Green Car Congress
MAY 16, 2009
General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) : A 2.4L Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 15, 2009
NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2016
PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ Thus, PHEVLERs and other electric vehicles may be allowed to continue driving when governments ban fossil fuel vehicles from driving in city centers due to air pollution crises or other reasons. [
Green Car Congress
JULY 31, 2009
Improvements result from an optimistic scenario achieving doubling of new vehicle fuel economy in 2035 from today’s value. the power grid) are urgently needed. Projected consumption assumes efficiency improvements in powertrain and vehicle are offset by increases in performance, size and weight. Click to enlarge.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. What Are Plug-In Hybrids?
Green Cars News
AUGUST 24, 2009
Electric vehicles are an important element of our strategy for improving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions,” said Bill Ford, Ford’s executive chairman. This vehicle-to-grid communication technology is an important step in the journey toward the widespread commercialization of electric vehicles.”.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2009
Standards under development in these areas include: J1711: Emissions and Fuel Economy Testing. Such procedures will be used during exhaust emissions tests and fuel economy certification tests, and may be used for future “charge economy” certification tests. Estimated completion for J1711 is summer 2009.
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