric range of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles). and e-Golf.) Charging up.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.)

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. market b y the end of 2009.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. Please send it to webmaster@calcars.org.

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