Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2012

Ford expects the new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to achieve more than 20 miles of electric-only range and a 550-mile overall range on a single tank of fuel. Fuel economy is the equivalent of 95 miles per gallon (MPGe) (2.5L/100km 100km equivalent) combined city/highway.

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Fuel Economy Economy Plug-in Miles 244

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 1, 2023

Say what you will – and many have – about the name Alfa Romeo selected for its new compact crossover, there’s no denying the thing fits well into the brand’s current design language. Combined fuel economy is an official 29 miles per gallon, which isn’t exactly Prius territory but neither is the power output of the Tonale.

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PHEV Fuel Economy Miles Prius 94

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. The all-new 2023 Prius Prime gets two less miles per gallon in hybrid mode than the 2022 model, but the all-electric driving range has increased substantially.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 89

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. There probably isn’t a more important model for Mitsubishi than the all-new 2023 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). Mitsubishi says the Outlander PHEV is bringing together their best expressions of design, ride and interior space along with performance and of- road capability.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Plug-in Nashville 87

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

XL Fleet’s newest product offering expands its growing lineup of plug-in hybrid electric drive systems, which can improve fuel economy by increasing miles per gallon by up to 50% and reducing CO 2 emissions by approximately one-third compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles.

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Fleet GM GMC PHEV 307

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

Depending upon the carbon intensity of the electricity used to charge the battery, the PHEV model can also have well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions relatively close to that of its electric sibling. The Ioniq Electric: 180 g/mile. The PHEV has a 3.3 EPA combined fuel economy. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery.

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PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

Four samples of the first proposed label design with the letter grade. From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The proposed rule seeks public comment on label design options and related issues. EPA and DOT are proposing two new label designs for comment. Color is integral to the new schemes.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5 improvements.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

When handed the keys to the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD, the experience ended-up not only being pleasant, but one that raises the question–where has Lincoln been hiding this gem? What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 106

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 93

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

These models include the Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona, Santa Cruz and a new dedicated-platform, electrified Ioniq SUV, all of which feature new designs, eco powertrain availability and major platform options. of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a targeted combined fuel economy of 28 mpg with front-wheel drive. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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Tucson Hyundai PHEV SUV 259

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 96

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating.

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. Those truly in the know have real world knowledge of why a PHEV is the perfect bridge between a gasoline-powered car and one propelled by only electricity.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 69

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 84

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

Sample label for a plug-in gasoline hybrid-electric vehicle, which features fuel economy ratings for both electricity and gasoline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the next-generation of fuel economy labels. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

(EDI), a producer of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) solutions ( earlier post ), is partnering with Greenkraft , CALSTART, and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a Class-4 vehicle that combines the benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG) and PHEV technology.

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PHEV Plug-in Gas-Electric Gas 306

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2021

kWh of power, yielding an estimated all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles and estimated fuel economy of 70 MPGe. The Plug-in Hybrid powerplant delivers power through a PHEV-tuned six-speed automatic transmission for smoothness and efficiency, with an estimated combined fuel economy rating of 30 mpg with all-wheel drive.

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Tucson Plug-in Plug Hyundai 418

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? 2 Powertrains in one The 2023 Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter miles per gallon. With the 3.8

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 76

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Under the terms of the agreement, XL Fleet and Curbtender will jointly develop a series of battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial trucks for use in waste management applications. This key design change allows the packer to clear more trash in a shorter amount of time and with a smaller hopper requirement.

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Plug-in Fleet All-Electric Plug 418

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Light-duty vehicle miles traveled increases by 20% in the Reference case, growing from 2.9

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Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018 207

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Sometimes the EPA is spot-on, but commonly we exceed its numbers by a few miles per gallon.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 93

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

2014 Accord PHEV. Separately, the Accord Hybrid, also featuring Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system, will launch nationwide next summer with anticipated fuel economy ratings of 49/45/47 city/hwy/combined (4.8/5.2/5.0 Click to enlarge. l/100km respectively). l/100km respectively).

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2014 EPA Honda PHEV 339

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. All-electric range for the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is an estimated 30 miles. seconds, and is expected to deliver a fuel economy rating of 65 MPGe. kW) of power.

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2017 Cadillac Plug-in Plug 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The XJ_e combines the class-leading lightweight aluminium vehicle structure from the Jaguar XJ with an advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system, featuring the efficient 2.0-liter With a maximum system output of 329 hp (247 kW), the XJ_e is capable of exceptional performance, while the improved fuel economy of 3.2

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Land Rover PHEV Carbon Lithium Ion 225

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

It came on with a bang, winning many Car of the Year awards, recognized for its design, performance and ride comfort. The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter, Polestar 1: Power and Range. But this wasn’t all.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 78

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Jeremy Michalek has investigated the implications of regional and drive cycle variations on the degradation of a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) battery. Effect of air cooling on capacity fade and battery life when annual miles driven are 14,700 miles. Air cooling can increase battery life by a factor of 1.5–6, Click to enlarge.

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PHEV San Francisco Phoenix Battery 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

The engine shuts off when you’re at a traffic light to save fuel. I got to see this a lot, since during our test week I took two 170-mile round trips to visit my family (in my COVID-19 bubble). kWh battery, tucked away under the car along the center tunnel, provides just 18 miles of all-electric motoring. The View from Here.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 81

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2012

Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. The focus shifts from engineering design and development to real-world testing and evaluation, said Abdullah Bazzi, senior manager of Chrysler Group’s advanced hybrid vehicle project. Total system output is 290 hp (216 kW) and total range is 700 miles (1,127 km).

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Minivan Chrysler PHEV North Carolina 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 l/100 km), and the all-electric range is more than 53 miles (85 km). Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The RAV4 Hybrid boasts several advantages over the standard RAV4, including a smoother powertrain and better fuel economy. Now, Toyota is introducing a plug-in version of the RAV4, one that’s more powerful, more fuel efficient, and delivers impressive electric range. Demand is intense. They even applied the Prime moniker.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). market share for all electrified vehicles (hybrid, PHEV and BEV). Design objectives included: Fuel economy. Driveability. Cost effective.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. miles) on electric power. Consisting of approximately 10% aluminum, it weighs about 15% less than a comparable all-steel design. Click to enlarge.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. They then designed a quasi-static thermodynamic model of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) optimized to fit the prototype vehicle. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. Skarke et al.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Sonata PHEV. Combined fuel economy (mpg).

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

Concept GC-PHEV. Concept GC-PHEV (for “Grand Cruiser”) is a next-generation full-time 4WD full-size SUV, fitted with an advanced plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) powertrain. In this case, the PHEV powertrain is made of a 250 kW (335 hp) 3.0-liter Concept GC-PHEV. PHEV system elements. Click to enlarge.

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PHEV Concept Hybrid Mitsubishi 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The 90 series vehicles are built on the company’s specially-designed and fully modular Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). This enables frequent use of LU and allows the engine to run on low revs for best fuel economy. Volvo’s PowerPulse system, launched in the 90 series, is designed to eliminate turbo lag on its diesels.

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Volvo PHEV Range Miles 150