EV Connect

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here’s why EV Connect offers the best solution to lock in the full cost and time savings. The Economics of EV Fleet Adoption Transferring to an electric vehicle fleet isn’t just a reactive measure to capitalize on new tax credits or comply with recent regulations. What Makes EV Connect the Ideal Partner?

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Connect Connected Fleet Charging 81

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2021

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. It features an in-house-designed and manufactured electric traction motor.

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Ford Hybrid DIY Fuel Economy 459

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2016

Alphabet Energy has shipped PowerCard prototypes to a variety of customers, both stand-alone and as part of the larger PowerModule (which contains many PowerCards), in energy-intensive markets including, automotive, commercial trucking, oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, defense, and consumer appliances. Source: Alphabet Energy. Automotive.

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Fuel Economy Energy Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

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Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018 207

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2020

The 2021 Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous Sportiness design identity, hybrid-electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Elantra Hybrid’s permanent-magnet electric motor delivers 32 kW powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.32

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Hyundai Hybrid EPA MPG 243

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. General Motors. 3,357,191.

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Connect Connected Vehicles Universal 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric Engine Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2018

Turbo with Active Fuel Management and stop/start technology, All-new 2.7L Turbo with Active Fuel Management and stop/start technology paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission (SAE-certified at 310 hp/348 lb-ft). Chevrolet is offering a progression of Active Fuel Management on its 5.3L The next-gen Silverado with the 2.7L

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Silverado 2019 Chevrolet Fuel 253

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2021

Now, researchers from the University of Michigan and Ford report in an open-access paper in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology that automating residential package transport doesn’t influence the greenhouse gas footprint as much as the delivery van’s size and type. —Li et al. red symbols) for the US average cases and Edwards et al.

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Miles Carbon Ford Vehicles 221

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. Liquid fuels have dominated transportation systems for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

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Fuel Economy Engine Economy 2014 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

Topic 2: Electric Motor Research Increasing Power Density 8x (up to $3.5 Covetic/Printed Steel – There is a need for low-cost, high-efficiency steels to achieve low-cost and high power density electric motors. Achieving EDT Consortium goals and targets requires novel electric motor architecture innovations (e.g.,

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels Motor 252

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. Qashqai with e-POWER not only realizes a high level of fuel efficiency and low CO 2 emissions, but also responsive and powerful acceleration. DiG-T 140PS/160PS 12V ALiS Mild Hybrid.

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Europe Nissan Power Powered 243

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2020

liter engine family with a 12-volt BSG electric motor and a lithium-ion battery that delivers 70hp (51kW). liter 69hp gasoline engine, the mild hybrid version improves fuel efficiency, reducing CO 2 emissions on the road by up to 30% without impeding performance. Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda Hybrid Launch Edition.

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Hybrid Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy 284

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

View of the CNG tank in the bed of a Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel option. In the case of the 2500HD bi-fuel, the two main trade-offs are a reduction in power and torque in CNG mode compared to gasoline mode, and the loss of a portion of the bed of the truck to the 3,600 psi CNG tank and its box-like enclosure. LNG dual fuel.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Mated to an automatic or a manual transmission, the new EA888 offers up to a 17% decrease in fuel consumption while providing even better acceleration. TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7l/100 Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. l/100 km) for the 2.5-liter

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

The fourth-generation Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering an manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined fuel economy.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The 2023 Prius Hybrid is available with a single electric motor and front-wheel drive (FWD) or with dual motors for all-wheel drive (AWD). Toyota says the lithium-ion battery is 15% more efficient and weighs less, both of which are key for getting high fuel economy and increased driving range. Fuel Economy.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 87

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2016

Hyundai’s all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra arrives in dealerships this month, featuring two new, more efficient powertrains; lower weight; improved stiffness, and a number of safety and connectivity technologies. increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy. The standard engine available on the base SE and Limited trim is a 2.0-liter

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2017 MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 87

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

An all-new 48V eTorque mild-hybrid system delivers improved fuel efficiency for both 3.6-liter Both eTorque motor generator units employ a pair of belt tensioners to keep the 8-rib drive belt tight when the unit is generating electricity or adding torque to the crankshaft. liter Pentastar V-6 upgrade and 5.7-liter HEMI with eTorque.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2011

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas. The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas (formally known as the Civic GX), the only dedicated natural gas-powered passenger vehicle manufactured and sold in the US, will go on sale at qualified Honda dealerships nationwide on 18 October with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $26,155.

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Honda 2012 Gas Dealers 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Mazda is reducing vehicle weight, as well as gradually introducing electric devices including battery management (idling stop), brake energy regeneration, and motor drive technologies. Alternative fuels: CNG and E85. In addition, it manages electrical power to optimize supply to the motor and high-voltage battery.

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Mazda Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Exhaust 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Volkswagen presented its latest technologies for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions—which includes the first 10-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG)—in an Innovation Workshop for the media at the Ehra-Lessien test track facility near Wolfsburg. VW’s “Strategy 2018”, earlier post.) 10-speed DSG. Earlier post.)

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2015

liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. seconds, has an average combined fuel consumption figure of 41.3

Jeep 150

Jeep Diesel Europe MPG 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. Fuel injection type. gasoline engine. EGR system.

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Honda Plug-in Plug Hybrid 296

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. Audi is systematically driving forward the electrification of its cars with both high-voltage, electric drive e-tron models as well as lower voltage mild hybrids.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). kW motor, Gasoline-Electric. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 82

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. Adding electric miles. A fully charged battery will deliver 26 miles of all-electric driving.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 89

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2015

Providing an output of 240 hp (176 kW) and a maximum torque of 369 lb-ft (N·m), it achieves an average fuel economy of 44 mpg US (5.3 Controlled by an electric actuator, BorgWarner’s VTG turbocharger responds quickly at low engine speeds, resulting in a rapid rise in boost pressure for quick acceleration. liters/100 km).

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Diesel Exhaust Fuel Economy MPG 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

Efficient and flex-fuel capable E.torQ engine. Emissions and fuel-saving Stop&Start technology. Start&Stop technology reduces emissions and fuel consumption. The resulting precision reduces carbon-dioxide emissions and boosts fuel-economy up to 7.5% The engine also is flex-fuel compatible. of peak torque.

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Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy 247