Clean Fleet Report

MAY 9, 2024

Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners.

Hydrogen 57

Hydrogen Future Fuel Vehicles 57

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size. —Satoshi Ogiso.

Prius 277

Prius Hydrogen Toyota Plug-in 277

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

It can be selected with climate-friendly Audi e-gas (synthetic natural gas produced with renewable energy in a Power-to-Gas process, earlier post ) or compressed natural gas (CNG), or can be powered with gasoline. The A4 Avant g-tron engine is based on the new 2.0 In gasoline operation, the bi-fuel A4 Avant uses 5.4 1,650 rpm.

Audi 186

Audi Gas Standards Gas-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2018

To achieve goals for climate and economic growth, “negative emissions technologies” (NETs) that remove and sequester carbon dioxide from the air will need to play a significant role in mitigating climate change, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Climate Change 268

Climate Change Climate Emissions Carbon 268

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies’ VTES (Variable Torque Enhancement System) electric supercharger ( earlier post ) is being incorporated in a project by engine developer AVL ( earlier post ) and will also feature in the Ricardo-led £3 million (US$5-million) HyBoost program announced by the Technology Strategy Board on 9 September ( earlier post ).

Downsizing 231

Downsizing Electric Electrical Exhaust 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2011

Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. range, convenience to charge and purchase price of the vehicle.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Buy Global Gasoline-Electric 210

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., Some specific goals include: Cutting battery costs from their current $500/kWh to $125/kWh. l/100 km).

Vehicles 246

Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Around 1,000 people across Europe have reserved an Ampera to date, with half of those being corporate customers.

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Production Extended Range Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will introduce the European-spec version of its i-MiEV electric vehicle at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Combined with the high purchase price, Mitsubishi calculated, the total running costs of the i-MiEV could exceed those of the Fiat 500 1.2 gasoline vehicle. DiD engine, and.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi 2010 Motor 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

The selections announced focus on eight approaches to improving vehicle efficiency: Advanced fuels and lubricants : Eight projects awarded to improve fuels and lubricants that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines. Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants LLC. Advanced fuels and lubricants. Grantee Description.

Carbon Fiber 268

Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. When the Verizon driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor, helping propel the vehicle.

New York City 150

New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle (generations I, II and III) passed the 3-million mark. The figure is based on worldwide cumulative sales through the end of May 2013 plus June sales in the US.) mpg US to 89.4

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Prius Sale 2003 Japan 259

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. Many companies have made commitments to transition portions of their delivery fleets to electric over the next five to 10 years.

Fleet 52

Fleet Industrial Industry Charging 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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Fuel Economy Standards Obama Economy 344

Blink Charging

JUNE 23, 2023

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, more workplaces are starting to provide charging options for their employees. Electric vehicles support your corporate sustainability When employees say that they want their employer to have a sustainability plan, they’re serious.

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Charging Tax Credit Tax Installation 52

Blink Charging

JUNE 23, 2023

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, more workplaces are starting to provide charging options for their employees. Electric vehicles support your corporate sustainability When employees say that they want their employer to have a sustainability plan, they’re serious.

Charging 52

Charging Tax Credit Tax Installation 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2016

ExxonMobil forecasts that by 2040, one of every four cars on the world’s roads will be a hybrid; conventional cars (primarily gasoline-powered) will still remain most popular to 2040. The company forecasts modest gains for plug-in electric cars, with cost and functionality remaining barriers.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

EV Connect

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

After 150 years without much happening around electric vehicles, Tesla set off a spark in 2006 that triggered a chain reaction of rapid growth and change. Since then, the market for electric vehicles has exploded, and with it the EV charging industry. In 2010, there were only about 17,000 electric cars on roads around the world.

Industrial 52

Industrial Industry Charging 2019 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2010

The second round was focused specifically on three areas of technology representing new approaches for advanced microbial biofuels (electrofuels); much higher capacity and less expensive batteries for electric vehicles; and carbon capture. Electrofuels: Biofuels from Electricity. Engineering E. Electrofuels. Ginkgo BioWorks. (UC

Carbon 249

Carbon Batteries Battery Li-ion 249

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Stationary Fuel Cells and Hybrid Transit Buses Incremental Costs: The purchase of diesel-electric hybrid transit buses and stationary fuel cells for use in the statewide bus system in Connecticut. Composite body electric buses: Replace conventional diesel transit buses with 35-ft composite body electric transit buses.

