Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

These models include the Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona, Santa Cruz and a new dedicated-platform, electrified Ioniq SUV, all of which feature new designs, eco powertrain availability and major platform options. PHEV level-2 charging capability takes less than two hours to recharge the system, using a 7.2kW on-board charger.

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Tucson Hyundai PHEV SUV 259

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. 72 miles, with 35.3 Level 2 240V 3.5

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Focus was put toward optimizing rigidity across the entire vehicle body, while meticulously designing the seats and suspension to provide better balance, control, and confidence in a range of driving situations. The PHEV is designed to operate purely on the electric motor in a variety of driving scenarios.

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Mazda America PHEV Hybrid 259

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. Those truly in the know have real world knowledge of why a PHEV is the perfect bridge between a gasoline-powered car and one propelled by only electricity.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 68

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. he Concept XR-PHEV features Mitsubishi Motors advanced connected car technology that makes use of the next-generation information systems.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

EV Central

JUNE 29, 2023

The new SF90 XX Stradale coupe and Spider convertible cost roughly 80 percent more than the standard versions. Though the SF90 XX Stradale and Spider have been designed and engineered to satisfy roadworthiness rules worldwide, they also deliver quicker racetrack lap times. The short answer is that customers asked for it.

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Ferrari PHEV Lithium Ion Legal 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. Design Stays True to Jeep. Is This Plug-in Hybrid the Best Grand Cherokee?

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 83

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

On 23 September 2014, Ivan Viaux, Research Engineer at ArcelorMittal Global R&D, will explain at the Aachen Body Engineering Days 2014 conference how ArcelorMittal steels can help carmakers to reduce the weight of their plugged-in hybrid electrical vehicles (PHEV) without additional cost through the PHEV S-in motion project.

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PHEV 2014 Light Indiana 258

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

It came on with a bang, winning many Car of the Year awards, recognized for its design, performance and ride comfort. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter, Another car we have driven with the same effect, the Lexus LC 500 , also shares a sleek design from front to back. Polestar 1: Power and Range.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 77

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

The PHEV is fitted with a 9.8 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid uses a six-speed automatic transmission with Hyundai’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED), a 50 kW electric motor, in place of a torque converter. Sonata PHEV is expected to deliver 93 MPGe combined in EV mode based on internal estimates.

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PHEV Hyundai Miles Range 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2020

The MY2021 models feature improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, plus the introduction of a new 48-volt mild hybrid system and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. 288 hp 530e and 530e xDrive PHEV Sedans. The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup includes the: 248 hp 530i and 530i xDrive Sedans.

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BMW PHEV Power Powered 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

The Penn State University Advanced Vehicle Team (PSU AVT) designed a series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) fueled with E85. The converted 2013 Chevrolet Malibu uses a front-wheel-drive system powered by a Magna E-Drive motor with a 90 kW electric drive unit to supply the propulsion for the converted Malibu.

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San Diego PHEV Pennsylvania Lithium Ion 207

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. The Bright IDEA and Transporter PHEV. Specification.

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Bright Automotive Convert Plug-in Transportation 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The plug-in hybrid benefits from the recent redesign of the Mercedes-Benz GLC mid-size SUV, offering more striking design, the intuitive MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system and advanced driver assistance systems. New, significantly enhanced power electronics have also allowed increases in power and torque density.

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Mercedes Range Power Powered 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

In battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or automobiles using plug-in hybrid technology (PHEVs), the Efficient Dynamics strategy is aimed primarily at increasing the electric range. Through the use of heat pumps in BEVs and PHEVs, about 50% of the energy needed to heat the interior can be saved, BMW says.

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PHEV BMW Automobile Plug-in 304

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. They then designed a quasi-static thermodynamic model of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) optimized to fit the prototype vehicle. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2021

With its expressive design, the Audi Q4 e-tron poses enormous challenges when it comes to precision and surface perfection. The Volkswagen plant there has been converted to an all-electric plant and is now an integral part of the Group’s electric offensive.

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Audi Production Fully Electric SUV 435

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.

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PHEV Li-ion Batteries Battery 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2019

The ISL78714 provides accurate cell voltage and temperature monitoring, along with cell balancing and extensive system diagnostics to protect 14-cell Li-ion battery packs while maximizing driving time and range for hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/MHEV/PHEV/BEV). The reference design kit provides setup and data logging via CAN and UART.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Kits 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2011

The XL1 prototype PHEV. Volkswagen is staging the world debut of its XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) prototype at the Qatar Motor Show this week. The XL1’s body electrical system is supplied with the necessary 12 Volts through a DC/DC converter. Also designed for efficiency is the vehicle’s cooling system.

