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. Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads.

Prius 87

Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

ISB EPA 07 200-hp (149 kW) EGR diesel engine and Eaton hybrid-electric system, with Li-ion batteries for energy storage. The hybrid controller selects the most efficient mode of operation—diesel, electric or blended—depending upon current operating conditions and driver demand.

Convert 170

Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner Powered by Cummins. At the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan debuted a concept diesel-powered mid-size pickup: the Frontier Diesel Runner Powered by Cummins. The Frontier Diesel Runner arrives six months after the announcement of a partnership with Cummins Inc. Click to enlarge. to provide a 5.0-liter

Diesel 326

Diesel Nissan Engine San Diego 326

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Yi Yang from Sandia presented the study at the SAE 2010 Powertrains Fuels & Lubricants Meeting in San Diego. HCCI, which has been the focus of research for years as a potential way to provide diesel-like efficiency without the NO x and soot emissions, is hampered by inadequate combustion control and limited load range.

Gasoline 231

Gasoline Fuel San Diego Engine 231

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. Heading out from Encinitas in northern San Diego County, we wound our way from the ocean to inland cities and back to the beach. The battery charge and mileage range are metered in realtime by a readout on the center touchscreen.

San Diego 96

San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

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. San Diego to San Francisco? The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter What’s going on under the skin.

Chrysler 79

Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

University of California ‐ San Diego. Develop and demonstrate technologies to enable a downsized, boosted, lean, low temperature gasoline combustion engine system that improves fuel economy while meeting emissions requirements. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. HRL Laboratories, LLC.

Vehicles 150

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

ISB EPA 07 200hp EGR diesel engine and an Eaton hybrid-electric system featuring lithium-ion batteries for energy storage. A hybrid controller allows the user to select the most efficient mode of operation - whether that is diesel, electric or blended - depending on the current operating conditions and demands.

Fleet 36

Fleet Hybrid San Diego Eaton 36

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. The first is that the 17.3

Jeep 77

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 77

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. 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.

All-Electric 106

All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. Keep in mind this is a 5,010-pound aerodynamic shoe box getting this stellar fuel economy. San Diego to San Francisco?

Chrysler 93

Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition’s Long Island Regional Energy Collaborative Promoting a Green Economy through Clean Alternatives. The project will replace 190 older diesel school buses with hybrid electric school buses to be used in school districts throughout Kentucky. Total DOE award: $14,999,927.

Alternative Fuels 236

Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The outstanding fuel economy and emissions it reports are a testimony to the effectiveness of the fundamental research and development work I have seen at its San Diego facility. g/kWh BSFC for the Achates engine, versus 239.9 g/kWh for the reference engine. This represents a 7% improvement since September 2010. Earlier post.).

Engine 257

Engine San Diego Power Powered 257

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The OPGCI technology is attractive from an ARPA-E point of view as it potentially allows gasoline-fueled engines to operate at diesel-like efficiencies, with the reduced cost benefit of only requiring three-way catalysis and lower pressure (and hence lower cost) fuel injection systems. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Downsizing 150

Downsizing Engine Fuel Gasoline 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Fuel Economy Toyota’s hybrid systems automatically switch between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Fuel Economy Toyota’s hybrid systems automatically switch between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.

Toyota 79

Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 79

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) passed a series of motions at the end of a long day of public testimony related to the implementation and enforcement of its heavy-duty (on- and off-road) diesel emissions regulations. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). We need to maintain a positive rate of implementation [with new technology].

Emissions 186

Emissions California Diesel Davis 186

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Toyota says the lithium-ion battery is 15% more efficient and weighs less, both of which are key for getting high fuel economy and increased driving range. Fuel Economy. In our short time driving the Prius AWD, the fuel economy dash meter was reading 54 mpg. 22 years later–some flash to join the fuel economy.

Prius 89

Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 89

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

In 340 miles of driving through Southern California counties of Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles, we averaged 4.1 This combination offered low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) and helped reduce noise being transmitted to the cabin. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is very efficient. The liquid-cooled 64.8

Kia 84

Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Clean Fleet Report had a few hours in the 2022 Ioniq 5 on a wet day, leaving downtown San Diego, climbing to 4,226-feet going to Julian, an 1850s silver mining town now known for its apples. Out on the Road. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

Hyundai 89

Hyundai All-Electric SUV Clean 89

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

While most see global warming as a threat (47% very serious, 28% somewhat serious) to the economy and quality of life in the state, the percentage of residents who categorize the threat as very serious has declined over the past two years (54% 2007, 52% 2008, 47% today.) Commercial and industrial activities (75% yes, 21% no).

Economy 170

Economy Los Angeles Climate Change 2008 170