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256

Get Electric Vehicle

JULY 30, 2022

In the case of India, the cost of oil imports, rising pollution, and international pledges to combat global climate change are the most important driving factors of the country’s investment in this shift to electric mobility. The electric vehicle industry is opening various doors in both government and private sectors.

Industrial 40

Industrial Industry Electric Vehicles Vehicles 40

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

least-cost) technology mix for each scenario. Using these shared forecasts, each technology’s percent contribution to the fuel efficiency target and weighted cost of. The combined weighted cost of implementing each of these technologies provides an average per vehicle cost estimate for obtaining the higher mile per gallon.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

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Obama Charging Financing DC 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

The basic goal of the revised ZEV program should be to help demonstration-stage, low-GHG emitting technologies to commercialization, include fuel cell vehicles (FCVs); battery-electric vehicles (BEVs); and Enhanced AT PZEVs, which currently include plug-in HEVs (PHEV) and hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) vehicles, according to ARB staff.

Hydrogen 170

Hydrogen PHEV Grid Emissions 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer. —“Assessment of Technologies” Spark-ignition technologies.

Fuel 210

Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Public-private investment initiatives, government funding for infrastructure and consumer subsidies, falling production costs and notably, the commitment to future OEM launches of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)—all indicate a clear road to adoption.

Fuel 281

Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards require that vehicles offered for sale in the US attain an average fuel economy of 40.3 The National Research Council is the principal operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025.

Standards 150

Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Meet the e-bike. A battery and small electric-assist motor on a bike frame allows riders to climb hills and reach higher speeds with each boosted pedal for less effort than a regular bike. million gallons of gasoline or 4.2 Electric motorcycles of today offer riders the choice to ride electric in style. Think again.

Transportation 80

Transportation Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Gasoline-Electric 80

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. 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). Earlier post.)

Plug-in 186

Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

In this paper, we investigate variation in life cycle cost and emission benefits of hybrid and plug-in vehicles under a range of driving conditions with a sensitivity analysis to critical factors such as gasoline prices, vehicle costs and electricity grid mix. All-electric range (AER). Click to enlarge.

Vehicles 199

Vehicles Plug-in PHEV Plug 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

The technology areas ( earlier post ) receiving funding are: PETRO: Plants Engineered To Replace Oil ($36 million). GENI: Green Electricity Network Integration ($36.4 Solar ADEPT: Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology ($14.7 Plants Engineered to Replace Oil (PETRO). Camelina will be engineered with.

Energy 294

Energy Clean Cleaning Grid 294

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. 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). Earlier post.)

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Wrangler offers useful all-electric range and great electric torque—if drivers plug it in. The accelerating pace of electric vehicle launches has brought us to this: The first Jeep in the US to get a plug-in hybrid version is the legendary Wrangler. The two couldn’t be more different.

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Jeep Plug-in Plug Hybrid 112

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Methane Converter to Electricity and Fuel. In contrast, this reactor produces electricity as a byproduct of fuel production. provide not only liquid fuel but also electricity, increasing the. electricity production (5 quadrillion. cannot be engineered. reactor makes it more economical both to grow engineered algae.

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2012 Energy Lithium Sulfur Conversion 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), and EPA is proposing national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards under the Clean Air.

Fuel Economy 338

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

On 30 June 2009, two fuel cell vehicles, two Toyota Technical Center engineers, an SRNL engineer and a NREL engineer completed a 331.5 Driving range data from each vehicle was calculated by SRNL and NREL engineers. Jared Farnsworth, Toyota Technical Center advanced powertrain engineer.

Toyota 231

Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Of the lead recipients, 43% are small businesses, 35% are educational institutions, and 19% are large corporations. Eagle Picher, in partnership with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will develop a new generation of high energy, low cost planar liquid sodium beta batteries for grid scale electrical power storage applications.

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Energy Grant Low Cost Li-ion 231