Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The #2 US automaker has made a few plug-in hybrid Escape Hybrids that have been in a test fleet at Southern California Edison for about 18 months. Plans for a 2012 general release of the PHEV Escape did not wow anyone. As the article rightly mentions, there is a great upside for the automakers to sell some electric cars.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups. The plan was nothing short of market dominance (something a few other automakers also think they have a handle on). First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

N ow that the number one automaker and the number two automaker has made the commitment to building Plug In hybrid / electric vehicles by 2010, another automotive giant is joining the race. Practically every automaker on the planet is being forced to make cars and trucks that pollute less and go farther on a tank of fuel.

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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. We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. What Are Plug-In Hybrids?

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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 Carmakers Say. PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. We have sponsored the EAA-PHEV project and our Open-Source designs are being used by some of the private companies as well as technically advanced individuals.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2009

This scenario assumes automakers optimize the fuel efficiency of vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, but the sector does not witness any meaningful global penetration of hybrid or electric vehicles. To put these figures in perspective, automakers and suppliers have historically reduced the overall cost of vehicles by about 2.5%

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2010

The Blue-Will PHEV concept. Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins Thermoelectrics Vehicle Manufacturers. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2009

Electric vehicles are an important element of our strategy for improving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions,” said Bill Ford, Ford’s executive chairman. Tags: Ford communication grid hybrid plug-in. This new technology allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharge the vehicle, for how long and at what utility rate.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Deffeyes "The Party's Over", by Richard Heinberg "Power Down: Options and actions for a post-carbon world", by Richard Heinberg, 2004 "The Solar Economy", by Herman Scheer "Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Oil Shock", by Matt Simmons Return to top Copyright © 2005-2009 Plug In America. Tags: ev evdriven.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Based on the same draft EPA methodology, the Volt would also deliver “ triple-digit ” combined cycle fuel economy along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, according to GM. At the US average cost of electricity (approximately 11 cents per kWh), GM calculates that a typical Volt driver would pay about $2.75

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 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: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV.

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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 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 Partners

AUGUST 25, 2008

A s the political conventions take the stage, it's encouraging to see that both candidates support PHEVs and the development of electric fuel in the transportation sector. Tags: policy. Here's part of Obama's plan thanks to Politico : Obama calls for 'clean energy' nation By MIKE ALLEN Sen.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

.&# Since rapid charge times come on the condition of available outlets, higher-voltage charging infrastructure would need to be put in place — built over the course of years — to facilitate the charge times some automakers are shooting for. Tags: evdriven. It gets worse in a larger vehicle. Marketing consulting by ACS.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Automakers get their batteries from different sources; they put different size batteries in different size cars. If every car accepts 2 or 4 or 6 of these universal packs then true economies of scale can kick in in their manufacture. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags.

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