Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2019

As distributed power supplies such as solar panels, secondary batteries, and electrified vehicles become increasingly widespread, Japan’s electricity supply system is in a transitional state as it shifts from its traditional large-scale consolidated system to a distributed system by which individuals and businesses own their own power supply.

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PHEV Toyota Solar Supplies 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2022

Toyota believes that using this system will encourage the use of solar power. The system supports supplying power from electrified vehicles (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV) at 100V AC, and can use electricity stored in electrified vehicles as a backup power source during power outages. O-Uchi Kyuden System configuration diagram.

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Toyota Batteries Battery Japan 459

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2023

It creates the conditions for solar and load-optimized charging (stage 1) and for cost-optimized charging based on a dynamic electricity tariff contract (stage 2, from 2024). For example, the battery charge level in the BMW i5 can be raised from 10 to 80 percent in around 30 minutes.

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All-Electric BMW PHEV Plug-in 397

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Australia’s CSIRO and Victorian energy distributor SP AusNet have begun a three-month road trial of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Staff from SP AusNet will use the PHEVs for their daily drive to work and for leisure as part of the trial. CSIRO - SP AusNet PHEV. Click to enlarge. Dr Paevere.

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PHEV Australia NiMH Vehicles 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2020

Doing so would give energy flexibility to a fleet owner’s business, and help better manage on-site generation such as solar power. With its bi-directional design, the system also supports use of the vehicle’s batteries for energy storage. ORNL’s bidirectional technology is fully compliant with grid power quality standards.

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Charging PHEV Grid Energy Storage 380

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Under a smart-grid demonstration project that began on 16 September in Rokkasho Village, Toyota is conducting trials of the Toyota Smart Center in two houses constructed by Toyota Housing Corporation linked with eight plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Trials will be conducted over approximately two years to improve the system.

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Plug-in Grid PHEV Japan 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2010

The Blue-Will PHEV concept. Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. The panoramic glass roof integrates dye-sensitized solar cells without impeding visibility.

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Plug-in PHEV Hyundai Concept 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2013

A first step will be plug-in hybrids [PHEVs] used for daily commuting. Stationary storage of electrical energy from alternative energy sources (wind, solar, nuclear) calls for larger capacities than can be realized with an oxide-host cathode, but the energy density requirement of a mobile battery is relaxed.

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Li-ion PHEV Transportation Batteries 262

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The next big project is already on the agenda: by 2022 the power for the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant, as well as in Mercedes-Benz’s other European plants, is expected to come entirely from renewable sources such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power.

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Mercedes Production PHEV Plug-in 327

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Cars has opened a factory for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) batteries in the Bangkok region in Thailand. The battery factory in Bangkok will meet this requirement by using large solar systems on the roofs of the production buildings. The plant works closely with the Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH.

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Mercedes PHEV Production Thailand 221

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2022

Among the latest initiatives will be an extension of on-site energy production at Crewe, aiming to increase the number of solar panels from 30,000 to 40,000 in the next two years. Moreover, Bentley is investigating using sustainable biofuel in fleet cars, including Bentley’s iconic Heritage Collection.

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Bentley Electric Cars Cars PHEV 316

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

California PEV owners also have a high adoption rate of solar power, with 39% of respondents currently owning solar and 31% considering solar installations within a year. The study found that owners drive their cars an average of 26 miles per day and charge their vehicles primarily at night.

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Plug-in California Plug Charging 385

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Hyundai Home offers customers an opportunity to access solar energy and electric vehicle charging from their home with top-rated home chargers, solar panels, and energy storage systems through a one-stop marketplace platform. The system will work with any EV or PHEV model.

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Hyundai Solar Energy Charging 170

EV Central

JULY 4, 2025

Consider this: China’s installations of wind and solar in the month of May this year were enough to generate as much electricity as Poland, Sweden or the UAE. One hundred solar panels. We knew China’s rush to install solar and wind was going to be wild but WOW,” Myllyvirta wrote. “We Looks nice. Every second. For us as well.

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Chinese China Solar Wind 93

Electrek

JULY 8, 2025

But they also include a huge increase in the proportion of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug in hybrids (PHEVs), with the brand selling a total of 36.1% Porsche sold more BEVs than PHEVs, with a 23.5% PHEV share. Charge your electric vehicle at home using rooftop solar panels. BEV share and 12.6%

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2021

Some very special tires are going into a solar car that hopes to leapfrog Tesla in efficiency. The electric-car deals this month span beyond the Bolt EV. A report suggests there aren’t enough EV battery factories planned for the next decade. And the supplier behind the VW diesel scandal pushes back on the EV future.

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PHEV Batteries Battery Cars 196

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If the home has a solar power system, the optional Home Energy Manager can use this as the main source of energy for charging the vehicle. All functions can be controlled via the Porsche Connect App as required.

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Cayenne Porsche All-Electric Hybrid 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2010

The “Well-to-Wheels” demonstration projects identified in this initial MOU, consist of a 5 megawatt solar power generation project and the production of the first 3 extended range electric trucks (EREV) for US fleet customers. Solar project. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Solar.

