Green Car Reports

AUGUST 14, 2014

We start today with an unusual proposition: newly redesigned battery packs for used Tesla Roadster electric cars. We''ve also got stories on Mazda''s upcoming (Japan-only) diesel hybrid, and why Chevrolet Volts aren''t very efficient in fleet use. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 11, 2010

Most of the focus on new green cars--like the 2011 Nissan Leaf, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, and a slew of new and existing hybrids--has been on how consumers will adapt to them.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Exploring Ways to Green Your Current & Future Vehicles. If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Toyota announces it will build a hybrid version of the Corolla. Mercedes-Benz launches a consumer fuel-cell test fleet. All this and more on Green Car Reports. At a California event this week, Toyota announced it will build a hybrid. Rivian teases images of its upcoming electric pickup.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 3, 2021

By 2025, the Zegna Group’s entire fleet of 200 will go green. A new green-car policy has gone into effect at the company, well known for its pricy clothing and accessories. The post Ermenegildo Zegna Teams with Stellantis appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

The XL Hybrids system in place. reduction in fuel consumption achieved with XL Hybrids’ aftermarket hybrid electric powertrain ( earlier post ) on a light-duty cargo van on the UDDS cycle (urban conditions). Integration of the XL Hybrids (XLH) system is right at the tail housing of the transmission. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 4, 2020

And we drive the Toyota Venza hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ohio’s Lordstown Motors is seeking an IPO as it continues to develop its fleet-oriented electric trucks, to be built in a former GM plant. The Kia Soul EV remains uncertain for the U.S. Lordstown Motors is seeking a stock-market debut.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The questions of whether and when sales of plug-in electric cars will resume their climb after a static 2015 are much on the minds of green-car advocates these days.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2018

Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating? And students vote for and fund the first battery-powered all electric bus fleet at the University of California Irvine.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 14, 2013

Famed for its fleet of low emission diesels and hybrids, low emission car rental firm, Green Motion is to open its first franchise in the USA. Green credentials'

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Green Cars News

APRIL 24, 2009

It’s not just Michigan and California that are ramping up their efforts to go green in the USA. Now Utah has made a significant green car commitment. The state plans to spend $4.5million to more than double the number of natural gas cars and gas-electric hybrids that are used in its fleet.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

This year’s Company Car In Action event at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedford is set to give business car drivers and fleet managers one of the best chances around to try out the latest ‘green cars’.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ and UC-Davis Emeritus and Bruce R.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 4, 2009

It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? However, the company’s bright spark remains its green efforts. Honda too has pinned its recovery hopes on green cars, pushing both hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

Dubai is known as one of the most forward-thinking cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that it has been quick to embrace the green car movement. Now, the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation has taken the decision to introduce gas powered taxi and bus fleets.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It is also currently the best-selling car brand in China. 100 7587 0 7587 0 0 6933 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 6935The company was formed in 2003 and has seen a steady growth since then—selling a variety of different models, including hybrids and all-electric cars. Clean Fleet Report reviewed the Vinfast VF 8 here.

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Baua Electric

MAY 25, 2024

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 24, 2024. The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid lineup coming this summer will return nearly 50 mpg, the automaker revealed Tuesday, as well as pep and performance that may rival that of the sporty Si model. 2025 Volkswagen ID.7

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Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

US car maker Ford has some hard work ahead if it is to meet new CAFE regulations and still sell the SUVs and pick-up trucks that are so popular across its home country. The Federal Government now requires a fleet average of 35.5mpg by the 2016 model year - this is an increase from today’s average of 25.3mpg.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Today, General Motors' Maven "mobility" brand adds Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars to its Los Angeles fleet, the 2018 Lexus LS 500h hybrid is slated to appear at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and a new feature allows Tesla drivers to check the status of Supercharger stations from their cars. Is it possible to.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2009

A green car event will take place at the Millbrook Proving Ground featuring vehicles from BMW, Chevrolet, Citroen, Ford, Honda, Kia, Mini, Peugeot, Toyota and Vauxhall. The event has been designed to provide company car fleet managers with the chance to test drive the latest environmentally friendly vehicles.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2013

