Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Sono Sion solar car is no more. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Sono Motors announced that the Sono Sion solar car project has been terminated. The company will instead focus on solar. We look at the shortlist of safest electric cars and plug-in hybrids.

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PHEV Solar Gasoline-Electric Cars 91

Green Car Reports

MARCH 15, 2022

And Sono Motors says its solar car is on pace. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo boosts the electric range of its plug-in hybrids. GM provides backstory on its warp-speed Hummer EV project. The whole suite of Volvo plug-in hybrids are due to get a range boost—now up to 41 electric miles—with a larger 18.8-kwh

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Hummer Volvo Range PHEV 157

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2022

Toyota believes that using this system will encourage the use of solar power. The system supports supplying power from electrified vehicles (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV) at 100V AC, and can use electricity stored in electrified vehicles as a backup power source during power outages. O-Uchi Kyuden System configuration diagram.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Roush F-650 EV; Elgin PHEV Street Sweepers; Beam Charging. The month the city’s Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA) showed off a variety of vehicles and technologies it plans to employ to green the city not just with trees and bushes but also with green vehicles charged with renewable energy. ” Rocking Plug-Ins.

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Los Angeles Green Lithium Ion Solar 76

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Cars has opened a factory for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) batteries in the Bangkok region in Thailand. The battery factory in Bangkok will meet this requirement by using large solar systems on the roofs of the production buildings. The plant works closely with the Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH.

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Mercedes PHEV Thailand Production 221

EV Central

JUNE 26, 2023

But in the case of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV I just spent six months living with? At EV Central , we have spoken to people who’ve driven tens of thousands of kilometres in an Outlander PHEV and barely visited a fuel station (in fact, one only did so because the petrol in his tank was getting stale). I’m just a bit lazy.

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PHEV Mitsubishi Plug-in Plug 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2009

Toyota Industries’ solar charging station. Toyota Industries Corp (TIC) has developed a solar charging station for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). kW solar panel in an 8.4 Self-sustained operation using solar power from the battery pack has a maximum output of 101VAC/1.5 Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 23, 2024

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 22, 2024. Green Car Reports also drove the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ and found it to have a usable electric-only range and comfortable ride but rather expensive and unimpressive in its infotainment interface.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2022

Among the latest initiatives will be an extension of on-site energy production at Crewe, aiming to increase the number of solar panels from 30,000 to 40,000 in the next two years. Moreover, Bentley is investigating using sustainable biofuel in fleet cars, including Bentley’s iconic Heritage Collection.

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Bentley Electric Cars Cars PHEV 316

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2022

BYD and Shell signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) customers. The partnership will start in China and Europe and will extend to other regions across the globe.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2021

Some very special tires are going into a solar car that hopes to leapfrog Tesla in efficiency. The electric-car deals this month span beyond the Bolt EV. A report suggests there aren’t enough EV battery factories planned for the next decade. And the supplier behind the VW diesel scandal pushes back on the EV future.

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PHEV Battery Batteries Cars 189

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2012

Quantum will use the motors in its Ford F-150 PHEV program to convert the gasoline powered light-duty pickup trucks to plug-in hybrid operation. The F-150 PHEV comes standard with 4WD, but can also be operated in 2WD mode.

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F-150 PHEV Supplies Motors 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2020

Doing so would give energy flexibility to a fleet owner’s business, and help better manage on-site generation such as solar power. With its bi-directional design, the system also supports use of the vehicle’s batteries for energy storage. ORNL’s bidirectional technology is fully compliant with grid power quality standards.

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Charging PHEV Grid Energy Storage 380

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2017

In this demonstration, MMC will provide services for capacity reserve and balancing services by utilizing NewMotion’s charging infrastructure (with Enel V2G chargepoint hardware) and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs parked at home or at work in the city of Amsterdam linked to Nuvve’s Grid Integrated Vehicle platform (GIVe).

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Mitsubishi Netherlands Grid PHEV 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

The 2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas—a challenge for high school, university, and college students from across North and South America to design vehicles to go the farthest distance using the least amount of energy—has expanded its categories to include plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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2011 America PHEV Malaysia 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The next big project is already on the agenda: by 2022 the power for the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant, as well as in Mercedes-Benz’s other European plants, is expected to come entirely from renewable sources such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power.

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Mercedes Production PHEV Plug-in 327

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. [ These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ About the authors. Dr. Andrew A.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If the home has a solar power system, the optional Home Energy Manager can use this as the main source of energy for charging the vehicle. All functions can be controlled via the Porsche Connect App as required.

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Cayenne Porsche All-Electric Hybrid 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Chrysler is showcasing its two-mode Ram Truck Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), equipped with a 12 kWh, 33 Ah cell, 355V Li-ion battery pack from Electrovaya, at the Washington DC Auto Show. The Ram PHEV is a blended plug-in hybrid, meaning that it doesn’t run exclusively all-electric during its charge depletion period.

