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Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 24, 2023
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. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2016
liter V6 gasoline engine featured in the LC 500h’s full hybrid powertrain, including a reduction in the diameter of the cylinder intake port to increase flow speed and efficiency. Improved electrical path efficiency. This supports overall fuel economy, emissions performance and the coupe’s handling balance.
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Smooth power and excellent fuel economy.
Plugs and Cars
APRIL 16, 2007
Lutz responds to the sense that GM might be pulling back from its commitment to the Volt that resulted from Sharon Terlep's Detroit News article a month or so ago. (My While the goal is still a 2010 release, everything hinges on the Lithium battery thought to be the essential heart of the Volt. Well worth a listen. And there's the rub.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2018
liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650-volt electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). Its eight gear ratios balance wide range and close ratios, therefore enhancing power application and fuel efficiency. liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and, a 2.5-liter A new TNGA 2.5-liter
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. See Chevy Volt for latest. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen.
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