Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. Just occasionally fill up the gas tank and drive away. A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 83

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2010

One of the advanced and fuel-efficient North American powertrains will be the 2012 Ford Focus’ all-new normally aspirated 2.0-liter liter direct fuel injection engine, the first of its kind in a Ford vehicle in North America. In 2010, Ford will launch new engines and transmissions in Fiesta, Mustang, Super Duty and F-150.

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North America America F-150 Ford 186

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Road Test: 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

A comparable SUV, such as a 2023 Ford Explorer AWD with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and an EPA highway rating of 26 miles per gallon, would have used 69 gallons of gasoline. The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” The first was the 2021 Mustang Mach-E , next was the 2022 E-Transit cargo van, and now the enticing 2022 F-150 Lightning. Ford says 75-percent of F-150 Lightning buyers will be new to the brand, while 80-percent are new to owning an EV.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 95

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

EVs have distinct advantages over gas-powered vehicles in cold temperatures: An EV can be started and warmed up in a garage, even in sub-zero temperatures, as there are no harmful emissions, and this feature is often available and can be scheduled by smartphone app.

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Gas-Electric Gas Norway F-150 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 83

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

natural gas vehicle. natural gas vehicle, previewed in a concept form in 2011 ( earlier post ) and revealed in its production version at the Geneva auto show in March this year, in Europe. m 3 ) of natural gas per 100 km—equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 79 g/km. Like the gasoline engines of the up!, The eco up!

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Gas CO2 Vehicles Gas-Electric 291

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2012

With the full size Transit, Ford is moving from an exclusively gasoline engine lineup of two V8s and a V10 in the E-Series to offering a standard 3.7-liter liter EcoBoost engine used in Ford F-150 and an all-new 3.2-liter liter V6 with a compressed natural gas/liquid propane gas (CNG/LPG) prep kit. The all-new 3.2-liter

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North America Fuel Economy Transit Connect Economy 278

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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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7l/100 T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile). Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. While the actual fuel economy varies by model, the Jetta equipped with the 1.8T

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

1 compression ratio, the new engine generates maximum power of 150 DIN hp/110 kW at 5,600 - 6,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 199 N·m (147 lb-ft) at 4,600 rpm. The Lexus RC F also features an Atkinson-Otto combination. In addition, the unit is equipped with a water-cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.

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Engine Europe Fuel Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 Grant applications that enable the following are sought: Transportation Fuel Cells. L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025. Biobased Products.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

0:00 / 4:40 Battery power for Chrysler The Circuit will be a purely plug-in car - there will be no gas tank or gasoline engine at all - with an expected range of 150 to 200 miles on a full charge. A few electric cars added to the mix will really boost that average, making things easier on the gasoline-powered side of the ledger.

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Chrysler 2009 Dodge Circuit Electric Cars 32

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. No announced plans.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41