Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. CARB ought to tap into some of its bottomless reservoir of technological optimism applied to hydrogen and fuel cells when considering obstacles to plug-ins.

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Plug-in Plug Prius Highlander 100

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

A hydrogen-powered version of Hyundai’s Tucson sport utility vehicle has already appeared in southern California showrooms. In August 2014, Hyundai’s ix35 fuel cell model was driven a record distance for a hydrogen-powered production car on a single tank, covering 435 miles across three Scandinavian countries.

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Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281

Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 28, 2022

A hybrid vehicle runs on gasoline plus a little amount of electricity; the battery powers the car for a few miles and then recharges as it slows down or descends. Honda claims that by 2030, 40% of its North American vehicle sales will be battery-electric or hydrogen and that all gas cars would be phased out by 2040.

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Land Rover Bentley Toyota Honda 40

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Continues promotion and development of hydrogen as long-term strategy. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. No announced plans. Expects production around 2014.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45