Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2019

XL delivered 154 hybrid electric (HEV) GMC Savana Cargo vans to the California Vanpool Authority (also known as CalVans ) to improve the fuel efficiency and sustainability of its agriculture transportation fleet. According to the company, the order represents the largest single hybrid electric van deployment in California to date.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

A team at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study has assessed the relative amounts of greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) compared with greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle in different countries of the world.

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Emissions Albania Botswana MPG 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

4-cylinder engines and hybrid vehicles as a percent of cars sold in the US. Two separate reports highlight the ongoing improvement in vehicle technologies and the growing trend toward consumers purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles in the US and in Europe. Those who indicated that their current gas mileage was 24 mpg (9.8

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 13, 2023

What do people say about electric cars ? We have collected a few best quotes about electric vehicles. A collection of electric car quotes is presented here in this post. Read the following electric vehicle one-liners and share with your friends if you find them interesting! Fort and Tesla.”

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

When gas prices are on the rise, it had a big impact on the type of vehicles that people were buying. This is likely due to the fact that people are trying to save money at the pump, and these larger vehicles tend to be less efficient than smaller ones. The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). As a result, annual increases in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in LDVs average 0.9% LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Color is integral to the new schemes.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 10, 2023

The Highest EPA-Rated Fuel Economy for Model Year 2023 Was 140 Miles per Gallon Equivalent Achieved by Two Electric Vehicle Models In model year 2023, the highest-rated EPA combined fuel economy for gasoline vehicles was about 60 miles per gallon (MPG), while two electric vehicle (EV) models — the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the Lucid […]

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Former Transportation and Commerce Secretary Norman Mineta, who served under former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Washington, DC’s current focus is electric vehicles (EVs) and electric technology. The desire to pursue the technologies of tomorrow and achieve our energy independence is not a free lunch.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Based on the same draft EPA methodology, the Volt would also deliver “ triple-digit ” combined cycle fuel economy along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, according to GM. At the US average cost of electricity (approximately 11 cents per kWh), GM calculates that a typical Volt driver would pay about $2.75

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Volt MPG EPA GM 230

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Decreases in transportation and residential sector energy consumption partially offset growth in other sectors. Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. Renewables meet much of the growth in electricity demand. Transportation.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. The growth reflects an expected 90% increase in electricity use, led by developing countries where 1.3 billion people are currently without access to electricity. Transportation. Source: ExxonMobil.

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2020

kWh/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 54 – 49 g/km) features a synchronous electric motor delivering a maximum power output of 80 kW/109 hp, which is combined with an efficient straight six-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and 210 kW/286 hp, together generating an overall system output of 290 kW/394 hp.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2019

This makes it the first model of the brand to be offered with both a conventional combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid system—with the addition of a purely electrically powered version in 2020. BMW Group electrified vehicles. The BMW X3 xDrive30e achieves an electrically powered range of up to 50 kilometers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

NREL’s Fleet Test and Evaluation Team recently completed a year-long technology evaluation of gasoline hybrid electric (gHEV) FedEx Express delivery trucks compared with conventional diesel vehicles. A report on the work was written by Robb Barnitt of the Center for Transportation Technologies and Systems.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

A) CNG light-duty cars vs. gasoline cars; (B) CNG heavy-duty vehicles vs. diesel vehicles; and (C) combined-cycle natural gas plants vs. supercritical coal plants using low-CH 4 coal. leakage from the production, transportation and use of natural gas can offset benefits from fuel-switching. Source: Alvarez et al.

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Climate Change Climate Gas Coal 270

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., accounting for the emissions generated during production of the vehicle and the fuel. T&E used the latest real-world fuel consumption figures for diesel and gasoline: 6.3

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The Department Of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of its Vehicle Technology Office (VTO), a program-wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000991) for fiscal year 2014 on or about January 2014. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg light duty average, or 4.3

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2013

The ix35 Fuel Cell is Hyundai’s fourth-generation fuel cell vehicle, and its first to enter production. The LHNE project, a government-backed initiative co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board, will put hydrogen-fueled vehicles into daily business use and deliver the refueling infrastructure to support their operation. km/liter (67.3

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona All-New Small SUV Gas for now; electric is coming soon The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is currently offered in four trim levels with the choice of two gasoline-powered engines and, in early 2024, an all-electric version will arrive. The Kona Limited and N-Line have a 1.6-liter

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Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy Gasoline 87

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 85

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Taiwan-based Delta Group , the world’s largest provider of switching power supplies and DC brushless fans, as well as a major supplier of power management solutions, components, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products, and renewable energy solutions, is entering the electric powertrain market. Vehicle Control Unit (VCU).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. —Jenn et al. Credit: ACS, Jenn et al.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

Regarding the Maverick Hybrid, I hear nothing but superlatives, including, “the best vehicle I have ever owned.” Liter gasoline engine that produces 162 horsepower (hp) and a 94kW electric motor, for a total system 191 hp. The gasoline engine’s 155 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.)

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

This Flash Drive will touch on both models, which are significantly different vehicles, spotlighting the Sportage Hybrid. Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 85

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD Standout Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover The 2023 Lexus UX continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 78

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2012

and in the transportation sector by 1.4%. Factors influencing the decrease included: In 2011, transportation-related carbon dioxide emissions fell primarily due to higher fuel costs, improvements in fuel efficiency, and a reduction in miles traveled. In 2010, the price of regular gasoline averaged $2.78 mpg) from 2010 to 2011.

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2011 Emissions Energy CO2 231

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Adding electric miles. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

The 400 kg (curbweight) Aixam quadricycle, with a 400cc two-cylinder diesel, is an example of the size and weight needed in future city vehicles, Meilhan suggests. The car of the future is a small city car, but not necessarily electric, Meilhan suggests. Click to enlarge. —Nicolas Meilhan. EV sales performance.

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MPG Tax Gasoline-Electric 2012 385

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. Charging.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2011

Average per capita light-duty vehicle (LDV) transport CO 2. Per capita transport CO 2 emissions are decomposed into the product of two terms: per capita LDV use (horizontal axis, veh-km person -1 yr -1 ) and propulsion carbon intensity (vertical axis, g CO 2 veh-km -1 ). Full explanation at Sager et al. Click to enlarge.

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