hybrids Archives – The Green Optimistic

Incentives are Critical for Market Success of Low-Carbon Vehicles

Arsenij Percov — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 18:43:03 +0000

Behavior-influencing policies are critical for the mass-market success of low-carbon vehicles, according to a new research. A European study analyzes non-financial reasons why people choose specific types of vehicles. Additionally, it takes a look at the possible long-term energy and carbon-emissions implications of those choices. The study was conducted by researchers David McCollum of the […]

The post Incentives are Critical for Market Success of Low-Carbon Vehicles appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

EcoCar3 Competition Features Chevy Camaro Hybrids Made by Students

Arsenij Percov — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:49:48 +0000

The EcoCar3 competition sponsored by GM and the United States Department of Energy finished a few days ago. It is the third Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition, which happens every four years. Participants are university students. GM donates them cars and a set of goals. This time, they had to make their cars more fuel efficient […]

The post EcoCar3 Competition Features Chevy Camaro Hybrids Made by Students appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

The Story Behind Ford’s Model E Isn’t So S-E-X-Y

Courtney Lepping — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:10:07 +0000

You’ve heard of Ford CEO Mark Field’s upcoming electric vehicle, Model E, which is rumored to come in two body styles: a sedan and a crossover. There’s a lot of reasons why consumers are excited. Model E will have a starting 200 miles of range and will accept a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric […]

The post The Story Behind Ford’s Model E Isn’t So S-E-X-Y appeared first on The Green Optimistic.