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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 A modest increase between 2004 and 2008 (from 19.6 by Michael Sivak. This is the latest of my occasional updates on retrospective, long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923. per year.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Economy Light 397

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Lithium-ion battery cell for plug-in hybrid vehicles (left) and. Panasonic Corporation will supply prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for Ford Motor Company’s Fusion Hybrid Electric and C-Max Hybrid Electric as well as the Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids. hybrid electric vehicles (right). Click to enlarge.

Li-ion 225

Li-ion Nickel Metal Hydride Ni-Li Plug-in 225

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The buses can be charged in two ways: by plug-in or by a roof-mounted pantograph of up to 560 kW. Solaris has been collaborating with Szczecin since 2004. The articulated electric buses will be equipped with 182 kWh Solaris High Power batteries.

Buy 243

Buy 2004 Electric Electrical 243

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APRIL 11, 2010

Shandong is one of China’s biggest auto producing provinces and has been developing electric cars since 2004. Whether the green cars can enter China’s mainstream market depends on a nationwide charging network that we are building,” said Li [Guohua, deputy director of the sales department of Shandong Electric Power Corporation].

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2015 Building Charging 2004 199

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APRIL 3, 2019

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. The all-new 1.5-liter To help conserve fuel, the 1.5-liter

Escape 311

Escape 2020 Ford Hybrid 311

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AUGUST 22, 2017

maker to build hybrid cars, starting in 2004, and it launched its Focus Electric hatchback in December 2011, just a year after the arrival of the Nissan Leaf. It also continues to sell Energi plug-in hybrid versions of its mid-size Fusion sedan and its compact C-Max tall hatchback, two vehicles now in their sixth model.

Ford 93

Ford Chinese 2004 Fusion 93

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MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

Volvo 150

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

About the size of a large cooking pot, the novel, hyper-efficient engine could replace current engine/generator technologies for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. About the size of a large cooking pot, the novel, hyper-efficient engine could replace current engine/generator technologies for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Michigan 316

Michigan Engine Universal Hybrid 316

Plugs and Cars

MARCH 23, 2007

Interest in plug-in cars of all sorts is real and growing. However, as the article points out, it feels like a trip down a well-traveled green road to nowhere. The auto industry has disappointed before when it comes to green technology. Tags: GM electric car plug-in hybrid chevy volt fuel cell.

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Volt GM Plug-in Plug 100

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Based on longer term trends since MY 2004, truck SUVs have the largest cumulative percentage fuel economy improvement of 27%, followed by both cars and car SUVs at 23%. l/100 km)—a 0.5 MY 2013 adjusted fuel economy is 24.1 mpg, which is 0.5

Fuel Economy 230

Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2013

Starting with the 2004 model, it really came to define the public image of a hybrid car. Now, though, as hybrids and plug-in cars are slowly growing their share of the market, Prius sales have fallen--not just as a share of the "alternative powertrain".'

Prius 145

Prius Hybrid Sale 2013 145

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 15, 2018

Toyota's hybrid-electric system, launched in Japan in 1997, likely didn't break even until sometime after the 2004 launch of the second-generation Prius. Radically new powertrains are widely assumed to lose money for the companies that launch them.

All-Electric 134

All-Electric 2004 GM Prius 134

Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. It also spreads doubt about the enviro bona fides of plug-ins. Cold starts mean more pollution. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to offer solutions.

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Plug Prius Highlander 100

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 9, 2011

While Toyota dominates global hybrid production, Ford was the first company to launch a hybrid SUV: the Ford Escape Hybrid, in 2004. Now, Ford is pioneering another hybrid model: the small minivan, or as Europeans call it, the people carrier.

Detroit 100

Detroit Ford Minivan Auto 100

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JUNE 4, 2013

The batteries have the same energy capacity and power performance as current rechargeable batteries being considered to power plug-in hybrid cars, and they could also be used to power a range of personal electronic devices. Belcher’s technology has given rise to two companies. Earlier post.).

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MIT 2013 Lithium Ion 2004 186

Green Car Reports

JULY 31, 2017

Ford launched hybrids in 2004, before any other maker, but its battery-electric efforts thus far have been strictly compliance cars. Among the Detroit Three automakers, General Motors has a quarter of a century of electric-car experience, from the legendary EV1 to the 238-mile Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Chrysler 118

Chrysler EV1 2004 General Motors 118

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MAY 7, 2014

He became a life peer in the House of Lords in 2004 and served as Defence and Science Minister in the Blair and Brown governments before returning to his career in business. Working closely with Imperial Innovations plc, Drayson Wireless will rapidly bring the technology to market in numerous applications and sectors. Earlier post.)

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London Commercial Power Powered 259

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

Ford began selling hybrid vehicles in the US in the fourth quarter of 2004 with the introduction of the Escape Hybrid. Ford—the top seller of plug-in hybrid vehicles and second largest electrified vehicle (i.e., Ford—the top seller of plug-in hybrid vehicles and second largest electrified vehicle (i.e.,

Ford 150

Ford Global Batteries Battery 150

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MAY 12, 2014

The study identified the most powerful innovation as the Porsche Panamera S E Hybrid—the first plug-in hybrid in the premium class. The Volkswagen Group also received awards in the “Conventional drives”, “Alternative drives” and “Networked vehicle” categories. Daimler followed in second place, then BMW Group, GM and Toyota. Source: CAM.

