Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2017

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has been awarded $140,000 to work with Efficient Drivetrains to test a lightweight, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain. By partnering with ANL, this project seeks to lower the cost of silicon nanoparticles which could significantly increase the specific energy of lithium-ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Best vehicle choice for minimum fuel consumption, cost, or greenhouse gas emissions as a function of distance driven between charges across sensitivity scenarios. Jeremy Michalek For moderate charging intervals of 20-100 miles, PHEVs release fewer GHGs, but HEVs are more cost-effective, the study found. Shiau et al.

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PHEV Emissions Fuel Gas-Electric 199

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. liter 4-cylinder PHEV (plug-in hybrid). Performance numbers are 323 hp and 369 lb.-ft. kilowatt-hour battery.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

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 82

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. Efficient with Low Emissions.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

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 Tucson Hybrid looks like no other compact SUV, as it veers far from the sharp-angles on its closest competitors–the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. Need we go on? A whole new face.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

A Dominion PHEV Prius and hybrid bucket truck. Two Toyota Prius hybrids have been converted with the Hymotion L5 Plug-in Conversion Module from A123Systems. The 5 kWh L5 pack, built with A123Systems’ nanophosphate Li-ion batteries, supports fuel economy of up to 100 mpg for 30-40 miles within the electrically assisted driving range.

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Virginia Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

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). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. Three easy-to-read round gauges with black faces and white letters, are part of a 7-inch LCD multi-information display for the speedometer, odometer, average fuel economy and many other readings. Efficient under the hood The 2.5L

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 81

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined with the FWD model. A constant velocity transmission (CVT) smoothly puts power evenly to all four wheels, with the fuel economy rated at 37 mpg city/34 highway and 36 combined. The fuel economy is rated at 27 city/28 highway and 27 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy MPG Clean 85

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer.

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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. How about more than 520 miles? How It Works.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 80

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics. First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner.

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Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Then the marriage of the two propulsion systems is what you should consider, especially the impressively efficient 2023 Kia Niro plug-in electric hybrid vehicle (PHEV). 2 Powertrains in one The 2023 Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter 2 Powertrains in one The 2023 Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter miles per gallon.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 74

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

Joining the SUV lineup of Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Ascent, the Solterra is not Subaru’s first model with a plug as the Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) debuted in 2019. The 2023 Solterra EV was co-developed by Subaru and Toyota, with Subaru working on its own AWD, suspension and chassis development.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. Keep in mind this is a 5,010-pound aerodynamic shoe box getting this stellar fuel economy. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

4 go up against its ICE competitors, I’ll offer a chart that illustrates two things—how it stacks up against the segment sales leader, the Toyota RAV4 (in the Prime, its plug-in hybrid version) and also how it compares with its stablemate, the VW Tiguan. Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV. Since VW’s wants to see the ID.4 VW Tiguan ICE.

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Miles Tax Credit MPH Fleet 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. Lifetime service costs are lower for a vehicle that is mainly electric. You dont have to plug it in.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

We want to help the (automotive) customer optimize the solution,we can work in the mode where we are providing the black box, we go one step further and we look at [the consumer] and their requirements whether it’s acceleration, fuel economy, etc. it would bring down the neighborhood. Mini-cells” Source: LG Chem, ALBAA 2008.

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Li-ion Power Powered Market 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

As Toyota learned with the introduction of the Prius and its efforts on the 2002 RAV4 EV, O’Brien said, it is difficult to force technology adoption by consumers. We believe at Toyota that hybrids have successfully passed the threshold into the early mass market, perhaps the first advanced [vehicle] technology to achieve that goal.

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Plug-in Toyota 2015 Plug 236

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Charging nightly and driving less than 29 miles will mean less need for hydrogen fuel, which is currently available at only about 50 stations in California. MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel. But those models don’t have a plug.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Fuel economy and performance numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Your numbers may differ. Moving on up The 10.25

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study focused on a portfolio of powertrains: BEVs, FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs, taking into account significant advances in ICE technology between now and 2020. Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen.

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Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug 244

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 25 mpg city/26 highway/25 combined. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV. Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Driving Experience: On the Road.

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Mitsubishi 2018 2020 Fuel Economy 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

From largest to smallest it goes Palisade, Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson/Tucson PHEV, Nexo FCEV, Kona/Kona EV and Venue. To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. Road Test: 2020 Toyota CH-R. Your numbers may differ.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The EPA has rated fuel economy for the 2022 Forester Wilderness at 25 mpg city/28 highway/26 combined, just missing the coveted AWD 30 MPG Club. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV5 Prime PHEV. The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness has a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter

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MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 69

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries. About Chrysler LLC Chrysler LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and products. Follow us on Twitter!

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Minivan Chrysler Dodge Circuit 2009 46

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is good news for Tesla, Nissan and GM, which have been selling EVs for years, but have recently been at a disadvantage against companies like Toyota and Stellantis, which sat on the sidelines until the EV bandwagon picked up speed. Like fuel economy standards, the new tax credit regime can be seen as a “technology-forcing” regulation.

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