Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Advanced materials are essential for boosting the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance. Reducing a vehicle’s weight by just 10% can improve fuel economy by 6% to 8%. In the last four years, the cost of a plug-in electric vehicle battery has come down by nearly 50%.

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Lithium Ion Transportation Universal Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Among the findings were: 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. During the past decade, significant advances have been made in lithium-ion battery technology.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

EPA-estimated fuel economy is 126 MPGe city, 109 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most efficient electric vehicles on the market (tied with the Chevy Bolt, second after the Hyundai Ioniq Electric). Using 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the EPA has estimated an annual fuel cost of just $550.

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2017 EPA Miles San Diego 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will enable diesel-like efficiency and increased maximum power output in a gasoline engine by using a secondary fuel to suppress engine knock under high load. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. UChicago Argonne LLC. 3M Company.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

The Mondeo Energi will allow drivers to use battery power around town and gas for longer trips, reducing the inconvenience and costs of frequent stops at the gas station during their daily commute. It comes equipped with a high-performance Lithium-ion 1.4 Globally, the company is investing $4.5 kWh battery.

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China Ford SUV Range 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

A123 Systems is targeting the emerging stop-start/microhybrid market with a 12V Li-ion battery solution based on its automotive class lithium ion AMP20 20 Ah prismatic pouch cells. to 3x will help offset the higher cost of the Li-ion solution, Kessen says. The additional lifetime of 2.5

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Li-ion Lead Acid Market Engine 277

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

With the engine running, eTorque’s motor generator unit feeds 48-volt current to a 330 watt-hour lithium-ion Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC)-Graphite battery. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads. Pentastar with eTorque. Gear downshifts.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

kWh lithium-ion propulsion batteries overheated. The Li-ion batteries in the plug-in pickups ( earlier post ) were from Electrovaya. A primary goal of the final phase of the program is to determine how reverse power-flow might reduce the operating costs of commercial fleets. The fleet accumulated more than 1.3

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Chrysler PHEV Fleet Minivan 268

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

This quality control device will help to drive down the costs of fuel cells by reducing waste and improving the process efficiency of roll-to-roll manufacturing of polymer electrolyte membranes. High Loading Lithium-Ion Electrode Architecture for Low Cost Electric Vehicle Batteries Ballast Energy, Inc. 149,871.44.

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Li-ion Battery Powered Engine Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Developing cost-effective technologies to improve new vehicle fuel efficiency and achieve or exceed corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards of 144 gCO 2 /mi (61.6 Some specific goals include: Cutting battery costs from their current $500/kWh to $125/kWh. million barrels per day); and.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2013

Over the next three years, NREL engineers will work with teams led by Utah State University, Washington University, and Eaton Corporation to optimize utilization, life, and cost of lithium-ion batteries for electric-drive vehicles (EDVs) through improved battery management and controls.

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Eaton Electric Vehicles Utah Batteries 240

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). One surprise among their findings was that the electric truck had cost advantages over the diesel vehicle under some conditions.

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Georgia Diesel Gas-Electric Electric 268

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. kWh lithium-ion battery.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. The 2021 Niro PHEV provides impressive range and fuel economy. kW electric motor.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. kW-hour/270-volt lithium-ion battery stores the energy. This system is designed to maximize both fuel economy and traction depending on the road conditions.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The average fuel economy was 46.3 The soul of this efficiency is the lithium-ion battery, which is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Lexus adds a sporty touch to its hybrid hero.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Even then the US is unlikely to reach a 50% reduction in petroleum use by 2030 because very little time remains for achieving the required massive changes in the on-road LDV fleet and/or its fuel supply. Many of the vehicles on the road in 2030 will have been built by 2015, and these will lower the fuel economy of the on-road fleet.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

However, Hurst adds that the primary challenge facing the hybrid truck market remains the cost of the system. While the typical operating cost of a diesel vehicle is significantly higher than that of other drivetrains ($0.72/mile mile for diesel versus $0.60/mile mile for hybrid and $0.22/mile mile for diesel versus $0.60/mile

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2017 Nickel Metal Hydride Li-ion Sale 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

DOE recognizes that technology developments can help make vehicles more efficient and alternative fuels more economic, but the deployment of any technologies it helps develop is largely determined by policies, such as Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy energy lithium?ion Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. cost titanium structures; polymer?metal

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that delivers a 39 or 44 mile all-electric driving range, depending on the tire size. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

The EPA estimates that driving C-MAX Energi saves almost $7,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years compared with the average new vehicle. The plug-in hybrid leverages Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems.

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor and the 56 kW/270-volt lithium-ion battery adds-in 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Fuel economy for the Corolla Cross Hybrid is rated at 45 mpg city/38 highway with a combined average of 42. Running on regular unleaded, the hybrid system is designed to err on the side of fuel efficiency. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg. Just like you do overnight with a mobile phone, plug in the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV to get the best fuel economy and the most from your investment. Using a Level 2 charger it will take 2.5

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

For 2017, Volkswagen is using an updated lithium-ion battery with an increased energy capacity of 35.8 Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. Based on an average price of 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the EPA has estimated an annual fuel cost of $550.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Economy Range 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2012

The Africa/Middle East countries will see very little uptake due to the high cost of electric buses and infrastructure, the report finds. activity, although China is not pushing as aggressively in fuel cell as with battery electric buses. Fundamentally, all of these buses require either government emissions or fuel economy policy.

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2018 Li-ion Hybrid Fuel 276

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Similarly, the PHEV-40 with a $14,000 battery pack would cost about $18,100 more.

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Plug-in Plug PHEV Hybrid 186

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), The undetectable and seamless transitions give the Camry Hybrid XSE EPA-rated fuel economy of 44 mpg city/47 highway with a combined of 46 mpg. A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid. Hybrid Efficiency. Your numbers may differ.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. What’s going on under the skin.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

200 kilowatt-hour (kWh) Ultium lithium-ion battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 83

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Those two electric motors are important for fuel efficiency and performance. The fuel economy is rated at 68 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery is fully charged. The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is powered by a 2.4-liter

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Mitsubishi PHEV Plug-in Nashville 84

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Comparison of Fuel Consumption, Fun to Drive and System Cost of the different powertrain concepts. liter AVL Turbohybrid prototype delivered a 24% reduction in fuel consumption on the NEDC compared to the 2.0L Click to enlarge. In testing on a BMW demo 3-Series vehicle, a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated baseline; a 1.6L

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Hybrid Concept Downsizing Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and helps with fuel efficiency, using a 48V lithium-ion battery that is replenished through regenerative braking. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Your numbers may differ.

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Hybrid SUV Clean Cleaning 73

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

shared their data on lithium-ion battery aging. While the numbers will vary depending upon the lithium-ion sub-chemistry, here’s what they have found: Category Contribution to Aging. Crane also mentioned that one-quarter to one-third of the cost of a battery system is the packaging, integration and electronics.

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