Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2019

in Greater London, 65% in Hong Kong, and 61% in Tokyo in terms of share of public transport among auto mobility. Correspondingly, the energy structure would become much cleaner, with the share of gasoline declining from 62% in 2012 to 29% in 2050 and the share of electricity increasing to 56% in 2050. 100 km (69 mpg US) in 2050.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices. Anticipated driving patterns.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is making its debut with one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder gasoline engines as well as two six-cylinder diesels. The new BMW 520d comes as standard with an Auto Start Stop function—its debut on the 5 Series. 6-cylinder gasoline 523i, 528i and 535i. million units. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Auto MPG Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

This includes unlimited free hydrogen refueling in the area, and free maintenance. In addition, Tucson Fuel Cell owners will enjoy similar services enjoyed by Hyundai Equus owners, such as At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. It is also, like a battery electric vehicle, extremely quiet. Source: UC Irvine APEP.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2011

The average price for unleaded gasoline in the UK as of 10 May was 137.21p/liter (US$8.56/gallon); Auto Trader also discovered that 49% of UK motorists would not consider buying an electric car in the near future. —Matt Thompson, Group Marketing Director, Auto Trader.

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Fuel Environment Vehicles Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

tonnes more CO 2 than an equivalent gasoline car over its lifetime due to a more energy-intensive refining of the diesel fuel; more materials required in the production of heavier and more complex engines; higher emissions from biodiesel blended in the diesel fuel; and longer mileage because fuel is cheaper. l/100 km (37.3 mpg US) and 7.1

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

TMC plans to supply nearly 70 ultra-compact electric vehicles for the 3-year project, including the COMS ultra-compact vehicle produced by Toyota Auto Body ( earlier post ), as well as a new vehicle based on the Toyota i-ROAD concept vehicle. Toyota will provide electric vehicles based on the new i-ROAD concept (left) and COMS (right).

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Toyota Cars Transportation Miles 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

At Auto Shanghai 2017, China-based Hybrid Kinetic Group (HK), with its partner Pininfarina, introduced two more microturbine range-extended electric vehicles: the five-seat K550 and 7-seat K750 SUVs. HK Microturbine Electric Generator Range Extender Click to enlarge. The unit is composed of less than 40 parts.

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Pininfarina Lithium Sulfur Range Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2010

BremachUSA has introduced a Class-3 medium-duty electric drive truck—the Bremach T-REX 4x4—with either a full battery-electric (100 kWh pack) or series hybrid (40 kWh pack) drivetrain; Bremach also offers gasoline- and CNG/LPG-fueled models of the T-REX. The 10,000+ lb GVWR electric-drive T-REX offers a 3.87

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Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Electrical Electric 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2022

At CES 2022, Vietnam-based VinFast announced its new development strategy and revealed its complete electric vehicle lineup covering five segments. The company will instead focus research and development efforts on all-electric powertrains for their vehicles. All five electric vehicles were designed by Pininfarina and Torino Design.

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All-Electric Vietnam Electric Vehicles Pininfarina 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter Ford’s compact and fuel-efficient 1.0-liter

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PHEV Commercial Ford Production 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, The RAV4 gasoline version comes in four grades: LE, XLE, Limited and the new SE.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Combining zero-emission driving capability and no range anxiety, the first-in-class Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid van can be charged with grid electricity for a pure electric NEDC driving range of up to 56 km (35 miles). kW electric motor powered by a 13.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0?liter

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

liter 4-cylinder and twin electric motors, one each on the front and rear axles, that enable the electronic on-demand all-wheel drive. Toyotas hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Nickel Metal Hydride 97

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Southern California Edison (SCE) released a white paper summarizing learnings from its Electric Vehicle (EV) readiness program. Currently, SCE customers lease or own more than 12,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), both battery electric (BEVs, for about 35%) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs, for about 65%)—about 10% of national EV sales.

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Charging Grid Plug-in Volt 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

Chevrolet and OnStar used the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as the venue to unveil a smartphone application—which GM categorizes as the auto industry’s first such—that will allow Chevrolet Volt owners 24/7 connection and control of vehicle functions and OnStar features remotely. Click to enlarge.

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Volt Chevrolet Connect Connected 186

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2025

All-Electric Full-Size Pickup Built For Work Ford says the all-electric 2025 F-150 Lightning Pro is built Ford Tough for commercial customers. Joining the E-Transit cargo electric van, these two are designed for those who need a rugged vehicle for work. The challenge is to lower the resistance to owning an electric vehicle.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 63

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

Maintenance Costs Associated With Car Ownership. The maintenance costs for your vehicle depend on numerous factors. If you buy a used car with tens of thousands of miles, you’re going to have higher maintenance costs than someone who buys a brand-new car, since used cars require more frequent repairs and servicing.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Lambrix, who alleged that Tesla did not offer the same broad set of repair options offered by most OEMs, resulting in “lengthy delays in repairing or maintaining their electric vehicles” and forcing owners to “pay supracompetitive prices for those parts and repairs once they are finally provided.” On Friday night, San Francisco-based U.S.

