The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 31, 2024

Comparative Performance: Hybrids, PHEVs, and ICE Vehicles Hybrids emerge as more reliable options, experiencing 26 percent fewer problems than ICE vehicles. Conversely, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) show an average of 146 percent more problems compared to ICE vehicles. In contrast, U.S.

Hybrid 83

Hybrid Vehicles PHEV Buick 83

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

And in May 2009, Chrysler LLC submitted three proposals representing a request for $224 million in funding to two US Department of Energy (DOE) initiatives: the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative and the Transportation Electrification Initiative. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Chrysler 210

Chrysler Electric Vehicles Minivan Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Strategies to promote adoption of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., In this study we assess, under a wide range of scenarios, how much externality damage reduction plug-in vehicles can offer in the US and at what cost.

PHEV 186

PHEV Oil Emissions Batteries 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

In the transportation sector, Boston-Power is targeting its high-energy, long-life cells at plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles. Li-ion manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc., Nordic Ecolabel and Chinese EPA CEC Ecolabel accreditation for chemical control during manufacturing and in the final product. Click to enlarge.

Boston 210

Boston Li-ion GM PHEV 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2013

sulfur) by liquid cathodes that may contain flow-through redox molecules, or by catalysts for air cathodes; and developing a Li + solid electrolyte separator membrane that allows an organic and aqueous liquid electrolyte on the anode and cathode sides, respectively, the authors said.

Li-ion 262

Li-ion PHEV Transportation Batteries 262

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Ricardo Strategic Consulting and A2Mac1 today will renew their partnership providing benchmarking and competitive analysis of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Users of EV/Hybrid Analysis are given a look into the design and value chain strategies employed by manufactures of today’s most advanced electric vehicles.

Renewable 150

Renewable i-MiEV Chevrolet Civic Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2010

Under the Report baseline estimate, the global plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) market will grow from essentially zero in 2009 to 500,000 units in 2020, and the associated Li-Ion automotive battery business—which includes EV, PHEV and HEV batteries—from $150 million in 2009 to $8.4 about 400,000 EV units by 2020. billion in 2020.

2020 199

2020 PHEV Li-ion Global 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2011

The funding will support the modernization of existing facilities in Dearborn, Michigan, in addition to the design, manufacture, and construction of new facilities to produce the next generation of automotive advanced high strength steel (AHSS).

Manufacturer 186

Manufacturer PHEV 2020 2015 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The Ford PHEV charge settings user interface. Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. Ford’s PHEV vehicle-to-grid communications. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Grid 284

Grid Plug-in Plug Ford 284

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

and Duke Energy last week announced a 10-year commitment to transition their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles. The joint commitment represents more than 10,000 vehicles and potential revenues of at least $600 million for manufacturers who can produce viable plug-in electric vehicles.

Fleet 231

Fleet PHEV Energy South Carolina 231

Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

more A nd here is the announcement from Hyundai as reported in Wired : Hyundai Going Electric With Hybrids and Plug-Ins By Keith Barry September 01, 2008 Hyundai's been making so many announcements about electric vehicles and hybrids lately you'd think it was ZAP. Tags: manufacturers.

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Plug Manufacturer Chrysler 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

Positioning of the new Li-ion cells for PHEVs. which develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications such as hybrid electric vehicles, have developed new lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a first for the Hitachi Group. Tags: Batteries Hybrids Plug-ins. Source: Hitachi.

Lithium Ion 210

Lithium Ion Plug-in Li-ion Plug 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2009

Chrysler LLC has submitted three proposals representing a request for $224 million in funding to two US Department of Energy (DOE) initiatives: the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative and the Transportation Electrification Initiative. The Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

Chrysler 150

Chrysler Manufacturer Minivan PHEV 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have performed life cycle assessments (LCA) of three batteries for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full performance battery electric (BEV) vehicles. Credit: ACS, Majeau-Bettez et al. Click to enlarge. —Majeau-Bettez et al. Credit: ACS, Majeau-Bettez.

Nickel Metal Hydride 334

Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH PHEV Li-ion 334

Blink Charging

APRIL 13, 2023

Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. With the exception of PHEV Compact cars, all vehicles under 14,000 pounds have an incremental cost of $7,500 or greater.

Tax Credit 95

Tax Credit Tax Clean Cleaning 95

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2019

release, IGNITE includes a range of new features aimed at the requirements of those developing electrified vehicles, including a new smart plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) controller enabling quick and easy out-of-the-box modelling of P0-P5parallel hybrid architectures. With the 2019.1

Fuel Economy 191

Fuel Economy Motorcycles Hybrid Cleaner 191

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

The index compares the development of e-mobility in seven leading car-manufacturing nations (Germany, France, Italy, US, Japan, China and South Korea) on the basis of three parameters: technology, manufacturing, and market. Plug-in America’s #PIA100K. Source: Roland Berger. Click to enlarge.

South Korea 239

South Korea Sale France Plug-in 239

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

The US federal government has set a goal—via Executive Order 13423—for federal agencies to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as they become available at a reasonable cost. To incorporate plug-ins into the federal fleet, agencies will face challenges related to cost, availability, planning, and federal requirements.

