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2025 Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid confirmed for Australia: Toyota HiLux rival scores seriously potent powertrain as electric utes power in

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Ford is in the final stages of developing the PHEV system, which will pair a 2.3-litre Of course, the big appeal with a PHEV is also having access to traditional refuelling networks, something that will allow the hybrid to match the diesel-powered utes for driving flexibility, towing and reaching remote locations.

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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states. Separately, Audi of America, also part of the larger Volkswagen Group, also announced its own carbon offset program for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) with 3Degrees, as well as SunPower and Bosch partnerships.

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Anderman: Li-ion capacity far outstripping demand as automakers focus more on hybrids, less on full EVs

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The report notes that despite heavy subsidies by governments and automakers, 2012 EV sales are coming short of meeting many automakers’ sales and production plans. As a result, production plans for EVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for the next 4-5 years are being slashed. million units in 2012 to about 4.1

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

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However, less than 1% of vehicle sales in Canada are electric because of low consumer awareness and limited vehicle choice. Impact of constraints on PEV sales in British Columbia, 2020. Most Mainstream respondents have little familiarity with PEVs, and are particularly confused about the concept of a PHEV. Click to enlarge.

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Honda Introducing BEV and PHEV to US and Japan in 2012; Demonstration Programs in US Begin This Year

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Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. BEV and PHEV demonstration programs will begin later this year in the US. Plug-in hybrid. Battery electric vehicle.

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U of Michigan Study Finds Costs of Plug-in Cars Primary Key to Broad Consumer Acceptance

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The purpose of this study was to examine the conditions under which consumers would purchase a PHEV. Rather than focus on “first adopters,” the research focused on the potential pool of purchasers in the first several years after the introduction of PHEVs. Source: Curtin et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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CMU study finds limited dedicated residential parking and charging a significant barrier to mainstream EV adoption

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Selected forecasts of US PEV sales with barriers to fleet penetration from limited residential charging infrastructure. Only approximately 22% vehicles currently have access to a dedicated home parking space within reach of an outlet sufficient to recharge a small plug-in vehicle battery pack overnight. Traut et al. Click to enlarge.

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