Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2012

The 2013 Ford C-Max is the first car from any U.S. manufacturer to take aim directly at the legendary Toyota Prius hybrid. Derived from a small "people carrier" of the sort that are common in Europe, it's Ford's first-ever dedicated hybrid--a vehicle sold with no gasoline-only equivalent (at least here).

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JUNE 17, 2014

The 2014 Volt provides owners with fuel economy of EPA-estimated 98 MPGe (electric) and 35 city/40 highway on gasoline power. The Toyota Prius is the most frequently traded-in vehicle for a Volt. The Volt continues to attract new buyers to Chevrolet with 69% of Volt buyers new to GM.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Click to enlarge. —Jenn et al.

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MARCH 29, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply by Toyota under license to Mazda of the hybrid system technology used in the Toyota Prius. Mazda is aiming to commence sales of a hybrid vehicle starting in Japan by 2013. Earlier post.). Power split device. Power electronics.

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JANUARY 15, 2014

Cumulative global sales of Toyota’s hybrid vehicles topped the 6 million unit mark as of 31 December 2013, reaching 6.072 million units. Toyota also estimates that its hybrid vehicles have saved approximately 15 million kiloliters (~4 billion gallons US) of gasoline compared to the amount used by gasoline-powered vehicles of similar size.

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JULY 5, 2012

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 The vehicle can be driven 500-plus miles with total system output of 188 hp (140 kW), compared to the 134 hp (100 kW) from Toyota Prius v and Prius. When powered by gasoline, the C-MAX Hybrid uses the all-new 2.0-liter

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AUGUST 7, 2012

100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). Ford is offering the C-MAX Hybrid with a base price of $25,995, including destination and delivery—$1,300 less than Toyota Prius v. C-MAX Hybrid. C-MAX Energi.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine.” liter MZR gasoline engine. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine producing 137 hp (102 kW) at 6200 rpm, teamed with a 124 kW electric motor. The total system output surpasses that of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (134 hp), Chevrolet Volt (149 hp) and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 17, 2012

When compared with traditional gasoline cars, plug-in hybrids, like the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid and the 2013 Chevrolet Volt are already capable of astonishing gas mileage figures. But how do you make plug-in hybrids even more efficient?

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Its efforts to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) into its fleet began in 2002 with an initial purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), mainly the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrid. A similar study examining Loveland, Colo.

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter liter Prius engine and also 17 kg (37.5 A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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MARCH 26, 2010

will introduce as early as 2013 a mid-size hybrid vehicle based on core components supplied by Toyota Motor Corp. Among Toyota hybrids, THS II is employed in the current-generation Prius. Mazda plans to combine the components with a new gasoline engine and create the hybrid version of a mainstay midsize passenger car.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013. Both models provide maximum fuel efficiency by pairing the high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Ford Fusion. Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 27, 2014

liter V-8 gasoline engine, the TS040 HYBRID, launched at Paul Ricard, has a maximum power of 1000 PS (986 hp, 735 kW). A 25% reduction in fuel usage compared to 2013 is required, with savings achieved through powertrain, aerodynamics and driving style efficiencies. Earlier post.). THS-R major components. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. With a starting base price of $32,000 (before rebates), the production Prius Plug-in features a 4.4 Click to enlarge. L/100km equivalent and 4.8

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JULY 31, 2014

The gasoline-powered Mazda 5 small four-door wagon is rated poor. The other two are the 2014 Kia Forte, a small car, and the 2012 Prius v, a mid-size hybrid. Scion FR-S (built after Dec 2013). Subaru BRZ (built after Dec 2013). Ford C-MAX Hybrid. Mitsubishi Lancer. Scion xB (built after Feb 2014). Hyundai Veloster.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In the area of energy conservation, TMC has developed a new gasoline engine that achieves a maximum 38.5% Gasoline engines. liter AR gasoline engine, adopts the Atkinson cycle and D-4S injection system. Hybrid vehicle models equipped with the engine will be launched starting 2013. liter AR gasoline engine.

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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. Puncture repair kit (in place of gasoline-engine Accord's spare wheel and tire). Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in 2014 Honda Plug 345

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Although Honda’s presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by the debut of the 2013 Civic, the company also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, featuring Honda’s new two-motor system ( earlier post ) earned an EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on 15 January with an MSRP of $39,780.

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APRIL 1, 2010

Fuel economy will improve 15% on the SKY-G (gasoline-based) and 20% on the SKY-D (diesel-based) engines, with a simultaneous increase in torque. Mazda and Toyota recently reached an agreement on the supply by Toyota under license to Mazda of the hybrid system technology used in the Toyota Prius. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JULY 24, 2015

Forty-five hybrid models were available in 2014 in the US; these captured about 2.75% of the overall US passenger vehicle market, down slightly from 3.19% in 2013. The purple line shows the estimated reductions for each new generation of the Prius. Historical and projected hybrid system direct manufacturing cost.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

per gallon of gasoline to power their electric vehicles. Project funding for fiscal year 2012 – 2013 is expected to exceed $20 million. Roughly two-thirds of vehicle charging takes place in off-peak hours (between 8 pm and 8 am). In San Diego, favorable utility rates result in some PEV owners paying equivalent to $0.90

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. So, Im going to go out on a limb here and say bags of Frito snacks will soon be coming to stores near you with a lot less gasoline, noise and dirty emissions. (2 Right Now can be seen here. Yep, a truck.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

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. “We’re excited about being able to market a car that will never use a drop of gasoline.&#.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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?", Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen.

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