Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 l/100km), compared to an EPA-rated 27 mpg (8.7 Prices exclude destination charge ($950), taxes, title, options, and dealer charges.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges) for the A3 TDI clean diesel with S tronic front wheel drive is $29,950. L/100 km (50.0 Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

How Does 50+ MPG Sound? Part-time power The EPA has rated the RAV4 Prime at 42 miles of all-electric range (AER) and 40 mpg city/36 highway/38 combined. In addition the car has a 600-mile total driving range, combining a full gas tank and a fully charged battery. So how do we exceed the EPA’s 42 AER?

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Now, Toyota is introducing a plug-in version of the RAV4, one that’s more powerful, more fuel efficient, and delivers impressive electric range. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Demand is intense. The SE trim starts around $38,100.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) on the highway and 42 mpg (5.6 Total estimated range is 590 miles. Real-time fuel range. Hybrid Powertrain.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating. These front-wheel-drive vans have a 110-kwh battery pack good for up to 162 miles of range and, with their focus on last-mile delivery fleets and work-van upfits, will rival the Rivian EDV, Mercedes eSprinter, and Ford E-Transit.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles. Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they get state or federal tax breaks? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Fuel cells are seen as hitting 1% by 2025; extended range electric vehicles, 3%; and battery-electric vehicles, 4%.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

Recent US energy regulations proposed or enacted by the US Department of Energy (DOE), the US Department of Transportation (DOT, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have a negligible effect on reducing greenhouse gases. NHTSA CAFE and EPA greenhouse gas standards for vehicles. —Gayer and Viscusi.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to employ outdated mileage formulas (55 city 45 highway) that do not accurately represent consumers driving habits and dramatically tilts manufacturers into producing electric-vehicle solutions. Monetary incentives are being used to alter consumer and manufacturer decisions.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. There is no mystery to having a full charge and the 32 miles of all-electric driving range every morning when you get into the Pacifica. All-Electric Driving Range.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VF 8 City The 2023 VF 8 Eco and Plus City Edition, the first models being sold in North America, offer this power and range. seconds: 0-60 mph 207-mile driving range ( EPA measurement) Plus City Edition Dual 150 kW motors producing 402 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 miles per hour maximum top speed 5.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Estimated EPA MPGe. >59. 1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Estimated EPA city fuel economy is more than 59 MPGe.

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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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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 5, 2023

Many Americans want to know if their next EV purchase qualifies for a full, half, or any tax credit. Below are the preliminary specifications: RWD Long Range Single 150 kW (201 hp) motor paired with 99.8 seconds RWD Standard Range Single 160 kW (214 hp) motor paired with 76.1-kWh EV tax credit.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

What impressed me most is that I used only 22 miles of range for the 32-mile trip. EPA Category. Range (EV miles; combined mpgXgas tank size; EV-only range+mpgXtank size). Tax credits/incentives (vary greatly based on location). News: More EVs Get Certified 200+ Ranges. While taking the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 20 mpg with the gasoline engine only. But when including the electric range of 21 miles, the city and highway combined number is 49 mpge. Pinos in the Los Padres National Forest, we averaged 20.1

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

The most frequent designs resulting from the game include higher charge-sustaining (CS) and charge-depleting (CD) blended operation—few valued all-electric range. That could yield more than 50 mpg of fuel economy—or usage of less than 300 gallons per year—and still be a lot cheaper than a plug-in hybrid or a fuel cell vehicle, he noted.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 5, 2022

The EV6 has an EPA range of up to 310 miles and quick charging rates due to its cutting edge 800-volt architecture. In the range topping GT-Line AWD model, it’s got Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 4.6 Pricing ranges from $41,400 to $56,400. AWD models include a range extending heat pump and heated steering wheel.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As EPA-estimated fuel economy for front-wheel drive models rises to 22 mpg in city driving, 27 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg in combined driving. Select compact SUVs.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Wrangler offers useful all-electric range and great electric torque—if drivers plug it in. The EPA rates the 4xe at 22 miles of electric range and an unimpressive 20 mpg operating as a hybrid. The two couldn’t be more different. An extra 500 pounds over the plugless 2.0-liter

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It sounds like a tax form. Total EPA-rated range is 270 miles, and it can also plugged into a Level 2 charger and run on electricity for a 29 miles in EV mode. Californians can drive the upcoming 2025 model via lease-only, and Honda is dubbing the new setup the less-than-catchy CR-V e:FCEV.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

In this paper, we investigate variation in life cycle cost and emission benefits of hybrid and plug-in vehicles under a range of driving conditions with a sensitivity analysis to critical factors such as gasoline prices, vehicle costs and electricity grid mix. All-electric range (AER). Source: Karabasoglu and Michalek.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. Normal, the default setting, is the compromise setting for range and responsiveness, while sport is where the more spirited driving will be found.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 30, 2023

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS Many 2024 Mercedes-Benz EV models get more range and better braking , the automaker has revealed. revamped regenerative and friction braking for an “improved brake feel,” an all-wheel-drive disconnect to add range, and for the EQS SUV, a boost to its battery’s usable kwh. As we lead up to a winner on Jan.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

An SUV with style Power and Range The 2023 C40 Recharge Twin AWD has twin 150 kW electric motors producing a total of 402 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque. The EPA rates the C40 Recharge Twin AWD at 226 all-electric miles (AER) with an efficiency of 39 kWh per 100 miles. This felt quick and made freeway merging a breeze.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels. The EPA rates the Bolt at 131 mpge city/109 highway and a combined 120. See a tax consultant before visiting your local dealer. Better than ever.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Power and Range The 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus, built in Luqiao, China, has electric motors on each axle, producing a total of 476 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque. The EPA rates the Polestar 2 Duel Motor at 260 all-electric miles (AER) with an efficiency of 34 kilowatt-hour (kWh) per 100 miles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $29,125—$6,075 less than electric vehicles produced by other mainstream automobile manufacturers—for the base ES model before a federal tax credit of $7,500 and available state financial incentives (subject to availability of funding). Cruising range estimation.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

mpg and for light trucks of 31.3 In addition, EPA is also proposing to exclude CO 2 -equivalent emission improvements associated with air conditioning refrigerants and leakage (and, optionally, offsets for nitrous oxide and methane emissions) after model year 2020. mpg projected requirement in MY 2025 under standards issued in 2012.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Perhaps the mostly likely is the requirement for EVs to be assembled in the US in a union factory to qualify for an additional $4,500 tax credit. Tax Credit Becomes Refundable. More on this below.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Driving range will no longer be an obstacle, because customers will be able to plug their cars into charging units in any of the 500,000 charging spots in Israel. He has interests in businesses in fuel cells, superconductors and carbon software , and his clients range from startups to major oil companies. Email Neal. SZ (1) 6753.T

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