Remove Cleaning Remove Hybrid Remove PHEV Remove Plug
article thumbnail

Getting Over the Plug-in Hybrid Hump

CleanTechnica EVs

Now, the EV movement faces a unique set of challenges that could come after the rise of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). If people get hooked on PHEVs, we could find ourselves. continued] The post Getting Over the Plug-in Hybrid Hump appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Plug-in 114
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Introduces New Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain While China Embraces PHEVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Plug-in hybrid cars are suddenly the hottest thing in the new car market as customers shy away from electric cars. The post Volkswagen Introduces New Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain While China Embraces PHEVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

PHEV 125
article thumbnail

T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Green Car Congress

Three of the most popular plug-in hybrids in 2020 all emitted more CO 2 than advertised when tested in the real world, according to tests commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids.

Plug-in 243
article thumbnail

Hyundai Plans To Add More PHEV & EREV Models

CleanTechnica EVs

Hyundai said this week it will bring more plug-in hybrid and extender range EVs to its lineup to offset a slowdown in EV sales. The post Hyundai Plans To Add More PHEV & EREV Models appeared first on CleanTechnica.

PHEV 114
article thumbnail

Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

Green Car Congress

Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. The Sportage will be launched with a range powertrains, including clean gasoline and diesel IC engine technology.

PHEV 435
article thumbnail

Study: PHEVs aren't plugged in as often as regulators assume

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrids only achieve their maximum emissions benefit when they are actually plugged in daily, and that isn't happening as often as regulators who set emissions rules assume, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

Plug-in 187
article thumbnail

Sales Of Plug-in Hybrids In South Africa In First Half of 2024 Almost Match Total For All of 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

Plug-in hybrid vehicles seem to have a growing market in South Africa. In 2023, there were 333 plug-in hybrids sold in South Africa. The number of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) sold in the first half of 2024 has already hit 88% of last year’s total, as 293 PHEVs were sold.