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MAY 6, 2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. —Bob Lee.

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MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Sonata PHEV. Combined fuel economy (mpg).

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JULY 30, 2013

MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. Early in the year, as little as 41% of drive time was being spent in electric mode; as recent as 16 July, the figure was nearing 60%.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Schematic of fuel use in driving. F w = fuel consumption due to mass-induced loads; F x = fuel cons. due to aerodynamic resistance and accessory power loads; F f = fuel cons. due to mechanical losses in the engine; F l = fuel cons. due to mechanical losses outside of the engine; F load = fuel cons.

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Insight Fuel Ford Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2013

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid (PHEV) earned the highest possible “five-star” Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In its testing, the 2013 C-MAX Energi, Ford’s other PHEV on the market, received a 4-star overall rating from NHTSA. Adaptive Cruise Control.

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Fusion Plug-in Ford Plug 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2013

Annual light duty electric vehicle sales by drivetrain, world markets: 2013-2020. The company also expects, despite the challenges of new technology, that plug-in electric vehicles will grow rapidly in many regions as a result of rising fuel prices, falling PEV prices, and increasing availability of PEV models. between 2013 and 2020.

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JUNE 7, 2017

Compared to the reference case, in which gasoline vehicles (ICEVs) remain dominant through 2050 (BAU), OPT results in 16% and 36% reductions in LDV greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2030 and 2050, respectively, corresponding to 5% and 9% reductions in economy-wide emissions. Credit: ACS, Keshavarzmohammadian et al. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

According to a new report from the California Center for Jobs and the Economy, California’s cumulative plug-in vehicle (PEV, including PHEVs and full EVs) sales are at 10.5% True ZEVs—battery electric vehicles and the handful of fuel cell electric vehicles—are at 5.6% of the state’s 5-million ZEV unit goal for 2030.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2016

Changes to the car’s hybrid powertrain software and regenerative braking in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models deliver a more refined and engaging drive and contribute to better overall fuel economy and electric driving range. Through April, Fusion Energi sales are up 58%.

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MARCH 14, 2013

BMW will introduce the Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on 27 March. seconds while getting fuel economy that could exceed 40 mpg (5.9 The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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DECEMBER 29, 2012

2013 Fusion Energi. Fusion also is available in gasoline-fueled versions with a choice between a pair of fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines and a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge. l/100km-equivalent, respectively). Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 20, 2020

The RAV4 PHEV—the new flagship vehicle for Toyota’s hybrid line-up—will sit at the pinnacle of the fifth-generation RAV4 range. It is also on course to deliver best-in-class CO 2 emissions and fuel economy: Toyota’s pre-homologation, WLTP-standard data indicates CO 2 output of less than 29 g/km.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Total benefit and electric vehicle sales share for the ten states with the highest sales share of BEVs and PHEVs. The current study does not include how technology costs could decline with battery innovation, greater mass-market economies of scale, or other technical factors. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: ICCT.

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MAY 4, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced that California Climate Investments in zero-emission vehicles have reached $599 million since 2013, putting hundreds of thousands of ultra-clean cars, and entire fleets of zero-emission trucks and buses on California roads and highways.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler writes that its has “ made the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles a priority to meet retail consumer preferences, comply with future regulations and as part of our commitment to sustainability. ”. “We We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV on the road. The lowest fuel consumption value recorded on the circuit course for the Panamera plug-in hybrid was 2.8 NEDC testing indicates combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.1 mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (53.4

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) offer lower emissions and better fuel economy—between 10% and 40% higher than comparable internal combustion vehicles. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are the next step, potentially offering zero-emissions transportation depending on how far the vehicle travels.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Incentives for selling AFVs. —Jenn et al. 5b02842.

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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel 150

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AUGUST 2, 2013

This research represents the first of a series of studies exploring the role of big data in environmental systems analysis for the emerging PHEV/BEV systems. While PHEV/BEV technology has developed rapidly in recent years, there exist great uncertainties in terms of market acceptance. In particular, consumer travel patterns (i.e.,

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will consider at its December 2011 meeting amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation. The LCFS intends to reduce, on a full-fuel lifecycle basis, the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels (measured in gCO 2 e/MJ) used in California by an average of 10% by the year 2020.

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MARCH 6, 2010

Other awards have gone to ZAP ( earlier post ); Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. As an example, Bright said, applying the rear electric drive of the IDEA PHEV powertrain to the LLV positions Bright Automotive’s conversion with proven production-intent technology.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid system, based on the 2.5-liter

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. million e-bicycles and e-scooters compared to about 30,000 e-motorcycles were estimated to have been sold in 2013 outside of China), Navigant says.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2011

The Range_e development 4WD diesel PHEV. This development model features a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following the scheduled launch of its diesel-electric hybrid in 2013. Click to enlarge. Overall CO 2 emissions are 89g/km.

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MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost-effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. Background.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

The Ford Evos Concept is equipped with a lithium-ion plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain providing the same performance and fuel economy as the Ford C-MAX Energi scheduled for introduction in North America in 2012 and Europe in 2013. Cloud-optimized hybrid powertrain. Earlier post.) —Paul Mascarenas.

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Concept Ford Plug-in Design 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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MAY 25, 2011

Sample label for a plug-in gasoline hybrid-electric vehicle, which features fuel economy ratings for both electricity and gasoline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the next-generation of fuel economy labels. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 225

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). market share for all electrified vehicles (hybrid, PHEV and BEV). Its current offerings are electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell technologies.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. The number of registered EVs surpassed 100,000 in May 2013, leaving much ground to be covered before the target is met. Click to enlarge.

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Europe China Charging Grid 244

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin the sales of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at dealerships throughout Japan from 24 January 2013. The Outlander PHEV made its global debut at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year. miles); combined fuel efficiency of 67.0 Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). market share for all electrified vehicles (hybrid, PHEV and BEV). Its current offerings are electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell technologies.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (138.4 mi) range in electric mode in the NEDC—like the fuel consumption, another record in the segment.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Kia had its Soul EV on the market and made its presence known, then added the Niro EV (and PHEV & Hybrid), but now is adding the EV6 crossover. Finally, Hyundai has a unique offering, its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle , which is available in California. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

2014 Accord PHEV. Separately, the Accord Hybrid, also featuring Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system, will launch nationwide next summer with anticipated fuel economy ratings of 49/45/47 city/hwy/combined (4.8/5.2/5.0 The revised 2013 Honda Crosstour and 2013 Honda CR-Z also made their auto-show debuts.

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