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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

EV Adoption

This requires simple, easy-to-understand terms without jargon, and that leverage consumer’s existing reference point of the gasoline refueling experience. For one, clarity and consistency is critical for sharing statistics and making comparisons. million EVs (including PHEVs). Well actually no.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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SAE Publishes Revised J1711 Standard to Measure Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy of Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

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gasoline and Diesel fuel), alcohol-based liquid fuels (e.g., The other test begins with a fully charged RESS for capturing CD operating modes for PHEVs: the Full Charge Test (FCT). The CST is administered to all HEVs, including PHEVs; the FCT is administered to only PHEVs. Earlier post.) compressed natural gas).

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Pike survey finds unproven technology and reliability concerns may hinder consumer demand for plug-in electric vehicle, although about 44% of respondents are interested in purchasing one

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Other findings of the survey are: 83% of respondents drive 40 miles or less per day, and therefore would be well served by a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with a 40-mile range. Consumers may have a difficult time achieving positive return on investment (ROI), given the premium price of PEVs and relatively low gasoline expenses.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

Wading through the wealth of rental statistics from sources like the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the Urban Institute , I discovered the full scope and complexity of the impediments involved. Even used gasoline-powered cars are averaging a monthly car payment of around $525. households. light-duty vehicle sales.