Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

The National Research Council has released a prepublication edition of a new congressionally mandated report that evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Vehicles 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. That finding takes into account both the higher purchase price of an electric vehicle and the lower fuel costs over the vehicle’s life. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge. billion through 2019.

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Tax Credit Gasoline Tax Gasoline-Electric 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The goal of this paper is to assess the resulting CO 2 emissions, energy, and economic impacts of the EU CO 2 mandates, and compare them to an alternative scenario where vehicle emissions are part of an emission trading system designed to meet Europe’s announced economy-wide targets.

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Standards Emissions CO2 Europe 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? Do they get state or federal tax breaks? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. All three Niro PHEV trim levels, LXS, EX and EX Premium (the version Clean Fleet Report tested) have the same propulsion system–a 1.6 Smooth Design: Out and In.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 92

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Clean Fleet Report traveled 442 miles in our week driving through Southern California. We achieved our fuel economy number by running in electric-only mode in-town, and then running in hybrid mode on the highway. Fuel economy and range numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 66

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

The WP580 Engine Management System, being introduced in Russia for the first time, is a highly configurable system that has been specifically developed for spark-ignited, dedicated natural gas engine applications and can be integrated with a wide range of proprietary Westport fuel system components for flexible vehicle design and production.

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Russia Range Vehicles 2014 199

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. New Design. All-Electric Driving Range.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 78

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 18, 2023

EVs also benefit the environment by eliminating tailpipe emissions and having better fuel economies than gasoline-powered cars. Recycling EV batteries can be difficult as the design and chemicals vary greatly from one battery to another. Most batteries aren’t even designed to be recycled. See more at E Magazine.

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Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric Renewable 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. Going fast in itself is fun, but add-in the Acura-designed air adaptive suspension and torque vectoring, and handling gets interesting when attacking the twisties.

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

These tires, which Clean Fleet Report comes across frequently on the cars we review, are designed for comfort and long wear, not necessarily for their handling prowess. Polestar calls it an “avant-garde modern design in a five-door fastback style.” The clean Scandinavian design theme thrives in the cockpit.

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Motor Motors Motoring Tax Credit 82

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

In response to a Congressional mandate in 2010, the National Research Council (NRC) convened the Committee on Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels to assess the potential for vehicle and fuel technology options to achieve substantial reductions in petroleum use and GHG emissions by 2050 relative to 2005.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2013

Such standards are effective in overcoming barriers to the introduction of more efficient vehicles and fuels, while creating regulatory certainty for product developers and manufacturers. battery costs) exist, may require specially designed public support for a fixed, limited period of time. —CEPS report.

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Emissions Transportation Standards Climate Change 210

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The automaker may simply be prioritizing Explorer hybrid production for fleet sales. Truth be told, the hybrid version of the Explorer really only helped drivers save some fuel around town. We can also see new wheel designs, and it's likely there will be updates for the interior as well. V-6 or a turbocharged 2.3-liter

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Ford Hybrid Tax Credit Commuter Cars 59

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. In 289 miles driving through Southern California Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 Ready to ride.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 91

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. Federal and state tax credits could reduce your final price, and it should qualify for a HOV sticker.

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Extended Range Ford Range All-Electric 89

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Incentives could include purchase incentives, tax rebates, off-peak charging rates, preferential and/or free parking, and grants for charging infrastructure installation, all designed to encourage a significant penetration of electric transportation solutions.

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Transportation Fuel Plug-in Electric 210

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

A new midsize EV SUV Contender Clean Fleet Report was both intrigued and curious about an all-new car from an all new company from a country that is not known for building cars. The Driving Experience Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the 2023 VinFast VF 8 City Plus. inch color touchscreen and voice commands.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 94

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. Iconic Design.

