Remove Battery Powered Remove Market Remove MPG Remove PHEV
article thumbnail

Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

Green Car Congress

Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. Since its debut in 1994, RAV4 has pioneered the crossover SUV market, and remains the market leader. Adequate temperature of the lithium-ion battery is maintained using an air conditioning coolant.

PHEV 286
article thumbnail

2023 Toyota Prius HEV to arrive in US dealerships in January 2023

Green Car Congress

Toyota unveiled the all-new Prius in Japan in November, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023. This motor-driven AWD system is capable of efficiently using the battery power for driving the front and rear wheels. Earlier post.).

Prius 195
article thumbnail

Toyota Formally Announces Introduction of Plug-in Prius Into Key Markets, Targeting Tens of Thousands in Public Sales in Two Years

Green Car Congress

In Tokyo, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) formally announced the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid—the plug-in version of the third-generation Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle—into key markets. TMC said it is therefore actively encouraging market introduction and aiding understanding of the vehicle type. Earlier post.).

Prius 262
article thumbnail

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

Green Car Congress

L/100km (34 mpg US) with the fuel consumption of energy-efficient vehicles dropping to 5.9 L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. L/100km (47 mpg US), with energy-efficient passenger car fuel consumption dropping to 4.5 mpg US) or less. Electric drive system power density of 2.5 L/100km (52.3 New energy vehicles.

article thumbnail

First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

Green Car Congress

The XC90 is a critical car for Volvo’s revitalization worldwide and especially in the US market. The 3-row, 7-seat SUV weighs 5,059 lbs (2,295 kg) in its PHEV version (4,627 lbs/2,099 kg conventional), yet delivers the performance, handling and feel of a smaller luxury sporty sedan, even up and down twisty canyon roads. Audi Q7 e-tron.

Volvo 150
article thumbnail

Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

Green Car Congress

In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. The gasoline version has great potential in several markets that are vital for our ambitious growth plans, such as the United States, China. L/100 km, 102 mpg US). Earlier post.)

article thumbnail

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

The Truth About Cars

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.&