Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

A car of approximately 500 kg of weight is as big as the iconic little 2CV, for which production was stopped 20 years ago, but which could be the car of the future in cities. Such light vehicles consuming 2L per 100 km (118 mpg US) already exist. l/100km (66 mpg US). l/100 km (79 mpg US). l/100 km (79 mpg US).

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MPG Tax Gasoline-Electric 2012 385

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 28, 2024

BYD says cars with its latest plug-in hybrid technology have a range of 1200 miles and up to 80 mpg. The post BYD Unveils Plug-In Hybrid With 1,305 Miles Of Total Range appeared first on CleanTechnica. Are those claims real?

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BYD Plug-in Miles Plug 124

Green Car Reports

JUNE 30, 2014

Range is often discussed when the subject of electric cars comes up, but it''s also relevant in the world of internal combustion. Driving the most economical car in the world would still be a pain if the tank only allowed for fifty miles between trips to the gas station.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG Economy 153

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2012

The Altea XL Electric is SEAT’s first all-electric car. It has a range of 135 kilometers (84 miles), a power output of 115 hp (85kW), an engine torque of 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) and a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). The Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive allows for all-electric or hybrid driving.

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PHEV Spain MPG All-Electric 236

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China has made big progress in electric car technologies but still lags behind other countries in certain areas, said the report. Gaps in core technologies and the absence of mass production have caused the country’s electric car sector to lag behind that of other nations, it said. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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Auto Industry 2015 Industrial Industry 334

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2024

The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. This brief, alphabetical overview is of the eight cars I was able to take out for a spin.

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MPG Land Rover Recharge Kia 98

Green Car Reports

JUNE 24, 2011

The new car buying process can be quite the task in today’s market. This is especially true with the growing numbers of hybrid and electric cars added to the pool of choices.

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MPG Green Cars Buy 107

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2012

A Romanian team—Dan Scarlat (automotive journalist), Marian Cilibeanu (designer) and Cristian Ionescu (engineer)—are proposing the SCI hyMod modular concept car. For clean daily operation, hyMod is exclusively a battery-electric car. Full hybrid system output (front motor and rear engine) is 150 hp.

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Engine Concept Hybrid Battery 287

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2011

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars will unveil the V60 diesel Plug-in Hybrid—a virtually production-ready car with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km, which translates into fuel consumption of some 1.9 L/100 km (124 mpg US). Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Volvo Plug Hybrid 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2010

In Geneva, Audi is debuting an A8 hybrid concept car, with CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km (232 g/mile). Another world premiere in Geneva is the A1 e-tron—a extended range electric vehicle (EREV) design study. At the end of 2012 Audi will launch the e-tron electric car that was seen last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA).

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

GM has revealed a new electric car, but so far it’s only for China. Volvo’s plug-in hybrids get more miles and more mpg. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. A new study underscores the importance of workplace charging. And a major environmental organization jabs Ford over fuel economy.

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MPG Volvo Plug-in Miles 78

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2011

This project will address a number of issues, ranging from the power grid itself to data transfer between drivers, vehicles, and electric fueling stations. The Audi A1 e-tron is an electric car with a range extender. This compact electric car is a zero-emissions vehicle for the first 50 kilometers (31 miles) of a trip.

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Extended Range Audi Range Electric Vehicles 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

An estimate of how much fuel or electricity it takes to drive 100 miles. Information on the driving range and charging time of an electric vehicle. Miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent converts kilowatt-hours of electricity into gallons of gasoline (based on 33.7 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is able to run completely under electric power for up to 50 km (31 miles), with the power of the turbodiesel engine alone, or through an infinite combination of the three power sources. Thermo-electric generator. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 99 grams/kilometer. Click to enlarge.

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All-Electric Plug-in Concept Plug 268

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2011

Under this agreement, Renault will import the first electric car equipped with a switchable battery, the Fluence Z.E. earlier post ), into Australia, and Better Place will provide the electric car charging network and services that make the car more convenient and affordable for the mass market. The Fluence Z.E.

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Australia 2012 Battery Batteries 220

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

car-buying public is apparently so stupid that the Environmental Protection Agency has to rate the efficiency of an all-electric car that burns no gasoline in. miles per gallon. So it's come down to this, has it?

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EPA 2011 MPG Fuel Economy 130

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. Making its model year 2012 debut on the US market, the i-MIEV earned a score of 58, the highest Green Score awarded since the rankings began in 1998. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Rear-wheel drive Model S electric cars get a power boost--on paper at least--and we analyze how dealer efforts to ban Tesla''s direct-sales model could backfire. Meanwhile, the 2015 Kia Soul EV gets EPA ratings of 93 miles of range and 105 MPGe. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Lots of Tesla news today.

