Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. Those truly in the know have real world knowledge of why a PHEV is the perfect bridge between a gasoline-powered car and one propelled by only electricity.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 67

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. The all-new 2023 Prius Prime gets two less miles per gallon in hybrid mode than the 2022 model, but the all-electric driving range has increased substantially.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. No gasoline used.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2019

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity.

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Escape 2020 Ford Hybrid 311

EV Adoption

APRIL 8, 2022

Like many issues and discussion topics today, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have become a divisive concept within the electric vehicle industry. People seem to either be fans of the dual-powertrain approach of PHEVs or have a huge disdain for them. The Knocks Against PHEVs. Black and white. Good versus bad.

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PHEV Tax Credit Tax Plug-in 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. liter turbocharged gasoline engine. Is This Plug-in Hybrid the Best Grand Cherokee?

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2020

BMW is introducing the BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans ( earlier post ) in the US with an MSRP of $44,550 for 330e and $46,550 for 330e xDrive sedan plus $995 Dest. The estimated EPA purely electric range for the BMW 330e Sedan is 22 miles (20 miles for the 330e xDrive Sedan). A high-voltage 34 Ah / 12 kWh gross (9.09

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BMW PHEV MPH Price 410

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. Source: EPA. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Source: EPA. As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. Both EPA and NHTSA programs are footprint-based—i.e., g CO 2 /mi (EPA). mpg US (EPA). g CO 2 /mi (EPA). mpg US (EPA).

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Next up will be the Polestar 3 SUV in 2022, the Polestar 4 SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 luxury GT sedan in 2024, each with a projected 600-mile electric driving range. Polestar 1: Power and Range. Other expensive PHEVs.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide.

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Minivan Chrysler EPA 2017 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

Hyundai’s 2022 Tucson, with its all-new design, will begin arriving in the US market this spring (gasoline and hybrid models), with plug-in models available in summer 2021. liter, direct-injected and multi-port-injected gasoline engine as well as 1.6-liter, The new Tucson offers both a Smartstream 2.5-liter, The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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Tucson Hyundai Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 221

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Now, Toyota is introducing a plug-in version of the RAV4, one that’s more powerful, more fuel efficient, and delivers impressive electric range. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Demand is intense. They even applied the Prime moniker.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2024

liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 298 horsepower (hp)/295 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) seconds MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined Small displacement, but dual power R/T Plus – Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) 1.3-liter, liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 288 hp/383 lb.ft The primary way to charge the 15.5

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Dodge Plug-in Plug Hybrid 66

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Elegant + Powerful + Efficient Editor’s Note: Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. An exaggeration? kWh battery.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 62

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2014

The A3 TDI Sportback will join the new A3 family being introduced over the next 18 months—the Audi A3 Sedan, Audi A3 Cabriolet, A3 TDI clean diesel sedan, the high-performance S3 Sedan and the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV). Earlier post.). A3 TDI Sportback. Click to enlarge.

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New York Audi Fuel Economy PHEV 191

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter You had me at 46 MPG.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

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

AUGUST 30, 2016

2017 EPA estimates not a available yet; the base 2016 model is EPA-rated at 83 MPGe, with up to 16 miles of all-electric range. Four unique drive modes within the Audi drive select system continue to allow e-tron drivers to dictate how to use the vehicle’s electric range to best suit their needs.

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Audi PHEV Tax Credit 2017 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

The 3-row, 7-seat SUV weighs 5,059 lbs (2,295 kg) in its PHEV version (4,627 lbs/2,099 kg conventional), yet delivers the performance, handling and feel of a smaller luxury sporty sedan, even up and down twisty canyon roads. Estimated EPA MPGe. >59. This version of the Q7 PHEV will also use a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo Inline 4.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

EPA figures will be announced in the near future once they are available from US regulators. The Audi PHEV will come in 3 packages: Premium for $37,900; Premium Plus for $42,000; and Prestige for $46,800. Audi expects the PHEV to qualify for a federal tax credit of $4,168.

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Audi 2016 PHEV Tax Credit 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Earlier post.) Drive modes.

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Cayenne Porsche Hybrid 2019 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2013

liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor which allows for nearly 95 mpg (2.48 With a fully charged battery, the front-wheel drive BMW Concept Active Tourer has a maximum range of more than 30 kilometers (18.6 Official US EPA estimates will be available closer to the launch of the 328d.

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New York BMW Concept International 231

Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

In that Toyota PHEV, a geofencing function also automatically activates electric mode in urban low-emission zones, as part of a trip-planning function that saves electric operation for those route portions. And that should help minimize the amount of gasoline you use. The Prius Prime’s relatively slow 3.5-kw

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Prius Toyota PHEV Plug-in 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2012

With Fusion Energi and Fusion Hybrid, the Fusion lineup brings the widest range of powertrain options to the US midsize segment. Fusion also is available in gasoline-fueled versions with a choice between a pair of fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines and a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine. —C.J.

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Fusion Ford Plug-in Hybrid 307

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 L/100km) in MY 2021.

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. This is the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 hp and 369 lb. This is the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 hp and 369 lb.-ft. EPA rated at 23/28/25.

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 90

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. Questions for the industry, Kurani said, include how do we get from where households currently are to where PHEVs provide the most benefit?

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PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. of torque Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) 3.0-liter

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

For example, the report finds that of the more than 1,300 conventional vehicle model configurations available in 2016, 23 truck configurations, 23 sport utility vehicle (SUV) configurations, and 26 passenger car configurations meet 2020 or later GHG standards with a conventional gasoline powertrain. PM and criteria pollutants.

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Standards PHEV California CO2 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency. The efficiency for combined-cycle natural gas turbines ranges from to 36%-50.7%. The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4 mpgge (equivalent to 7.6

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2017

Under their optimistic scenario (OPT)—which is based on the assumption that EVs are market-competitive with gasoline vehicles, in particular after 2025—they find 15% and 47% adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2030 and 2050, respectively. —Keshavarzmohammadian et al.

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Emissions Economy Gasoline-Electric Coal 150

EV Life

JUNE 8, 2023

Like their electric car cousins, all-electric SUVs have come a long way—batteries have evolved to increase range and improve performance, new motors are providing impressive torque and towing capabilities, and prices have come down to make options more affordable, making these SUVs some of the most attractive sport utility options out there.

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SUV Tax Credit Market Tax 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) : A 2.4L Click to enlarge.

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PHEV CO2 Hybrid Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. It is important to note cold weather can affect the charging time and all-electric driving range.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 77

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150