EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Stand by Australia, Chinese giant GWM could soon unleash a plug-in hybrid attack on our market through its Haval, Tank and Cannon (ute) brands. The Model 3-rivalling Ora Sport is on ice (for now), so a few more plug-ins in showrooms would help avoid or lessen penalties. Or, more twist than a Ford Ranger Raptor.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. Just occasionally fill up the gas tank and drive away.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 84

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2021

is now offering its hybrid electric drive system for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup trucks. XL Fleet’s newest product represents the fourth OEM platform on which its electrification systems are compatible, which also includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive solutions for Ford, General Motors and Isuzu fleet vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid. C-MAX Energi.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Overview of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit).

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. Ford projects that two-thirds of all the company’s vehicles in Europe will be leaders, or among the very best, in terms of fuel efficiency by 2013. The Ford Mondeo Hybrid will be Ford’s first full hybrid-electric vehicle for Europe.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

Ford is pricing the new C-MAX Energi—expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, a 550-mile (885 km) total range and more than 20 miles (32 km) of electric-only range ( earlier post )—at $33,745. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced will have an MSRP of $39,525.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2013

Ford’s new Fusion Energi—its second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and its third plug-in electric vehicle on the market—has an EPA-rated total range of up to 620 miles and an all-electric range of 21 miles. Fusion Energi is the Ford brand’s fifth electrified vehicle to launch in the past year. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

XL Hybrids will begin production on the new XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for Model Year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups in first quarter 2018. XL3 will be upfit on the Ford Super Duty 6.2-liter XL3 will be upfit on the Ford Super Duty 6.2-liter —Ed Lovelace, chief technology officer for XL Hybrids.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The EPA released its annual Automotive Trends report, and findings reveal that Tesla is leading the way with the lowest tailpipe CO2 emissions and the highest fuel economy of all large manufacturers. Stellantis had the highest new vehicle average CO2 emissions and lowest fuel economy of the large manufacturers, the report noted.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

XL recently completed a successful pilot deployment of school buses with Careful Bus Company in New York City outfitted with the XL hybrid system. The XLH system uses regenerative braking during deceleration and electric assist during acceleration to increase fuel economy. —Marty Hoffman, co-owner of Careful Bus.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Ford Fusion. Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Ford opened an investigation into the way it conducts fuel economy tests. Half of Consumer Reports top picks for 2019 include hybrids or plug-in cars. The EPA quit speaking to California in their dispute over emissions rules. And Audi makes good on advertising the performance benefits of an electric car.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2013

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid (PHEV) earned the highest possible “five-star” Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In its testing, the 2013 C-MAX Energi, Ford’s other PHEV on the market, received a 4-star overall rating from NHTSA. Adaptive Cruise Control.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2018

XL received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to sell hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup trucks in California, marking the 14 th CARB executive order achieved by the company. XL has earned the highest number of CARB executive orders for commercial vehicle electrification in the automotive industry. .

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Lithium-ion battery cell for plug-in hybrid vehicles (left) and. hybrid electric vehicles (right). Panasonic Corporation will supply prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for Ford Motor Company’s Fusion Hybrid Electric and C-Max Hybrid Electric as well as the Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2012

Ford and suppliers are investing $220 million to transform Van Dyke Transmission into a modern operation capable of producing Ford’s new hybrid transmission—HF35—as well as other fuel-efficient transmissions. Ford developed the HF35 supported in part by a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The Ford C-Max, launched as a 2013 model, never really served the purpose its maker intended. The tall five-door compact hatchback was intended to be Ford's counter to the successful Toyota Prius hybrid line, more stylish and comfortable inside with almost the same fuel-economy rating.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2019

We drive Lincoln’s new plug-in hybrid. The Ford Explorer Hybrid gets fuel economy numbers. After a short stint behind the wheel of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid, it’s. Tesla has been given a purchase tax exemption from the Chinese government.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It looks like the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator are dumping their hybrid trims for the 2024 model year. The Explorer SUV was previously offered with a hybridized 3.3-liter liter V6, whereas the Aviator Grand Touring came with a hybridized twin-turbo 3.0-liter

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe. And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. The Porsche Taycan 4S is.

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EV Central

APRIL 28, 2024

The new images give us a fresh up close look at the hybrid ute’s wheels, tub, wheel arches, running boards and mirrors (and digital key capability) but still stops short of showing off the entire truck. New BYD super-brand Leopard shows off 4×4 and supercar concepts READ MORE: Beware Toyota HiLux, look out Ford Ranger!

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2016

XL Hybrids announced vehicle testing results showing a 26% improvement in miles per gallon on the EPA UDDS (Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule) drive cycle for Ford Transit vans upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive Systems. The XL3 Hybrid System is compatible with all Transit wheelbases and roof heights and with both the 3.7

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Another Addition to Ford’s Electrified Future. Ford must have asked themselves how to make the F-150 full-size pickup even better. liter PowerBoost hybrid engine to go along with the: non-hybrid 3.3-liter Hybrid Performance. If hauling and towing are your thing, the F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid is the way to go.

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F-150 Ford Hybrid Miles 88

Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2024

During the General Motors (GM) 2023 earnings call held this week, CEO Mary Barra said the company will be bringing plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America—despite still being committed to going all-electric by 2035. GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI What are your thoughts?

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Plugin GM Hybrid Market 84

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

XL Hybrids, Inc. has adapted its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for the Ford Transit van—the first hybrid electric Transit van for the North American market. The XL3 system upfit will allow fleets to increase fuel economy and boost low-end torque.

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Hybrid Ford Market Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2016

Ford’s 2017 Fusion Energi—incorporating enhancements announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post )—can travel 610 miles (982 km) on a full tank of gas and battery charge according to EPA estimates to be posted to fueleconomy.gov—the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

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Fusion 2017 Miles Ford 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

In Shanghai, Ford Motor Company outlined an ambitious vehicle electrification strategy for the China market, confirming two new electrified vehicles for China and a broad range of electrified vehicles by 2025. The Mondeo Energi, to be launched in early 2018, will be the first plug-in hybrid to be manufactured by the Changan Ford JV.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The new Ford Escape, slated for reveal next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show, features a powertrain lineup with three four-cylinder options, including the new 1.6- The Escape will be Ford’s first SUV to be available with two fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines, delivering class-leading fuel economy and performance.

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Escape Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Richmond, Va.;

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Volvo’s plug-in hybrids get more miles and more mpg. And a major environmental organization jabs Ford over fuel economy. GM has revealed a new electric car, but so far it’s only for China. A new study underscores the importance of workplace charging. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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MPG Volvo Plug-in Miles 72

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. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. Ford Auto Start-Stop can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10% in city driving. liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) is set to go on sale in the 2014 Ford Fiesta. Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2

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