Prior to the Olympic Games in 2008, Beijing was notorious as one of the world''s most polluted cities: so what would the impact be of introducing plug-in electric vehicles to its taxi fleet? Latest News Green cars Electric cars Hybrid cars'

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Tesla Motors.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 13, 2009

It seems like a great idea in theory - the US Government is backing up its calls for the public to move to green cars by buying some of its own. For example, 2,933 vehicles have been ordered from Chrysler despite the fact that the manufacturer does not include any hybrids in its line-up with the exception of the Durango/Aspen line.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

million contract to supply a fleet of hybrid cars to Itec-an international print and document processing business. With an order for more than 60 hybrid vehicles, the deal will create the first all hybrid fleet of its kind and size in the UK, making it a major win for both To[.]. Hybrid cars Toyota Lexus'

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Extended range electric vehicle powertrain company ALTe ( earlier post ) is tracking to produce a limited number of production-caliber vehicle powertrains by December, and plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013, said CEO John Thomas in a recent interview with Green Car Congress. Earlier post.) —John Thomas.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 7, 2010

The company has expanded its fleet of alternative fuel vehicles with 200 next generation hybrid electric delivery trucks spread across eight US cities – Austin, Chicago, Houston, Long [.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Sheffield City Council has begun operating the largest fleet of hybrid buses for an English local authority in a bid to cut fuel costs and improve air quality in the steel city. There are only six but hey, it’s progress. The 17-seat minibuses, converted and supplied by Ashwoods Automotive, are set to reduce fuel costs [.].

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Transport for London (TfL) has made a strong commitment to hybrid buses (pictured) – by approving a production order for 600 new buses to be introduced in the capital during the next four years. The order of 600 buses will represent a 200 per cent increase of the current hybrid bus fleet in London – [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 8, 2012

Demand is high for hybrid rental cars in the UK: and that has prompted the leading provider of car hire services in Europe to rapidly expand its fleet. In response to consumer demand, Europcar will add 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrid (pictured) cars to its UK rental fleet with Ken McCall, the managing director of Europcar [.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Ford has secured its biggest fleet order for a plug-in hybrid model as it confirms a collaboration with energy giant, GE in the US. As part of the deal between the two, GE will take delivery of 2,000 C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids while in return, GE will provide charging station infrastructure to Ford customers. The [.].

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Green Cars News

MARCH 12, 2013

German carmaker Volkswagen has been making green car headlines in recent weeks after revealing plans for a self-imposed 95g/km CO2 fleet target in Europe by 2020 (see article) and a fuel cell car programme (see article): and now it is in the spotlight again.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The Green Piece Column. Is retrofitting existing cars a better idea than buying a new hybrid? In the UK, where hybrids are less popular than diesel cars, retrofitting vehicle into hybrid models has largely remained the domain of commercial fleets, courtesy [.]. Tuesday 13 November, 2012.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2013

A Nottinghamshire council is reducing its fuel consumption and cutting emissions by switching some of the diesel vehicles for hybrid vans. Ashfield District Council will deploy the five Ashwoods Automotive hybrid vehicles with its Environmental Services Team, to undertake a variety of tasks. Hybrid cars'

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Green Cars News

APRIL 24, 2009

The event was organised by Bright Automotive to showcase its IDEA - a 100mpg plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that it hopes to market to both Government and commercial fleets. Most of the vehicles on display qualify for a new $7,500 Federal rebate to encourage car buyers to consider alternative energy vehicles.

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles has leapt by more than 50 per cent from 172 to 264 after the company added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting existing models. ISB EPA 07 200hp EGR diesel engine and an Eaton hybrid-electric system featuring lithium-ion batteries for energy storage.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Last week we asked whether it was time to give up on hybrid cars (see article) but now Pike Research is suggesting that demand for the vehicles will surge. Its research suggests that the global market for hybrid electric light duty vehicles in the fleet sector will increase at an annual growth rate of 17.5 [.].

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2010

A key element of the new offering will be a new MCU (motor controller unit), Fenton told Green Car Congress. Enova offers electric drive solutions for both hybrid and all-electric applications, with a focus on medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle fleets.

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