Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

The Panasonic Group will supply the lithium-ion batteries for Toyota Motor Corporation’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid. This will be the first time for the Panasonic Group to supply its lithium-ion batteries for a mass production plug-in hybrid vehicle. Li-ion cell for Prius PHV. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

Li-ion 199

Li-ion Nickel Metal Hydride Prius Plug-in 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2016

Toyota unveiled the new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. Toyota expects the Prius Prime’s manufacturer-estimated 120 or above MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) to be the highest MPGe rating of any current plug-in hybrid. Toyota also expects the Prius Prime, equipped with an 8.8

Prius 150

Prius Toyota PHEV Range 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. With a starting base price of $32,000 (before rebates), the production Prius Plug-in features a 4.4 Click to enlarge. L/100km equivalent and 4.8

Prius 244

Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Toyota expects Prius v to account for about 15% (incremental) of conventional Prius sales. The new Prius v ( earlier post )—the first of three coming members of the Prius family joining the original Prius in the US—will go on sale here at the end of next month. Under the hood of the Prius v.

Prius 255

Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation has begun short-term rental of the Plug-in Prius (Prius PHV) from a Toyota rental and leasing company in Nagasaki prefecture, Japan. Two vehicles will be available in the city of Goto. The Prius PHV can be recharged from a household power supply, and offers electric range of 23.4

Prius 218

Prius Plug-in Toyota Plug 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2009

plans to use the new Prius Plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ) as company cars. As a start, the convenience store chain operator will deploy a Prius Plug-in Hybrid at its office in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, next Thursday. This vehicle will be used by supervisors for their store visits in the city of Toyota.

Prius 170

Prius Plug-in Plug Fleet 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Toyota has provided some initial details on the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept to be unveiled next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Plug-in Prius will support an all-electric driving range of about 20 km (12.4 Click to enlarge. miles) miles at speeds up to 62 mph.

Prius 267

Prius Plug-in Nickel Metal Hydride Plug 267

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 19, 2022

With growing pressure from consumers, the world’s largest auto brands have invested heavily in eco-friendly vehicles. Of course, there are a range of eco-friendly vehicles on the market, but one emerging contender is hydrogen-powered cars. So, what’s the state of hydrogen vehicles in 2022 and beyond? Hydrogen Vehicles in 2022.

Hydrogen 87

Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 87

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

NiMH 207

NiMH Kits Conversion Prius 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC.

Kits 150

Kits Prius Canada Conversion 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Opel has presented a specially-equipped Ampera extended range electric vehicle to the Technical Institute Karlsruhe (KIT), marking the beginning of a field trial in the research project iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) in Stuttgart. Connected vehicles Electric (Battery) Smart charging Smart Grid' iZEUS Ampera.

Recharge 210

Recharge Grid Kits Concept 210

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 6, 2022

It doesn’t hurt to know some of the terminology used in electric vehicles. For example, what is a hybrid vehicle, PHEV, or EV, and what are the differences between them and their advantages and disadvantages? Hybrid Vehicles. PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. EVs – Electric Vehicles.

PHEV 98

PHEV Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2012

L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 The vehicle can be driven 500-plus miles with total system output of 188 hp (140 kW), compared to the 134 hp (100 kW) from Toyota Prius v and Prius. The C-MAX Hybrid is based on the new Ford C-MAX five-passenger multi-activity vehicle.

MPG 252

MPG Hybrid Ford Prius 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2010

The joint venture already has a track record for producing the Prius, the Japanese carmaker’s mainstay hybrid. Toyota intends to position the joint venture as the Chinese supply base for plug-ins, which are touted as the next big thing in environmentally friendly vehicles.

Plug-in 261

Plug-in Toyota China Plug 261

Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). In fact, EVs have just 25.1

Gas-Electric 98

Gas-Electric Electric Vehicles Gas Power 98

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

On cold days, heated liquid warms the batteries, gradually bringing the system’s temperature to a level that allows it to efficiently accept charge energy and provide enough discharge power for expected vehicle performance. which also will assemble battery packs for Ford’s hybrid and electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

Michigan 363

Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

Get Electric Vehicle

DECEMBER 1, 2023

  Factors affecting Electric Vehicle range While numerous myths and misconceptions lie around the EV range, understanding the real factors that affect this range is crucial for both current EV owners and prospective buyers. #1. Driving Habits This one can be directly related to the mileage of an ICE vehicle.

Electric Vehicles 52

Electric Vehicles Range Vehicles MPH 52

EV Adoption

DECEMBER 5, 2021

We are excited to announce the launch of the new EVAdoption Quarterly US Electric Vehicle Sales Scoreboard, beginning with sales data from Q3 of 2021. The two PHEVs from Toyota also saw strong QOQ increases with the Prius Prime PHEV jumping 69% and the RAV4 Prime popping 146%. US Electric Vehicle Sales Reporting Challenges.

Sale 52

Sale Electric Vehicles PHEV Vehicles 52

All Cars Electric

MAY 11, 2010

Toyota has come under some fire from electric-vehicle enthusiasts for what some perceive as a grudging, halfhearted approach to building vehicles that plug in. market plug-in vehicle--not including a thousand or so RAV4 electric crossovers a decade ago--will be the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. Its first U.S.-market

Prius 42

Prius Plug-in Toyota Plug 42

EV Adoption

AUGUST 31, 2021

Despite the continued global chip shortage and lingering concerns and uncertainty about the Coronavirus pandemic, the first half of 2021 saw record sales of electric vehicles, according to the just released EVAdoption report, US Electric Vehicle Sales Report: 1H 2021. US EV Sales /Share By Country Where Vehicle is Assembled.

