Hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Hilux prototype unveiled
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Toyota has reached another milestone in its progress towards a zero carbon future with the unveiling of a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux.
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Plug-in models nearing 1 of 10 new-vehicle sales in California
Green Car Reports
MAY 7, 2021
Plug-in vehicles—including battery-electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell cars—are nearing one in 10 new-car sales in California, according to a periodic update from industry group Veloz, referring to the latest data from the state.
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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 The hydrogen is stored in the tanks at a pressure of 700 bar (10,150 psi). Passat HyMotion in LA. Click to enlarge.
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Honda & Sony Will Build Electric Cars Together
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 4, 2022
Apple may never get around to selling electric cars — that project has been on again/off again for years. Honda is another company that has been dancing around the electric car question. Recently, […].
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KBA: Alternative drives accounted for around 25% of new vehicle sales in Germany in 2020; 13.5% with electric drive
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 7, 2021
Alternative drives (battery-electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, gas, and hydrogen) took up around a quarter of all new light-duty vehicle registrations in Germany in 2020, according to figures from the KBA (Federal Motor Transport Authority). —Richard Damm, KBA President.
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Are Electric Cars Really Helping the Environment?
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
This study marks a significant step in understanding the impact of electric cars on public health and the environment. They gathered information on the total number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), which include battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell cars, from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Nissan To Tackle Plug-In Hybrids, Fuel Cells As Well As Electric Cars
Green Car Reports
MAY 1, 2013
Nissan''s Leaf is one of the highest-profile electric cars on the market, but the automaker is working on other alternative-propulsion vehicles, too. According to What Car, Nissan is planning the launch of a plug-in hybrid vehicle within the next two years, and even a hydrogen fuel cell car by 2017.
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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 21, 2021
2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases.
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California targets 35% EVs by model year 2026
Green Car Reports
APRIL 15, 2022
California aims to increase zero-emission vehicle sales to 35% of all new car purchases by the 2026 model year, on the way to ending sales of new gasoline-only cars by the middle of the next decade.
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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Ad Shows Driver.Not Plugging In (Video)
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 27, 2014
Toyota has been quite upfront about its belief that plug-in electric cars are not the technology of the future. (It It says hydrogen fuel-cell cars are.) And now this belief has appeared in the advertising for its Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. after the Chevy Volt and Nissan.'
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Kia to Focus on EVs, Hyundai on plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Within the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia will focus on electric cars, while Hyundai will work on plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, according to. It also operated two ix35 hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in Denmark in May on a trial basis. Chosun Ilbo.
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New York plug-in car sales up 74% April-June with introduction of rebate
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Cuomo announced that the state has seen a 74% increase in electric car sales over the same time period last year, resulting from the Drive Clean Rebate initiative launched on 21 March 2017. The Drive Clean Rebate provides New York residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a new plug-in car from participating dealers.
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Brazil's Green-Car Incentive Surprise: Electrics, Plug-In Hybrids Omitted
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 24, 2014
Many countries have adopted green-car incentives as a way to combat air pollution and lower oil consumption, and they tend to focus on electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen-fuel cell vehicles.
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Electric Car Incentives, Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, National Plug-In Day: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 2, 2013
Today on Green Car Reports, we''ve got the latest on electric cars, hybrids, and hydrogen fuel cells. We look at why electric-car incentives haven''t worked in the U.K., and recap the third National Plug-In Day, held this past weekend.
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Veloz: 2018 banner year for EV sales in California; up 84% from 2017; 312% increase from January to December
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 14, 2019
According to Veloz’s monthly “ Sales Dashboard ” tracking news summary: Comparing start and end of year electric car sales for 2018, January sales were 5,991 and December sales were 24,686: a 312% increase. Total electric car sales increased 84% from 2017 (96,847) to 2018 (177,781).
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Honda To Offer New Electric Car, Plug-In Hybrid Model By 2018
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 13, 2015
Honda had no new products to unveil at this year''s Detroit Auto Show, although it did show its hydrogen fuel-cell powered Honda FCV Concept car for the first time in North America. The company announced, however, that it would produce two all-new plug-in vehicles by 2018: one battery-electric car and one plug-in hybrid.
