Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2010

Drivetrain of the Audi A8 parallel hybrid. Audi presented the A8 parallel hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The technology architecture of the A8 hybrid previews that of the production Q5 hybrid, due to reach the market in late 2010/early 2011, Audi said. During electrical—i.e. Earlier post.)

Audi

Green Car Reports

APRIL 20, 2021

Genesis shows its first fully electric model. We get drive time in the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. And Toyota confirms an electric pickup in its future. A first drive of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid told us that the superiority of this 38-mpg crossover over non-hybrid.

Tucson

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Porsche is launching the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid as the flagship of a model line for the first time. l/100 km (81 mpg US), and the new flagship Panamera can drive on fully electric power for up to 50 kilometers. The electric motor is supplied with power via a 14.1

Hybrid

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The latest Lightning Electric Transit powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), and a torque rating of 994 N·m (733 lb-ft). The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version.

Batteries

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

London

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. liter GDI four-cylinder engine, engineered specifically for hybrid applications. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7

Hybrid

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

Bright Automotive, the developer of the purpose-built, plug-in hybrid IDEA ( earlier post ), has been awarded one of five contracts by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to develop and test an electric postal delivery vehicle. The IDEA, Bright noted, is now scheduled for production in 2013.

Bright Automotive

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2017

In China, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially launched the Baojun E100, the brand’s first fully-electric vehicle. Ten variants, including a hybrid electric, are available priced between RMB 175,800 and RMB 269,800 (US$26,000 and US$39,900). The all-new Regal will also be available as a hybrid. GM’s new 1.5L

Buick

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2016

Later this year, Mercedes-Benz will add the seventh and eighth plug-in hybrids to its line up. The hybrid (plug-in and conventional) portfolio from Mercedes-Benz currently comprises 13 models. The hybrid (plug-in and conventional) portfolio from Mercedes-Benz currently comprises 13 models. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

Plug-in

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2017

All combined, this is a bolt-on, fully electric drivetrain system. As battery costs rapidly decrease, heavy-duty commercial and transit markets see the economic potential of electric drive vehicles compared to large diesel engines and multispeed transmissions.

MPG

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

These early adopters include Hybrid Kinetic Group, Wuzhoulong Motors and ITL for a Yangtse full-size bus in China and ADOMANI in the US. PowerPhase DT uses UQM’s current PowerPhase HD220/HD250 motor and inverter system, Eaton’s two-speed transmission and Pi Innovo’s transmission control unit, creating a fully electric drivetrain system.

MPG

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The Best-Selling Sedan is Now All Hybrid Toyota knows hybrids. So much so they have eight models that are only offered with a hybrid power plant, and another six with the option of hybrid or gasoline. Hybrid Efficiency The 2025 Camry now only comes as a hybrid , delivering excellent fuel economy.

Toyota

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Audi is systematically pursuing its electrification strategy and is now offering its large four-door A7 Sportback coupe as a powerful, efficient plug-in hybrid (PHEV). US mpg); combined electrical consumption of 18.1 – 17.5 lb-ft) of torque and an electric motor. l/100 km (112.0 – 123.8

Audi

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2019

The new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid features the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology paired with a four-cylinder gasoline engine. Making its debut appearance in a BMW, the standard-fitted XtraBoost raises the system output of the plug-in hybrid to a maximum 215 kW/292 hp. mpg US) (WLTP) and 43 – 37 grams of CO 2 per kilometer.

BMW

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2025

Hybrid cars are becoming an increasingly popular choice for drivers who want the best of both worldsthe fuel efficiency of electric power combined with the reliability of a gas engine. While new hybrids often steal the spotlight, have you thought about buying a used one?

Buy

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Wrangler offers useful all-electric range and great electric torque—if drivers plug it in. The accelerating pace of electric vehicle launches has brought us to this: The first Jeep in the US to get a plug-in hybrid version is the legendary Wrangler. Default: hybrid, not EV.

Jeep

Baua Electric

APRIL 30, 2024

version of the UX looks mostly the same as it did for 2024 and in previous model years, it’s now a hybrid-only model. The UX 300h AWD now gets 42 mpg, up from 39 mpg, and the UX 300h in front-wheel-drive form gets 43 mpg, up 1 mpg. liter inline-4 gasoline engine with more powerful electric motors.

Lexus

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2015

CMA’s introduction in 2017 means that all future Volvo cars will be built on just two fully scalable and wholly modular vehicle architectures. The company also announced its electrification strategy in which plug-in hybrids will be introduced across its entire range. T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain on CMA platform.

Volvo

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2016

One of the exhibition highlights is a half-hour test drive with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Volkswagen’s concept four-door Sport Coupé Concept GTE ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid sports car is also showcased. l/100 km (118 mpg). (Volkswagen ceased production of the Phaeton in March.) Transparent Factory.

