Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 7, 2007

Useful to be sure, but more a green merit badge on a $30,000+ SUV with real world mpg still under 30 than a significant environmental choice. The 24 NiMH batteries in my Toyota RAV4 EV take the car 120 miles without gasoline. The 24 NiMH batteries in my Toyota RAV4 EV take the car 120 miles without gasoline. Theoretically, yes.

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Highlander NiMH Toyota Hybrid 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% Tags: Hybrids Sales. Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Click to enlarge. Passenger car sales dropped 10.6%

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The audio system is compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa. First, that a Lexus is just a Toyota with a higher price tag. (It We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The LED lighting and chromed exhaust ports give the whole package an upscale look that makes the price tag look like a bargain. And this doesn’t address the segment leaders, the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

It gives us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars. WAJ Media Day is a special treat, even for auto journalists who review dozens of cars a year. Auto manufacturers work hard to develop good relationships and communication with journalists. Toyota Mirai.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 97

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla is described as disruptive technology, but in reality the company has done what auto companies have done for a little more than a century—build great cars and match them up with owners who appreciate them. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics. The Prius Prime becomes Toyota’s leader with a plug.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2006

The Europeans have placed their bet on the more efficient diesel engine, achieving mpg ratings in excess of the Prius without the complication and expense of hybridization. Toyota had a different take. Of course Toyota has little incentive to let the electrical genie too far out of the bottle. No real motivation to plug in.

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Altima Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion Plug-in 100

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

I write a column for the Electric Auto Association newsletter, Current EVents. The plan calls for 39 mpg for cars and 30 mpg for light trucks and SUVs by 2016; no automaker lawsuits; and California subscribes to the national program through 2016. Here's my June column. The trajectory remains clear, and the pace has quickened.

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Plug-in Plug Cars Obama 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. This is controlled auto ignition. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Plugs and Cars

JULY 26, 2007

See my 7/12 post Plug-in Hybrid Bills in Congress Scare Auto Makers ) With the addition of the A123 battery module, a Prius gets between 125 and 175 mpg. Tags: plug-in prius california air resources board a123 systems plug-in hybrid les goldman. Throw the ZEV mandate into the mix, and maybe we've got something.

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Convert Prius Plug-in Civic Hybrid 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

See also: Electric Auto Assn. We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries).

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

EAA chapters across the country continue to organize events at showings of the movie, including Q&A sessions after the film, leafletting with cards and flyers with information about electric cars, the Electric Auto Association, and Plug In America. Tags: Ford plug-in hybrid Who Killed the Electric Car? Sierra Club.

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Ford Hybrid Sierra San Jose 100

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

The all-electric range of the Prius Plug-In (23 km) will cover more than 50% of distances driven by single cars each day in Japan, according to Toyota. The plug-in made its North American debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. km/L (72 mpg US) (76 g/km CO 2 ). km/L (134 mpg US) (41 g/km CO 2 ). Click to enlarge.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Toyota 262

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Toyota’s new FT-EV II concept. Toyota will display a new electric vehicle concept—the FT-EV II—at the 41 st Tokyo Motor Show later this month. Toyota will also showcase the Li-ion plug-in Prius concept, and a new compact, rear-wheel drive sports car concept. Tags: Electric (Battery). Click to enlarge.

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Concept Toyota Motor Motors 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Toyota believes these are hurdles that will be cleared. In the early 2010s, Toyota plans to sell a million hybrids per year globally, a majority of those in North America.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2009

Though the scheme proved so popular that the initial $1billion set aside for it ran out last month, auto sales only rose by 2.4 Perhaps what we must remember when evaluating the scheme is that its goals are short-term – a welcome boost for the auto industry and greener buying habits for the US public. So is this scheme green at all?

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Cash For Clunkers Green Obama Scrappage 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

The company expects to demonstrate that during an eight hour delivery day simulation this plug-in hybrid vehicle can exceed 150 miles while exhibiting an efficiency of over 75 mpg (miles per gallon). Green Star Products is not in competition with Toyota or any other major automobile manufacturer because it is targeting a different market.

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Plug-in Green Plug Electric Vehicles 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

In the Toyota Prius companies like EDrive and Hybrids-Plus have simply developed their own replacement for the OEM battery management subsystems and replaced the battery pack. edit ] EAA The Electric Auto Association ( EAA ) was formed in 1967 in San Jose, California. Its all about the Fuel Source!

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PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 49

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. The same state agency that drove the electric car off a cliff is now poised to wreck a new Berkeley company that triples the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius. Paul Guzyk and Daniel Sherwood of 3Prong Power. Photograph by Chris Duffey.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." Persu Mobility (formerly VentureOne) 3-wheel Persu Hybrid PHEV-20 in development.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Skip to Content Listen to the Joystiq Podcast (because your ears cant read) Autoblog AOL Autos Green Daily Gadling Engadget AutoblogGreen Autoblog Green Web Images Video News Local More → x Jobs Mapquest Movies Music Personals Shopping Travel Yellow Pages Send us a tip Contact us Advertise Corrections/Problems? and 49 mpg.

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Power Powered Dodge Circuit Tesla 49

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

at the New York International Auto Show. Estimated highway fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 34 mpg US (6.9 Estimated highway fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 34 mpg US (6.9 Toyota Camry V6. Tags: Engines. four-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, all on regular fuel. Comparison of Sonata 2.0T

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

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Dodge Circuit Dodge Electric Cars Chrysler 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric Cars and The Volt Can Transform America and the Auto Industry TODAY!!! While a series hybrid is good, the Toyota Prius gets 100 miles per gallon because after the 20 miles of pure EV mode, it kicks into a hybrid-electric car. Toyota is basically 100 miles per gallon. Tags: electricvehicles evdriven.

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Volt Electric Cars Cars GM 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. Ryan Fulcher of Seattle Electric Auto Association, April 2006 CalCars and Maker Faire team ("PriusBlue" EAA-PHEV method later modified by Manzanita Micro as "PiPrius" testbed) King County, WA Contact Ryan Fulcher at webguy2007(at)eaa-phev(dot)org.

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Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

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Minivan Chrysler Dodge Circuit 2009 46

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. Toyota still has not made any money on the Prius. I see the technical complexity of hybrids is finally coming home to roost at Toyota, which has superb engineering. market b y the end of 2009.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Recent announcements demonstrate that electric utilities and some auto makers want to make V2G a reality. Posted byJohn Addison Labels: autos , Batteries , clean fleet , cleantech , electric utilities , electric vehicles , energy , EV , green tech , Plug-in , zev 5 Comments: Martin Bromley said. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. " President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Lutz is a man given to hyperbole — called global warming "a crock of shit" — but in this case, hes right.

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