Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2019

At the Tokyo Motor Show lather this month, Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) will unveil the MI-TECH CONCEPT—a small plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a 4-motor 4WD system called Quad Motor with Dual Motor AYC (active yaw control) with 2-motors for both front and rear axle. MMC will also introduce a new-generation Super Height K-Wagon Concept.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 6, 2025

What they got wrong was assuming that all of those vehicles would run on battery power alone, with gasoline-electric hybrid technology bound for the technological scrap heap. But even as overall EV sales rise, plug-in hybrid sales have stalled at a mere 2 percent of the U.S. Now the automaking giants are scrambling to course correct.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2016

As of the end of April 2016, Toyota is selling 33 hybrid electric passenger car models (HEVs) and one plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model in more than 90 countries and regions. In 2015, Toyota added a hybrid model of the popular minivan, the Sienta and began selling the latest hybrid icon: the fourth-generation Prius. Data: Toyota.

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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). No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Click to enlarge. Source: EPA.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. Getting The Most From the Plug-In Hybrid System.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

While the Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline-fueled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in manufacturing cost in order to become commercially viable. plug-in series hybrid—featuring a 16 kWh battery pack and a 40-mile all-electric range.). (The

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2021

The e-POWER system uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. For customers, this delivers EV-like excitement, quietness and smooth acceleration, but with the confidence and convenience that comes with a fuel tank, and without the need to plug in to recharge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

will unveil the Nissan Serena e-POWER, a new version of the popular minivan featuring the company’s e-POWER electric drive system ( earlier post ), at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. In Eco, the car goes into gasoline-saving mode by regulating the battery power. Nissan Motor Co., Click to enlarge. one-pedal driving.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. How It Works. mpg based on the dashboard computer.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. l/100 km)—a 0.5 Source: EPA.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2017

BorgWarner supplies its sprag one-way clutch for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the first FCA US LLC mass-produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the industry’s first PHEV minivan. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

The research project will focus on adapting the hydraulic hybrid system to a Chrysler Town & Country minivan equipped with a 2.4-liter, liter, inline four-cylinder gasoline engine. The announcement of the partnership was made at the EPA laboratories in Ann Arbor, Mich., Jackson, Agency Administrator for the EPA. Earlier post.)

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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. Plug-in planned from Day One.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

The 2013 Ford C-Max is the company's first-ever "dedicated hybrid," meaning that there is no gasoline-only version sold in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Assessment of Technologies”.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler is already relying heavily on its award-winning Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine, which features a light-weight aluminum block with variable valve timing that improves fuel efficiency over its pre-2010 predecessor engines. Earlier post.). —Chrysler S-1. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2007

M omentum for a Plug in Future continues. based minivan in Tokyo, followed by a plug-in hybrid sedan at Los Angeles. concept unveiled in Frankfurt is to give VW a low-cost, rear engine, affordable vehicle, both the minivan and plug-in hybrid should carry a meager price tag if they come to production.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 24, 2024

Gas-electric Kia Carnival debuts for 2025 Powertrain delivers a net 242 hp Three levels of brake regeneration are controlled by shift paddles Kia on Monday announced prices for the new hybrid version of its Carnival minivan. The Carnival Hybrid joins two other hybrid minivan entires in the U.S. Non-hybrid models have a 3.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

The report, Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy estimates the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition diesel, and hybrid. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge.

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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. Thus, Nissan will be offering serial plug in hybrids. Here is the story from the New York Times : Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. Toyota ( TM ).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Goodbye to the Minivan: Hello to the MPV For all those “I will never own a minivan” people, Kia wants them to take a look at the 2025 Carnival MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). Launched in 2022 with a gasoline engine, the 2025 Carnival now has a hybrid option for those seeking better fuel economy and performance.

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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 kWh battery is by plugging in.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 105

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2010

Chrysler Powertrain is the global center of expertise for large displacement gasoline engines and vehicle electrification technology. Fiat Powertrain Technologies 1.4-liter liter in-line four cylinder turbo engine with Multiair. Click to enlarge. New Four-cylinder Engines. Earlier post.). Both versions of the 1.4-liter

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While the majority of Americans have long since decamped in favor of crossovers and SUVs, there remains a dedicated cadre of buyers committed to the family minivan. This decision deletes a few features or makes them optional (power liftgate, ambient lighting, and the like) but opens the plug-in hybrid price point to more customers.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

The 2013 Ford C-Max is the company's first-ever "dedicated hybrid," meaning that there is no gasoline-only version sold in the U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2025

3-Row Premium Midsize Plug-In Hybrid The 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is the largest of the three Volvo plug-in hybrids (the XC40 is the smallest and the XC60 is in the middle), aging gracefully and remaining a solid choice for a premium midsize SUV with a plug. One of 7 Volvos with a plug Battery and Charging The liquid-cooled 18.8

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Achates Power will work with Delphi Automotive and Argonne National Laboratory on its ARPA-E-funded project to develop an innovative opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition (OPGCI) engine. liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Today, we review the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, Chrysler reportedly plans to unveil a new electric car at CES, and Porsche may have used an illegal emissions-cheating "defeat device" in its gasoline cars Missed last week's news? Catch up with our Week in Reverse feature.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

Stemming from a major project partially funded with a $9-million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) to develop an opposed-piston two-stroke gasoline compression ignition engine (OPGCI) ( earlier post ), Achates Power announced it is developing a 2.7-liter, liter, 3-cylinder (i.e., The new Achates Power 2.7-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. 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. liter turbocharged gasoline engine. It’s a whole new world. liter V8 under the hood.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

It could be mild hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric or hydrogen-fueled electric. This is noteworthy as it recognizes not everyone is ready for an electrified car, truck or SUV, and that gasoline engines are becoming more efficient and still have a place on the country’s roads and in people’s driveways. liter VTEC four.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 27, 2024

SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They’re heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S. of EV sales, but just 10% of plug-in hybrid sales.

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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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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

The four modes or generations of family transportation have been defined as station wagons, minivans, SUVs and crossovers; millennials will seek their own version of a family vehicle. The Chrysler Portal concept is backed by significant research on the millennial generation. Millennials have become the largest demographic.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 26, 2024

So it’s possible the Kentucky EV could represent all of these advancements while, as Automotive News points out—seemingly agreeing with this alignment—the Indiana EV will be a “chassis-based” one sharing components with gasoline models. billion investment in the plant. That would help Toyota reach what it called a 1.5-million-EV

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