Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery (the front-wheel drive [FWD] model’s battery is slightly smaller at 71.4 Pricing has not been released for the 2022 bZ4X that is scheduled to be in dealers mid-2022. Toyota finally jumps into the electric pool. Town and Country. Pricing and Availability. Observations: 2023 Toyota bZ4X EV.

Toyota 80

Toyota All-Electric SUV Light 80

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Establishing dealer network. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technologies are not yet competitive due primarily to the high cost of advanced batteries. Ford and SCE will explore whether these batteries have other uses that could reduce their cost to consumers. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. The biggest barrier is the battery."

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Despite this, a 2003 EPRI study , assuming only $2/gallon gas , zero buying incentives, and a PHEV premium of $3-$5,000 more than standard hybrids, shows that the total lifetime cost of ownership for a PHEV will be lower than that of any other vehicle type -- so the payback will be there. The EPRI says lithium-ion batteries are ready now.

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37