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Mercedes Companies Global BMW 225

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Since launching the Ford Escape Hybrid in 2004, Ford has confined sales of its hybrid-electric vehicles to North America. But that's about to change.

Ford 70

Ford Minivan Hybrid North America 70

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MARCH 22, 2012

This new line will offer more choices to fleet managers who seek to convert their fleets to plug-in electric hybrid. There are currently more than 125,000 E350 vans of the 2004-2010 model years registered to corporate, government and utility fleet owners in the US.

Range 210

Range Fuel Economy MPG Fleet 210

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AUGUST 11, 2017

Carrier Transicold’s Vector 8100) that are plugged into the electric power grid while in use. ARB adopted the TRU Airborne Toxic Control Measure in 2004, with amendments in 2010 and 2011, to reduce PM emissions from TRU units. The first upcoming workshop will be 16 August in Sacramento, the second on 18 August in Riverside. Background.

California 150

California Emissions Store Sacramento 150

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Using AMP, vessels connect (plug-in) to a clean shore-side electrical power source while docked, enabling them to shut down their diesel-powered auxiliary generators, resulting in a significant reduction in emissions. In 2004, the Port of Los Angeles was the first to use AMP technology for in-service container ships.

Los Angeles 186

Los Angeles Power Powered 2004 186

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JANUARY 19, 2011

In 2004, EPA had combined a full series hydraulic hybrid system with a diesel engine in a 2003 Ford Expedition SUV. This vehicle was announced and displayed to the public in 2004 SAE World Congress. The announcement of the partnership was made at the EPA laboratories in Ann Arbor, Mich., Jackson, Agency Administrator for the EPA.

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Chrysler EPA Light Hybrid 218

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Based on the final Trends data through MY 2012, CO 2 emissions have decreased by 85 g/mi, or 18%, since MY 2004, and fuel economy has increased by 4.3 EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 2, 2007

VW's announced "Up Concept" city cars could have a Plug-in Hybrid version. nk City that Ford confiscated in 2004. I say 75 mile range sub-$25K and they've got an urban green dream machine. Autoblog and Left Lane News are reporting VW will be showing a PHEV UP at the LA Auto Show. Sure would make a sweet all-electric city car!

PHEV 100

PHEV 2004 Cheap Concept 100

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

Although Ford is currently the second-largest vendor of electrified vehicles in the US, having sold more than 450,000 units since the introduction of its first hybrid (the Escape Hybrid) in 2004 ( earlier post ), it has not brought a new electrified vehicle model to its US showrooms since the Focus Energi plug-in hybrid in February 2013.

Ford 150

Ford 2020 Charging Vehicles 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! See also: Electric Auto Assn.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

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JUNE 21, 2010

was formed in 2004 as a joint venture between Hitachi, Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. In January, HVE introduced new cells targeted at plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a first for the Hitachi Group. Hitachi, Ltd. The Battery Systems Company comprises two existing Hitachi companies: Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Industrial Industry 199

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. See How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0"

Plug-in 41

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

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APRIL 19, 2016

Electric-car advocates are often passionate, with memories long enough to remember GM's 2004 destruction of its pioneering fleet of EV1 electric cars.

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2017 EV1 2004 Chevrolet 60

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Learn About Plug-ins What Are Plug-ins? Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 3 CARB Date with Destiny Move CARB Forward Plug In America Podcasts! Where Can I Buy One? 4 Great Gifts!

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Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

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JANUARY 27, 2010

automaker to offer a hybrid, introducing the Ford Escape Hybrid crossover in 2004. More recently, the company has announced plans for limited numbers of plug-in hybrids, as well as electric versions of its Transit Connect small delivery van. Ford was the first U.S.

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Ford Transit Connect 2004 Escape 61

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APRIL 7, 2011

The analysis updates EPRI’s 2004 EPRI assessment, which estimated the cost of implementing a smart grid at $165 billion. Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEVs). trillion and $2 trillion. The updated analysis assumes steady deployment of smart grid technologies beginning in 2010 and continuing through 2030. Source: EPRI. Click to enlarge.

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EPRI Grid Cost Of Gasoline-Electric 239

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MARCH 19, 2015

Since 2004, more than 1 million EcoFit DPFs have been put into use. Adjacent channels are plugged at opposite ends, forcing the exhaust gas to flow through the porous wall, capturing the soot particles on the surface and inside pores of the media. Cummins Emission Solutions, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc.,

Emissions 150

Emissions Exhaust South Africa Diesel 150

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AUGUST 9, 2009

By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% annual increase to 2015; and meeting China’s 2004-2009 target requires a 5.3% Cischke was speaking at the Center of Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City last week. Earlier post.) mpg in 2016. annual increase. Sue Cischke.

Ford 150

Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University has analyzed the impact of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) battery pack size on fuel consumption, cost and greenhouse gas emissions over a range of charging frequencies (distance traveled between charges). The study will appear in an upcoming issue of the journal Energy Policy.

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PHEV Emissions Fuel Gas-Electric 199