2013, PHEV and Reference

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

DECEMBER 5, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

The EPA report is an authoritative reference for CO 2 emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. In this tally, the BMW i3 counts as an EV in its battery-only configuration and as a PHEV when equipped with a range extender.) EPA Trends report. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Makes World Premiere In Paris

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

We’ve known about it for many months, but Mitsubishi has finally unveiled the production version of the 2013 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi 2013 Plug-in Plug

France December 2020

EV Sales

JANUARY 14, 2021

At the bottom of this Top 20, a reference to the record 511 deliveries of the SEAT Leon PHEV, with the spicy Spaniard beating its more corporate minded cousin, the VW Golf PHEV, that ended in #21, with 501 units, that nevertheless is a new record for the German model. has struck a chord among French PHEV buyers.

France

France 2020 PHEV Plugin

“Big data” analysis of Beijing taxi fleet suggests maximum electrification subsidy benefit from targeting medium-range plug-in hybrids

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AUGUST 2, 2013

This research represents the first of a series of studies exploring the role of big data in environmental systems analysis for the emerging PHEV/BEV systems. While PHEV/BEV technology has developed rapidly in recent years, there exist great uncertainties in terms of market acceptance. In particular, consumer travel patterns (i.e.,

Taxi

Taxi Plug-in Fleet PHEV

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. MY 2013 adjusted fuel economy is 24.1 l/100 km)—a 0.5 Source: EPA.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA

Study projects emission impacts of inexpensive, efficient EVs: 36% further reduction in LDV GHG by 2050, or 9% economy-wide

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JUNE 7, 2017

Compared to the reference case, in which gasoline vehicles (ICEVs) remain dominant through 2050 (BAU), OPT results in 16% and 36% reductions in LDV greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2030 and 2050, respectively, corresponding to 5% and 9% reductions in economy-wide emissions.

Emissions

Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal

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

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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). The Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius PHEV follow a similar pattern at lower magnitude. Credit: ACS, Jenn et al.

Gasoline

Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel

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

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OCTOBER 12, 2014

Power 2013 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) study data on customer satisfaction with new car dealerships and Tesla stores. by referring customers to their individual accountants for guidance) or eschewing mention of these incentives altogether. They also analyzed national and state-level J.D.

Davis

Davis Plug-in Plug Sale

2014 Honda Accord PHEV EPA-certified at 115 MPGe, on sale 15 Jan with MSRP of $39,780; LEV3/SULEV20 compliance

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

2014 Accord PHEV. The revised 2013 Honda Crosstour and 2013 Honda CR-Z also made their auto-show debuts. The numerical part of the standard category, such as 20 in SULEV20, refers to the emission standard, in thousandths of a gram per mile. Click to enlarge. l/100km respectively).

2014

2014 EPA Honda PHEV

BMW Group Leipzig plant launches series production of the BMW i8 Roadster PHEV

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MARCH 5, 2018

Since 2013, the BMW i production in Leipzig has also produced the BMW i3 and since 2017 the sport version of the BMW i3s. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic equipment in Germany, the widths take into account differences in the selected wheel and tire size and the optional optional equipment.

BMW

BMW PHEV Los Angeles Production

California ARB considering amendments to Low Carbon Fuel Standard; handling high carbon-intensity crude oil (HCICO)

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

In addition, staff has reevaluated and proposes revisions to the EERs for light-duty battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and light-duty fuel cell vehicles. A crude oil that does not satisfy both of these conditions is referred to as non-basket HCICO. gCO 2 e/MJ to a higher value of 9.72

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Carbon Oil California Standards

Georgia Tech study suggests unlinking EVs from CAFE and coordinating with power sector for low-cost benefits

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

A negative value means the case has a lower TCE than the reference case. For the study, they define EVs as including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. increase in overall electric demand in 2030 relative to the reference case with no EVs. Credit: ACS, Choi et al. Click to enlarge.

Low Cost

Low Cost Georgia Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric

MIT study: higher octane standard fuel in US could lower fleet fuel consumption & GHG an extra 4.5-6% by 2040

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APRIL 24, 2014

To determine the ON, the results of testing—done in a single-cylinder, variable compression ratio engine—are compared to primary reference fuels; the fuel under test is assigned the ON of the most closely matching reference fuel.

MIT

MIT Fleet Fuel Standards

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Two-Mode Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). You saw the reaction in the room today, it was astonishment, at how high the number was ” said one senior leader referring to the unveiling press conference and the 230 mpg number. To my untrained ear the difference between HCCI and SI wasn’t distracting. 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

Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

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JANUARY 21, 2013

Topics included the upcoming introduction of the blue e-motion Golf electric vehicle, sometimes called the e-Golf, near the end of 2013 (early 2014 for the US market), as well as Volkswagen’s goal of achieving 3% of its global sales through plug-in vehicles by 2018. Which charging standard will prevail? “DC

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Standards Charging Eaton DC

EV Driven

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

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Makes World Premiere In Paris

France December 2020

“Big data” analysis of Beijing taxi fleet suggests maximum electrification subsidy benefit from targeting medium-range plug-in hybrids

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

Study projects emission impacts of inexpensive, efficient EVs: 36% further reduction in LDV GHG by 2050, or 9% economy-wide

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

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

2014 Honda Accord PHEV EPA-certified at 115 MPGe, on sale 15 Jan with MSRP of $39,780; LEV3/SULEV20 compliance

BMW Group Leipzig plant launches series production of the BMW i8 Roadster PHEV

California ARB considering amendments to Low Carbon Fuel Standard; handling high carbon-intensity crude oil (HCICO)

Georgia Tech study suggests unlinking EVs from CAFE and coordinating with power sector for low-cost benefits

MIT study: higher octane standard fuel in US could lower fleet fuel consumption & GHG an extra 4.5-6% by 2040

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

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