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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Between 2004 and 2012, 114,000 Escape Hybrids were sold. Escape debuted on North American roads for the 2001 model year; in its first full year on sale, Escape became America’s best-selling small SUV. For the 2013 model year, Ford introduced a third-generation Escape, with European styling shared with its global cousin, Kuga.

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Study Concludes That Smaller Capacity PHEVs Would Be a “Robust” Option for Minimizing Fuel Consumption, Cost and GHG Emissions

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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). Shiau et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

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Since MY 2004, average fuel economy in the US has increased by 32%, or 6.1 Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 25%, or by 114 g/mi. The combined category of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) increased to 4% of nationwide production in MY 2021. SOurce: EPA.

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Abt life-cycle analysis of different Li-ion chemistries for PHEVs and EVs identifies opportunities for improving environmental profile of batteries

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life-cycle study of three Li-ion battery chemistries for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles generated a number of findings and identified opportunities for improving the environmental profile of Li-ion batteries for use in plug-in and electric vehicles. Results by battery chemistry and stage for PHEV batteries.

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VW Coming Up PHEV? Why Not UP EV?

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Autoblog and Left Lane News are reporting VW will be showing a PHEV UP at the LA Auto Show. nk City that Ford confiscated in 2004. VW's announced "Up Concept" city cars could have a Plug-in Hybrid version. Small enough to be labeled "tiny" in DailyTech.com 's headline. Sure would make a sweet all-electric city car!

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Automakers and natural gas and plug-in organizations argue against further extension of California yellow sticker program

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Originally passed into law in 2004 as an incentive for the purchase of hybrid vehicles, the current yellow sticker program was set to expire at the end of 2010. These PHEV and ILEV technologies are extremely clean and will reduce California’s dependence on petroleum fuel in a significant way.

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Hyundai launches new Tucson with short & long wheelbases, ICE, hybrid & plug-in hybrid powertrains

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The all-new Tucson is an important launch for Hyundai as the model is among its most popular, racking up global sales of more than 7 million units since its original launch in 2004. The new Tucson offers Smartstream 2.5-liter, liter, direct-injected, four-cylinder, gasoline powertrain and 1.6-liter,

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