Volkswagen California Concept Previews New Multivan Plug-in Hybrid Camper
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 6, 2023
In 1988, the first California based on the VW Bus (T3) made its global debut at the Caravan Salon trade fair.
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Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 6, 2023
In 1988, the first California based on the VW Bus (T3) made its global debut at the Caravan Salon trade fair.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 25, 2023
The California by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is a statement, a motoring way of life: a full-value VW bus suitable for every day of the year, which can also be converted into a fully-equipped camper van for adventures of any kind from one minute to the next.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 30, 2014
EDI), a producer of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) solutions ( earlier post ), is partnering with Greenkraft , CALSTART, and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a Class-4 vehicle that combines the benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG) and PHEV technology.
EV Adoption
APRIL 8, 2022
Like many issues and discussion topics today, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have become a divisive concept within the electric vehicle industry. People seem to either be fans of the dual-powertrain approach of PHEVs or have a huge disdain for them. The Knocks Against PHEVs. Black and white.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2015
Honda also used the venue to announce that it will offer several next-generation, advanced powertrain vehicles, including a new battery-electric model and plug-in hybrid model by 2018. Honda FCV Concept. Electric (Battery) Engines Fuel Cells Hydrogen Plug-ins' Earlier post.) New VTEC Turbo Engines.
Baua Electric
APRIL 7, 2024
As several executives suggested this past week at the New York Auto Show, they’re also a key to enable the next generation of 70-mile plug-in hybrids , as incentivized by California, without compromise. 2024 Rivian R1T Could the safest pickup be fully electric?
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 6, 2015
(EDI), in partnership with Greenkraft, CALSTART and the California Energy Commission, has designed and optimized a compressed natural gas and plug-in hybrid electric Class-4 logistics truck. The CNG PHEV truck has an all-electric range of 40 miles (64 km).
Baua Electric
MARCH 3, 2024
Fiat also provided a glimpse of its future in the form of five stylish compact EV concepts , including a pickup and camper. However it has indicated that production models based on these concepts will include a mix of hybrid and internal combustion powertrains. Currently, though, there are no plans to bring it or the brand to the U.S.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 20, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
A thinly-disguised "concept" previews the updated 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid, a new study suggests fast charging electric-car batteries may not be as damaging as originally thought, and California lawmakers change their strategy for funding hydrogen fueling stations. We''ve got a wide variety of stories today.
Green Car Congress
MAY 20, 2009
Work on a research project developing an actively coupled ultracapacitor-battery system targeted at plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) applications is attracting interest from a variety of OEMs both at a component and a system level, according to Argonne’s Ted Bohn, in his presentation at the Department of Energy Merit Review this week.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 29, 2012
On Friday 27 January, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted the new Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) package that sets out the regulatory emissions and technology requirements for light-duty automobiles through model year 2025. Earlier post.) The basic rationale, according to ARB staff, is that such a. charging location. —ZEV ISOR.
Get Electric Vehicle
JULY 25, 2021
In terms of plug-in electric vehicle sales, the Recharge subbrand accounts for 24.6 %t Volvo Recharge refers to the premium automaker’s electric and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) car portfolio (EV). In California, the Recharge subbrand had a record share of 51.1% But despite that, things are in Volvo’s favor.
Baua Electric
APRIL 26, 2024
The MX-30 was clearly a compliance vehicle, sold only in small numbers in California. Two versions will be available: a pure electric and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version). The PHEV version is expected to achieve over 621 miles (1,000 km). Meanwhile, the Mazda Arata concept.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 1, 2023
The vehicle comes with a laughably short range of 100 miles and was sold exclusively in California with sales volumes that can only be described as abysmal. liter e-Skyactiv motor (mild hybrid) and the company debuted a plug-in hybrid with the aforementioned range extender in January of 2023. .&
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 2, 2015
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has published a discussion draft of a. Additionally, ARB would consider new standards to increase the sales of ZEVs and PHEVs beyond the levels required in 2025 to ensure future emission reduction, climate, and petroleum targets are met. Click to enlarge. Passenger vehicles.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
University of California, Berkeley. The University of California, Riverside. The GM team draws on experience in engine technologies and connected and autonomous vehicles to expedite the project development process. Michigan Technological University.
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well.
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 27, 2007
Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. It also spreads doubt about the enviro bona fides of plug-ins. And these advocates have successfully prodded Toyota to dangle a concept PHEV before our eyes.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 22, 2012
Wireless Charging enables the customer the ability to have “transparent” recharging of plug-in electric vehicle—EV, combustion engine (IC) PHEV, fuel cell (FC) PHEV—through a seamless connection to the EVSE charger and automated charging process. Source: J2954. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. Click to enlarge. Subjective impressions.
Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2015
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 In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 17, 2009
The battery pack is expected to be demonstrated in a ReEV concept Dodge Caliber that was shown by FEV at the 2009 SAE World Congress. In 2008, EIG opened the EIG America sales office in Santa Clara, California, and incorporated EIG America in March 2009 as a wholly owned subsidiary. for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project.
