Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2014

Using wide bandgap (WBG) materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)s for power electronics can improve efficiency and thereby reduce the high cost of battery packs, according to a new report from Lux Research. However, for plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs), the threshold power savings needs to be a higher 5%.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics. There’s a new badge in town.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. Of these, 170,000 will be plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and 134,000 will be BEVs. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Honda have produced the Honda FCX Clarity FCEV, a hydrogen powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which they are leasing in limited numbers to selected customers in specially selected locations only. Similarly, Toyota released its Hydrogen Powered Mirai, but again only in selected locations and to selected customers.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 82

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2009

Fuel cell system durability has improved and costs have been reduced through R&D, the ARB staff noted. In volume production, FCVs are expected to be cost competitive with other advanced vehicles, and are approaching the cost of advanced hybrid system even with current designs and high costs of materials.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Tucson Hybrid looks like no other compact SUV, as it veers far from the sharp-angles on its closest competitors–the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV5 Prime PHEV. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Exterior Statement. A whole new face.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

The SSI study captures 12 different PEV models from eight vehicle manufacturers, including GM (Chevrolet Volt); Nissan (LEAF); Tesla (Model S); Ford (Focus EV, C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi); Honda (Fit EV and Accord PHEV); Toyota (Prius Plug-in and RAV4 EV); Mitsubishi (i-MiEV); and Daimler (Smart Fortwo ED).

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

This EPA rating is higher than the Sportage hybrid’s key compact crossover competitors of the Ford Escape Hybrid , Hyundai Tucson Hybrid , Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. New Design: Out and In. Room for adults. inches versus 7.1-inches.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 86

Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Company bosses are said to be keen to put this system into production but no firm decisions will be made until the cost of batteries is reduced." Nissan has been slower than Toyota and Honda to embrace petrol-electric hybrids, seeing a brighter future for vehicles running entirely on electricity.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. The minivan choices: Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. How about more than 520 miles?

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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. We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. Lifetime service costs are lower for a vehicle that is mainly electric. You dont have to plug it in.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Coming soon—The Kia Carnival.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study focused on a portfolio of powertrains: BEVs, FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs, taking into account significant advances in ICE technology between now and 2020. Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

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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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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? The costs and benefits of cars extend far beyond an individual driver to society as a whole. What do car companies say about PHEVs? What do environmental groups think of PHEVs?

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2021

Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV. Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

Some think Nissan is taking a gamble by rapidly moving into mass marketing of EVs, comparing the company’s approach to Toyota and Honda’s approach of “wait and see how the market materializes for EVs, then jump in.&# I think it’s Toyota and Honda that are doing the gambling. That’s a given.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV5 Prime PHEV. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Photos by John Faulkner, Tanya Gazdik, and Jill Ciminillo. [ Flash Drive: 2019 Jeep Cherokee.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

From largest to smallest it goes Palisade, Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson/Tucson PHEV, Nexo FCEV, Kona/Kona EV and Venue. The Venue is in the hot small crossover category selling against the Kia Soul , Nissan Kicks , Honda HR-V , and the Toyota CH-R , among others. Road Test: 2020 Toyota CH-R. So why the Venue?

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Noting that higher voltage (42V) batteries were tried—and failed—more than a decade ago, Pike said that at that time, converting all onboard electronics to the higher voltage was viewed as impractical, and the cost of DC-to-DC converters was prohibitive. BMW will begin to sell its long awaited BEV (the i3).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Follow us on Twitter! Granholm and Schwarzenegger talk green mobility Greenlings: What is regenerative braking? 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The Think Global would definitly be classified as a mini-car, several size classes smaller than a compact car like the Honda Civic or Ford Focus. Considering the cost of batteries, these are disposable cars. Toyota still has not made any money on the Prius. Uncharacteristically, Toyota is blaming this on the floormats!!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. and your Honda/Sony car will be perfectly happy with any Durcell/Energizer pack just like AA calls in your flashlight. You could sit in your vehicle while the operation takes place.

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