Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Ten of the eleven major manufacturers increased fuel economy from MY 2011 to MY 2012, the last two years for which EPA has definitive data. (VW Electric (Battery) Engines Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems' Nearly every manufacturer increased fuel economy in MY 2012, resulting in lower CO 2 emission rates. VW was the exception.)

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

And that's what the "Spirit" is about -- showing and telling with 'seeing-is-believing' attitude of what a plug and an extra battery pack can do! After all, if the US Stimulus Package program could do "Cash for Clunkers," then why not "Cash for Conversions!".

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Arizona 2009 DC Plug-in 36

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Major Jerry Asher wheels around Arizona in a Toyota Prius hybrid, packing an extra battery and preaching a message to “kick gas” in favor of electric power. Instead, students gathered around the rear of the car and checked the large battery pack.It This technology will definitely get cheaper.

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