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Jon LeSageLONG BEACH, CA
Jon LeSage is Automotive Editor, Green Initiatives at Automotive Digest. He writes for and edits online newsletter Automotive Digest Weekly Green, which goes out to the auto industry and green vehicle shoppers, daily blog Green Machine Digest and Facebook and Twitter pages.
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Category Archives: hybrid
EPA engineer says Feds are still monitoring accuracy of mileage ratings
The US Environmental Protection Agency is changing its practices and will be more closely monitoring automakers’ fuel economy ratings, according to Jeff Alson, a senior EPA engineer. Alson spoke at a University of Michigan conference last week and addressed questions … Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuel, clean transportation, electric vehicles, fuel economy, green transportation, green vehicles, hybrid, MPG
Tagged 2025, 54.5 mpg, EPA, fuel economy, Hyundai, Kia
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North American International Auto Show from a Green Perspective
Fuel-efficient technologies are the star of the show Major automotive suppliers are displaying fuel economy technology to assist automakers make the steep climb into federal fuel economy standards and to reach consumers with growing interest in fuel efficient vehicles. Suppliers … Continue reading
Why I said no to a Ford C-Max Energi and yes to a Toyota Prius
A first person look inside a green car shopping experience: Putting off a new or used car purchase for yet another day is becoming more commonplace among me and my fellow Americans – about 11 years is the average holding … Continue reading
Posted in hybrid, plug-in electric vehicle
Tagged C-Max hybrid, Ford C-Max Energi, plug-in hybrid, Toyota Prius
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Lies, damned lies and statistics – the reality of reporting MPG
“Would I lie to you? Would I lie to you honey? Now would I say somethin’ that wasn’t true? I’m askin’ you sugar would I lie to you?” Eurythmics, “Would I Lie to You” In this day and age of … Continue reading
Posted in fuel economy, fuel efficiency, hybrid
Tagged 47 mpg, EPA, Ford C-Max hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid
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Lincoln Marketing Guru Taking on Ford Electrification Strategy
C.J. O’Donnell, Lincoln’s group marketing manager, will be taking on a lead marketing role for Ford’s green vehicle lineup. O’Donnell played a key role in reinventing the Lincoln division following the demise of the Mercury brand in early 2011, and … Continue reading
Posted in dealerships, electric vehicles, fuel efficiency, Green cars, hybrid, plug-in electric vehicle
Tagged C-Max Energi, hybrids, plug-in hybrid
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Extended Version of Green Auto Market Available Now, with Lots of Cool Stuff
For those interested in learning more about electric vehicles, hybrids, and alternative fuel vehicles, it’s easy to find a wave of media coverage, especially when new cars are unveiled at major auto shows. But what about the market forces shaping … Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuel, Biofuels, charging stations, clean transportation, dealerships, electric vehicles, EVs, fleet managers, Fuel cell vehicles, gasoline prices, Green Auto Market, Green cars, Green marketing, Green technology, green transportation, green vehicles, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Lithium ion batteries, MPG, natural gas vehicles, plug-in electric vehicle, Range anxiety, Renewable energy, Resale values, smart transportation, sustainability, used car values
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What You Should Know About Dealers Marketing Green Machines
For OEMs, conversion companies, and infrastructure builders bringing electric vehicles, hybrids, and alternative fuel vehicles to market, there are a few things to know about auto dealers. Dealers are playing a critical role in making all of this come together, … Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuel, charging stations, Connectivity, dealerships, electric vehicles, EVs, fleet managers, Fuel cell vehicles, gasoline prices, Green Automotive Digest, Green cars, Green Machine Digest, Green marketing, green transportation, green vehicles, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, natural gas vehicles, plug-in electric vehicle, Range anxiety, Resale values, Social media, telematics, used car values
Tagged dealers, dealerships, electric vehicles, EVs, green car marketing, hybrids
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eBay Getting into Green Car Sales, Other Stories to Follow
Highlights from this upcoming Tuesday’s Green Automotive Digest: Guess who’s getting into selling used electric vehicles, hybrids, natural-gas powered vehicles, biofuels-powered, diesel engine, and high-mileage gasoline engine cars? eBay! Automotive Digest Publisher Chuck Parker was honored with an honorary lifetime … Continue reading
St. Patty’s Day Green Cars to Consider
What will tomorrow look like for you? Corned beef and cabbage? Green ale with a shamrock chaser? Take a look at this article on another version of green – hybrids, EVs, and alt-fuel vehicles in the European market, some of … Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuel, electric vehicles, EVs, Green marketing, hybrid
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Green Automotive Digest on Life Support But Coming Back
Green Automotive Digest has been on hiatus since early December, and will be starting up again in early April. The format will be changing and will be closer to the monthly publication I started in February called Green Auto Market. … Continue reading
Posted in Battery, Biofuels, charging stations, clean transportation, climate change, Connectivity, Corn ethanol, electric vehicles, emissions, EVs, Fuel cell vehicles, fuel economy, gasoline prices, Green Auto Market, Green Automotive Digest, Green cars, Green Machine Digest, Green marketing, Green technology, green transportation, green vehicles, Greentech, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Lithium ion batteries, MPG, natural gas vehicles, plug-in electric vehicle, Renewable energy, sustainability
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