Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack.

Conversion 301

Conversion Plug-in Plug Hybrid 301

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

Volvo 150

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Tesla Model S ’ introduction in 2016 marked another milestone, but the Model 3 in 2019 and Model Y in 2020 broke the EV market wide open. The Q4 had the advantage in cargo space, offering up to 3% more, possibly because we’re comparing a Sportback configuration with a conventionally shaped SUV. Longer & wider–by a little.

Audi 88

Audi Tahoe SUV Gas-Electric 88

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” seconds; and Tesla Model Y in 4.7 313 AER A-Spec All-Wheel Drive (AWD) 490 hp 437 lb.-ft. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1

Acura 83

Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The hard numbers for the Top 10 EV sellers for the first eight months of 2021 are as follows: Tesla Model Y 105,445. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Tesla Model S 6,212. The list also reflects the continuing dominance of Tesla in the market, something we acknowledge in our rankings. Tesla – the 4,800-pound Gorilla.

Electric Cars 104

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 104

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

Since many regular hybrids obtain a 50% increase in MPG, if hybrid sales continue to have their sales resurgence, they will contribute to a significant reduction in gas tax revenues. In the 20 year period of 1997-2017, the average miles per gallon (MPG) of new passenger cars increased to 39.4 MPG from 28.7. miles or 37 percent.

Fuel Tax 98

Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

This limited production luxury sedan (1,500 units worldwide) ceased production in November 2021, and ushers-in a new era for the Polestar brand seeing only all-electric cars and SUVs going forward. Polestar plans on being a major manufacturer of all-electric luxury vehicles, competing with the likes of Lucid, Porsche and Tesla.

PHEV 75

PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 75

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

If you’re thinking, “this sounds like a Swedish Tesla,” you’re getting the idea. In a world obsessed with crossovers and SUVs, this is a car that looks like a tall sedan but actually provides hatchback practicality, including a fold-up panel for grocery bags that includes hooks and a strap. Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3.

Volvo 79

Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 79

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. As a harbinger of change, muscle car fans should note that the Tesla Model 3 outside the former Big Three’s modern muscle cars in 2021 by a wide margin. The Mach-E GT is an all-electric crossover SUV. Driven with care (i.e., Dodge Challenger.

Future 87

Future Dodge Cars Ford 87

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

Did all the Tesla-killer talk raise my expectations too high? Tech: Benchmarking the Tesla Model Y. 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. Sorting Out the New EV Kid on the Block. Did I expect too much?

Miles 52

Miles Tax Credit Fleet MPH 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

Next up will be the Polestar 3 SUV in late-2022, the Polestar 4 SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 luxury GT sedan in 2024, each with a projected 600-mile electric driving range. Polestar plans on being a major manufacturer of all-electric luxury vehicles, competing with the likes of Lucid, Porsche and Tesla.

Motoring 82

Motoring Motors Motor Tax Credit 82

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

Safety It’s still an SUV when it comes to storage The Kia EV6 GT comes with an extensive list of standard safety features, beginning with seven airbags: front, side impact, side knee and side air curtain with rollover sensors. It also bests the Tesla Model Y (4.7 So how does the EV6 GT stack-up against its competition?

Kia 69

Kia All-Electric Miles Clean 69

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. Toyota’s ground-breaking SUV reached a 10M global sales landmark in February of 2020. That makes the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime the crown jewel of the brand’s SUV lineup.”.

Miles 52

Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

BlueCruise centers the Mach-E between lane lines, and can bring the SUV to a complete stop and accelerate again, and even change lanes. The big news, beginning in January 2024, all Ford EVs will be able to use Tesla Superchargers with an adapter. Our 1,796-mile road trip proved it can be driven confidently long range.

Extended Range 90

Extended Range Ford Range All-Electric 90

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

A glimpse at the future–the 2024 Hummer EV SUV due next year. GMC knows the Hummer EV pickup truck won’t appeal to everyone, so they are asking you to comeback in a year or so and take a look at the Hummer EV SUV. Analysis: Tesla Cybertruck—Is it more streamlined than it looks? Observations: 2022 GMC Hummer EV.