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 76

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Starting in January 2010, the new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX will offer improved fuel economy with increased power compared to its model year 2009 predecessor. The 2009 model year Corsa ecoFLEX has a fuel consumption rating of 4.1 Wheels are fitted with newly designed, more efficient wheel caps. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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2010 Fuel Power Powered 207

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

When Clean Fleet Report tested the all-new 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness where we put X-Mode through its paces in some pretty rough terrain. The dual-wing design eliminates the need for a wiper on the power lift gate window as the air flow blows-off debris and water. Charging There are three charging rate options for the 72.8

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All-Electric Clean Cleaning Miles 54

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Furthest along with electricity market deregulation, the US can serve as a model for how to design market rules to reduce the cost of integrating EVs on the grid. Fleet-wide average fuel economy standards in all regions are driving demand for more efficient vehicle technologies.

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Europe China Charging Grid 244

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently tested the all-new 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness , where we put X-Mode through its paces in some pretty rough terrain. Narrow LED head and tail lights take-up little space leading to a contemporary design. Clean Fleet Report expects Subaru faithful to welcome the Solterra into the family.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

Since some 36% of diesel is used off-road, such as on farms, by manufacturing, industrial and commercial ventures, and boats, a fuel tax for road use would impose an unfair burden onto these sectors, the government says.). In New Zealand, diesel and electric-powered vehicles pay for their road use through road user charges.

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New Zealand Light 2013 2020 236

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2009

Strong economy-wide pricing measures (such as a $5.00 per gallon fuel tax by 2050) could result in an additional reduction of 28% in GHG emissions. The Moving Cooler baseline extrapolated these projections further to 2050, resulting in a potential doubling or greater of fleet fuel efficiency. Moving Cooler.

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Transportation Price Fuel Economy Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

However, the NEDC was not originally designed to measure fuel consumption or CO 2 emissions, and some features of the test procedure can be exploited to influence test results for those values. That website also offers a section called “My MPG” where users can register and input real-world fuel consumption data for their own vehicles.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom 199

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

4 , an all-electric crossover arriving as the first of a promised onslaught of electric cars designed to propel the VW Group to worldwide leadership in electric transportation. Tax credits/incentives (vary greatly based on location). 4 Crossover EV first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Lease deal (vary based on location).

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Miles Tax Credit MPH Fleet 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations. 40 CFR § 80.27(d)

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The announcement was made to show that the USPS is committed to the fiscally responsible rollout of electric-powered vehicles for America’s largest federal fleet. The Postal Service also announced plans to achieve 70% fleet electrification within the decade. Last month, the NGDV’s design was showcased during CES 2022 in Las Vegas. .

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Fleet Las Vegas Congress Fuel Economy 98

Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP). The 600 hybrid vehicles in the State fleet will be retrofitted to be PHEVs.

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New York Alternative Fuels PHEV Renewable 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2013

Innovative engine concepts and designs such as the Direct Injection Ethanol Boosted Gasoline Engine (DIEBGE) that improve the efficiency of gasoline use through the leverage effect of ethanol.

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Fuel Energy Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 210

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Bolt EUV has respectable handling considering it comes with all-season 215/50 Michelin Energy Saver 17-inch tires that are designed for low rolling-resistance and not performance. I used Super Cruise at freeway speeds and found it to work as designed, but there is a trust factor and learning curve. New Design. Interior Upgraded.

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Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 100

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

kilograms of compressed hydrogen gas Fuel Economy: maximum MPGe estimates Limited: 67 city/64/highway/65 combined XLE: 76 city/71 highway/74 combined Driving Range: Limited: 357 miles XLE: 402 miles. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Mirai 232 miles through Southern California. The H2 & EV bits under the skin.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 80

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Kia realizes in a booming EV market (check out the competition list at the end of this review), it is not a good idea to have a model with the same design for too many years as consumers are looking for the next newest thing on wheels. So, for a car designed and marketed for general city and highway driving, Kia got it right.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 82

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Exterior: Familiar Volvo Feel A real fastback The C40 Recharge has a five-door fastback design, sometimes called a SUV coupe. The clean design is void of cladding, with the only bright-work to be found on the “C40” and “VOLVO” badging. There are no design gimmicks and nothing radical going on, which is true Volvo DNA.

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google 77