Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Call it Peak ICE—the last hurrah of a technology that governments are ushering off the stage to combat climate change. Automakers are finding it difficult to challenge those boldface numbers with internal combustion alone, especially as engines are relentlessly downsized to meet regulations. And don’t forget sound.

Plug-in 94

Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 94

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. We imagine you objecting: “Oh no, we’ll have to build lots more power plants!” In fact, the optimized PHEV is much more efficient as a long range liquid fuel vehicle, because the engine is downsized.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The framework is deliberately designed to prevent downsizing , even though manufacturing smaller vehicles is the best strategy for reducing CO2 emissions. EVs generate compliance credits the honest way, but automakers have less incentive to build them if they can simply purchase credits to maintain compliance.

EPA 71

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 71

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The framework is deliberately designed to prevent downsizing , even though manufacturing smaller vehicles is the best strategy for reducing CO2 emissions. EVs generate compliance credits the honest way, but automakers have less incentive to build them if they can simply purchase credits to maintain compliance.

EPA 52

EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 52