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Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

EV Central

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are polarising things. Depending on who you talk to they’re the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. This, it appears, is of mighty appeal to Mazda Australia as it embarks on a potential plug-in onslaught, starting with its CX-60 PHEV in the first half of 2023. seconds 0-100kmh time.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. We tested the $66,000 (approx) drive-away Outlander PHEV Aspire five-seater to see how it works for an active family of four. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. What is it? Is it good value?

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

Green Car Congress

Porsche completely re-engineered the hybrid powertrain components in the Cayenne E-Hybrid as compared to the Cayenne S E-Hybrid of the previous generation. E-Charge: In “E-Charge” mode, the gasoline engine generates more power than is needed to move the car. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) on to a ¼ mile time of 13.3 seconds (-0.9

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

Green Car Congress

The Pacifica Hybrid’s 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from LG Chem) is located under the second-row floor, keeping the rear cargo area as roomy as ever and preserving the third-row Stow ‘n Go seating and storage, plus room for seven passengers. Level 3 chargers and “superchargers” cannot be used to charge the Pacifica Hybrid.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

Because [Ford] can provide the hardware, but ultimately, our country has to decide is this where we really want to go and if so, how are we going to really develop the smart grid in a way that works and allows the utilities to actually speak to each other and trade power, ubiquity of charging and all those things. BEVs vs. PHEVS.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

It’s interesting to speculate regarding the relative market share of the EV in relation to the PHEV. That bet takes shape at a new lithium ion battery plant and at an electric-vehicle assembly line that Nissan will build at its Smyrna, Tenn., Dealers excited. I’m guessing close to 50/50. That’s a given.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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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