Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). To date, the relatively high cost of batteries has kept electric and plug-in vehicles at the fringes of the auto industry. At the end of this article, Prof.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2009

However, its overall merits are open for debate after a study by UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel questioned the implied costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Of course any upward momentum is to be welcomed and Congress has now approved a further $2billion as an emergency top-up for the programme (see article ).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) This was starting to hurt because it was one reason for a sudden surge in Toyotas market share." Never discount Toyota.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Toyota still has not made any money on the Prius. I see the technical complexity of hybrids is finally coming home to roost at Toyota, which has superb engineering. Uncharacteristically, Toyota is blaming this on the floormats!! As far as electric vehicles, many writers here have stated some of the issues. Does that bother you?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

BYD’s conventional gas-powered cars are selling well these days in China, and his electric plug-in electric model looks like it will come to market with a longer range and a lower sticker price than the new Toyota Prius much-hyped Chevy Volt. Sokol told me that Mr. Wang seeks his ideas and criticism whenever they meet.

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Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2024

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