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Study Shows Nissan LEAF Emits Less CO2 Than Prius Plugin and Volt In Many U.S. Markets - Torque News

Apparently charging at night produces more CO2 due to heavy reliance on coal.

A bit depressing, but a dose of cold reality. This is 2013 data. I hope it is ground zero and that 2014 data will at least register at least a twitch of the needle.
Fact #896: October 26, 2015 More than 80% of Transportation Energy Use is Highway Fuel Use | Department of Energy

Source: AD #1727 – Tesla Model S Misses Cut, Ferrari’s Value, LG Chem Unhappy With GM – Autoline Daily


I remember an article that claims at $125/kWhr is the break-even point for when an EV reaches parity with an engine. Perhaps someone has a reference to articles trading off battery cost vs engine cars?

Bob Wilson

This week, Russell, Tony, Evan and Mark work over Tesla’s new 7.0 operating system, Toyota’s love for all things hydrogen and much more. Yes, we do think you’re number one.

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I don't know why they're going with 2050, I think 2030 is doable if not sooner! I don't see why all cars today aren't hybrids. Even with just a few MPG saved it's better than not. But I guess too many die hard combustion engine fans out there still. 2050 will be a new generation of car buyers that have never know that there wasn't a hybrid option available. By 2050 most of us currently on this forum will either be in diapers again or dead.

Toyota Plans To Stop Selling Traditional Gasoline Cars By 2050

Oct. 14, 2015

Toyota is committed to complying with applicable laws and regulations, and does not engage in vehicle emissions testing manipulation. Customers can continue to drive our vehicles with peace of mind. Our approach continues to be the development of low emission systems that respond rapidly to ever-changing global environmental requirements.

Announced today:

MEB electric toolkit
An MEB electric toolkit for future use in compact segment vehicles is to be developed based on the experience gained with existing vehicle architectures. This will be a multi-brand toolkit suitable for both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and will thus leverage synergies from other electric vehicle projects in the Group. The standardized system will be designed for all body structures and vehicle types, thus allowing particularly emotional vehicle concepts, and will enable an all-electric range of 250 to 500 kilometers.

Phaeton redefined – the future is electric
The Volkswagen Phaeton has embodied the brand's technological competence and brand ambition from the first generation onward. The future generation of the Phaeton will once again be the flagship for the brand's profile over the next decade. In light of this, the Board of Management redefined the current project. The specification features a pure electric...

I'm not surprised. I'm sure VW is not the only company using "creative accounting" to pass the tests. In the past Volvo, GM, Honda, and Ford were caught by the EPA, and I think they're about to get caught again.

I WAS surprised to learn hybrids are harder to pass because when the engine is off, the catalytic converter cools & stops neutralizing the NOx and CO.

"Despite the cloud cast by the Volkswagen scandal, automakers are proposing that they be allowed a 70 percent increase in the nitrogen oxides their cars emit..... .....The automakers are essentially conceding what outside groups have said for some time — that the industry cannot meet pollution regulations when cars are taken out of testing laboratories."...

First and foremost, big thanks to Tom Stangl and Bruce Nowrocki for being on the show this week, our first ever, crowdsourced panelists. As usual, thanks as well to all our regular, hard working panelists, Patrick, Paul, Mark and our special panelists tackle… Porsche picks Apple CarPlay over Android Auto http://www.ibtimes.com/porsche-picks-apple-carplay-over-android-auto-due-privacy-concerns-google-data-2128769 Toyota wants the Thai […]

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More Than 1,000 People Want 2016 Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Should be very interesting to see how people like the Mirai. And additionally, how reliable the hydrogen filling stations will be. Hope we see some scenarios where 3-6+ people need to fill up at the same time.

Well done!!!

It is the first time I've seen a Prius commercial that didn't make me want to hang my head in shame!

THANK YOU TOYOTA!