Plug-in

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Going for the MPG. Memories fade over time, but the day you buy your first electric vehicle will stay with you, maybe forever. The fully electric vehicles we considered were either too expensive or didn’t have the range Mark requires for work travel, so then we took a look at plug-in hybrids.

Prius

Plug In Partners

AUGUST 18, 2006

AFS TRINITY SIGNS ACCORD WITH AUSTIN ENERGY The Auto Channel August 17, 2006 " A n accord that was signed this week in Seattle and Austin should put Americans one step closer to seeing the 250 MPG AFS Trinity Power Corp (AFST) Extreme Hybrid ™ car on the road," according to AFS Trinity CEO Edward W.

Austin

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Range Energy’s electric trailer, which allows fleets to effectively hybridize by adding a battery and motor to the trailer, has been put into service by Petaluma Egg Farm to improve efficiency of its diesel shipping fleet by 50-70%. Range says it delivered “up to 70%” mpg improvements. Get started today! –

MPG

Baua Electric

JULY 17, 2024

Plug-in hybrids’ greater complexity intended to pay off by greening the ownership experience for those who might be able to plug in most days but not be able to make an EV work based on road-trip charging concerns. And there’s much controversy over how often typical plug-in hybrid drivers actually plug in. It’s complicated.

Plug-in

Baua Electric

JULY 9, 2024

NASCAR surprised attendees at its Chicago Street Race on Saturday with the debut of a fully electric SUV prototype. It’s so surprising, perhaps, because the race series hasn’t even gone hybrid yet. When it introduced its NextGen car, NASCAR said that a hybrid powertrain might arrive by 2024. gallons of gas.

Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. The EPA rates the base engine at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. Between 2022 and 2025, Mazda will introduce a range of new products including hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV models. Efficient under the hood The 2.5L while running on 87 octane.

Mazda

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser hybrid SUV arrives at U.S. as a hybrid with a lower price and a smaller footprint than the previous version. as a hybrid with a lower price and a smaller footprint than the previous version. The latter may preview a 3-row electric SUV that Toyota plans to produce in Kentucky starting in 2026.

Toyota

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

Escape

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As it ushers out the RAV4 Prime and Prius Prime, it will replace them with the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid and 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, both also detailed today with pricing, specs, and details otherwise mostly carried over. The automaker has waffled on messaging for plug-in vehicles and hybrids in recent years.

PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

We will write more detailed reviews, including impressions for on and off-road driving and towing, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel this much anticipated all-electric pickup from Chevrolet. Developed from the ground-up as a fully electric truck. Until then, here are some notes to get started. All-wheel drive.

Silverado

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

XC90 family adopts new look, EX90 EV’s interface, OTA updates Specs of XC90 PHEV remain similar at 33 electric miles U.S. versions will start at $59,745 and arrive in Q1 2025 As Volvo continues its shift toward fully electric vehicles, models that electrify but still fuel up with gasoline will keep playing a very important part in its lineup.

Volvo

Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. liter V-6, which altogether might return about 20 mpg on the highway.

Nissan

Baua Electric

JUNE 19, 2024

It’s been nearly a decade since Volvo first started rolling out plug-in hybrids in the U.S., One of them is that Volvo’s made the batteries larger every few years, leading to more plug-in electric range, improved hybrid drivability, and overall a better mix of attributes. That’s Volvo’s highest-mileage plug-in hybrid.

Recharge

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO In its new Prime, Toyota offers a RAV4 green version that employs a hybrid drivetrain relying on a gas engine and electric motors that draw power from a plug and regenerative braking. There are 2 Prime trims, SE and XSE, both equipped with All-Wheel Drive and a fully-electric hybrid powertrain.

Miles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

fully electric car. Reply ↓ ↑ report 14 Mikey G 3:10PM (4/23/2009) If Chrysler, Tesla, Fisker and the rest of these companies would stop wasting time developing 2 seater electric sports cars and start building the hybrids that people need for kids, groceries and everyday life for everyday people they would be much better off.

Dodge Circuit

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Since then, the hard pivot to electric vehicles has sidelined engine design and upended a century of internal order at these companies. Colias has observed the transformation, and the recent detour back to plug-in hybrids, from a front-row seat in Detroit. mpg for 1975 models, according to Environmental Protection Agency data.

Engine

Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 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. bound fully electric luxury convertible will come from Italy. It’s looking increasingly likely that the first U.S.-bound

Camry Hybrid

Baua Electric

JANUARY 27, 2024

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe For years, Toyota has aimed to offer hybrids across its model line, without much of a price premium, and we can see hints of the same strategy now alongside EVs, from Hyundai. Gasoline versions of the Macan will continue for at least a year in the U.S., and longer for some markets outside Europe and North America.

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