Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost-effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

coefficient of drag (C d ) helped reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy. The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

PRTM believes that the worldwide tipping point in HEV, PHEV and EV acceptance, whereby these vehicles become a major part of the automotive powertrain portfolio, will likely occur in the next few years. We expect that HEV, PHEVs and BEVs will reach total cost of ownership parity by 2010, 2016 and 2018 respectively.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

The study was supported in part by the MIT Energy Initiative. To reduce the fuel consumption of new vehicles, the report recommends a set of three complementary policies: Clearly defined increases in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards should continue to be enacted beyond the 2016 target (34.1

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The proposed GHG emission standards would reduce new passenger vehicle CO 2 emissions to about 166 g/mile—a 34% reduction from MY 2016 levels—based on the projected mix of vehicles sold in California. The standard targets a reduction of about 36% for cars and about 32% for trucks from MY 2016 through MY 2025.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Crown’s Competitors (hint: it’s a slim field & not too fresh) Road Test: 2016 Dodge Charger Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima Road Test: 2017 Chrysler 300 Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 78

Blink Charging

AUGUST 14, 2023

One of the best parts about commercial EV charging stations is that they can increase revenue. In fact, commercial tenants may increasingly require their commercial property managers to invest in EV charging as part of their sustainability strategy for them to renew their leases.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The Pirelli PZero 245/40 all-season tires produced no tire slippage when pushed hard, and grip was excellent for straight and short stops with the ventilated front and rear solid disc brakes which were part of the ABS braking system. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

Industrial sources will not enter the program until 2016. Prior to 2016, allowance value is dedicated to offset electricity and natural gas rate increases for industrial rate-payers and to improve energy efficiency in manufacturing to keep power bills down in the future. Title I, Subtitle E, Part I, Sec. Expanding manufacturing.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

The driver’s seat has a surprise for you: it vibrates as part of the lane departure and the automatic rear parking warning systems. Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX. Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 91

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2017

Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America last week submitted supplemental information to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) detailing its proposed charging investment in and benefit to underserved, low-income, and disadvantaged communities in the state as part of its court-mandated investment plan. Earlier post.). Background. Background.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Enthusiasts will appreciate the cornering ability of the Mazda6, which in large part is due to Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control system. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. This is a business where the future kills the present.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 75

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

When fully implemented, annual fuel costs to operate a car will be reduced by an average of 25%, with an overall cumulative savings of $22 billion by 2025, according to ARB calculations. This will reduce the monthly cost of a new car by $12, even when considering the higher cost of the loan or lease. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The Lexus design cues take the Mirai upscale, which poses the question—why is it not part of the Lexus line? First Drive: 2016 Toyota Mirai. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Road Test: 2018 Audi A5.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. Part of those miles were a 190-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 miles per hour, resulting in a 32.2 Looking like a Euro competitor.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 81

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 64

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The City of Fairfield will receive funding to purchase all-electric, zero-emission Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 buses and supporting charging infrastructure as part of their Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement policy, which focuses on transitioning to an all-electric fleet. City of Fairfield. Greenville Transit Authority.

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Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet 191

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The driver’s seat has a surprise for you: it vibrates as part of the lane departure and rear parking warning systems. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. [ News: BMW iX EV.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The padded fold-down armrest, with cup holders, is part of the 60/40 rear seat. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

for 2016, followed by the Model X. News: Mercedes EQC Introduced ; First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e ; Smart Fortwo ED; 8. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. had Tesla badges on them.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 70

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2021

A major part of my California Cruising road trip was to exclusively use the Electrify America charging network, which was established by Volkswagen in 2016 as mitigation of the diesel emissions settlement with the US government. The ID4 is part of a new generation of EVs designed to accommodate fast charging (more are coming).

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Miles Charging All-Electric Range 79

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

For this reason the anodes of fuel cells need platinum to prevent rapid degradation. The cost of platinum makes hydrogen fuel cells an expensive proposition even in comparison to lithium-ion batteries. Hence, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are intrinsically more expensive than pure battery-electric cars. . Fletcher, S.,

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