Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Infiniti presented its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the 2012 Infiniti M35h ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Infiniti Hybrid offers more than 350 hp (361 kW) and estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway (7.8 L/100km), 25 mpg (9.4 L/100km) city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100km) combined.

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Infinity Hybrid Los Angeles Li-ion 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the first i8 Roadster, along with the 2019 i8 Coupe. With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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. The fuel cell vehicle currently is available at three southern California Hyundai dealers: Win Hyundai in Carson; Tustin Hyundai; and Hardin Hyundai in Anaheim.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

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. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The impact of the larger wheel size, which affects aerodynamics, rolling resistance and adds weight, is substantially more than would be seen on a less efficient internal combustion engine vehicle. The company also claims it can ford through three feet of water and will go from 0-60 mph in about three seconds.

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Range Miles EPA San Francisco 67

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Starting in 2025 they will have no new internal combustion engine models, then by 2030 will only sell battery-powered cars and SUVs. 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. EPA at 235 miles. Ready to take you there.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 107

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The 2014 Mazda6 sedan made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter gasoline engine, goes on sale in January. According to Mazda’s roadmap, the most effective next step in increasing engine efficiency was to optimize the compression ratio. liter diesel engine sold in other global markets.

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North America Mazda Diesel America 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

The hybrid has a manufacturer-estimated fuel economy rating of 70 MPGe. The Cross Coupe has a zero-emissions range of up to 20 miles (32 km) and can reach 60 mph from rest in just 6.0 The underlying concept combines German engineering and design with a vehicle that suits the American lifestyle. the Golf GTE, earlier post.)

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Plug-in SUV Detroit Concept 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

I am completely convinced the technology has the potential to take over the internal combustion engine, together with pure battery EVs in their niche. Several hydrogen fueling stations are now open in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including Newport Beach. The vehicle accelerates from 0-60 mph in 11.4

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Mercedes Hydrogen 2017 Fuel 332

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Toyota pulled the sheet off the 2023 Prius before the media in Los Angeles on November 16. liter gasoline engine with a lithium-ion battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery from the previous generations. For the Prius Prime PHEV, Toyota did not release the expected fuel economy. Both are mated to a 2.0-liter

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Prius PHEV Toyota Hybrid 85

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Leading off a later symposium panel on the global aspects of GM’s electrification strategy, Larry Nitz, Executive Director of GM’s Global Electrification Engineering Team, described the continuum of electrification solutions and noted that GM has “a footprint of leadership in light electrification and plugged-in vehicles.”. —Larry Nitz.

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Extended Range GM Light Plug 286

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

liter Duramax B20-capable diesel engine with twice the torque of either the gasoline or the bi-fuel models. Silverado 2500HD engine options. Vortec 6.0L (bi-fuel). We refueled with CNG twice; once locally (with a partial fill, more on this below), and once off the I-5 on the way up to Los Angeles.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

Indeed, the story of the board’s attempt to regulate plug-in hybrids has turned out to be a battle between an agency whose primary mission is to protect Californians from breathing unhealthy air and a group of environmentalists and engineers who are fighting to slow global warming.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100