Available 52

Available Electric Vehicles Sale PHEV 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The first nine electric drive cars to become eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant of up to £5,000 (US$7,900) in the UK are: Mitsubishi iMiEV; smart fortwo electric drive; Peugeot iON; Citroen CZero; Nissan Leaf; Tata Vista EV; Toyota Prius Plug-in; Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt. More will follow next year.

Grant 210

Grant Vehicles Ireland 2012 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2009

Toyota Industries Corp (TIC) has developed a solar charging station for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Full operation of the stations will begin in April, with 20 Prius Plug-In Hybrids. Toyota Industries recharger on a stand. kW solar panel in an 8.4 Click to enlarge.

Solar 316

Solar Toyota Industrial Industry 316

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Again, here are the rules: The vehicle has to be a car/truck/SUV/crossover at least one of us drove during the calendar year, even if only for a few minutes. So, in no particular order, here we go: Chris Tonn If my notes are correct, I’ve driven roughly 67 different vehicles this year as of this writing.

Cars 93

Cars Prius Toyota Jeep 93

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2012

While the selection of hybrid models in the US has more than doubled since 2007, only 35% of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk. As an example, the Honda Civic is the second most cross-shopped vehicle among both Toyota Prius and Honda Insight shoppers.

Hybrid 244

Hybrid Buy San Diego Los Angeles 244

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Led by the region’s big city Mayors, regional officials and clean tech industry executives, the Bay Area EV Strategic Council aims to develop the infrastructure needed for an influx of new electric vehicles (EVs). The package of grants and initiatives for the region includes: $1.5

San Francisco 210

San Francisco Grant Prius California 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2009

will deploy 40 electric vehicles this fiscal year, with the first units in operation later this month. The EVs will mainly be in use in its branches in Kanagawa Prefecture, where there is a recharging infrastructure. The EVs will mainly be in use in its branches in Kanagawa Prefecture, where there is a recharging infrastructure.

Japan 150

Japan i-MiEV Mitsubishi Prius 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

Eight new low carbon vehicle projects will receive a share of £25 million (US$41 million) of funding from the UK’s Technology Strategy Board Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator to run ‘real-life’ trials. The majority of the vehicles are electric, with a small number being plug-in gasoline-electric hybrids. The winning consortia.

Carbon 150

Carbon Electric Vehicles Vehicles London 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2018

Leading car models sold or leased include: Toyota Prius Prime, which accounted for more than 38% of rebates; Chevrolet Bolt EV, which accounted for 12% of rebates; Chevrolet Volt, which accounted for 9% of rebates; Ford Fusion Energi, which accounted for 8% of rebates; and. Under the Governor’s Charge NY 2.0 Charge NY 2.0

Clean 186

Clean Cleaning New York New York City 186

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

The policy, which exempts electric cars from hefty daily taxation, is resulting in increasingly significant vehicle choices for English consumers. Despite being low-speed vehicles about which safety concerns have been raised, they have months long waiting lists. India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz. Norway's Th!nk

London 100

London G-Wiz i-MiEV Recharge 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

As Toyota learned with the introduction of the Prius and its efforts on the 2002 RAV4 EV, O’Brien said, it is difficult to force technology adoption by consumers. Creating consumer demand for mandated advanced technology vehicles will require substantial government engagement at all levels. ”. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Plug-in 236

Plug-in Toyota 2015 Plug 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

A Dominion PHEV Prius and hybrid bucket truck. Dominion Virginia Power has added two plug-in electric hybrid cars and two hybrid-powered bucket trucks to its fleet as part of its efforts to determine the impact of plug-in vehicles on electricity demand and to find ways to conserve energy and reduce vehicle emissions.

Virginia 150

Virginia Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

Gasoline-Electric 186

Gasoline-Electric San Diego Gasoline PHEV 186

EV Life

AUGUST 28, 2020

Electric vehicles (EVs) are safer, greener, and cheaper to drive than gas vehicles. In the US, a Consumer Reports survey showed that 63% of car buyers expressed interest in electric vehicles, but EVs represent only 2% of cars on the road. For the Hyundai Kona below, EV Life estimates it will take one hour to recharge 5 miles.).

Electric Cars 98

Electric Cars San Francisco Cars Financing 98

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%.

Alternative Fuels 218

Alternative Fuels Fuel Gasoline-Electric Volt 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Hybrid Vehicles. Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles. By early 2012, TMC plans to begin sales of a “Prius”-based PHV, mainly in Japan, the United States and Europe. Electric Vehicles. Fuel Cell Vehicles. TMC plans to introduce 11 models by the end of 2012, consisting of all-new models and redesigned models.

Toyota 231

Toyota Battery Batteries Japan 231

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. 2006 (Denver CO) Veridian Corp.

Prius 48

Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 48

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2009

Car-sharing operator Zipcar and the Westminster City Council in London have launched a new car sharing club fleet that will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and will offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle, a Citroen c1. There are an additional 48 charging points in the council’s secure car parks.

London 150

London Hybrid C1 Honda Insight 150