Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Though the car has not yet undergone EPA testing, Ford says it expects the Fiesta to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States. A timing belt-in-oil for the primary cam drive system produces less noise (being sealed), and is maintenance-free. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

In 2017, Tesla Model S had the farthest EPA-rated range for an all-electric vehicle, at 315 miles. ZEVs require significantly less time and money spent on maintenance because they have only about 20 moving parts – about 1,800 fewer moving parts than traditional ICE vehicles. Performance: Battery range has been increasing annually.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The all-electric CODA Sedan is capable of up to 120 miles of all-season range based on US06 (aggressive driving/high speed test) and LA4/UDDS (city driving) EPA tests. In addition, CODA owners will receive a courtesy loan vehicle provided by Enterprise Rent-A-Car during warranty repairs or scheduled maintenance appointments.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2016

California uses the EMFAC (EMission FACtors) emissions model; the rest of the US uses the EPA MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model. High emitters occur as a result of breakage, mal-maintenance (performance modifications, rechipping, and/or after-treatment removal), and at end of a vehicle’s useful life.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

The 2012 Fiat 500 made its US debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this past week. EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet released. A new self-adjusting hydraulic-clutch system is standard with this transmission, benefiting drivers with consistent pedal efforts over the life of the clutch and virtually maintenance-free operation.

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2012 Auto Los Angeles Fuel Economy 225

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

EPA at 235 miles. 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. Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. The Advance can go 248 miles while the Performance is rated by the U.S. Ready to take you there.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Canoo, a Los Angeles-based company creating electric vehicles (EV) for subscription only, unveiled its first model, simply called canoo. The subscription may include services such as registration, maintenance, insurance management and charging—all from a single app.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Under the “Ioniq Unlimited” electric vehicle subscription-based ownership experience, IONIQ Electric shoppers will be able to select one fixed payment that includes unlimited mileage, electric charging costs, scheduled maintenance, wear items and all typical purchase fees such as registration.

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Hyundai Los Angeles 2017 Cars 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its fifth-generation, 2011 Elantra at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Nu engine also features a maintenance-free silent timing chain system to enhance durability and improve Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH). 2011 Elantra. Click to enlarge. The Elantra is powered by a new 1.8-liter

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2011 Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy 218

Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 15, 2009

For the past three months I’ve been working night and day as the Chairman of the South Bay Los Angeles 350 Climate Action Group. You’ll also be finished forever with things like oil changes, tune ups, new air filters and the other maintenance that isn’t necessary with electric cars. That’s 18 months away.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 20, 2023

Considering the costs associated with installation and maintenance and anticipating the resistance I’m likely to encounter, I decided to put my charger crusade on hold.” And with the transition now being supercharged by the proposed EPA tailpipe emissions standards , the pothole is quickly getting deeper.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Theres still a lot of development that needs to be done from the standpoint of cost, safety and weight," a Toyota spokesman said this week. -- ( Los Angeles Times ) 8/9/07 Toyota spokesman John McCandless said the company does not comment on its product plans, but he disagreed that the developments give GM an edge. "No

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

And with EV maintenance you are less exposed to being ripped off buy the ICE car repairman. — Jeff U 6. April 10, 2009 10:06 pm Link I make, convert and drive EV’s and have for 13 yrs.

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