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Toyota hints it may be more friendly toward electric cars: report
Green Car Reports
JUNE 22, 2016
Toyota has shown very little interest in battery-electric cars. The company has taken the position that hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains are more practical choices when it comes to reducing emissions. But Toyota may be changing its attitude toward electric cars.
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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2017
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc.,
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California removes limit on carpool access for plug-in hybrids
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Of California's many incentives for green cars, one of the most popular is solo access to the state's carpool lanes for drivers of electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and certain other vehicles.
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'Fueling' Costs, Hydrogen Station Reliability, Luxury Plug-In Hybrids:Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 26, 2015
Today, we compare the costs of gas stations, hydrogen fueling stations, and electric-car charging stations, an analyst criticizes luxury plug-in hybrids, and a station operator explains the challenges of dispensing hydrogen to retail customers. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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60 CA Hydrogen Stations, Tesla Model S Repair Costs, VW Cross Coupe Plug-In Hybrid: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 15, 2015
We''ve got a good variety of stories today, covering the growth of hydrogen fueling stations in California, repair costs for the Tesla Model S electric car, and the 2015 Detroit Auto Show debut of the Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid concept. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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How To Test Hydrogen Vs Electric Cars: A Challenge To Automakers (In Our Dreams)
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
The amount of animus between some proponents of plug-in electric cars and those who support hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles is remarkable, and sometimes disturbing. Each side marshals studies of everything from wells-to-wheels carbon footprint (electric cars win) to "refueling time" to full range (hydrogen vehicles win).
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News: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market Confused
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 24, 2021
It’s been a confusing week for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. ” Honda’s signed up with General Motors to cooperate of future ZEVs and will have volume production of battery electric cars from that joint venture on the market in 2024. .” Honda Drops Clarity FCEV; BMW & Land Rover Test Prototypes.
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67 2015 VW e-Golf Driven, Audi A8 e-tron Diesel, Confirmed Hydrogen-Car Logic: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
JULY 22, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: A quick preview drive of the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf, Audi confirms a diesel engine for the A8 e-tron plug-in hybrid, and a new take on Honda and Toyota''s hydrogen fuel-cell plans. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Does Honda and Toyota''s.'
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Mercedes fuel-cell GLC plugs in like an electric car: what does that imply?
Green Car Reports
JUNE 13, 2016
This morning, Mercedes-Benz announced that its upcoming GLC F-Cell hydrogen fuel-cell crossover SUV would also include a battery pack that plugs in to recharge. Just like an electric car. It will be the first production vehicle in the world, in fact, to combine those two zero-emission powertrains.
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Prototype Corolla Cross H2 Concept Highlights Toyota’s Multi-Path Approach To Zero
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 8, 2022
This multi-technology approach – which includes battery electric and fuel cell electric and plug-in hybrid electric and hybrid electric – offers the […] The post Prototype Corolla Cross H2 Concept Highlights Toyota’s Multi-Path Approach To Zero appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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104 Workplace Charging, Hydrogen Car Tax Credit, Exhaust-Powered Generator: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 3, 2014
Today we''ve got reports on the growth of workplace electric-car charging, impeding expiration of the Federal hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle tax credit, and a new hybrid powertrain that sues exhaust gases to generate electricity. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Preview, Fast-Charging Effects, Hydrogen Funding: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
A thinly-disguised "concept" previews the updated 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid, a new study suggests fast charging electric-car batteries may not be as damaging as originally thought, and California lawmakers change their strategy for funding hydrogen fueling stations. All this and more on.'
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Toyota Mirai manga: hydrogen fuel-cell beats electric cars, plug-in hybrids
Green Car Reports
MARCH 25, 2016
Manga are comics created in Japan, conforming to a style set more than 100 years ago and still very much a part of popular culture. While they may look like no more than light entertainment, they're widely read by people of all ages—and sometimes used to market commercial products. A year ago, one was even used to explain the Toyota Mirai.
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With soaring sales of xEVs in California, rebates up 50% in 2018; workgroup to discuss impacts of program’s success on funding
Green Car Congress
MARCH 22, 2019
Electric vehicle rebates in California were 50% higher in 2018 than 2017. Electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars are now 7.8% of all new car sales in California, and some areas such as Sacramento and San Luis Obispo counties nearly doubled their EV rebates over this past year.
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Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Zero-emission vehicles include battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell-electric vehicles; the technologies can be applied in passenger cars, trucks and transit buses. US electric car sales in 2012 more than tripled to about 52,000 from 17,000 in 2011.