Hummer 96

Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150 96

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

A comparable SUV, such as a 2023 Ford Explorer AWD with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and an EPA highway rating of 26 miles per gallon, would have used 69 gallons of gasoline. The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much.

Las Vegas 82

Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 82

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

200 C d , and the Tesla Model S at.208 The Air Touring has not-to-be-confused contemporary styling, and an impressive interior with generous passenger space that rivals many SUVs. 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.

All-Electric 79

All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 79

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

Recharge 77

Recharge Volvo SUV Google 77

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The 2023 BZ4X small SUV is the first-ever mass production all-electric vehicle from Toyota. It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. BZ” = “Beyond Zero”; “4” = “midsize”; “X” = SUV.

Toyota 97

Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

All-New, All-Electric Compact SUV. The next few years will see an onrush of electric vehicles, with the SUV class getting the majority of the new models. The 2022 Ioniq 5 looks like no other all-electric compact SUV—or like any of the generic crossovers on the market—staying away from sharp edges or clunky nose scoops and grilles.

Hyundai 88

Hyundai All-Electric SUV Clean 88

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Still an SUV with room to take it with you. It also bests the Tesla Model Y Performance and Ford Mustang Mach-E GT in price and performance. 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. Single electric motor.

Kia 87

Kia Las Vegas All-Electric MPH 87

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

All models have SUV utility. The Ioniq 5 competes with the Ford Mustang Mach-E , Tesla Model Y , Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV and will qualify for a HOV sticker. News: Tesla Model Y. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Powering-up. RWD: Standard Range.

Hyundai 87

Hyundai Lithium Ion All-Electric Light 87

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 2, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV A Stand-Out Electric Sedan Not all auto manufacturers are abandoning sedans for SUVs; some are even growing their stables of what for decades was the most popular car in America. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Hyundai 77

Hyundai All-Electric Miles Range 77

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Next up will be the Polestar 2 with a larger single electric motor and then the company’s first SUV, the Polestar 3. With the rear seat down SUV-like space Our Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance came with the Harmon Kardon premium sound system with account-free Spotify downloaded. The new kid on the block Who/What Is Polestar?

Motoring 77

Motoring Motors Motor All-Electric 77

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Finally Responding To Tesla. The contrast with Tesla is palpable. Tesla’s version of luxury is much more minimalist. Like the Tesla, Mercedes’ new sedan offers surprising spaciousness for the driver and passenger. A secondary goal of the EQS is conquest sales of Tesla Model S owners. It is the new S-Class!

Mercedes 62

Mercedes San Francisco All-Electric Gas-Electric 62

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has no interest in ceding any ground to Tesla, Audi, Porsche, Lucid or any of the other car companies that want a piece at the upper end of the luxury EV market. The significance is that at some point everything—sedans, coupes, sports cars, SUVs and possibly even trucks—will run on electrons, leaving oil and gasoline behind.

Mercedes 88

Mercedes All-Electric Clean Cleaning 88

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Ruppert "The End of Oil", by Paul Roberts "High and Mighty: The dangerous rise of the SUV", by Keith Bradsher, 2002 "High Noon for Natural Gas: The New Energy Crisis", by Julian Darley "The Hype about Hydrogen", by Joseph J. com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

Plug-in 30

Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

This may be the best-looking crossover to come from Mazda, which is saying a lot as Mazda is respected for having the sharpest looking crossovers and SUVs on the road. Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3. News: Tesla Model Y Introduced. Is that something designers do? Road Trip: 2020 Nissan Leaf. Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

Mazda 83

Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The interesting part is comparing it to the taller and wider midsize Kia Telluride SUV (that seats up-to eight people) that has the same wheelbase and only a foot longer overall length. 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.

Kia 78

Kia Wind All-Electric Miles 78

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. I got beaten down a number of times."

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It says the Volt is too little, too lateand too expensive to save the beleaguered automaker, and it recently chastised GM for pumping so much money into the Volt instead of developing more fuel-efficient gasoline cars. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41