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Qatar PHEV MPG Motor 334

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2011

Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Social influence does matter.

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Davis Sustainable Transportation PHEV Transportation 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2020

In the final stage of development, the plant will have a design production capacity of up to 300,000 electric vehicles per year. We are converting a major automobile plant during production. Plant employees were already sensitized to electric vehicles for the production of the Passat GTE PHEV. —plant manager Uwe Schwartz.

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Conversion Production All-Electric Germany 389

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2016

System designers can use the ISL78610 as a standalone battery-pack monitor or as a redundant back-up device when combined with the high accuracy ISL78600 multi-cell battery manager. This combination enables automobile manufacturers to achieve the higher ISO 26262 automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) D rating.

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Li-ion PHEV Lithium Ion Automobile Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Users of EV/Hybrid Analysis are given a look into the design and value chain strategies employed by manufactures of today’s most advanced electric vehicles. Systems benchmarked include the high voltage battery pack; inverter; motor; DC/DC converter; on-board charger; HV junction box; HV cables; and HVAC system. Cell design description.

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Renewable i-MiEV Chevrolet Civic Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Had we spent more time in the city and in stop-and-go traffic, we would easily have topped 60 mpg, as we did when we last reviewed the Kia Niro PHEV last year (and previously).

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 91

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Volvo also brought in members of its engineering and design teams, including Michael Fleiss, VP of Powertrain Engineering, to provide more technical details on the car. Bottom line, subjectively, Volvo has set a high bar for the coming crop of full-size luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs, from design to performance. Earlier post.)

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2014

The Q7 PHEV is also the world’s first PHEV with a heat pump, which minimizes the energy requirement for heating and air conditioning without compromising customer comfort. The V6 diesel has been systematically designed for minimal internal friction and efficient thermal management. seconds, and from 0 to 60 km/h (37.3

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Audi PHEV Diesel SUV 278

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The intention of the NSF-funded work is to overcome current limitations of batteries by using a SiC (Silicon Carbide)-based novel converter and a unique decoupled power/energy management strategy optimally to control the system. The BEV variant is powered by a 38kWh battery pack designed and supplied by K2 Energy. Earlier post.).

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Energy Storage Maryland Energy Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2019

Faster than real-time simulation and design and optimization tools provide models that can be used at all phases of the development process in order to study a range of applications including vehicle performance, fuel economy and emissions prediction. With the 2019.1 Improvements are also included in the 2019.1

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Fuel Economy Motorcycles Hybrid Cleaner 191

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV on the road. mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. When the combustion engine is coupled, the lock-up of the torque converter in the automatic transmission disengages, and the torque of the electric motor is briefly increased to start the six-cylinder engine.

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

Hyundai’s 2022 Tucson, with its all-new design, will begin arriving in the US market this spring (gasoline and hybrid models), with plug-in models available in summer 2021. PHEV level-2 charging capability takes less than two hours to recharge the system, using a 7.2kW on-board charger. Shared Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Technologies.

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Tucson Hyundai Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 221

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CRU forecasts global battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and hybrid electric (HEV) sales will increase to 42 million vehicles worldwide by 2030. Second, carmakers are now designing EVs from scratch, rather than converting ICE models, which increases the driving range.

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PHEV DC 2017 Plug-in 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

This transmission replaces the eight-speed automatic torque converter transmission on the predecessor model. One highlight of the second-generation Panamera is the newly designed display and control concept in the form of the standard Porsche Advanced Cockpit with touch-sensitive panels and individually configurable displays.

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Porsche Hybrid PHEV Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Shot of the Raser PHEV powertrain. The vehicle is designed to operate at about 625 volts. Belt-driven systems (such as dual air conditioning compressors) have been converted to electric power. Click to enlarge. The electric motor is connected directly to the transmission.

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PHEV Lithium Ion DC Volt 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

EV Connect

JANUARY 9, 2023

In one-directional charging, alternating current (AC) electricity is converted to direct current (DC) energy that’s stored in an EV battery to power the car. This conversion can happen within the charger or in the vehicle, depending on which device is equipped with a converter. Sources Autotrends - What Is Bidirectional Charging?

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