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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

Green Car Congress

Between now and 2025, Toyota and Lexus models, globally, will have an electrified option. Toyota shared highlights of new internal research evaluating the environmental impact and cost of ownership between a PHEV and a BEV. Toyota is also developing a dedicated BEV platform, e-TNGA, that offers flexibility for all drive configurations.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

This system is found in Toyota’s Camry and Lexus hybrid cars. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution. . ‘Parallel hybrids’ can power the engine in one of three ways: directly from the engine, directly from the electrical motor, or by combining both systems.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

Acura has improved interior quietness with Active Sound Control, which they say “cancels exterior sounds from polluting the interior ambiance.” Flash Drive: 2022 Lexus NX. Road Trip: 2021 Lexus NX 300h. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Boris to review London Congestion Charge exemptions for hybrids

Green Cars News

The current system bases exemption to charge on technology rather than on carbon emission ratings, which means that in some cases high-polluting hybrids such as the Lexus RX 450h at 148g/km CO2 still qualify to dodge the fee. ’ Tags: Volvo Boris Johnson congestion charge hybrid london.

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Price Parity is Not the Key to EV Adoption in the US

EV Adoption

Reducing carbon omissions and pollution from the transportation sector are clearly important to the health of the planet and humans. The approach cuts the cost of charging ports and installation to about half that of Level 2 equipment, making offering charging as an amenity much more attractive. Chart: EVAdoption / Loren McDonald.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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.

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