EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In the 12 months since sharing the forecast below, multiple new crossover/SUV EVs including the Mustang Mach-E, Volvo EC40 Recharge, Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y Standard Range, Nissan Ariya, VW ID.4, ” The Honda and Acura EVs will be manufactured at GM plants in North America. .” So What Does It All Mean?

GM 116

GM Market Cadillac Acura 116

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2023

Lengthy charging times could make it too difficult to rent battery-powered equipment since a charger would be necessary on-site. There is an alternative to conventional EV batteries that could be the key to electrifying heavy equipment—fuel cells. Unlike batteries, fuel cells don’t need recharging.

Future 86

Future Hydrogen Volvo Congo 86