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Extended Range Renewable Electric Vehicles Range 240

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.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 15, 2022

And Sono Motors says its solar car is on pace. Volvo boosts the electric range of its plug-in hybrids. GM provides backstory on its warp-speed Hummer EV project. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The whole suite of Volvo plug-in hybrids are due to get a range boost—now up to 41 electric miles—with a larger 18.8-kwh

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Hummer Volvo Range PHEV 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2022

BYD and Shell signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) customers. The partnership will start in China and Europe and will extend to other regions across the globe.

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BYD Europe China Charging 259

EV Central

MARCH 15, 2025

litre and rise to $128,900 for the shouty and sporty M50 xDrive, while the PHEV sits in the middle at $104,100. For those who arent quite ready to go for one of the many BMW BEV options, the PHEV is a very smart first step towards electrification. What was surprising was just how good the PHEV was compared to the other two options.

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PHEV BMW Australia Range 55

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2017

In this demonstration, MMC will provide services for capacity reserve and balancing services by utilizing NewMotion’s charging infrastructure (with Enel V2G chargepoint hardware) and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs parked at home or at work in the city of Amsterdam linked to Nuvve’s Grid Integrated Vehicle platform (GIVe).

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Mitsubishi Netherlands Grid PHEV 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2011

This comprehensive energy management system features several Honda-developed energy production technologies, for example, a gas engine cogeneration unit and a solar power system. Honda also plans to construct and test its Honda Smart Home System in Saitama in the spring of next year.

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Honda Gas-Electric Gas Engine 261

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

Moreover, it is possible to connect solar panels and external storage directly to the recharger, allowing a more efficient electricity supply to buildings. Mitsubishi Motors is providing an Outlander PHEV SUV. kW, kWh and VAR.

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Energy Storage Mitsubishi Renewable Building 236

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2013

They are RheinEnergie AG, the city of Cologne; the University of Duisburg-Essen; the public transport providers KVB and RVK; the solar energy company Energiebau; Transportation Research & Consulting GmbH; the Cologne cab company Taxiruf; the Cologne/Bonn Airport; the TÜV Rheinland; and DB Rent GmbH.

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Ford Energy PHEV Transportation 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2018

Commencing today, the project aims to build a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system, and through this a business model that utilizes the electricity storage capabilities of multiple EV/PHEVs to regulate power demand and supply between the grid and electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2010

BYD will present its “Three Green Dreams” strategy, which focuses on renewable energy generation (solar power); environmentally friendly energy storage (Li-ion iron phosphate batteries); and energy consumption (plug-in vehicles). This vehicle is equipped standard with a solar panel sunroof to parallel charge the battery.

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BYD E6 PHEV Extended Range 170

EV Central

MAY 31, 2025

The battle for the electrified ute dollar is heating up with the arrival of the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. The Cannon Alpha PHEV clearly has the BYD Shark 6 in its crosshairs. Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced And its rechargeable hybrid system makes it a tantalising alternative to a diesel Ford Ranger or Toyota Hilux.

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PHEV BYD Petrol Plug-in 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Global Plug Production 314

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2014

WTW energy demand and GHG emissions for EV and PHEV drivetrains for various electricity sources; gasoline ICE vehicle is solid square, hybrid the hollow square. A critical electricity mix can be identified which divides optimal drivetrain performance between the BEV, PHEV and ICE vehicle. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Alternative Fuels Emissions Fuel Gasoline-Electric 252

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, has launched a multiyear plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) demonstration project using GridPoint’s smart charging software ( earlier post ). BGE will also evaluate the impact a PHEV fleet has on the company’s carbon footprint.

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Baltimore Grid Gas-Electric Plug-in 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Such technologies might include solar panels on hybrids, adaptive cruise control or. Such technologies might include solar panels on hybrids, adaptive cruise control or active aerodynamics. EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) sold in MYs 2017. active aerodynamics. Off-Cycle Credits.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Until then, this Flash Drive is an introduction to the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV. Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 105

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The Ford PHEV charge settings user interface. Ford’s PHEV vehicle-to-grid communications. when electricity rates are cheaper, or when the grid is using only renewable energy such as wind or solar power. Click to enlarge. Bill Ford, Ford’s executive chairman. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Grid Plug-in Plug Ford 284

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 28, 2008

Here is the outline of what the bill intends to do: SECTION 131 TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION SEC 131 Transportation Electrification DOE to establish competitive grants for electric vehicles and PHEVs to encourage early widespread use and advance production of electric (And PHEV) vehicles in USA. $90

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PHEV Energy Energy Storage Saturn 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2013

Biofuels for ICVs and bioelectricity for BEVs use photosynthesis to convert solar radiation into transportation services, that is, they are sun-to-wheels transportation pathways. Ethanol from corn or switchgrass for ICVs, bioelectricity from corn or switchgrass for BEVs, and PV electricity for BEVs using cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells.

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