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RIP C-Max Energi, EU cuts carbon more, electric-car charging drone, fuel-cell Tesla: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Today, we've got some far-out stories, from the hydrogen-powered Tesla to the flying drone that recharges your electric car while it's in motion. There's also a death notice for a plug-in hybrid, stiff new rules from the EU, and possible good news from the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Leaf driver on Bolt EV, Demon vs Tesla, Honda Clarity gets plugs, hydrogen vs electric (again): Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
APRIL 12, 2017
Today, we've got our first stories from the New York auto-show preview days, a Leaf owner's take on the Chevy Bolt EV, info on the plug-in hybrid and electric Honda Clarity models, and a poll on which company follows Tesla in electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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Electric Car Watch #7: Honda's Poor Electric Car Vision = Doom
Plug In India
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
By Abhishek & Kamlesh In this episode of Electric Car watch, we will talk about the American car giant, FORD, and their plans for EVs. In this presentation, FORD announced it’s electrification plan with a goal of 40% of its sales being all-electric by 2030. Video: Electric Car Watch ?
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Kia to boost hybrid, electric offerings, add fuel cell in 2020
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2016
The Korean automaker and its parent, Hyundai, together hope to become the second-biggest seller of green cars worldwide, after Toyota. That means more hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery-electric cars, and even some hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
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Renault, Geely signal JV offer to create gas engines, hybrid generation
Baua Electric
JULY 10, 2023
billion) in a brandnew similarly held three way partnership to create gas engines and hybrid generation for cars, the French automaker stated in a observation. The JV objectives to have an annual manufacturing capability of as much as 5 million inside combustion, hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines and transmissions, Renault stated.
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CARB approves $1.5B investment in clean cars, trucks, mobility options for FY 2021-22
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
One such program is the popular Clean Cars 4 All, which provides up to $9,500 to help income-qualified Californians upgrade an older, dirty car to a new or used zero-emission plug-in electric car, plug-in hybrid or hybrid car.
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Decades Of Promises: 'Dude, Where's My Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Car?'
Green Car Reports
MARCH 31, 2015
Carmakers routinely lose money on the first generation of new technologies--Toyota, for example, with its first-generation Prius hybrid. But while hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric cars have had a. hydrogen Future Cars infographics hydrogen fuel cell alternative fuel vehicles'
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60 NY governor announces $3M for municipalities to purchase zero-emissions vehicles and infrastructure
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Plug-in hybrid, all-electric, or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with a 10- to 50-mile electric range are eligible for rebates of $2,500. Vehicles with an electric range of 51 miles or greater are eligible for rebates of $5,000. ZEV Infrastructure Grants: $2,500,000.
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Three Hybrids On Ward's '10 Best Engines' List For 2016
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 11, 2015
But the rise of hybrids, plug-in electric cars, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles has persuaded the editors to stretch the definition of "engine" somewhat. Every year, industry trade journal Ward's Auto promotes powertrain excellence with its "10 Best Engines" list.
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60 NYSERDA announces completion of 11 EV charging stations in Tompkins County; EV Model County
Green Car Congress
JULY 10, 2018
million expansion plan to install more high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along the New York State Thruway. The plan will allow electric car owners to drive the length of the state without having to exit to recharge. Recently, the Governor announced a $4.2-million
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First impressions of Chevy Bolt EV by Nissan Leaf driver
Green Car Reports
APRIL 12, 2017
If you're serious about driving a green car, but not happy with your local choices, you need to move to California. The Golden State has roughly two dozen battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on sale, not to mention three hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed details of the financial incentives that will be made available to buyers of electric cars from January 2011. Qualifying criteria for the Plug-in Car Grant. cars only). Must be Battery electric, plug-in hybrid or a hydrogen fuel cell car.
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SAIC Displays Six Models of New Energy Vehicles to Be Used at Expo 2010; Commercialization Plans for Hybrid, PHEV and BEVs by 2012
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
The models were the Shenchi Brand 4-seat battery-electric car; the Shenchi Brand 11-seat fuel cell vehicle; the Shanghai Brand fuel cell car; the Shanghai Brand hybrid; the Buick LaCrosse hybrid; and the UNDP fuel cell bus. The plug-in hybrid system developed by SAIC has entered the prototype-making stage.
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