Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Escape has three engine choices.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

A side benefit could be plugging in appliances to the car while camping rough. And plenty of technology remains left to be worked out: including the complex supporting infrastructure, business models, and various forms of electric plugs and chargers, alongside their sometimes confounding range of pin configurations.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

According to GM the V2H bundle will initially only be available for purchase in California, Florida, Michigan, New York, and Texas. “We GM Energy – Ultium Home The other issue, of course, is that the vehicle has to be plugged in to provide home backup power. It’s good for charging at 19.2

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Green Cars News

JULY 16, 2009

Internal combustion engines, hybrid electrics or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles - which would you choose? Well if its improvements in mileage and reductions in emissions you want, you can’t go wrong with a plug-in.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! See also: Electric Auto Assn.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 26, 2007

So he proposed at the California Air Resources Board ZEV workshop on Tuesday. Now, to add some further complication, everyone's got religion on plug-in hybrids. A plug-in hybrid, one could say, simply integrates electric drive into a car with internal combustion. Les Goldman wants you to convert (your hybrid.) Easy as 123.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

2014 Accord plug-in hybrid. 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. Click to enlarge. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. See How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity. At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

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 there is no cargo penalty for plug-in capability.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

Ford is working with more than 200 employee volunteers to capture data produced from their vehicles using the OpenXC plug-in device. At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 Iconic Styling in a Premium Hybrid Compact Crossover. Lexus has spiced-up the 2021 NX 300h by giving it the F Sport treatment. Acceleration, 0-60 mph in 8.6

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Turbo Power. Convenience.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 26, 2006

Coalition Turns On to 'Plug-In Hybrids' Utilities, Localities, DaimlerChrysler Give Traction to Professor's Drive For High Mileage By JOHN J. In the 1990s, as a mechanical-engineering professor at the University of California here, Dr. Frank produced another shocker. It had gobs of torque," he recalls. agencies and companies.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 380 miles of mixed driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 31.2 Clean Fleet Report’s RX 450h F Sport came with 20-inch wheels and Bridgestone Ecopia low rolling resistance 235/55 all-season tires, which gripped well and also provided a smooth ride on Southern California’s grooved concrete freeways.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

Hyundai’s 2018 Plug-in Hybrid Ioniq ( earlier post ) is heading to dealerships now—joining the Hybrid and Electric models—with an aggressive starting price of $24,950—$5,000 less than the full battery-electric version of the Ioniq but with more than five times the range. Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid. The PHEV has a 3.3

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Over 652 miles of mixed driving through Southern California we averaged 23.9 Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The thought of using this fine performing and handling luxury sports coupe only as a grocery-getter makes one’s spine tingle. And not in a good way. Ready to lean in.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

In 268 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the idle stop/start, we averaged 23.8 The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark. In only a few short years Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai launched in 2017, released the excellent G70, G80 and G90 sedans. The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined.

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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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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Anyway, after the Renew America Roadtrip with the Tesla run from New York to California, and after returning to Home Sweet Bisbee, it was time to get into the thinking mode of a three-in-one EVent back with the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, DC. Another PHEV3A. Plus Xtreme BugE below.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Vehicle-to-grid interface technology is also particularly well suited to Plug-in vehicles. PiPrius : Open Source documentation and kits. edit ] Basics Here on the main page we should address some of the basics, such as: What is an Electric Vehicle (EV), Hybrid EV (HEV), and Plug-In Hybrid EV (PHEV)?

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

That’s certainly the case here in Torrance, California where I live and work. We’ve now got some Mo going with: California solar loan financing that will eliminate the big up front cost of solar. The good news is that positive things ARE happening and our efforts are starting to make a difference. It’s a slam dunk.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US roll-out of its Ioniq line-up of electrified vehicles: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. l/100 km) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge / 25 kWh/100 miles). Earlier post.) Suspension. kg) of weight compared with conventional materials.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 12, 2024

Electric coolers can plug into your vehicle’s 12-volt outlet, but pay attention to the type of cooling mechanism — the less expensive versions are usually thermoelectric and will cool only to about 30 degrees below ambient temperature (if it is 70 degrees in the car, it will cool to 40 degrees).

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

And there is Robb Protheroe's offer to integrate the new Li-ion battery pack with the PluginSupply kit and system, once shipped by DPS to Petaluma, CA. PHEV All Around America (PHEV3A) Taking Winter Quarters in Home Sweet Bisbee A. See Dr Walter Wu's email regarding gifting the "Spirit of DC" in the Feb 2009 timeframe.

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Charged EVs

MARCH 14, 2023

Charging stations, especially those that serve large fleets and/or heavy-duty vehicles, can suck up vast amounts of power, and simply plugging an array of chargers into the wall (so to speak) is not a good option. We have what we call a ChargePilot kit, which is basically what I described, and we can just send that out to a site.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

California, through its powerful Air Resources Board, recently allocated $10 million in rebates for e-bike buyers, a smaller-scale version of state or federal tax breaks for EV car buyers. alone—compared to 210,000 plug-in cars. Electric bicycles, better known as e-bikes, have moved from novelty to mainstream with breathtaking speed.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. The company launched last month at Green Motors in Berkeley, California. But it now looks like the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is about to adopt some new regulations which could put it out of business quickly.

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Baua Electric

MAY 10, 2024

Photo: GM GM has a new suite of energy products that allow you to share power between your car and your home, and we got to see them in action. GM invited us to a swanky house in Beverly Hills to demonstrate its new home energy products, including vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power that allows you to power your house off of your EV battery.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

miles/kWh average over 526 miles of mixed driving through Southern California. kW onboard charger, accessed through a plug-in port offering three charging speeds. It also estimates driving the Bolt over five years will save at least $3,750 on gasoline. Sounds pretty good! Clean Fleet Report was able to get an impressive 4.3

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Noodoe

JANUARY 27, 2022

In 2021, 65% of all passenger vehicle sales were battery electric an additional 22% were plug-in hybrid. Power Kit Adds 30% More Range. EV Radar consists of top EV news, education, vehicle announcements, and more from the EV world. We’ll keep you informed. Get EV Radar in your email every two weeks. SUBSCRIBE TO EV RADAR.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. You can see a general overview of PHEVs at All About Plug-In Hybrids (that page needs an update!). Please send it to webmaster@calcars.org.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

In 198 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California, and aided by the Idle Stop and Go (start/stop system), we averaged 25.6 A plug-in hybrid is expected to launch soon, giving buyers a wide range of choices. ZF , a German manufacture of automatic transmissions, provided this explanation of a wet DCT.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 17, 2022

There are many reasons (safety, reliability, liability) that a fleet operator might not want their drivers getting out of the vehicles to plug and unplug charging cables. Bob Kacergis: The transfer is a little bit better than a plug-based system. Bob Kacergis: Momentum Dynamics was founded in 2009 by Andy Daga, who is the current CEO.

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