Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL started a 12-month in-use technology evaluation comparing in-use fuel economy and maintenance costs of gHEVs and comparative diesel parcel delivery trucks in April 2009.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 199

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Your numbers may differ. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery.

Lexus 75

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 75

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2009

Most participants noted that developing fuel cell bus maintenance facilities was not as challenging as expected. Diesel buses typically operate for 18 to 20 hours per day, over a range of about 186-217 miles (300-350 km), using one tank of fuel. Key challenges to commercialization revealed by the demonstrations were: Vehicle Range.

Nickel Metal Hydride 170

Nickel Metal Hydride Hydrogen 2002 Fuel 170

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Lexus 92

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 92

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Basic – Four years/50,000 miles Powertrain – Six years/70,000 miles Hybrid – Eight years/100,000 miles Maintenance – One year/10,000 miles Corrosion – Six years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance – Four years/Unlimited mile.

Lexus 78

Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 78

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. Finally, looking at the non-electric fuel, instead of using gasoline for long-trips, PHEVs could run on bio-diesel, cellulose ethanol, or other bio-fuels to further reduce greenhouse gases.

Plug-in 61

Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technologies are not yet competitive due primarily to the high cost of advanced batteries. Expects production around 2014.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45