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Argonne report on characteristics of light-duty plug-in electric vehicles in US

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The report estimates miles driven, electricity consumption, petroleum reduction, and greenhouse gas emissions attributable to electric vehicles. million PEVs have been sold in the United States through December 2021, with 1.3 million PEVs have been sold in the United States through December 2021, with 1.3

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XL launches PHEV Ford F-250; 50% improvement in fuel economy

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As the company first revealed in February, XL’s newest product expands its successful plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) product family, which also includes the XLP Ford F-150 that the company began shipping in 2018 to municipal, utility and commercial fleets throughout the United States.

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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

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This is especially important for assessing the GHG emissions of PHEVs. This study incorporates the near-term global warming potential of methane leakage emissions of natural gas and natural gas-derived hydrogen pathways. The GHG emissions of gasoline, diesel, and natural gas cars, on the other hand, are almost identical.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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This means: In Auto EV mode, the vehicle decides whether to run on gas or electric power. In EV Later mode, drivers can switch to full gas-powered driving to conserve electric miles for later. Escape is the company’s second best-selling vehicle in the United States, trailing only F-Series. and Evasive Steering Assist.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. he Concept XR-PHEV features Mitsubishi Motors advanced connected car technology that makes use of the next-generation information systems.

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Electric vs. Gasoline Cars: Uncovering the Real Climate Savior

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For instance, electricity generated from coal or natural gas is associated with higher carbon emissions, while renewable sources like wind or solar energy contribute negligible carbon pollution. As more renewable energy sources are integrated into the power grid, the overall greenhouse gas emissions associated with EVs can be further reduced.

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CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario.

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