Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Today, we have a video road test of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, a new report claims Toyota will launch a battery-electric car, and Tesla Motors will begin charging for use of its Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2015

Today, one Tesla Model S owner tries to determine whether using Supercharger DC fast-charging stations can impact battery capacity, a report of possible new plug-in hybrid and all-electric models from Volkswagen, and the chief technology officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles says fuel cells are the future.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

A longtime reader and plug-in car owner lays out an effective roadmap for going solar. Tesla and Electrify America reach an agreement to install Tesla stationary battery storage at some EA DC fast-charge stations. And Green Car Reports has seen.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 2, 2015

Today, we report on plug-in electric car sales for March, the Honda Civic concept from the 2015 New York Auto Show, and an Indiana gas-station chain that just installed nine DC fast-charging stations at various locations. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today in Car News'

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. Components of the XL1 plug-in power unit. Components of MQB plug-in hybrid power unit.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

He went on to say that the new Volkswagen Tiguan GTE embodies “ our determination to systematically take the plug-in hybrid to further classes and segments. ”. Winterkorn also announced that Group companies would introduce 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020—from compact cars to the next Phaeton and Audi A8. “

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: When it comes to charging an electric car on the street, urban drivers get creative; the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated at 47 mpg combined; and Audi pushes lawmakers to give its diesels a “fair shot.” ” All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

which will install 61 DC fast chargers at 41 sites along major routes on Interstate 5, Highway 99 and Highway 101. Recargo will be placing DC fast-charging stations at key sites in Buellton, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, King City, Greenfield, Gonzales, and Gilroy. EV Connect Inc.; NRG EV Services LLC; and Recargo, Inc.—which

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Today, the 2016 Toyota Prius is the most fuel-efficient car without a plug, as well as one of our Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy nominees. Also, General Motors switches up its marketing tactics for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, and Nissan and BMW partner on DC fast-charging stations.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2016

Today, we look at why all-wheel drive Tesla electric cars are rated as more efficient than rear-wheel drive models, California issues nearly $9 million in grants for DC fast-charging stations, and global electric-car sales surged in 2015 despite stagnant U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

in future updates,” said spokesperson Sanaz Marbley to Green Car Reports. kw AC, while discharge power from the unit is DC and peaks at 9.6 Ford originally told Green Car Reports that a best-case-scenario installation—not requiring a new panel or service upgrade—would cost about $6,000 including the hardware.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 27, 2015

Today we''ve got news of small updates for the 2015 BMW i3 electric car, confirmation that the U.S. launch of the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid is still far off, and why low gas prices likely won''t hurt electric-car sales. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2009

A research project that is working on developing an actively coupled ultracapacitor battery system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle applications is attracting attention from a number of manufacturers.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

A two-mode RAM Truck plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is being showcased by Chrysler at the Washington DC Auto Show.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 18, 2009

How do you prove the benefits of a plug-in hybrid car to the public? A Florida car dealer set a mission to drive 1,100 miles in a Toyota Prius, which had been modified as a plug-in hybrid, while burning as little petrol as possible. Plug-ins, he believes, are most useful to those with a daily commute to work.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Extended range electric vehicle powertrain company ALTe ( earlier post ) is tracking to produce a limited number of production-caliber vehicle powertrains by December, and plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013, said CEO John Thomas in a recent interview with Green Car Congress. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. Most homeowners have or can easily set up for plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) battery charging overnight while the driver sleeps. [ and UC-Davis Emeritus and Bruce R. References. [

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid drive is also an MQB vehicle, as are the Volkswagen brand's Golf GTE, Passat GTE and Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrids. The magnetic alternating field induces an AC current in the secondary spool mounted across the gap in the underside of the car. Hackenberg said.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 29, 2022

Which luxury brand revealed a plug-in hybrid with DC fast-charging? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 28, 2022. Which industry made an appeal to Congress to host charging infrastructure?

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 29, 2024. Honda CR-V e:FCEV In a quick review of the 2024 Genesis GV60 , Green Car Reports found this stylish compact EV to be roomy on the inside and relatively efficient. bound hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

John Voelcker has been reporting on cars and the automotive industry for almost as long as he's been driving. He's also a contributing editor to Car and Driver , and is the editor of Green Car Reports. And so that's what we call "DC fast charging." It only charges its own cars. John, welcome to the podcast.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

Kia will provide six Soul EVs with the shared goal of creating software algorithms for use in coordinating the charging of plug-in electric vehicles to support grid resource operation. The Soul EV plugs into any standard 120V outlet or a conventional 240V EV charger.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

John Voelcker has been reporting on cars and the automotive industry for almost as long as he's been driving. He's also a contributing editor to Car and Driver , and is the editor of Green Car Reports. And so that's what we call "DC fast charging." It only charges its own cars. John, welcome to the podcast.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

earlier post ); and currently has two battery-electric passenger cars on the market (e-Up! and e-Golf) with other plug-in models following, the event marks a very large and public stake in the ground, in terms of defining the current and future importance of e-mobility for Volkswagen.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

market, confirmed BMW of North America spokesperson Jay Hanson to Green Car Reports. DC fast charging at 205 kw allows for a 10%-80% charge in 30 minutes, BMW estimates. 2025 BMW i5 Touring As Green Car Reports has noted in its review, the i5 sedan solidly trounces its gasoline sibling.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

This first phase of specifications only covers 1 and 3-phase AC charging in the short- and medium-term, and reflects the needs of passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles. Further agreements will follow for long-term, DC charging (quick charging) and heavy-duty vehicles. Tags: Europe Infrastructure Plug-ins. Type 2 (Mode 3).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. Whats all the fuss about "plugging in", what difference does it make?

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EV Adoption

MARCH 23, 2021

March 22, via Green Car Reports. – March 22, via Green Car Reports. Jeep Wrangler 4xe Gets 21 Miles Of EPA Electric Range – The all-new Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has received official EPA range and efficiency ratings, with the PHEV achieving an all-electric range up to 21 miles (34 km).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 19, 2024. In a first drive of the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid , we found that the hybrid system blends into the background—just like the rest of the car, which has now appropriately gone all-hybrid.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 18, 2024

Compared to first-gen E-Tron, Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2020 , Audi reports the Q6 E-Tron’s battery energy density has risen 62 percent, while energy consumption has dropped 30% and drive-unit costs have dipped 15 percent. Plug & Charge connectivity will be fitted from the get-go.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The new Power Control Unit combines the inverter and DC/DC converter into one unit. The NiMH battery module in the 2012 Camry Hybrid is more compact, with the air intake, junction box and service plug reconfigured to reduce footprint. The transaxle cooling and inverter cooling have also been revised. ft to 13.1 x 6 cells, 6.5

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. Click on images of cars 1, 6-8, or 10-12 for high-resolution images (media may use with credit: CalCars.org). Full size photo.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2012

We were able to quickly switch our depleted battery for a fully charged one, so we didn’t have to park and plug in in order to. It shows that with battery switch, the age of the electric car has truly arrived. Each car will drive approximately 30,000–50,000 km (16,200–27,000 miles) over the coming two years.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

"It is unreasonable to expect the Volt and any similar new technology to be immediately profitable when other technologies that started with a price premium, such as the Toyota Prius, became wild successes," said Chelsea Sexton, an advisory board member of Plug-In America. " The feds arent convinced. check your facts.

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