Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. believe fuel cell electric vehicle such as the Honda FCX Clarity is the ultimate.full function electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD) got the single largest order of electric school buses to date from the second-largest public school system in the US. The Los Angeles Unified School District ordered 180 electric school buses, adding to the 26 Blue Bird electric school buses it already has in its fleet.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Hyundai introduced its refreshed IONIQ car lineup in a North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric cars all receive refreshed exterior and interior designs, added infotainment technology and new Hyundai SmartSense active safety features and driving assistance systems.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2018

The New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), acting through the New York City Transit Authority (NYCT), will launch its electric bus test and evaluation program of five Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric, forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses. The program will begin January 2018.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2019

(“NFI”), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, unveiled the Xcelsior CHARGE H2—ts fuel cell-electric heavy-duty transit bus—and announced that both the forty-foot and sixty-foot model have successfully completed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Model Bus Testing Program at Altoona, Pennsylvania (Altoona Testing).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Foothill Transit, the primary public transportation provider for the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys in Los Angeles County, California, is launching a heavy-duty, fast charging, fully electric bus line at the Pomona Transit Center on 27 September. Delivery is expected in early 2015.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty' —Michael D.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Late last year, Volvo launched its very first all-electric model in North America. It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Where it falls down is its EPA-rated range: a mere 208 miles. My quick road test revealed both pros and cons of the XC40 Recharge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2017

Kenworth is developing a prototype Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell tractor, using the Ballard Power Systems fuel cell to recharge the battery pack. The hydrogen fuel cell series hybrid T680 day cab tractor uses lithium-ion batteries to power a dual-rotor electric motor, driving the rear tandem axle through a 4-speed automated transmission.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Volkswagen Group of America announced it will introduce a new battery-electric compact SUV in the US in 2020. CROZZ concept vehicle ( earlier post ), which is making its North American debut at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. The new SUV will offer a range of more than 200 miles. The new SUV will be based on the I.D.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. The FIT EV’s fuel consumption rating is 29 kWh per 100 miles; EPA-rated annual fuel cost is $500. Ford Focus Electric.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2010

FedEx is targeting battery electric technology for vehicles in its fleet covering less than 5,000 miles per year. Hybrids have their “sweet spot” in the 15,000-25,000 mile/hear range. is expanding its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with the first all-electric FedEx parcel delivery trucks in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2012

Honda has begun deliveries of the 2013 Fit EV ( earlier post ), with the first going to the city of Torrance today as one of the first major steps in the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. As part of the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program, Honda will test the Fit EV with Google Inc. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Hyundai presented its new 2019 Kona Electric crossover (introduced in March at the New York Auto Show, earlier post ) and 2019 NEXO fuel cell SUV (showcased at CES in January, earlier post ) to US media at a driving introduction in Los Angeles. Kona Electric. As a result, Kona Electric offers 19.2

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Beginning in September, six Navistar eStar all-electric, zero-emission trucks ( earlier post ) will be part of Coca-Cola’s growing fleet of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in North America; the AFV fleet will surpass 750 units by the end of this year. with two trucks in Los Angeles. Atlanta and Miami. Atlanta and Miami.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

Rather than plugging in the vehicle as you would for a battery-electric car, hydrogen fuel cells rely on compressed hydrogen. To recharge, you can top off your vehicle via a fuel cell stack in about five minutes. For the Nexo, a recharge can take you 380 miles, with its only emissions being water vapor.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2010

delivered some of its first eStar purpose-built all-electric trucks ( earlier post ) to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in Sacramento, California. Navistar’s initial customer—FedEx—has four of the trucks in use in the Los Angeles area. Navistar, Inc. of West Sacramento.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2018

The Kenworth T680 day cab’s fuel cell produces electricity to power the dual-rotor electric motor to move the truck, or it can recharge the lithium-ion batteries for use later. TTSI) at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California. —Stephan Olsen, Kenworth director of product planning.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Selected research projects are focused on developing electric vehicle systems that can recharge rapidly at high power levels, decreasing typical charge times to 15 minutes or less using a connector or wireless fast charging system. DE-FOA-0001808, earlier post.) DOE award: $1,000,000. DOE award: $4,292,137. Delta Products Corporation.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. The far higher volumes of carbon dioxide per mile from heavy trucks make them an obvious target for zero-emission powertrains. However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market.

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EV Life

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Electric Car Charging Stations. If you’re thinking about driving an electric car but are concerned about the battery range not being long enough, you’re not alone. Fortunately, most people’s range anxiety can be cured by actually driving an electric car. Level 1 charging. No special equipment or connectors are required.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

will deliver to FedEx the first full-production eStar —Navistar’s all-electric commercial truck. Sales of the eStar all-electric vehicle are conducted through a wholly owned Navistar affiliate. million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. Range: 100 miles (161 km). Click to enlarge. Navistar, Inc.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Some also noted that a camouflaged M5 Touring prototype had previously been spotted testing the roads in Los Angeles. There have been some rumors that the model would be capable of short stints of all-electric driving and might use the same hybrid system as the XM SUV. kWh battery needs to be recharged.

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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 fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The fleet of Passat HyMotion vehicles is currently being tested on the streets of California.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Today’s electric cars are like mobile phones, not only in terms of software, but also in terms of hardware. Batteries are a vital part of electric cars and mobile phones, and once they run out of power, they will make it impossible for you to move. And what about cars? The need for public charging stations in much of the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The Cycle 2 plan builds on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expands into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Electric vehicle maker THINK released its first US EV-Ready Cities Index. The top four cities included first-ranked Los Angeles and second-ranked San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third. The company recently announced plans to manufacture the THINK City electric car in Elkhart, Ind. Los Angeles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

However, California is lagging behind when it comes to ensuring its charging infrastructure keeps up with the growth of its electric vehicle fleet, the report finds. The average Californian drives 14,435 miles every year. In 2017, Tesla Model S had the farthest EPA-rated range for an all-electric vehicle, at 315 miles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will integrate Capstone Turbine’s C65 and C30 microturbines into its electric supercar and a crossover vehicle, respectively. The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai is initially offering the Tucson Fuel Cell to customers in the Los Angeles/Orange County region for a 36-month term at $499 per month, with $2,999 down. Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2011

BMW of North America and Coulomb Technologies announced that drivers of the BMW ActiveE all-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will be able to take advantage of the expansion of the ChargePoint Network into the Boston Metro area. The BMW ActiveE is the BMW Group’s next step towards a mass-produced electric vehicle. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The vehicles and infrastructure being funded include the use of natural and renewable gas, propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hybrid technologies. The program includes the installation of 10 alternative fuel refueling sites (two B20, one Electric Recharging, and seven CNG). Total DOE award: $15,000,000.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Having raked in perhaps 30 percent of all the money invested in electrically-powered vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft so far, Joby is the colossus in an emerging class of startups working on these radical, battery-powered commercial flyers. Even by the standards of big-money tech investment, the vision is giddily audacious.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2020

Daimler Trucks continues deliveries of the FUSO eCanter, its fully electric light-duty truck. A single charge gives the eCanter an effective operating range of approximately 100 km (62 miles), which is ample for many urban delivery applications. Among the new customers is Calor, one of UK’s best-known gas suppliers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The new converter raises the MiEV system to 700 volts and helps to further improve energy output and efficiency from both the electric motor as well as the generator. Click to enlarge.

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