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Parts San Francisco Tesla Maintenance 140

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

The new program-wide funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0000991 ) ( earlier post ), was announced by Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz at the Washington Auto Show. AOI 6: Multi-Speed Gearbox for Commercial Delivery Medium0-Duty Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles. ($3M) The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award $49.4

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

liter gasoline unit combining turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully-variable valve management; a new 3.0-liter Liter Straight-Six Gasoline Engine with TwinPower Turbo. VALVETRONIC is fully integrated in the cylinder head for the first time in BMW’s new straight-six gasoline engine.

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BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

Baua Electric

MAY 1, 2023

Electric cars, also known as electric vehicles (EVs), have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their efficiency, low operating costs, and reduced carbon emissions. With the world’s focus shifting towards sustainable energy, electric cars have emerged as a promising solution for the future of transportation.

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Sustainable Transportation Transportation Future Electric Cars 98

Plug N Drive

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The transition to electrified transportation continues to gain momentum as more electric vehicle (EV) models emerge on the market, government incentive programs expand and the total share of EV passenger car sales grows. You may already have employees who drive electric vehicles and/or many who are considering it. Engaging Employees.

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Charging Maintenance Installation Climate Change 117

Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2006

There is more to Dan Neil's recent LA Times column than a favorable review of yet another gasoline-only hybrid. In December, Nissan announced its "Green Program 2010," projecting a line of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars utilizing lithium-ion batteries of its own manufacture. Calls it a "Camry hybrid in tight jeans."

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Gasoline-Electric Altima Hybrid Lithium Ion Plug-in 100

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

In addition to the debut of the 2011 Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled its first four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine with the Sonata 2.0T at the New York International Auto Show. By adapting the motor-driven electrical waste-gate, the boost pressure is precisely controlled.

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Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Meet the e-bike. A battery and small electric-assist motor on a bike frame allows riders to climb hills and reach higher speeds with each boosted pedal for less effort than a regular bike. million gallons of gasoline or 4.2 Electric motorcycles of today offer riders the choice to ride electric in style. Think again.

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Transportation Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Gasoline-Electric 98

Electric Auto Association

MAY 3, 2022

Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. My EV’s electric drive unit (motor) that provides the acceleration also reduces the need for using the brakes and brake repair.

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Electric Vehicles Ohio Vehicles Electrical 88

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2015

liter diesel model with 134 hp (100 kW) and a six-speed manual transmission along with a 14 hp (10 kW) electric motor; combined system performance is 148 hp (110 kW) and 413 N·m (305 lb-ft) of torque. The engine generates 113 hp (85 kW) and is accompanied by a 67 hp (50 kW) electric motor and a 10.7 liter T-GDI gasoline and 2.0-liter

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Despite plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models seeming like they’d be a good compromise between all-electric and combustion vehicles, the latest E-Vision Intelligence Report from JD Power has shown them trailing both in terms of sales volume. Consumer satisfaction for plug-in hybrids was likewise said to be lacking vs all-electric vehicles.

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Plug-in Plug Buy Hybrid 117

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. (As type compact electric SUV.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

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MARCH 25, 2009

Included in the lineup are four-, six- and eight-cylinder diesel and gasoline powerplants with outputs ranging from 150 kW/204 hp to 285 kW/ 388 hp. They use their piezoceramic properties to change their crystal structure—and therefore their thickness—within nanoseconds when electrical voltage is applied. Gasoline/4 in-line.

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Mercedes Engine CO2 Powered 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

All-electric drive EV Drive operation occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking. The gasoline engine is off when the i-MMD is in EV Drive mode and is decoupled from the drivetrain to reduce friction. EV Drive Operation. Hybrid Drive Operation. Engine Drive Operation.

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

EV’s may be the answer Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as gas prices continue to rise. El Paso Electric , for example, offers a popular EV cost of ownership calculator. 246 to fill up monthly The cost of electricity @ $0.1374/kWh is $ 3,846 (courtesy of El Paso Electric). $64

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El Paso Electric Vehicles Vehicles South Dakota 84

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Nissan’s new 2016 Titan XD full-size pickup, which made its debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, was also the platform for the debut of the first vehicle installation of the all-new Cummins 5.0L The ceramic glow plugs are designed to last the life of the engine, with no maintenance. V8 Turbo Diesel. Earlier post.).

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Diesel 2016 Nissan Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 14, 2024

In this case those two things are—EVs cost less to than gasoline vehicles/EVs cost more to own than conventional cars. Automotive News , the trade publication that is the Bible of the auto industry, took this issue head on, working with data gathered by J.D.Power , another well-known player in the industry. where you live matters.

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