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Chrysler PHEV Battery Batteries 244

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2019

SarTec Corporation is developing a continuous hydrothermal catalytic system to process waste grease into green gasoline, jet, and diesel fuels that performed near to or better than the analogous petroleum fuels and passed all ASTM fuel specifications. TDA Research Inc.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 7, 2017

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for. What does Ford plan to do in the next few years now that the Michigan automaker is diverting money from internal combustion engine development into electrification?

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Plug-in Ford Green Plug 65

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2021

This is especially important for assessing the GHG emissions of PHEVs. The total also accounts for the GHG emissions from manufacturing solar panels and wind turbines that produce renewable electrical power to fuel battery EVs, as well as energy losses in electricity transmission and EV charging. Source: The ICCT.

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Hydrogen Fuel Battery Batteries 418

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Australia’s CSIRO and Victorian energy distributor SP AusNet have begun a three-month road trial of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Staff from SP AusNet will use the PHEVs for their daily drive to work and for leisure as part of the trial. CSIRO - SP AusNet PHEV. Click to enlarge. Dr Paevere.

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PHEV Australia Vehicles NiMH 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

This year, Audi will launch four more PHEV models, starting with the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro, which has been available since summer. Audi demands the use of green electricity in battery-cell production from its battery-cell suppliers and fixed this in its specifications. The solar-energy park will produce more than 9.5

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Audi CO2 Emissions Vehicles 275

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2018

Commencing today, the project aims to build a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system, and through this a business model that utilizes the electricity storage capabilities of multiple EV/PHEVs to regulate power demand and supply between the grid and electric vehicles.

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Japan Power Grid Power Powered 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Under a smart-grid demonstration project that began on 16 September in Rokkasho Village, Toyota is conducting trials of the Toyota Smart Center in two houses constructed by Toyota Housing Corporation linked with eight plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Trials will be conducted over approximately two years to improve the system.

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Plug-in Grid PHEV Japan 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2010

The Blue-Will PHEV concept. Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. The panoramic glass roof integrates dye-sensitized solar cells without impeding visibility.

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PHEV Plug-in Hyundai Concept 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

The Audi PHEV will come in 3 packages: Premium for $37,900; Premium Plus for $42,000; and Prestige for $46,800. Audi expects the PHEV to qualify for a federal tax credit of $4,168. Optional solar power installation with rebates through SunPower. Buyers in some states may qualify for additional incentives.

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Audi 2016 PHEV Tax Credit 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2017

The virtual power plant demonstration project will use energy management to coordinate power demand according to the supply of wind, solar and biomass energy, which is susceptible to changes in weather and other factors, with the aim of verifying the feasibility of local production and consumption of carbon-free renewable energy.

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Toyota Power Powered PHEV 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

Moreover, it is possible to connect solar panels and external storage directly to the recharger, allowing a more efficient electricity supply to buildings. Mitsubishi Motors is providing an Outlander PHEV SUV. kW, kWh and VAR.

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Energy Storage Mitsubishi Building Renewable 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2013

A first step will be plug-in hybrids [PHEVs] used for daily commuting. Stationary storage of electrical energy from alternative energy sources (wind, solar, nuclear) calls for larger capacities than can be realized with an oxide-host cathode, but the energy density requirement of a mobile battery is relaxed.

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Li-ion PHEV Transportation Battery 262

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2010

BYD will present its “Three Green Dreams” strategy, which focuses on renewable energy generation (solar power); environmentally friendly energy storage (Li-ion iron phosphate batteries); and energy consumption (plug-in vehicles). This vehicle is equipped standard with a solar panel sunroof to parallel charge the battery.

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BYD E6 PHEV Extended Range 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2018

Rechargeable batteries will be installed for stable use of solar electric power, with the output being weather-dependent. The building energy management system (BEMS) controls solar power generation, FC generators, and stationary rechargeable batteries, optimally supplying power to the store according to the store’s power consumption status.

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Store 2019 Toyota Japan 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

A DC-DC converter on a BEV or PHEV decreases (steps-down) voltage from the high voltage battery, e.g., 400-800 V, to low voltages as needed by the vehicle’s auxiliary systems. An inverter converts DC power from the vehicle’s battery to AC power to drive the electric motor.

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Power Powered DC Convert 293

Drive Electric

JANUARY 28, 2022

You can currently buy a Bentley Bentayga Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), with the Bentley Flying Spur PHEV being released in 2022, and although the company expects that 20 per cent of sales this year will come from hybrid cars, Bentley’s model line-up is currently a long way from the efficiency and low emissions of electric powertrains.

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Bentley PHEV Solar Buy 52

Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

Which automaker outlined an all-of-the-above electrified approach for the near future, including hybrids, PHEVs, and a 3-row electric SUV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 29, 2024. Which luxury brand teased radiant cabin heat for a future electric SUV?

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