Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. Source: CAR.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Getting The Most From the Plug-In Hybrid System.

Chrysler 78

Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 78

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

DOE conducted a preliminary analysis for several fuel/vehicle pathways for present day (2011) and future (2016 and 2030) mid-size cars to examine the potential for technology improvement to reduce the total costs of ownership of advanced powertrain vehicles and fuels to levels comparable to conventional powertrain vehicles and fuels.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips. kWh battery.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 61

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Light-duty vehicle miles traveled increases by 20% in the Reference case, growing from 2.9

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Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Overview of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

Among the modifications to the RUC, the New Zealand government has extended the current exemption for light electric motor vehicles from the requirement to pay road user charges—enacted in 2009 and due to expire in 2013—to 2020. The financial impact is similar for a light diesel vehicle subject to road user charges.

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New Zealand Light 2013 2020 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Rendering of the Gen 2 series plug-in hybrid powertrain under development. A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Conversion Plug-in Plug Hybrid 301

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. transportation sector.

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Industrial Industry Gasoline-Electric PHEV 223

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric Engine Fuel 199

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. Plug it in to add electric-only miles.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 91

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2020

VTO-funded research has reduced the cost of advanced batteries by 75% since 2008, and nearly every plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) on the road today uses VTO-developed battery technology. DOE is working to lower the cost of the power electronics and motors in an EV to $7/kW by 2022 from $30/kW in 2012.

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Lithium Sulfur Vehicles Energy Storage Affordable 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE FWD is 131 MPGe city, 107 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE AWD is 114 MPGe city, 94 MPGe highway and 104 MPGe combined. The XLE FWD model has an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles.

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Toyota SUV Batteries Battery 429

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 87

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

It also will mark the first plug-in hybrid from Mazda when it arrives in two months. The CX-90 will be Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid Also new for Mazda and the CX-90 is the optional e-Skyactiv 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder PHEV (plug-in hybrid). It has a more restrained grille and attractive LED front and rear lighting.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 89

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

Among their findings, published in a paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , are that policies should for the foreseeable future focus on the niche adoption of plug-in vehicles in non-attainment regions, as CNG vehicles are likely more cost-effective at providing overall life cycle air emissions impact benefits.

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Climate Change Energy Gas-Electric Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Transportation Engine 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., high octane fuels), and advanced powertrain work. mpg light duty average, or 4.3

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2016

Light-duty vehicle fleet by type - projections. The company forecasts modest gains for plug-in electric cars, with cost and functionality remaining barriers. Global vehicle fuel efficiency - projections. On-road fuel economy varies significantly by region. Light-duty vehicle demand trends - projections.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. A little fin help.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 81

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Smart owners will quickly learn that, by plugging-in daily, they will reap the benefits of electric driving. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

WiTricity, the MIT spin-off commercializing strongly coupled magnetic resonance wireless charging technology for EVs as well as consumer devices, industrial, medical and military applications ( earlier post ), has work underway to deliver wireless charging systems capable of delivering 10s of kilowatts for plug-ins, compared to the current 3.3

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Charging Companies Plug-in Kits 356

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Plug PHEV Hybrid 186

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro hybrid has an EPA estimated fuel economy of between 49 and 53 miles per gallon, depending if equipped with 16-inch or 18-inch wheels, delivering a driving range of up to 588 miles. Running on 87 octane, the 1.6-liter Safety and Warranties.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 90

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Stylish lines.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 92

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Is This Plug-in Hybrid the Best Grand Cherokee? This Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) still has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Grand Cherokee, but when the battery has a charge does so in complete silence. If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 80

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 79

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). mpg US (5.84

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2012

Our focus on increased domestic oil and gas production, currently at an eight-year high, combined with the historic fuel economy standards we put in place, means that we will continue to reduce our nation’s vulnerability to the ups and downs of the global oil market.

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Obama Energy Fuel Economy Oil 210

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Finished in Moonlight Cloud, which looked black in some light, our tester had an elegant look.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. The grille design has cleverly integrated LED daytime running lights and turn signals. Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. Need we go on?

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD).

Kia 82

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 82

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2024

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 18 mpg city/27 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ. liter producing 300 hp and 311 lb.-ft.

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Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning Fleet 49

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The average fuel economy was 46.3 But on two separate occasions we got a true sense of the plug-in hybrid system’s efficiency. Road Test: 2018 Volvo S90 Plug-in Hybrid. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 80