Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting through the regenerative charging system, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Story by John Faulkner.

Camry Hybrid 69

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

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. Whats Vehicle-to-Grid and why would I like it?

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Their solution to the cost of thenew-generation batteries is to separate them from the car itself. Buyerswill purchase the car – at about the same price as a conventional model –but lease the batteries from a third-party energy supplier for a monthly feeequivalent to the fuel costs for an economical petrol or diesel car.

Electric Cars 30

Electric Cars Charging G-Wiz Cars 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Several early models of passenger vehicles have enough energy stored in advanced batteries to power several homes for hours. Annual use of an EV should be less than the average cost of $8,000 per year for using a gasoline in many countries including the USA. Pre-paid 600 kilometer cards are one approach that is suggested. SZ (1) 6753.T

Grid 28

Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28