Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving.

Kia 89

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 89

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. This area also includes exploration of different business models for recharging.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. Questions for the industry, Kurani said, include how do we get from where households currently are to where PHEVs provide the most benefit?

PHEV 150

PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

The report addresses topics related to the evolution of vehicle technology and its deployment, the development of alternative fuels and energy sources, the impacts of driver behavior, and the implications of all of these factors on future GHG emissions in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan.

MIT 150

MIT Transportation Climate Energy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

“We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.” Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines. —Chrysler S-1. Vehicle energy use.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Under current law, a credit is available for each new qualified fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, advanced lean burn technology vehicle, and alternative fuel vehicle placed in service by a taxpayer during the taxable year. In general, the credit amount varies based on technology, weight, fuel efficiency, and other factors.

Stimulus 150

Stimulus Plug-in Purchase Plug 150

EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023.

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Electric Cars PHEV Cars Australia 98

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Sommer also suggested Congress should enact a multi-year extension of the incentives for commercial and private investment in small and large-scale alternative-fuel vehicle infrastructure. Federal and state commitment to cleaner fleets by purchasing EVs and PHEVs. This should be a U.S.

America 150

America 2016 Charging Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study focused on a portfolio of powertrains: BEVs, FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs, taking into account significant advances in ICE technology between now and 2020. A world skewed towards electric powertrains (25% FCEVs, 35% BEVs, 35% PHEVs, 5% ICEs). A world skewed towards FCEVs (50% FCEVs, 25% BEVs, 20% PHEVs, 5% ICEs).

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Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug 244

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

And “Will there be a charger available when I need one?” Today’s electric vehicles have become increasingly appealing, with 81% of EV owners expressing a clear preference for purchasing another EV for their next car. This preference is fueled by advancements in battery technology, leading to enhanced range. Notably, several U.S.

Range 85

Range Charging Lithium Ion United States 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The National Research Council is the principal operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how. 52% of respondents said it didn’t matter to them how a vehicle saves fuel and reduces emissions.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Those consumers who drive their MY 2025 vehicle for its entire lifetime will save, on average, $5200 to $6600 (7 and 3 percent discount rates, respectively) in fuel savings, for a net lifetime savings of $3,000 to 4,400, assuming gasoline prices remain at essentially current levels. PHEVs would start at a multiplier value of 1.6

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As one German study on psychological range noted, “users tend to avoid critical and potentially stressful range situations planning for substantial range buffers… Range buffers are also likely present in conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles [but] range buffers are more relevant for EV use.” According to the U.S.

Range 71

Range Charging Gasoline-Electric United States 71

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

has signed a definitive Memorandum of Understanding for a multi-year, global supply relationship with Alpharetta, GA-based Exide Technologies for the purchase of Axion PbC batteries—multi-celled asymmetrically supercapacitive lead-acid-carbon hybrid batteries ( earlier post )—and other Axion technologies. Axion Power International Inc.

Lead Acid 150

Lead Acid Supplies Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

Hydrogen 244

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

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. Municipal fleet electrification.

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Obama Charging Financing DC 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Climbing and descending this twisting road would be a true test for any car, SUV or truck, but when testing a hybrid there is an extra check on the performance the electric motor adds to the gasoline engine. liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine is mated to a 44-kWh electric motor that is powered by a 1.49-kWh

Kia 82

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 82

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

There has been much discussion for over thirty years or more around the use of hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative to the internal combustion engine. Fuel cells had been promoted in some sectors as the best alternative to the internal combustion engine.

Hydrogen 52

Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Think Global managers want to develop the car plant and launch an engineering center, perhaps alongside. market for sustainable “green” energy purchases. I wonder how the hapless car buyers without the PhD’s in engineering are going to deal with all of this? Oh, but theres that nasty carbon based fuel again.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34