Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

A consortium of UK automotive companies is showcasing a prototype flywheel hybrid system for premium vehicles (FHSPV) at the Low Carbon Vehicle event at Millbrook (UK) on 15 September. —Pete Richings, Chief Engineer at lead partner Jaguar Land Rover. Tags: Hybrids. Testing work is already underway.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

When you have spent years of your life driving or owning a used Ford Focus , the lure of being in a position where you can drive a sports car is an exciting one. Each brand is unique and comes with different price tags. Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (an electric alternative). Flash Drive: 2018 Ford Mustang GT.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Recent brake feel and application issues in Ford and Toyota hybrids ( earlier post ) have drawn attention to the inherent complexity of hybrid and electric vehicle braking systems, which typically combine regenerative braking with conventional friction braking, antilock braking and vehicle stability control functions. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 2, 2009

The eyes of the automotive world continue to focus on the Los Angeles Auto Show, and it’s no surprise after another vehicle made its debut at the event. Featuring a 1.6litre DOHC I-4 engine, the Fiesta delivers an estimated 119hp at 6,000rpm and 109lb-ft of torque at 4,250rpm.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The 1 million test miles and more than 26,000 charging events have been accumulated in on-road operations across the United States and Canada. Ford E85 Escape Johnson Controls/Saft. PHEV operations often occur with minimal pre-trip charge events – “they run even if not plugged in”. million charging events. Model Battery.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

With each drive mode comes artificial engine sounds that are pumped through the Bose audio system. Overall, while comfortable and providing good sight-lines, there is a lot of plastic that doesn’t jibe with the $110,000+ price tag. First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. A little help in back. Familiar Design.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Aside from a box lunch, a couple of bottles of water and two absolutely delicious chocolate chip cookies, GCC received no compensation, expense reimbursement or branded merchandise from GM to attend the event. In April 2009, Consumer Reports recommended only 17% of the GM cars they tested while they recommended 70% of the Fords.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The Frankfurt Motor Show is open to the public, so if you’re heading to the event what can you expect to see? Tags: BMW Ford Green cars Kia Latest news Lexus Renault Vauxhall Volkswagen general motors. Definitely one for those with a touch of nostalgia (see article ).

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Creative Greenius

JANUARY 17, 2009

Electric cars everywhere you looked, quiet as a mouse and making a total mockery out of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler who could have been making these cars for the last decade, but instead had to be pushed to the brink of bankruptcy and shame-filled failure before they would start even talking about making these cars.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2009

The National Research Council (NRC) functions under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), and the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Tags: Fuel Cells Hydrogen Hydrogen Storage Policy Research. Background to the report.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

litre petrol engined Alto continued to defy expectations by showing some of the much more expensive diesel cars the true meaning of fuel economy. litre petrol engine the Alto managed to outrank similar size diesel cars including the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic Turbo Diesel and MINI Cooper D which recorded an overall improvement in mpg of 15.4

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

The 2011 Ford Super Duty. Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. liter V-8 gas engine average a 15% improvement in fuel economy versus 2010 models. Click to enlarge.

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

As Burning Man attempts to go green, here's to hoping they become the first American City to ban the internal combustion engine within its borders. Feet, pedals and electric motors only will make for a much more pleasant and greener event. nk City cars when Ford brought them to California to meet its ZEV Mandate obligation.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2010

Ford Motor Company is upgrading the 6.7-liter In an industry-first customer loyalty program, Ford will provide the power upgrades free of charge to all current owners of a 2011 Super Duty diesel pickup. The new engine architecture enables easier service work for all major engine components, potentially reducing downtime.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Ford has licensed Toyota hybrid patents and Nissan will use the Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. Were making PRIUS+ happen.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Some of the automakers include in that agreement are Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota and Mitsubishi. My Web Technorati Windows Live Blogmarks Propeller Mixx E-mail It To Addresses (up to 3): Your Name: Your Address: Tags: evdriven. » See also: 9 Electric Cars 100 Years Old or More » Get Gas 2.0

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2009

liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. Ford has provided initial details on the new Ford-engineered, -tested and-manufactured 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke V-8 turbo diesel engine. Reduced exhaust system surface area also minimizes heat transfer to the engine compartment and improves NVH.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles. So far, most start as hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Volkswagen Golf, Ford. All reference car configurations except the diesel use gasoline engines, because the. purchase cost of gasoline engines is some €1500 lower than of diesel engines. that gasoline engine-generators in SHEVs and PHEVs have the same efficiency relative to diesel. —van Vliet et al.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Tags: ev evdriven. Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th! htm Advocates of the Th!

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Green Cars News

JULY 10, 2009

The most frugal Ford Focus models have gone on tour as part of BP’s Fuel Efficiency Challenge in the UK. Ford’s ECOnetic range of diesel cars and vans combine simple modifications for improved fuel economy, such as an indicator encouraging timely gear changes, modified engine calibration and aerodynamic changes to reduce drag.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

and International Consortium of automobile companies and associated supply companies which includes Green Star Products as an engineering and technology provider. Tags: evdriven. Global Green Cars is a U.S. billion to electric vehicle development. Mr. LaStella received many phone calls doubting that the statement was true.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Also ferrying guests about a short circuit (so to speak) was a smart fortwo imbued with a Tesla-engineered drivetrain, fruit of its effort to supply Daimler with battery packs for 1,000 smart eds. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. from the Tesla Roadster. Follow us on Twitter!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

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Plug In India

JANUARY 15, 2022

IIT KGP runs the law program exclusively for engineers. We realised quite early that the Tigor’s fast tag had a zero balance - so we ended up paying double the toll on the first three gates. A SOS call to Jayasuriya resulted in 1000 Rs appearing on the tag - and from then on it was easy going.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Follow us on Twitter!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Tags: evdriven.

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Teslarati

JUNE 25, 2022

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has been an annual event showing off many different cars since 1993. ” For those unable to attend the event this year, this article will be a culmination of all the new electric vehicles being shown at the event, production, concept, racecar, or otherwise. Polestar –.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Maybe you should ask some engineers at the local power utility before you go shooting your mouth off, decrying how the idea will never fly. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Vancouvers trolley bus fleet operates at 600 volts and god knows how many amps. Follow us on Twitter!

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