Bob Wilson

ps. Some pricks are posting the YouTube with false claims about 'dog abuse'. Screw them! It is a laughing out loud funny commercial and the best I've ever seen.

Source: DeltaWing Unveils New GT Concept | TheDetroitBureau.com


I'd buy it!

Bob Wilson

Source: September 2015 Dashboard - HybridCars.com

	model	Sep_15	Aug_15	Jul_15	Jun_15
1	Prius Liftback	9952	10450	11203	9559
2	Ram Pickup Diesel	3836	4093	4775	5050
3	Prius C	3367	3844	3517	2756
4	Camry Hybrid	2629	3314	2756	2755
5	Prius V	2575	3119	2620	2272
6	Model S	2400	1600	1800	2800
7	Fusion Hybrid	2002	2441	2157	1691
8	i3*	1710	792	935	551
9	C-Max Hybrid	1247	1501	1225	1814
10	Leaf	1247	1393	1174	2074
11	Sonata	1185	1647	1837	2334
12	Optima Hybrid	1136	1167	873	897
13	CT200h	1131	1504	1374	1118
14	Avalon Hybrid	1064	1322	1175	973
15	Volt	949	1380	1313	1225
16	ES Hybrid	907	1281	891	711
17	Accord Hybrid	854	1369	1481	1241
18	Golf Sportwagon Diesel	834	1977	2174	1506
19	Fusion Energi	808	949	852	727
20	Passat Diesel	779	1991	2372	2489
21	C-Max Energi	719	723	693	667
22	Jetta Diesel	674	1820	1999	1852
23	Civic Hybrid	613	590	463	391
24	MKZ	596	713	725	700
25	RX 400 / 450 h	443	599	530	486
26	Q5 Diesel	406	421	567	462
27	Touareg Diesel	373	411	374	328
28	XV Crosstrek...

A resolution designating October 8, 2015, as “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day”

A date chosen in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). The occasion is intended to raise awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that provide reliable and resilient power, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase America's energy security.

A resolution designating October 8, 2015, as “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day”. (S.Res. 217) - GovTrack.us

USA Hydrogen Stations (51 in California by 2016):

Toyota Mirai – The Turning Point

Europe Hydrogen Station Map:

Volt Electric Car Range: Elevator LEAF

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Tesla launches Model X SUV with a focus on safety
Thought this was a joke at first, but its a real feature. Pretty cool. You can also take your hands off the wheel and foot off the accelerator so that you can use your other weapons to fight zombies, vampires, or mutants
Tesla Autopilot has gone live for select beta testers...

BREAKING: EPA Rates Tesla Model X Range - 90D 257 Miles, P90D 250 Miles

Not too hideous - for an awd 500hp cross over, with a class 3 towing/5,000LB rated capability. Not too sure how accurate Inside EV's data is though - because their page states there's an option for 80amp dual charging, whereas Tesla is saying it'll have a single 60amp on-board charger only. In any event tomorrow will be data streamed from Tesla's web site of the first deliveries.

As Jeremy Clarkson might say, "The enviro-mentalists have come out of their caves!"

and now they're posting articles that indulge in jingoism & outlandishness & general illogic: "Volkswagen’s lies about its clean diesel engine could undermine confidence in other areas, including the German government’s fiscal influence among eurozone members."

LINK: Volkswagen scandal hurts the German government’s hard-won credibility - MarketWatch

This is in response to Bob's thread below from diesel thread. I believe this deserves a separate thread.

First of all: no I am not doubting EPA estimates or calculator accuracy. What I am questioning is the defaults used for calculations. By default annual mileage is set up to 15,000mi with 55% city driving. This gives 8,250mi annual in city, or if car used 5 times a week/total 250 days a year, 33mi a day.

Is it really realistic to assume that the majority of the people drive 33mi a day in the city??

For example, average commute time in LA is 28.6min. Driving 33mi even at whooping 14mph would take 2h20min

Ten cities with the worst traffic
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