Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2020

Toyota Motor Europe reported 2019 sales of 1,089,422 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, an increase of +5.2% With sales of 1,002,216 vehicles, Toyota sold more than one million vehicles for the first time since 2008 delivering 4.5% Total Lexus sales increased by 14.5% growth on 2018.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% L ge /100 km.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. 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. No gasoline used. 72 miles, with 35.3 Getting Started.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline. Toyota calls the system “smart-flow,” because it focuses airflow only to areas where occupants are seated in order to help maximize fuel economy and comfort.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

This C2G GHG assessment includes both fuel and vehicle production life cycles. fuel sales tax) and/or credits (e.g., Lifetime cost versus GHG emissions by vehicle-fuel pathway for the Future Technology case for small SUVs (2020$). the cost is less than that of the gasoline ICEV. vehicle subsidies).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2012

Ford expects the Fusion Energi to accelerate its record hybrid sales pace, including its highest monthly hybrid sales month ever in November. 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.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2013

Annual light duty electric vehicle sales by drivetrain, world markets: 2013-2020. In its latest forecast for hybrid and plug-in electric vehicle sales, Navigant Research expects that hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which today account for about 2% of global light duty vehicle sales, will grow to almost 4% of global LDV sales by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. seconds, and is expected to deliver a fuel economy rating of 65 MPGe. All-electric range for the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is an estimated 30 miles. kW) of power.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Credit: ACS, Jenn et al. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Click to enlarge. Overall findings.

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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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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2016

Changes to the car’s hybrid powertrain software and regenerative braking in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models deliver a more refined and engaging drive and contribute to better overall fuel economy and electric driving range. Through April, Fusion Energi sales are up 58%.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. Earlier post.) and Russia.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A new addition to the Kia model line-up, the Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will be Kia’s first plug-in hybrid for global markets when it goes on sale in the second half of 2016, offering increased battery capacity and pure electric range. Optima PHEV. The next-generation Optima PHEV will feature a 9.8 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2013

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid (PHEV) earned the highest possible “five-star” Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In its testing, the 2013 C-MAX Energi, Ford’s other PHEV on the market, received a 4-star overall rating from NHTSA. Adaptive Cruise Control. Rearview Camera.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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JULY 7, 2014

Navigant projects that annual MHDV sales will grow throughout the forecast period at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% Source: Navigant.

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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. The Most Plausible Early Market consumers value fuel economy. A trajectory through time of PHEV designs allows good things to happen.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The Lock-up (LU) system comprises the latest NVH damping technology (pendulum damper for diesels and super long travel damper for the gasoline engine). This enables frequent use of LU and allows the engine to run on low revs for best fuel economy. In the T8 Twin Engine variant, paddles shifters enable downshifting.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

This will be the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 horsepower (hp) and 369 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) liter 4-cylinder PHEV (plug-in hybrid). Mazda did not release fuel economy estimates, how fast the plug-in battery charges, or the all-electric driving range for the PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The front wheels of the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept are powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine from the forthcoming VEA family which produces 280 hp (209 kW) and maximum torque of 380 N·m (280 lb-ft).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

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. Fuel cell vehicles. Plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Click to enlarge.

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Toyota’s ground-breaking SUV reached a 10M global sales landmark in February of 2020. The RAV4 Hybrid boasts several advantages over the standard RAV4, including a smoother powertrain and better fuel economy. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China is targeting the cumulative production and sales of more than 5 million new energy vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles, by that time as well. The scale of China’s automobile production and sales in the world, is expected to continue to grow. —Energy-saving and new energy vehicle plan.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. This engine provides better fuel economy and refinement than our current World Gas Engine.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

However, there’s a chance PHEV variants of both models will return in 2025. The automaker may simply be prioritizing Explorer hybrid production for fleet sales. Truth be told, the hybrid version of the Explorer really only helped drivers save some fuel around town. The Explorer SUV was previously offered with a hybridized 3.3-liter

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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 liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2012

Online cross-shopping data from Edmunds.com indicates that consumers are doing their due diligence to compare hybrids with similar gasoline-powered vehicles. —Brad Smith, director of Polk’s Loyalty Management Practice. Hybrid vehicles represent 2.4% —Lacey Plache, Edmunds.com chief economist.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 275 horsepower (hp) and 317 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined with the FWD model. liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine that, when combined with the electric motors, produces 246 hp and 233 lb.-ft. RX 350 AWD. Powered by a 2.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

L/100km) in the city when it goes on sale this fall. Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. Earlier post.) SmartGauge with EcoGuide.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Given the median biofuels forecast of 13 billion gallons of gasoline equivalent (GGE) in 2050, it is necessary to place a high priority on electrification of the transportation sector, if large reductions are to be attained by 2050. PHEVs sold in 2050 are primarily large-battery PHEVs (i.e. Realistic case for PEVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Toyota’s hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine and gasoline-only engine power. The improved performance of the Hybrid Max is the reason for the huge drop-off in fuel efficiency, which will be an important consideration when deciding which Crown to buy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. Between 2009 and 2011, Chinese buyers purchased 13,000 EVs and PHEVs—more than U.S. percent of total car sales. Click to enlarge.

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