Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

While compressed natural gas (CNG) will play a role, particularly for high-mileage fleets, the report suggests that the chemical conversion of gas into some form of liquid fuel may be the best pathway to significant market penetration. MIT: leaning toward conversion for light-duty vehicles. Natural gas to fuel conversion processes.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 9, 2023

This is an example of bridging the conversational nature of Chat GPT and other LLMs to generate real-world physical action. Comau is using Intrinsic Flowstate to assemble the rigid components of a supermodule for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). At no point is Digit instructed on how to clean or what a mess is.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

Electric cars have to be slow with limited speeds, don’t they? If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

See also our EAA-PHEV:General disclaimer talk : Disclaimer edit Please visit the Conversion Interest page to help us gauge DIYers interest! Current Hybrids are natural donor platforms because they already have most of the needed electric propulsion components, so the conversion process deals primarily with integrating larger battery packs.A

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In It is much more than that.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 26, 2007

So he proposed at the California Air Resources Board ZEV workshop on Tuesday. What began as a simple program requiring an ever increasing percentage of Zero Emission vehicles (read electric cars), has become mired in cumbersome bureaucratic complications. But PHEVs are inherently the most complicated of all options. Easy as 123.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Solid state thermoelectric energy conversion devices. The Regents of the University of California, Riverside. Zoltek Companies, Inc.

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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. Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0"

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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. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car.

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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 Car-Makers Say. We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. What Are Plug-In Hybrids?

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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 Car-Makers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! See also: Electric Auto Assn.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On January 28 GM announced that it plans (aspires) to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks and SUVs with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. What would be the mix of commercial trucks versus light passenger cars and trucks? GM Stock Chart: Yahoo Finance. GM’s Latest EV Developments.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 21, 2024

Last week in Desert Hot Springs, California, a wandering canine got my attention and forced me to stop as I piloted the 2025 Mazda CX-70. Of course, dogs don’t buy cars, so the opinion of man’s best friend doesn’t really matter here. I spent time with the more-powerful turbo as well as the PHEV. It’s pleasing enough to the eye.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in one gallon of gasoline. In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8

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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. Little seems developed in any wide commercial sense and certainly not to the extent of the pure electric car. It is important to realize that a fuel cell car is actually an electric car.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

PG&E services the San Francisco area and Northern California. Darbee noted that although California has about 12% of the population, it has about 25% of the demand for plug-in hybrids. He said that they thought it very likely that California and Northern California would be the epicenter for the PEV market.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Plug-ins would simple be either pure EVs or PHEVs, and hopefully tapping into homegrown American electrons for the drive to have America energy independence once again. This Educational Tour will be in, as mentioned, the All American "Spirit of DC" - Toyota Prius PHEV, which has been demonstrating the goal of 101 MPG, assisted by electricity.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Fighting to preserve the EVs that the automakers were crushing almost 20 years ago, saving up to 1,000 from the crusher, and helping keep the cause alive when the government, most environmental organizations, and the car companies had given up. I explain the features of electric cars and provide test drives to anyone that wants to drive ours.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know?

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. Members will be displaying their own electric cars and answering questions before and after the meeting.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

JANUARY 13, 2009

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs & EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit of DC" is getting itchy tires and coming out of winter quarters in Home, Sweet Bisbee Arizona in order to be in the California sunshine for the PluginAmerica-sponsored Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! It's nice, for a change, that these EVents have more cars now.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Fighting to preserve the EVs that the automakers were crushing almost 20 years ago, saving up to 1,000 from the crusher, and helping keep the cause alive when the government, most environmental organizations, and the car companies had given up. I explain the features of electric cars and provide test drives to anyone that wants to drive ours.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

In 364 miles, driving through Southern California and being aided by the automatic engine stop/start, we averaged 24.2 Road Test: 2020 Range Rover HSE PHEV. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline. In 289 miles driving through Southern California Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 mpg based on the dashboard computer.

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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 Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?

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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 Car-Makers Say. We estimate there are between 125-150 PHEVs worldwide at this time; we hope to get the rest of them on the list! Click on images of cars 1, 6-8, or 10-12 for high-resolution images (media may use with credit: CalCars.org).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Magna E-Car Systems of America, Inc. $40. Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ Manufacturing: Phoenix, AZ and Northern California Deployment: Portland, Salem, Eugene and Corvallis, OR; Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA; Phoenix and Tucson, AZ; Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, TN. UQM Technologies, Inc. Muncie, IN Holly, MI. Muncie, IN Holly, MI.

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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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Cars That Think

MARCH 28, 2023

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan boldly proclaims that electric vehicles will reach price parity with internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles by 2025. percent of new light-duty vehicle sales, with 66,416 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and 14,143 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) sold.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

AUGUST 3, 2009

The last time a production model of an electric car had traveled from coast to coast was in 1998, when an EV-1 made the journey without consuming an ounce of gasoline. This effort was led by Georg Kuhnke, who lives near Sacramento, California. This time it would be with a Tesla Motors Roadster!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The car would have been capable of making a lasting impression given the chance, outfitted, as it was, with the motor and gear box 1.0 It is probably possible to make a 20k electric smart that outperforms most other cars on the road in everything except range and top speed. from the Tesla Roadster. and 49 mpg.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Reply ↓ ↑ report 7 John 2:26PM (4/22/2009) great first step!! Follow us on Twitter!

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

More broadly, Pike envisions PEV sales in California—the leading market for such in the US—expanding into smaller urban and suburban regions with more dealers beginning to offer the vehicles. Stop-start technology enables an ICE vehicle’s engine to turn off when the brake is depressed and the car slows to a stop.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Crunched Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for. CDM Baby, CDM Ruminations on Vegas and NASCAR California Dreamin' ► February (16) Car Sharing and Saving in a Tough Economy Throwing down the gauntlet to Secretary Clinton Weather Does Not Equal Climate The Hub Lab Seeks Revolutionary New Energy Science. .

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Just as we have become accustomed to plugging in our cell phones everyday, the habit of plugging in your car after returning home could easily become second nature. The only time involved is the few seconds it takes to plug in and later, unplug, your car and possibly press a button. Hey, maybe you got an email during the drive, right?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2013

Earlier this month, Volkswagen and Eaton executives met with a small group of journalists at the VW Electronics Research Laboratory in Belmont, California, to discuss VW’s partnership with Eaton on AC and DC charging, followed by a broader conversation about VW’s plans for vehicle electrification over the next several years.

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