Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving.

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2010 Gasoline Toyota Diesel 199

Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 7, 2007

Now you will be able to move the car across the street for street cleaning days without using gasoline. Mistakenly blaming the battery type (NiMH) for the meager all-electric performance, AutoBlogGreen remains as confused as most auto journalists about plugs and cars, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and batteries.

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Highlander NiMH Hybrid Toyota 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

liter gasoline engine with a light, compact electric motor, transaxle, inverter and battery pack. liter engine with a 60 kW motor and NiMH battery pack; combined cycle fuel consumption is 3.6 Yaris Hybrid sales represented 28% of total Yaris sales in 2013. The downsized hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter The Auris Hybrid combines a 1.8-liter

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LS 600H Europe 2013 Sale 199

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 21, 2007

Rainforest Action Network is prodding Toyota to add plugs to their hybrids. Google is spending oodles doing it to their cars, but the rest of us need the carmakers to produce the plug-in hybrids and electric cars we want. Of course, Toyota could do it today with larger NiMH battery packs.

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Toyota NiMH Plug-in Google 100

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) constructed an optimization model to determine the optimal vehicle design and allocation of conventional, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles to drivers in order to minimize life cycle cost, petroleum consumption, and GHG emissions. gal gasoline, $0.11/kW —Shiau et al.

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PHEV Design Emissions Li-ion 186

Plugs and Cars

APRIL 16, 2007

Asked why not Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the Volt, at least to start, he says "NiMH just doesn't do it." Interestingly, Lutz says GM is being approached by NiMH manufacturers to use this proven battery chemistry in the Volt. And if Lithium proves problematic, he says GM will again consider NiMH. But hold on.

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Volt NiMH EV1 Nickel Metal Hydride 100

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). liter Direct-injection, Inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine. liter gasoline vehicle and hybrid vehicle engines achieve world-leading thermal efficiencies of 40% and 41% respectively.

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Toyota Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 264

Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

The electric sofas and scooters were so much cooler - and quieter - than the gasoline powered stinkers that predominate. Their Rechargeit.org campaign really makes the connections between renewable power and plug-in cars. I hope Google is realizing that their plug-in hybrid fleet could probably mostly be all-electric cars.

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NiMH Google Prius EPRI 100

Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. It also spreads doubt about the enviro bona fides of plug-ins. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to offer solutions.

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Plug-in Plug Prius Highlander 100

Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 25, 2010

He's pretty plugged in, having worked at Tesla and consulted for CODA. Until we get final specs on weight, and drive the car around a bit, we won't know to what extent people will need to handicap official range numbers as they do EPA gasoline mileage ratings. Darryl Siry blogs over at Wired's Autopia. Buyer beware!

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Nissan NiMH Volt GM 124

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Texas at Austin have developed an optimization framework for hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs and PHEVs) including fuel consumption, motor efficiency, and battery capacity and lifetime. Controls and controllers Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Austin Motor Motors Motoring 199

Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2006

T he Fall edition of the EPRI Journal has a feature story called The Plug In Hybrid Vehicle: Beyond Gasoline by Lucy Sanna Here is the PDF. The Plug-In hybrid charges directly from the electricity grid, but unlike its electric vehicle brethren, it sports a liquid fuel tank for unlimted driving range. Become a Partner today.

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EPRI Li-ion NiMH PHEV 100

Plug In Partners

JULY 18, 2008

O ften when I talk about Plug-Ins , I say that PHEV's are a perfect embodiment of the 80-20 rule. Take care of that 20% with a small, efficient gasoline engine that runs at its optimum speed. The reduction in emissions results from electric operation being much more efficient than gasoline operation. 2) The U.S. That is PR.

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Li-ion EPRI Ni-Li PHEV 100

Plugs and Cars

APRIL 22, 2007

In January GM announced the Volt, a smart idea that makes use of the two existing primary energy infrastructures - the electric grid and gasoline stations. With NiMH batteries - those that provide energy to every hybrid on the road and thousands of all-electric cars - the Volt plug-in hybrid could go into production today.

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Volt NiMH GM Plug-in 100

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

Dividing that forecast in to application segments—micro-, mild-, full-, and plug-in hybrids; mini-electric (e.g., Anderman ran a series of net present value analyses based on a range of gasoline prices, fuel saved, and pack costs. Mild, moderate and strong hybrids begin to make economic sense when gasoline is around $7 per gallon.

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Li-ion 2011 Hybrid Market 150

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. Source: Ken Kurani. Click to enlarge. Ken Kurani. or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain. Steven Plotkin.

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PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change 150

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 24, 2006

EV world NATIONAL COALITION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO URGE AUTOMAKERS TO PRODUCE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WASHINGTON, D.C.—January Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) would combine today’s new gas-electric hybrid technology with larger batteries that could provide an all-electric operating range of 25 to 35 miles or more.

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Nickel Metal Hydride EPRI Plug-in Plug 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The pack comprises 34 NiMH modules, each 7.2 The pack comprises 34 NiMH modules, each 7.2 Battery module.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. 2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements. High Output Battery.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2009

VW, Daimler subsidiary Daug and Varta developed a NimH battery in the early 90s, and the VW group put the Audi duo hybrid on the road in 1997. Saying that “ electric alone is not enough ” Winterkorn said that for the next 15-20 years in Europe, diesel and gasoline engines will dominate. Martin Winterkorn.

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2013 Companies Gas-Electric Recharge 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

Thus, hybrid market penetration will likely increase only modestly in the near term, but as costs drop hybrids will become just another technology that manufacturers sell on its positive efficiency and drivability impacts, not on the technology itself, similar to what is currently occurring with turbocharged gasoline engines.

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Hybrid Li-ion Lead Acid Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

liter gasoline-powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with twin electric motors for a total system 181 horse power. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Hybrid Efficiency. Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 105

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?", No announced plans.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Hybrid 98

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Compared with today’s NiMH batteries deployed in hybrids, the LG Chem lithium polymer batteries deliver the same power with 30% less weight, 50% less volume and 10% greater efficiency. In general, the price of gasoline needs to be above US$3.50/gallon Earlier post.).

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Li-ion Power Powered Market 170

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The system comprises a 3.5-liter Your numbers may differ. Road Trip/In-Town Worthy.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 105

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? Please see our Plug-In Hybrids page Wheres the payback? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? For more see our All About Plug-In Hybrids page.

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) Even so, most next gen EV manufacturers are focused on lithium ion (and to a lesser extent NiMH) as the core technology to power their cars. Shameless self plugs here.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

BYD has also begun selling a plug-in electric car with a backup gasoline engine, a move putting it ahead of GM, Nissan, and Toyota. They generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than cars that burn gasoline, and they have lower fuel costs, even when oil is cheap. tons of carbon dioxide.

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BYD 2009 Companies Electric Cars 62