2013, Chevrolet and PHEV

Penn State wins EcoCAR 2 Year 2 competition with E85 PHEV

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future named Pennsylvania State University its Year Two winner at the EcoCAR 2013 Competition in San Diego. The Penn State University Advanced Vehicle Team (PSU AVT) designed a series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) fueled with E85.

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San Diego PHEV Pennsylvania Lithium Ion

Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

The newly established company planned to introduce a whole line of PHEV vehicles, and their industry connection for completed passenger vehicles to convert (Lutz) was already in place. VIA saw an opportunity to capitalize on a new electrified vehicle market, while simultaneously taking advantage of proven Chevrolet underpinnings.&

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Silverado 2014 Gasoline-Electric PHEV

Ohio State team wins EcoCAR2 competition with E85 series-parallel plug-in hybrid Malibu

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JUNE 13, 2014

OSU’s series-parallel PHEV. The OSU team’s engineered 2013 Chevrolet Malibu featured a series-parallel plug-in hybrid drive with E85-fueled engine technology. The UW engineers developed a parallel through-the-road (PTTR) plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV) architecture. Click to enlarge.

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Ohio Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Definitely worthy of used EV tax credits Here are all the Used EVs that qualify for tax credits As promised, here is the current list of used EVs that qualify for tax credits in the US, per the IRS, separated by all-electric BEVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

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Honda previews 2014 Accord plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Set to go on sale in early 2013, Honda’s 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan ( earlier post ) will offer the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles and a calculated total driving range of more than 500 miles. 2014 Accord plug-in hybrid. Click to enlarge. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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Plug-in 2014 Honda Plug

CMU county-level study shows plug-ins have larger or smaller lifecycle GHG than gasoline ICE depending on regional factors

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APRIL 9, 2016

Estimated difference in life cycle GHG emissions (gCO 2 eq mi −1 ) of selected plug-in electric vehicles (2013 Nissan Leaf BEV, 2013 Chevrolet Volt PHEV, and 2013 Prius PHEV) relative to selected gasoline vehicles (2010 Prius HEV and 2014 Mazda 3). Chevy Volt PHEV (EREV). —Yuksel et al.

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Gasoline Plug-in Prius Plug

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning, noted that the “green car market” in the US has declined a bit—about one hundred thousand units since its high in 2013 with 3.8% market share for all electrified vehicles (hybrid, PHEV and BEV). Chevrolet Bolt is a great car. Plug-in hybrid.

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

IHS Automotive forecasts global production of plug-in vehicles to rise by 67% this year

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. Click to enlarge. share for PEVs in the global market this year.

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Plug-in Global Plug Production

SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2015

Data collected for this study came from two distinct surveys: the 2015 Plug-in Electric Vehicle Owners Survey (PEVOS, n = 94) and the 2013 New Vehicle Owners Survey (NVOS, n = 1754). Most PEV Pioneer respondents owned either the Nissan Leaf (46%), Chevrolet Volt (24%), or Tesla Model S (10%).

Canada

Canada Plug-in Plug Supplies

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning, noted that the “green car market” in the US has declined a bit—about one hundred thousand units since its high in 2013 with 3.8% market share for all electrified vehicles (hybrid, PHEV and BEV). Chevrolet Bolt is a great car. Plug-in hybrid.

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

INL analysis of 5 large-scale PEV and charging projects finds public charging infrastructure not needed everywhere to enable PEV adoption

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Chevrolet Volts: extended range electric vehicles (EREVs). Chrysler Ram Pickup: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The EV Project: charging infrastructure, Nissan Leafs, Chevrolet Volts and Car2Go Smart EVs. SCAQMD/EPRI/Via Motors: PHEV vans and pickups. Between 1 Jan. 2011, and 31 Dec.

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Charging Volt Chevrolet Plug-in

Survey of California plug-in vehicle owners highlights charging behavior

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

Project funding for fiscal year 2012 – 2013 is expected to exceed $20 million. Throughout 2011, the majority of CVRP rebates were distributed to owners of a single vehicle model, the Nissan Leaf.

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Plug-in California Plug Charging

CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

The rules offer different incentives for flex fuel vehicles (FFVs); compressed natural gas vehicles (CNG); battery electric vehicles (BEVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Illustration of emission rates for a Chevrolet Volt and its balancing vehicle. Credit: ACS, Jenn et al. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel

Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs. First was to introduce the second generation Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car (which gets tossed in with plug-in hybrids even though its system really takes a different approach). First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV. Tesla Model 3 80,681.

Electric Cars

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical

Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug

UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Power 2013 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) study data on customer satisfaction with new car dealerships and Tesla stores. They also analyzed national and state-level J.D.

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Davis Plug-in Plug Sale

The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

JULY 27, 2013

Although Tesla gets the headlines (and stock price boost), Nissan and Chevrolet make the sales. Plug-in vehicle sales are indeed increasing, with the LEAF and Volt each selling about 2500 units in June 2013. With leases in the $200 - 300 range, for commuters the numbers already add up.

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Charging Plug-in Cheap Plug

Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

H ere's the Mazda story thanks to Autocar: Mazda plans Volt rival Autocar August 28, 2008 Autocar has learned that Mazda engineers are hard at work trying to develop a rival to the Chevrolet Volt – a car which uses a petrol engine to charge a battery pack which powers the wheels via an electric motor.

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Plug-in Plug Manufacturer Chrysler

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Earlier post.).

GM

GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

It’s interesting to speculate regarding the relative market share of the EV in relation to the PHEV. 2, Ghosn will unveil the first of three electric models in three vehicle segments that he plans to sell by 2013. will sell a plug-in Toyota Prius after 2010, taking on the Chevrolet Volt, which goes on sale in November 2010.

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Nissan Japan United States Gasoline-Electric

EV Driven

Penn State wins EcoCAR 2 Year 2 competition with E85 PHEV

Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

Ohio State team wins EcoCAR2 competition with E85 series-parallel plug-in hybrid Malibu

Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

Honda previews 2014 Accord plug-in hybrid

CMU county-level study shows plug-ins have larger or smaller lifecycle GHG than gasoline ICE depending on regional factors

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

IHS Automotive forecasts global production of plug-in vehicles to rise by 67% this year

SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

INL analysis of 5 large-scale PEV and charging projects finds public charging infrastructure not needed everywhere to enable PEV adoption

Survey of California plug-in vehicle owners highlights charging behavior

CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Nissan’s Big Gamble

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