Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

On a drive cycle representing routes with frequent stops and accelerations, the gHEV trucks exhibited a 20% improvement in fuel economy. On drive cycles representing routes with fewer stops and accelerations, the gHEV trucks demonstrated similar fuel economy to the diesels. Influence of route kinetic intensity on fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas. Ah NimH battery pack.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

O’Brien was speaking at the California Air Resources Board’s ZEV Technology Symposium in Sacramento, California. This experience has convinced Toyota of three things, he said: NiMH batteries appear to be the best choice for conventional hybrid vehicles for some time to come.

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Plug-in Toyota 2015 Plug 236

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Speaking at the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) ZEV Technology Symposium in Sacramento, California, he said it is difficult to force technology adoption by customers and the current state of market readiness for plug-ins and electric vehicles presents serious challenges.

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Plug-in Toyota Plug Lithium Ion 36