Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Toyota will build 35 of these Phase Zero vehicles—essentially converted RAV4s—for a demonstration and evaluation program through 2011. a 100-mile (161 km) range, based on actual road driving patterns under a wide range of climates and conditions. Tesla Motors is supplying the battery and other related components.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

Toyota invited me to join other Chicago-area automotive journalists at one of the company’s offices in Chicago’s far western suburbs last week to sample the Crown and the redesigned Prius. Crowns so equipped have a six-speed automatic transmission with a wet clutch – and no torque converter. My drive was brief yet still informative.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

How can they keep their faithful happy while moving into what is looking like, thanks to the climate crisis, the future of transportation? Battery-gasoline hybrids go back more than 20 years to the first Toyota Prius, but real mainstream battery-only electric EVs are only in their second decade. Five Ways To Market EVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The Niro isn’t plugged in to recharge the battery but does have a very efficient regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

As our climate change crisis worsens and spins out of control with each passing day there’s no time to spare for those of us whose job it is to educate and motivate our fellow citizens to actions that cut our greenhouse gas emissions. ELECTRIC CARS ARE A CORE SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE - NO PLUG? Most have no idea.

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Solar Energy Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Thus, the efficiency of battery electric vehicles can vary with ambient temperature due to battery performance—as well as the energy required for cabin climate control. The blue stars correspond to data points obtained by converting FleetCarma range data to energy consumption. The red curve is the polynomial fit.

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Emissions Range Grid Nissan 150

Get Electric Vehicle

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Temperature and Climate Control Extreme temperatures affect battery performance. EVs often employ regenerative braking systems that capture energy during deceleration or braking, converting it back into usable electricity.   Aggressive driving habits can reduce range by up to 30% compared to more conservative driving styles.

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Electric Vehicles Range Vehicles MPH 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Brake regeneration is where kinetic braking energy is converted into electricity when slowing or coasting, and that electricity is then stored in the battery. These buttons, located awkwardly on the lower dash to the left-and-behind the steering wheel, make it easy to forget to select E-Save. Sort of an out-of-sight, out-of-mind thing.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations. Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations. He said, ‘Well, three other guys on my block have them.’ ”. They cost drivers on average only 2.5

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San Francisco Neighborhood Electrical Electric 100

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

lb), the power electronics in the engine compartment, which include a DC/DC converter for connecting to the 12-volt electrical system, are compact and lightweight. Six high-performance transistors convert the direct current supplied by the battery into three-phase current for the electric motor. With a volume of just eight liters (0.3

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 21, 2009

After all, it takes someone who refers to his Prius as “the gas guzzler&# and his Culver City, Calif., After all, it takes someone who refers to his Prius as “the gas guzzler&# and his Culver City, Calif., My gas-guzzler, by the way, is a Prius, which I try not to drive. Q: What about hydrogen? And he was right.

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EV1 Los Angeles Hydrogen GM 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs?

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

Converted by Allied Vehicles, a proportion of the vehicles will be equipped to transport wheelchair passengers, thus widening the range of potential users as far as possible. Toyota intends to lease the vehicles to existing Toyota Prius fleet customers including a mix of public bodies and private companies.

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Carbon Electric Vehicles Vehicles London 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

He added that the Wrangler PHEV has been embraced by Jeep’s enthusiasts, pulling one-fourth of the model’s sales and even outselling the Toyota Prius for the first quarter of 2021, taking the title for that time as the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Furthermore, changing the battery pack on say a Toyota Prius often costs a fortune, at least in most European countries, so such cars better be VERY cheap, but they’re not. Many of the first Prius hybrids that were released are still running strong on their NiMH batteries after 100,000+ miles. — Jeff U 6. Follow the money.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Reply ↓ ↑ report 6 CaramelZappa 3:20AM (4/23/2009) Yea, you COULD convert a lotus for $10k but the conversion wouldnt be terribly satisfying. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. READ: $10,000 of changes and the satisfaction of the build + $25,000 of Used car = $35,000 of Fun!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

Together with Electric Mobility Netherlands (Elmonet) Urgenda tries to stimulate large-scale introduction of (non-converted) EVs on the Dutch roads. They range from Amsterdam and Zaanstad, aiming to become climate neutral cities, to small rental company StudentCar. The same was said about the Prius, which I drove before.

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