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BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

Green Car Congress

Xiaoyun engine, which is dedicated for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). After defining new performance standards for PHEVs with its DM-p technology, BYD is prioritizing ultra-efficient fuel consumption with the DM-i technology. Among these, the path for PHEVs shows immense potential.

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Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class

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Owning a plug-in electric vehicle today will save consumers thousands of dollars compared to owning a gas-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis by Consumer Reports comparing electrics to CR’s top-rated vehicles, as well as the best-selling, most efficient, and best-performing gasoline-powered vehicles on the market.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

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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Ford Slashed the Mach-E's Price Tag and Saw an Immediate Uptick in Sales

The Truth About Cars

One factor that is coming into clear focus is pricing, as Ford recently found out with the Mustang Mach-E. In response to flagging demand, the automaker cut prices on the electric SUV and has seen an uptick in sales as a result, showing that cost remains a significant hurdle for many prospective buyers.

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BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand

Baua Electric

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , nearly reached a new sales record in May after aggressive price cuts took effect. BYD achieves second highest sales record in May After hitting a new electric vehicle (EV) weekly sales record in early May, BYD is not slowing down. This is the third straight record PHEV sales month.

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Study finds energy savings of PHEVs relative to HEVs dependent on charging coverage and daily VMT

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A study based on a spatial and longitudinal travel dataset by a team from Lamar University, Iowa State University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory found that whether plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have lower energy costs that conventional gasoline vehicles (CGVs) or hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) depends on charger coverage. 2013.12.054.

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Comment on Toyota may adopt BYD's DM-i hybrid tech in China, report says by brfsa

CN EV Post

Because the Electrical infrastructure for charging in developing countries is still underdeveloped. It will take another 10-15 years to have a good infrastructure in Africa and South/Central America, so PHEV solves the polution and high gas prices. @Eugene Plaksienko In reply to Eugene Plaksienko.

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