Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. mpg US (5.84 Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

MPG 210

MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2012

Well-to-wheel emissions for gas and diesel trucks over the CCE drive cycle. Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) in the UK has released a report on the trial of a heavy-duty truck operating solely on biomethane gas. Gas vehicle operation also reduced emissions of NO x , PM and noise. Source: Cenex report. Click to enlarge. Engine power.

Gas 218

Gas Buy Vehicles Diesel 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Proterra’s E2 series 35-foot electric buses feature a 440 kWh battery pack to deliver an estimated range of 251 miles. The Council selected Proterra as SJC’s battery-electric bus provider citing the company’s sustainability, performance and operational cost-savings excellence. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC).

BYD 150

BYD 2018 International San Francisco 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 Previous costs of compliance have been greatly overestimated.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

One label design prominently features a letter grade (ranging from A+ to D) to communicate the vehicle’s overall fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions performance. A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Fuel Cost: Estimated annual costs of fueling the vehicle.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Going for the MPG. Mark & Annette : Mark’s job requires a fair amount of travel, so we wanted a car with exceptionally good gas mileage and range. The fully electric vehicles we considered were either too expensive or didn’t have the range Mark requires for work travel, so then we took a look at plug-in hybrids.

Prius 81

Prius Toyota Plug-in Gas-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

ExxonMobil projects that meeting future energy demand will be supported by more efficient energy-saving practices and technologies; increased use of less-carbon-intensive fuels such as natural gas, nuclear and renewables; as well as the continued development of technology advances to develop new energy sources. Source: ExxonMobil.

Oil-Sands 309

Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2013

They also found that the total costs of ownership (TCO) of the electric and diesel trucks are similar. Monte Carlo simulation results for different drive cycles (as a proxy for fuel economy), operational ranges (64 or 80 km; 40 or 50 miles), EVSE Level 1 or 2, and battery replacement (0 or 1) scenarios. Credit: ACS, Lee et al.

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Diesel Georgia Energy Li-ion 361

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Elegant + Powerful + Efficient Editor’s Note: Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. . An exaggeration?

Plug-in 62

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 62

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Learning how to modulate the accelerator pedal to stay in the eco and charge range will produce the best efficiency.

Lexus 77

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. . second range. Sport SE 3.0-liter

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Kia 88

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do.

Toyota 84

Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 84

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

The TSCi injectors can work with a range of fuels (given appropriate software adjustment and control). The TSCi system supports more efficient engine operation over the full range of conditions—from stoichiometric air-to-fuel ratios at full power to lean 80:1 air-to-fuel ratios at cruise. L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9

Fuel Economy 297

Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The gas-electric punch. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. A little fin help.

Hyundai 83

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. A range of optional configurations are available. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. RWD 21/31/24. AWD 20/29/23. RWD 18/27/21.

MPG 84

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

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

JANUARY 25, 2016

At the same time, energy efficiency gains and increased use of renewable energy sources and lower carbon fuels, such as natural gas, are expected to help reduce by half the carbon intensity of the global economy. The company forecasts modest gains for plug-in electric cars, with cost and functionality remaining barriers.

2014 150

2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

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. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. —Douglas M.

Hydrogen 244

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. GHG levels from the MY 2016 fleet-wide average of 250 g/mi, using different technology pathways to achieve the reductions.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. Tcf in the High Oil and Gas Resource case.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. miles per kWh.

Las Vegas 83

Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

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 displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

Fuel Economy 81

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. A plug-in hybrid vehicle is especially good for local electric motoring with the freedom to burn gas on a longer trip. Fuel economy for the Recharge is 55 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) when you use electricity and gasoline and drops to 27 mpg when you don’t charge up the battery.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

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. On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg.

Kia 84

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Electric school bus fleets with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities are cost-effective with today’s technology, and could save schools money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving public health, according to a new study by a team at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE).

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Fleet Electric Electrical Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

Diesel vehicles have had a rough time penetrating the US light-duty vehicle market, reflecting outdated negative perceptions, higher fuel prices for diesel than for gasoline, the cost of complying with stringent US emission standards, and rapidly improving gasoline engines. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5

Diesel 186

Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. These driving routes were chosen for their scenic variety, and the 80-percent highway/20-percent city driving mix that covered 630 miles resulting in an average of 58 mpg. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Kia 90

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. The Niro hybrid has an EPA estimated fuel economy of between 49 and 53 miles per gallon, depending if equipped with 16-inch or 18-inch wheels, delivering a driving range of up to 588 miles. We liked it then and like the all-new Niro hybrid even more.

Kia 92

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

There are the same four trims (but not the King Ranch version) as the ICE F-50s, the Pro, XLT, Lariat, and the range-topping Platinum, plus most of the accessories and options from the ICE F-150s are also available. The standard-range version has a 98-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery with an 11.3/10.5 for the extended-range battery.

F-150 99

F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 99

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2009

Wise Gas , Inc. and Altech-Eco have signed an exclusive agreement to bring EPA-certified dedicated and bi-fuel (gasoline/compressed natural gas) retrofitted Ford Focus vehicles (MY 2008 and 2009) to Florida consumers. The Ford Focus with CNG option is now available in Florida through Wise Gas, Inc. Wise Gas, Inc.

Florida 150

Florida Available Ford Conversion 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Gas and electric power. mpg, which included 65 all-electric miles. This means the driving range, with the 30.6-gallon Blue Cruise has a complimentary trial period, and then will require a subscription of $600 for three years, plus the cost of the Blue Cruise hardware when ordering your F-150 PowerBoost. Ready to tow.

F-150 88

F-150 Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. EV Later mode gives drivers the option to drive in full gas-hybrid, and conserve a certain percentage of electricity for later use.

Escape 91

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 23 mpg with the gasoline engine only. But when including the electric range of 25 miles, the city and highway combined number is 56 MPGe. The gas-powered side of the 4xe. mpg with 20.5 But on a 38.7-mile

Jeep 82

Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. We were hoping to get 30 mpg on the highway, but no matter how hard we tried the best we could do was 28.1

Acura 76

Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. The rear seats recline about nine inches, which was an unexpected range of motion, and rear passengers get air vents, map lights, dual USB ports and a center armrest with cup holders. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined.

Tucson 76

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76