Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Volkswagen will also invest to support installation of charging stations in certain dealer locations. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” Power and Range There are three ZDX configurations, each with their own all-electric driving range (AER.) seconds.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

Getting better every year Dual Motors, AWD Standard No frunk here The 2024 Solterra has two 80kW electric motors with 228 miles of driving range in the Premium trim and 222 miles in Limited and Touring (last year’s range estimate). The smooth operation is what makes driving an electric vehicle so wonderful. kWh lithium-ion battery.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

For $100 million in one year, we’ll demonstrate how to rapidly reduce use of oil in transportation with safe, warrantied retrofits of tens of millions gas-guzzlers. We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. Retrofit technologies are already good enough to install in large vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

Subaru’s All-New, All-Electric Compact SUV. The all-new, all-electric 2023 Solterra compact SUV is a major step for Subaru, one that will be a welcome addition for its loyal owners. The StarDrive all-electric drivetrain knows the opportune time to engage the front and rear motors, making for an assuring off-road driving experience.

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EV Life

MARCH 7, 2023

GM has been one of the pioneers of electric vehicles, introducing the General Motors EV1 back in 1996 and the groundbreaking Chevy Volt in 2010. What’s more, the Bolt EV is eligible for a variety of federal and state tax credits, rebates, and incentives that can potentially bring the price down to zero for qualifying drivers.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. —John D.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2015

Vehicle cost, current battery technology, and inadequate consumer knowledge are some of the barriers preventing widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles, according to a new congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council. Four Classes of Plug-in Electric Vehicles. 2014 Ford Focus Electric (76 mi/141 km).

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. gallon gas tank—I can fill up either 40 miles from home or about 40 miles from my destination. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. gallon gas tank—I can fill up either 40 miles from home or about 40 miles from my destination. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

All-New, All-Electric Compact SUV. The next few years will see an onrush of electric vehicles, with the SUV class getting the majority of the new models. The 2022 Ioniq 5 looks like no other all-electric compact SUV—or like any of the generic crossovers on the market—staying away from sharp edges or clunky nose scoops and grilles.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

So I had a very satisfying rush of good feelings seeing, getting into and driving the all-new 2022 Kia EV6 electric crossover. The EV6, with an electric driving range up to 310 miles, arrived at Kia dealers in all 50 states in late January 2022. Single electric motor. 232 miles range. Long range and fast charging.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The Administration is undertaking multiple actions to place the United States on what it calls an “ irreversible path ” to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2005 baseline, and then to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This is to try to meet the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The provision that’s gotten the most press is a redesign of the federal EV tax credit—that’s only natural, because it’s the policy that’s most likely to directly affect the average consumer, and because politicians love to talk about tax breaks. Credit where credit is due.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Biden administration has announced three major pro-EV initiatives in recent months—a revamping of the federal tax credits , an infrastructure funding package , and new EPA emissions standards. By 2026, car manufacturers will have to [make approximately 17% of new vehicles] in their total fleets electric and zero-emission.

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