article thumbnail

EDI partners with Greenkraft for parallel-series multi-mode Class-4 CNG-PHEV truck; CEC funding

Green Car Congress

(EDI), a producer of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) solutions ( earlier post ), is partnering with Greenkraft , CALSTART, and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a Class-4 vehicle that combines the benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG) and PHEV technology.

PHEV 306
article thumbnail

Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter

Plug-in 220
article thumbnail

Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid sedan EPA-rated at 108 MPGe city, 92 MPGe highway and 100 MPGe combined; Ford projects best hybrid sales quarter ever

Green Car Congress

Fusion also is available in gasoline-fueled versions with a choice between a pair of fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines and a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine. The pace beat Toyota Camry Hybrid’s 7,300 sales in its first two full months of availability in May and June 2006. —C.J.

Fusion 307
article thumbnail

PHEV Blowback

Plug In Partners

gasoline use but could increase deadly air pollution in some areas, two reports say. Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME * Blowback II courtesy of Andrew Rucklidge, Christopher Cutts Gallery , 2006, Tags: politics. Here is the headline and the lead: Plug-in cars could actually increase air pollution By James R.

PHEV 100
article thumbnail

UK Manufacturer Axon Automotive Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Green Car Congress

The Axon Automotive PHEV. UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The Axon 8080 gasoline city car was released at the 2008 Eden Car Show. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 218
article thumbnail

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated. Compared with the last AEO, the AEO2013 shows lower gasoline use, reflecting the introduction of more stringent corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards.

Fuel 225
article thumbnail

BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

Green Car Congress

This application of BMW eDrive technologies features the first PHEV system with a front/transverse-mounted. In the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid system, the front wheels are driven by a three-cylinder gasoline engine and the rear wheels by an electric motor. Top: full powertrain. Earlier post.).

Water 150