Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Under the hood of the F-150 REEP. Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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F-150 Convert Ford Electric Vehicles 240

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

XL is unveiling the industry’s first XLH hybrid-electric F-250 pickup in its booth, while also displaying an XLP plug-in hybrid-electric F-150. Ford will be showcasing a third XL truck in its booth at the NTEA Work Truck Show—this one an XLP plug-in hybrid-electric F-150.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

According to the latest annual life-cycle study from the Automotive Science Group ( ASG ), the all-new lightweight aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 leads the full-size light-duty truck competition in all environmental and economic performance areas; accordingly, ASG selected the F-150 as its Best Full-size Truck of 2015.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Stand by Australia, Chinese giant GWM could soon unleash a plug-in hybrid attack on our market through its Haval, Tank and Cannon (ute) brands. The Model 3-rivalling Ora Sport is on ice (for now), so a few more plug-ins in showrooms would help avoid or lessen penalties. There are reasons here. So what’s on the cards?

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 19, 2018

Ford releases fuel economy numbers for the new diesel F-150, the Mazda CX-5 diesel is finally certified for sale in California, and a new plug-in hybrid for China signals a new approach to plug-ins for GM. All this and more on Green.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

For the uninformed, the question was: Does the battery need to be plugged in to a hybrid car charger ? When hybrids appeared most used nickel-metal-hydride batteries This question was such a big roadblock for increasing sales that Toyota began an advertising campaign for the Prius that clearly emphasized that plugging in was not necessary.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 82

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. Quick-start glow plugs offer fast startups at temperatures as low as 10 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Click to enlarge. The proven 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy 2015 Ford Economy 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

XL Hybrids will begin production on the new XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for Model Year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups in first quarter 2018. This will be the first time that Ford F-250 trucks can be ordered by fleet customers with hybrid-electric drive technology; the XL3 system can provide up to a 25% increase in fuel economy.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ford cut the option from its F-150 line over a year ago, and Jeep removed diesels from its Wrangler lineup heading into 2024. Jeep’s 4xe plug-in hybrids are also selling well, leaving little incentive to keep offering the diesel. Ram cut the engine from its catalog in 2022, so it’s not surprising to see Jeep make the move.

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Jeep Diesel F-150 GMC 93

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This builds on Ford’s earlier commitment to deliver 13 new electrified vehicles in the next five years, including F-150 Hybrid, Mustang Hybrid, Transit Custom plug-in hybrid, an autonomous vehicle hybrid, Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, and a fully electric small SUV. billion investment.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 150

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2023

Vehicles approved by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be found by going to the fuel-economy offshoot of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website. There are only about a dozen models that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit after April 18th, with a few more being eligible for a partial credit of $3,750.

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Tax Credit Tax North America Chevrolet 84

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2011

Under the agreement, ALTe will retrofit one of PG&E’s 2007 Ford F-150 trucks with a version of its plug-in series electric hybrid powertrain. The vehicle can then drive an estimated additional 270 miles in a charge sustained mode before the vehicle would need to be either refueled or plugged in. Earlier post.)

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Fleet Lithium Ion Range F-150 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, the REEP system’s patented technology improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. gasoline V8 for the Ford F-150, the system can be applied to several vehicle types running a variety of fuels. Louis, MO, the event will run from 9-12 March 2010.

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St. Louis F-150 Range Gasoline-Electric 199

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

For almost three decades this automotive trade publication has evaluated new powertrains and highlighted the best based on horsepower, torque, NVH management, real world fuel economy and new technology. Ford F-150 Hybrid 3.5L Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell EV. Down to 10.

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Engine Plug-in F-150 Hyundai 67

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

You just get better fuel economy. Hybrid Cars Need To Be Plugged In. While electric cars do have to be plugged in (and plug-in hybrids can be), this is not the case for standard gas-electric hybrids. Hybrids Are Good for Fuel Economy But Not Performance. Hybrids Are Too Expensive. This is untrue.

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Hybrid Camry Hybrid F-150 Fuel Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) optional. If you are looking for a true sports car version, opt for the 2021 RC F Fuji Speedway Edition, with the 5.0L for the AWD.

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Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 65

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 Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 96

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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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 94

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. We’ll try to keep this up-to-date as the EV market continues to evolve. Let us know what you think. had Tesla badges on them.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 104

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

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. Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. Even better than many. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 82

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). A fundamental theme is fuel efficiency for everyone; key to delivering on that is lightweighting.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 84

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2010

2011 Ford F-150 3.5-liter The 2011 Ford F-150 is receiving an extensive powertrain overhaul, featuring four new truck engines, all coupled to a revised six-speed automatic transmission. Each engine delivers improved fuel economy. The F-Series is Ford’s top-seller. liter EcoBoost Engine. year-on-year.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Plug-in hybrids can mitigate cold weather concerns as they are also gas-powered for extended range. Driving electric can be a plus in cold weather. Millions of Americans had a very challenging December with record cold temperatures. The heavy batteries also help with traction on icy roads.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning. With an announced on sale date of spring 2023, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is slowly getting attention from full-size pickup owners. Clean Fleet Report wanted to give an update as we are one year out from seeing the Silverado EV in Chevrolet dealerships.

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Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 82

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Like Nothing Else On the Road. Which 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup truck do you want to own? The one in WTF mode (Watts To Freedom in GM’s sanitized parlance) that takes the 9,200-pound pickup 0-60 mph in three seconds? Or the one that, with all-wheel steering, delivers a completely different off-road experience from a conventional 4X4? The estimated 3.5

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Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150 95

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

In our First Timer series we speak with people who purchased their first electric, plug-in hybrid electric or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. To get better fuel economy during the oil crisis I owned a Mustang II with a V6, but it really wasn’t all that bad. Transition: Iconic Mustang Coupe to the Mustang Mach-E.

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Ford Dealers All-Electric Purchase 86

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Search Results for Google April 29, 2009 09:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle FRANKFORT, Ky.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Green Star Products, Inc. OTC: GSPI) announced today that within the next four weeks it plans to publicly test its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

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Plug-in Green Plug Electric Vehicles 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. 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?",

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2017

To further improve fuel economy, battery range, safety and overall driving performance, automakers no longer default to a single material and instead are pursuing a multi-material design approach where the best material is chosen for the best application. Total aluminum content is expected to grow from 397 pounds (180.1

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Although the 12-valve engine was specially configured to operate with natural gas, as an alternative it can be fueled with unleaded premium gasoline. , the natural gas engine, which is closely related technically, is also made of aluminium. The four-seat Volkswagen with its 1.0L engine consumes 2.9 The 50 kW (67 hp, 68 PS) eco up!

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Gas CO2 Vehicles Gas-Electric 291

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. said that Chrysler "will struggle to meet proposed fuel-efficiency standards.

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Chrysler 2009 Dodge Circuit Electric Cars 32

Plug in America

DECEMBER 14, 2021

It seems like ancient history now, but we started 2021 with an administration that was firmly committed to the growth of the fossil fuel industry and pretty actively hostile to EV technology and even fuel economy. Plus, a lot of investments are being made in car and battery production facilities.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It says the Volt is too little, too lateand too expensive to save the beleaguered automaker, and it recently chastised GM for pumping so much money into the Volt instead of developing more fuel-efficient gasoline cars. billion in Department of Energy loans to develop new fuel-efficient vehicles, including the Volt.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41