Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The WTW analysis focused solely on the fuel-motive power cycle, disregarding the vehicle cycle—i.e., Results of WTW analysis for current vehicle technologies.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2015

The study, which ran from October 2011 – September 2014, comprehensively charts current progress in technology; identifies trends; analyzes lifecycle assessments for a variety of vehicle concepts; and assess material intensities. A total of 87 new BEV and PHEV production cars were presented worldwide between 2006-2013.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2009

At the Tokyo Motor Show next week, Suzuki will show three concept cars: an all-new Alto Concept for the minivehicle segment; a new Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept; and the SX4-FCV fuel cell vehicle, shown earlier in 2008. The Swift PHEV. The Swift Plug-in offers a battery-powered range of about 20 km (12 miles).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. The vehicle is expected to carry a MSRP of $29,995 before taxes and incentives.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A British friend of mine recently asked my opinion on several vehicle models, saying he was browsing company cars. While familiar with the concept, I was not ready to traverse the graphs and tables required to determine how much you’re on the hook for depending upon what type of vehicle you’ve chosen.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

Powertrain concept for the Swift plug-in. Suzuki Motor Corporation’s newly developed Swift Plug-in Hybrid, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 as a concept ( earlier post ), gained type approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on 12 May. Swift PHEV. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2012

The new PHEV Outlander will be a permanent 4WD electric vehicle, supplemented by a gasoline engine when needed. Depending on power consumption and remaining battery charge, the system will start the gasoline engine automatically as a generator (Series Mode).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Although the Volkswagen Group’s current production emphasis is on battery-powered electric drive (full BEV and PHEV, e.g., Volkswagen e-Golf, e-up! Last November at the LA Auto Show, Volkswagen and Audi introduced three fuel cell concept cars: Golf SportWagen HyMotion, Passat HyMotion and Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 30, 2006

Two vehicles have been produced to demonstrate what can be achieved using the companies in-wheel motor technology. Based on 5 years of evolution, the eWheel offers exceptional efficiency, coupled with a high power to weight ratio that makes it the ideal solution for battery powered equipment.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Whatever the name, the verdict is this was the best motor show of the post-pandemic era as the Japanese auto giants delivered a series of stunning electric concepts. Of course, concepts are one thing and production cars another. But clearly many of these vehicles are intended for production and some of them will come to Australia.

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

A nother major manufacturer is unveiling their PHEV at a car show. Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept , a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. This time, it's Volvo.

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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. On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 lb-ft) of torque.

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

Paradox 1 - Soot: There's an apparent emissions paradox with plug-in hybrids (PHEV): Driving longer distances on battery power means more cold starts as the internal combustion engine (ICE) stops and starts up again after the batteries deplete. They could make PHEVs and EVs today, but they don't want to.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

But the battery-powered two-wheelers get separate showrooms, sales methodologies and marketing programs aimed at different target audience. Ignoring the briefly popular commercial electrics around at the turn of the last century, EVs have been experimental concepts or limited edition runs until relatively recently.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles offer a unique EV experience, and their ability to completely refuel in just a few minutes makes them more convenient than their battery-powered counterparts. That’s about to change, however, as the automaker recently announced the CR-V e:FCEV, the first plug-in hydrogen vehicle in the United States.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 30, 2008

If all goes as planned, VW is hoping to introduce the technology on vehicles by 2010, that magical year when plug-in electric vehicles being promised by multiple automakers are supposed to hit the world's roads. No word yet on how many of these four cars will actually hit the market in 2010.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt will even make people forget that it was Lutz who gave us the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Honda have produced the Honda FCX Clarity FCEV, a hydrogen powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which they are leasing in limited numbers to selected customers in specially selected locations only. Similarly, Toyota released its Hydrogen Powered Mirai, but again only in selected locations and to selected customers.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2019

ZF is launching a product offensive for hybrid and electric vehicles, active chassis systems, integrated safety, and automated driving. It is laying the foundation for a new breed of battery-electric vehicles with its new 8-speed automatic transmission for hybridization. ZF is pursuing two directions in electromobility.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. 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?",

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 28, 2022

A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. Despite that and other numerous issues, the electric vehicle sector has gained traction in the previous year.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. Postal Service.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

We can now say with confidence that it is worth waiting 70+ days to make the shift to the left side of the car, following a brief spin around Cobo Hall in a prototype vehicle during the SAE World Congress here in Detroit. It will be a long, long time before the thrill of driving an all-electric vehicle wears off. No coasting available.

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