The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 1, 2023

While the small crossover will live on in other parts of the world with a rotary range extender, mimicking what BMW did with the i3 with some Mazda-specific flair, the company’s first all-electric vehicle seems to have been a flop in North America.& & But the model is going back on sale in the U.S. & Let’s be objective.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2015

Volvo Cars has unveiled a D5 Twin Engine Special Edition of its V60 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid, which went on sale in 2012. kWh Lithium-ion battery pack using the same proven configuration used in the V60 D6 Twin Engine. The V60 D5 Twin Engine offers 50 km of all-electric range, and fuel consumption of 1.8 Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2009

PHEV/EV Models 2010-2012 by Battery Chemistry. Battery chemistries that prioritize energy capacity over power density can equally satisfy both the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and the EV battery segments, enabling vendors to offer products to multiple vendors for multiple models. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China is targeting the cumulative production and sales of more than 5 million new energy vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles, by that time as well. The scale of China’s automobile production and sales in the world, is expected to continue to grow. Electric drive system power density of 2.5 kW/kg, at a cost of 200 yuan/kW.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

More than a fifth of new car models now available are zero-emission capable, yet they make up just 5% of sales. For pure battery-powered vehicles, take-up is even lower (0.5%). Registrations of HEVs rose by 40.0%, PHEVs by 25.5% HEVs, PHEVs and BEVs respectively made up 60.6%, 28.1% in 2017 to 119,821 units.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2018

In China, battery-electric cars dominate the electric car market, with a 75% share in 2016. Overall, however, electric cars still represent a tiny fraction of car sales: 1.4% Global sales of electric cars (M1+N1), by year (BEV and PHEV). in China in 2016. Click to enlarge.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

The Landian E5 is powered by Seres' DE-i electric drive platform, which uses the F31A 1.5L PHEV-specific engine and DHT300 electric hybrid system from BYD's FinDreams Power. The car has an NEDC range of 100 km, 110 km on battery power and a combined WLTC range of 1,150 km on full fuel and full charge.

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MyEVOnline

JULY 27, 2020

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) involve two technologies: battery-powered electric motor and internal combustion engine. One of the significant obstacles in the success of EVs is its inability to cover vast distances without power loss. You can call this concept “range anxiety”.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

What would be the estimated total GM EV sales volume per year and especially in 2025? What would be the average sales volume per model per year? What percent of GM’s total sales in 2025 would EV sales comprise? Will GM’s Ultium Cells battery factory in Lordstown, Ohio be able to supply enough battery packs?

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EV Info

AUGUST 26, 2021

Exports accounted for 85% vehicles built in the month as buyers around the world continued to be attracted to the wide range of high-quality cars made in Britain, including the latest alternatively fuelled models. July sales totalled 123,000 new cars a 30% drop from the 175,000 in July 2020. July Registrations.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

The new Mirage is due to go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012. The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II is Mitsubishi Motors’ idea for a mid-size plug-in hybrid PHEV model that offers a long cruising range demanded by mid-size (and larger) vehicles. mpg US, 3.33 The Mirage features a 1.0L Concept PX-MiEV II.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. In today’s model range the Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 form one vehicle cluster. The buttons give the car three distinct temperaments: Pure, Hybrid or Power. Earlier post.)

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What Are EV Range Anxiety and Range Confidence? EV range anxiety is the fear of running out of power and getting stranded. Range confidence is the opposite. Today’s EVs have higher battery capacity, allowing EV drivers to charge less frequently. What Is EV Range Anxiety?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

Prototype Saturn Vue PHEV plugging in to a Coulomb Chargepoint ( earlier post ) in San Jose, CA. of Energy (DOE) and nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Based on the current restructuring plan, GM is accelerating the wind-down or sale of Saturn to the end of this year. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

Plug-in vehicle (PEV) sales—comprising battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV)—in the US by 2015 will fall far short of the 1-million unit target set by the Obama Administration, according to a new report from Pike Research. million annual sales. production and sales numbers.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2009 Raser displayed a Hummer H3 that claimed to return up to 100 miles* on a gallon of fuel (*in local daily driving) when it was outfitted with the company’s range-extender plug-in electric powertrain. Each vehicle would use the VIA plug-in powertrain which turned the existing gas engine into a range extender. liter V6.

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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. These European designs are perfectly good EVs, although their limited battery range and high price compared to the gasoline versions are major drawbacks. Is there a Right Way?

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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. EV mode cruising range. Battery charging power consumption. Due to the battery’s expanded capacity, the vehicle has an extended electric-vehicle driving range of 23.4

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Proponents believe such a car could be easily refuelled with hydrogen and assumed it would have greater range than a pure all-electric car. Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells. The reasons are numerous. .

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Now, the company is introducing a plug-in hybrid vehicle with an all-electric range of 21 miles for police and government customers. The lithium-ion battery can move the vehicle up to 21 miles on a single charge and up to 85 mph on battery power alone. Earlier post.)

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, can charge through the same 240V charging station that other EVs use. On the other hand, hybrids that don’t plug in draw their battery power from the engine and when the battery is drained, the car simply switches to gas power. The short answer to that question is: Yes.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

With the LF-ZC, Lexus is previewing a new premium electric sedan that will have up to 1000km range in top-spec form and come in a choice of single- and dual-motor powertrains. Either way, the powertrain employed a rotary ICE range extender to keep the electric motors running. Related: Mitsubishi’s new PHEV system.

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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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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

For all the fanfare, sales of electric cars are currently negligible (outside of golf courses, that is). Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. Which has the longest range? streets later this year.

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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. According to the research, worldwide and US electric vehicle sales increased by 40% and 4%, respectively over the year.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

The best thing about the Nissan is the expected price range of $25K- $34K. Those who make the decisions to forgo battery EVs in favor of plug- in hybrids only ignore a sizable market. The benefits overwhelm the perceived problem of range. The drivability was similar to my RAV, but quicker. I’m guessing close to 50/50.

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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. However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. Their Envi division however will be picked by someone at the liquidation sale. What exactly do they have to sell? A contract with UQM?

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