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Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2009
In a post on Toyota’s Open Road blog, Irv Miller, Toyota Group Vice President – Environmental and Public Affairs, wrote that contrary to some recent reports, Toyota has yet to offer mileage estimates on its plug-in hybrid technology. They are very early “converted” prototypes using double nickel-metal hydride batteries.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 12, 2023
Both vehicles lack personality with the meeker powertrains and adding all-wheel drive only reduced fuel-economy estimates by a single mpg on the XC60. While Polestar’s annual volume has been increasing, the brand has said the majority of those sales are the result of the battery-powered Polestar 2.
Green Car Congress
MAY 5, 2009
In a post on GM’s FastLane blog, Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said that the company will apply plug-in hybrid technology to one of the four core brands remaining after the restructuring: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. of Energy (DOE) and nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 16, 2023
Tesla has certainly proved that battery-powered passenger vehicles are capable of being blisteringly fast. But global manufacturing quality also seems to be on the decline and Americans seem particularly hesitant to embrace all-electric vehicles (Tesla excluded) as more V8-powered models fall by the wayside.
Green Cars News
MAY 7, 2009
In an online blog, General Motors’ (GM) vice chairman Tom Stephens stated that the company will apply plug-in hybrid technology to one of its four core brands followings its’ restructuring. The company will be divided into Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick following the decision to close Pontiac and sell Saturn.
Current EV
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
The RAV4 Hybrid boasts several advantages over the standard RAV4, including a smoother powertrain and better fuel economy. Now, Toyota is introducing a plug-in version of the RAV4, one that’s more powerful, more fuel efficient, and delivers impressive electric range. appeared first on Current EV Blog.
Plug In Partners
AUGUST 4, 2006
T his story comes from the Energy Blog. Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP).
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