Plug-in 207

Plug-in Plug Fleet Alternative Fuels 207

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2009

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC)—an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company—is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery development for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and electric vehicles.

Energy Storage 225

Energy Storage Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. BEVs vs. PHEVS.

Plug-in 218

Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge 218

Electric Auto Association

JULY 7, 2021

Green Energy Ohio (GEO), promoting sustainable energy policies, technologies, and practices for many years, recently organized a state-wide electric vehicle (EV) tour of Ohio that began in Cleveland on June 7 and ended in Columbus on June 11. Baker, which manufactured the Dayton Electric in three models beginning in 1911.

Ohio 94

Ohio Miami Cleveland Chevrolet 94

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. million electric-drive motors will ship in 2014: HEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs.

2014 346

2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

The event was organized in three different entrants classes and seven vehicle categories—from small passenger classes to light commercial vehicles. To win this event is truly special and could not have been achieved without the 50% grant from the Technology Strategy Board and my team. —Gordon Murray.

London 231

London Land Rover Future Cars 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

These projects will conduct research on lightweight materials—such as advanced high-strength steel, magnesium, and aluminum—that allow vehicle manufacturers to include electric drive components, electronic systems, and emissions control equipment without increasing vehicle weight. Lead organization. Lead organization.

Lithium Ion 210

Lithium Ion Transportation Universal Fuel Economy 210

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

EV charger manufacturers, EV manufacturers, EV controller design companies, etc. So, I think it would be a better option to be a part of an organization that focuses on electric vehicles. #2 They need to be plugged into an external power source, such as a charging station or an electrical outlet, to recharge their batteries. #2

Electric Vehicles 52

Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

billion budget request to Congress for the Department of Energy increases investments in a number of areas, including investments in basic science and plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles and biofuels. There are three primary funded organizations within DOE: National Security; Energy and Environment; and Science. million.

2010 150

2010 PHEV Hydrogen Fuel 150

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. And these advocates have successfully prodded Toyota to dangle a concept PHEV before our eyes.

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Plug Prius Highlander 100

Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 25, 2006

The Nation's largest retail car dealer sees the importance of the PHEV and its CEO is calling on his manufacturers to get with the program. automotive retailer, has joined the Plug-In Partners campaign calling on automakers to manufacture plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. 12, 2006 AutoNation, Inc.

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Plug Auto San Francisco 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The three potential vehicle/infrastructure scenarios that might achieve the EV Everywhere goals are: A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with a 40-mile all-electric range (PHEV-40) with limited fast-charge infrastructure; An all-electric vehicle with a 100-mile range (AEV-100) with significant intra-city and inter-city fast charge infrastructure; and.

Plug-in 246

Plug-in Gasoline-Electric Affordable Plug 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2012

Wireless Charging enables the customer the ability to have “transparent” recharging of plug-in electric vehicle—EV, combustion engine (IC) PHEV, fuel cell (FC) PHEV—through a seamless connection to the EVSE charger and automated charging process. Bus manufacturers Volvo and Proterra are also participating.

Industrial 240

Industrial Industry Standards Charging 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have agreed on the details of specific financial assistance they will provide to installers of charging stations for electric vehicles (PHVs, PHEVs, and EVs). The management organization will collect membership fees and usage charges from electric vehicle users. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.).

Japan 261

Japan Mitsubishi Honda Charging 261

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2015

The research, presented at last week’s Open Forum organized by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in London, aimed to create a high level consensus view for the future of transport energy in the UK. Drop-in renewable fuels, power-to-gas for hydrogen production and increased use of EVs and PHEVs are key elements.

Gas 150

Gas Transportation Fuel Power 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

Li-ion battery manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc. These capabilities make Swing battery systems ideal for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Utility Energy Storage applications, the company says. Current investors Venrock and Gabriel Venture Partners are also participating. Earlier post.)

Boston 170

Boston Li-ion Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

While the current recall issues are reflective of the company’s rapid growth, Toyota will likely address not only the specific vehicle problem, but will also ensure that it is systemically addressed at all levels of the organization. Tags: Hybrids Perspective Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers Vehicle Systems.

Prius 186

Prius Toyota PHEV Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The technology pathways are intended to show the different cost impacts of achieving different levels of stringency, if the industry were to place more or less emphasis on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles as compared to advanced gasoline technologies and vehicle mass reduction. —Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Warranty: In performing some of these modifications you may void your warranty with the vehicles manufacturer. Vehicle-to-grid interface technology is also particularly well suited to Plug-in vehicles. Recharge a Car, Recharge the Grid, Recharge the Planet Google.org supports PHEV & V2G with [link] project.

PHEV 49

PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 49

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

Such 2030 standards could be achieved mostly with advanced combustion technology, while also initiating the wider launch of plug-in electric vehicles to 13%–23% of the new vehicle fleet. Incrementally pushing the standards further through 2030 is eminently feasible from a technology and manufacturing cost point of view.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210