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2015 Kia Range MPG 141

Electric Cars Report

APRIL 6, 2023

With a full charge, it can easily handle most daily commutes, with a manufacturer-estimated all electric range of up to 44 miles.

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Prius MPG Plug-in Hybrid 136

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

Volvo will bring the gasoline plug-in technology to market in the US “ in a couple of years ”, said Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation, although without saying which model will be the first to feature the system. Hybrid mode is the standard setting whenever the car is started. L/100 km, 102 mpg US).

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Gasoline Volvo 268

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2025

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to take the Civic Hybrid on a 970-mile, mostly freeway, road trip from Southern to Northern California and back. miles per gallon. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by!

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Civic Hybrid Honda Hybrid Fuel Economy 67

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Up to 8,000 tires are used in each lane mile of pavement. As part of its sustainability efforts, Hertz offers a collection of alternative fuel and high MPG vehicles—from electric vehicles (EVs) to advanced diesel—in its Green Traveler Collection lineup.

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North America Alternative Fuels Mitsubishi Convert 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

miles) of range. mpg US)—a CO 2 equivalent of 45 g/km (72.42 g/mile), Audi says. mpg US)—a CO 2 equivalent of 45 g/km (72.42 g/mile), Audi says. All of the charging stations are supplied with electricity generated from renewable energies. L/100 km (123.80 L/100 km (123.80

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Audi Plug-in Fleet Plug 210

Green Car Reports

JULY 27, 2011

As Chevrolet very often point outs in marketing its 2011 Volt extended-range electric car, more than 70 percent of U.S. vehicles cover less than 40 miles a day.

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Volt Engine MPG Extended Range 107

Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The 2024 Prius Prime is the versatile plug-in hybrid, capable of handling most daily commutes, with a manufacturer-estimated all electric range of up to 44 miles. When the longer-haul calls, its fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain is ready to keep going with up to a manufacturer-estimated 52 MPG combined rating on the SE grade.

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Prius Toyota MPG Plug-in 111

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. 100 km (62 mpg US) and 99g of CO 2 /km. L/100 km (118 mpg US).

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

In our Group, electric cars aren’t built in separate plants, they are made bumper-to-bumper with diesel or gasoline models. The e-Golf will come with an 8-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty (against 70% capacity). The e-Golf has a range of up to 190 km (118 miles) on a single battery charge (24.2 kWh per 100 km.

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Parts Plug-in Gasoline-Electric MPH 368

Electric Cars Report

MAY 31, 2023

The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale has completed final EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. “We

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EPA Range Fuel Economy MPG 103

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2011

Such a performance level would require universal deployment of one or more of: electric vehicles (EVs) running on nearly zero-carbon electricity; cellulosic-biofuel-powered vehicles achieving 300 miles per gallon (0.78 L/100 km); or gasoline-fueled vehicles achieving in excess of 1,000 mpg (0.24 Sager et al.

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Light Vehicles Climate Emissions 252

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

We didnt measure efficiency during our short time in the Optiq, but Cadillac estimates the all-electric range to be 302 miles. Battery and Charging The lithium-ion battery with 85 kWh of useable battery energy will replenish on a DC fast charger at 79 miles of range in 10 minutes. When climbing and descending Mt.

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Cadillac Escalade General Motors All-Electric 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2009

The electric-drive car has performance similar to a 2.0-liter liter gasoline car and is suited for everyday driving, Mercedes says. mpg US) in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). The electric motor has a continuous / peak performance of 70 kW / 100 kW (94 hp / 136 hp) and a maximum torque of 290 N·m (214 lb-ft).

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Mercedes Hydrogen Fuel Vehicles 236

Green Car Reports

APRIL 13, 2010

It's been one of the most-asked questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car: So what kind of gas mileage will it get?

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Volt Chevrolet 2011 Gas 94

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

PHEVs (blended 10-mile strategy), extended range electric vehicles (40-mile AER) and full EVs begin to make economic sense when gasoline is at about $10/gallon US. The industry does not need a 2011 version of “Who Killed the Electric Car”. Mild, moderate and strong hybrids make sense at $5/gallon. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion 2011 Market Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

Equipped with a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the five-door, four-seat hatchback has a battery-powered range of up to 60 km (37 miles) (MVEG cycle). An on-board gasoline/E85-fueled engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km (311 miles). Chevrolet’s mini-car features newly-developed, all-aluminum 1.0

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Chevrolet GM Europe Li-ion 150

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: More new cars from the Tokyo Motor Show, Chevrolet Volt owners drive more electric miles than their Nissan Leaf-owning counterparts, and the 2014 Honda Civic HF is rated at 35 mpg combined. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Volt 2014 Los Angeles Honda 93