EV Adoption
MAY 15, 2022
And most of that was during about 5 road trips to and from Southern California. . million EVs (including PHEVs). So there are about 16 ICE vehicles to every gas pump versus 21 Level 2 and DC fast chargers to each BEV and PHEV.
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Fiat stopped selling the Cinquecento, or 500e, in the United States (in reality California and Oregon only) in 2019. Toyota BZ Compact SUV Concept EV. “BZ” If the BZ Compact SUV Concept becomes a production model, it would take Toyota into design territory it has never tread before. 2024 Fiat 500e EV. Back and better in the USA.
Plug In Partners
APRIL 21, 2008
It's October 17th and 18th and it will be a great opportunity to see what's happening in plug-ins, mass transportation, and urban planning. And here is a Plug in Partners Update: Partners Update Partners There are currently 629 entities signed on as Partners. The bill, HR 5351 includes a credit for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
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! Were making PRIUS+ happen.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
That said, they’re only sold in California, and there are only two models available. That’s about to change, however, as the automaker recently announced the CR-V e:FCEV, the first plug-in hydrogen vehicle in the United States. The concept behind the CR-V is similar to that of a traditional PHEV, replacing gas with hydrogen.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. We have sponsored the EAA-PHEV project and our Open-Source designs are being used by some of the private companies as well as technically advanced individuals.
Plugs and Cars
MARCH 25, 2008
The Large Volume Manufacturers, the automakers with obligations under the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Zero Emission Vehicle Program, have made a joint comment about the staff proposed revisions that will be voted on Thursday March 27 in Sacramento. Tags: california air resources board zev mandate.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 20, 2010
The staff of the California Air Resources Board has posted the expert review reports of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technical analysis. 10 years for hybrids to reach only 4% of the new vehicle market in California. Four external experts—Dr. Earlier post.). —Rizzoni and Marano.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 12, 2024
Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. kWh battery that can be fed by plugging in. kW electric motor powered by electricity from its hydrogen fuel cell (fed by up to 4.3
Baua Electric
MARCH 23, 2024
NEV (EV+PHEV) market share should crest 50% in China next quarter , ahead of basically everywhere except the Nordic countries. On top of the aforementioned points of market share ceded to Tesla, the industry also gave Tesla the whole concept of fueling stations. Tesla, you’re welcome”; signed – the auto industry.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Expanding the application of the axle disconnect concept in front-wheel drive based all-wheel drive vehicle platforms (as in the all-wheel drive versions of the Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300) Chrysler developed the first rear axle disconnect technology to improve fuel economy, along with retaining the vehicle capability.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 13, 2021
Ignoring the briefly popular commercial electrics around at the turn of the last century, EVs have been experimental concepts or limited edition runs until relatively recently. The car has been rolling along ever since, including a plug-in hybrid Prime model today and variants that were discarded along the way. Create a Sub-brand.
Baua Electric
MARCH 28, 2024
It signals plug-in-hybrid-like electric range for the commute, without any need for hydrogen—a departure from the modest, hybrid-sized packs that have been typical in fuel-cell passenger vehicles up until now. Whenever you’re home, plug into a 240-volt home charger for a couple hours and with about $4.00
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
O’Brien was speaking at the California Air Resources Board’s ZEV Technology Symposium in Sacramento, California. California first adopted its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation in 1990 as part of the Low Emission Vehicle Program. The higher energy density of lithium batteries will be required for EVs and plug-in hybrids.
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?",
My Electric Car
AUGUST 21, 2020
Every time there is a conversion of energy from one form to another there are efficiency losses – a concept known as ‘energy vector transition’. 2011,p66) [3] and Tesla’s Elon Musk has called the concept of hydrogen FCEVs as “incredibly dumb” [5]. So the charging stations, you just need to plug into the existing network.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? Please see our Plug-In Hybrids page Wheres the payback? What do car companies say about PHEVs? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants?
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Audi introduced the battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron US pilot program at TED2012 in Long Beach, California. The Audi A3 e-tron pilot program is intended to allow Audi to identify challenges and opportunities with plug-in vehicles as progressive luxury car buyers become increasingly receptive to EV technology. A3 e-tron BEV.
EV Adoption
MARCH 9, 2021
BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen have all not shipped certain electric models to the US and Toyota is shipping the majority of their RAV4 Prime PHEVs to Europe and Asia. In higher EV-adopting areas of the US such as many parts of California, there tends to be an adequate number of EV charging stations – especially if you drive a Tesla.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 19, 2009
New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! for 2012 Featured stories Feed Greenlings: What is regenerative braking?
Green Car Congress
JULY 21, 2014
California, and those states which have signed on to the California ZEV requirements). We have hybrids in our program to lower fuel consumption, mild hybrids, full hybrids, plug in hybrids coming out this year and of course we are working on the pure electric drive. Škoda, as one example, will be offering a plug-in hybrid.
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