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.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Battery pack capacity vs. electric range for selected PHEVs in the US. Its heart is the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head. It quickly warms up the engine following a cold start, and at high load the water jacket reduces the temperature of the exhaust gas. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Audi 150

Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

There are two basic exhaust emissions and fuel economy tests described in J1711. The other test begins with a fully charged RESS for capturing CD operating modes for PHEVs: the Full Charge Test (FCT). The CST is administered to all HEVs, including PHEVs; the FCT is administered to only PHEVs. Earlier post.)

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Exhaust Plug-in Economy 186