Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

The company originally described the system in a 2010 SAE paper (2010-01-1222) and at the 2010 World Congress. As another method to avoid pumping losses and improve efficiency, Thomas described a low-cost virtual cylinder deactivation technology that delivers 90% of the fuel economy benefit of a full mechanical cylinder deactivation system.

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy Downsizing Economy Engine 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Already Porsche, Mercedes and other high-end automotive manufacturers are making such PHEVs because of the availability of low-cost electricity from wind and solar and the availability of government incentives which make them competitively priced in the beginning. The convenience and low cost of this concept alone merit attention.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45