Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. The Toyota RAV4 Prime builds on the RAV4 Hybrid. In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2011

Tesla will build the electric powertrains at its production facility in Palo Alto, California and then ship them to TMMC for final assembly into the vehicle. The RAV4 EV will be sold at US Toyota dealers through Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. The RAV4 EV is one of several advanced-technology new products coming for Toyota.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The Drive Clean Rebate provides New York residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a new plug-in car from participating dealers. Leading car models sold include the Toyota Prius Prime, which accounted for more than 40% of the rebates, the Chevrolet Bolt EV (12%), Chevrolet Volt (10%), and the Ford Fusion Energi (10%).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. XXXXX Click to enlarge. —Cahill et al. —Cahill et al.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2021

The teams moving to Phase II are building on these goals by focusing on light-duty passenger vehicles and achieving a 30% reduction in energy consumption. In the second phase, SwRI will work to build on those technologies and expand its predictive eco-routing, eco-driving and hybrid power control strategies.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

The new 2016 Toyota Prius is now arriving at dealers all over the country, and while gas prices--and hence hybrid sales--are down, it's expected to boost sales of the quintessential hybrid, now ranked at 52 or 56 mpg combined.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 25, 2011

The 50-mpg combined rating of the 2011 Toyota Prius, the most fuel-efficient car sold in the U.S. The Volkswagen XL1 plug-in hybrid concept shown here, being. What's good gas mileage? How about 261 miles per gallon? Or, for the Europeans in the house, a mere 24 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. You heard right.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. Plug-in hybrids shared similar troubles, with Fisher stating that their usage of two entirely separate powertrains adds complexity that can undermine reliability. For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion.

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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

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Were making PRIUS+ happen.

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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). The municipal government of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture plans to build 21 such stations at 11 locations such as the municipal office and branch offices. kW solar panel in an 8.4

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Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

As always, the ACEEE also published a list of “greenest” vehicles for the environment, which this year was topped by the Toyota Prius Prime SE. The plug-in hybrid’s estimated annual fuel cost of $529 puts the Hummer EV’s inefficiency in perspective.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. Earlier post.). Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

With cars like the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf already on sale, plus a handful of startups either selling or building battery-powered cars on U.S. soil, it’s safe to say that the electric car revolution is truly upon us.

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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

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Toyota uses its Hybrid Synergy Drive technology as the platform on which to build its EV powertrain. Developed in parallel with the company’s full Hybrid (HV), Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) and Fuel Cell Hybrid (FCHV) vehicles, the EV represents Toyota’s long-term vision for short-range sustainable mobility.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. 195, Bright will be building cars that “do more with less&# , a philosophy MacCready was famous for (and the title of a wonderful biography on him). by: Michael Kanellos.

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All Cars Electric

JUNE 10, 2011

If you wanted a plug-in hybrid electric car a few years ago the only choices available were a handful of expensive third-party plug-in hybrid conversions or to build your own. By the start of 2011 Chevrolet was offering the first commercial plug-in hybrid in the form of its 2011 Volt.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2017

generation advanced safety research vehicle at the company’s Prius Challenge event in Sonoma California. is designed to be a flexible, plug-and-play test platform that can be upgraded continuously and often. The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) displayed its 2.0 Earlier post.)The

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. Click to enlarge. Subjective impressions.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2024

Considering those details, the EPA calculated that its final rule will require 56% EVs by 2032, plus at least 13% plug-in hybrids—and since then, GM has been among the automakers reviving plug-in hybrids , perhaps resulting in a slower EV rollout. 2024 Toyota Prius These fleet rules are one side of U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Don’t forget the Korean plug-ins. BMW starts adding plugs throughout its lineup. for 2016, followed by the Model X.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2014

Sierzchula said he used a qualitative case study method for three reasons: (1) the low level of EV adoption by organizations generally precluded a large-scale statistical analysis; (2) the method is particularly suited to building theory; and (3) interviews allow for a more in-depth analysis of a case than is possible through quantitative methods.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2024

In the past, Toyota engineers have told us that they intentionally build their powertrains with longevity in mind and that under-strained motors are a large piece of the puzzle. Although, Toyota does offer customers the option for a plug-in RAV4 Prime variant that Honda presently lacks on our market. seconds.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

EnergyCS had earlier developed one of the first commercial plug-in hybrid conversion kits for the Prius. Founded in 2001, EnergyCS creates, designs and builds monitoring and control systems for large-format, high voltage electrochemical storage systems. Earlier post.).

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

P G & E plugs campaign for hybrid electric cars Joshua Sabatini The Examiner Sep 5, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO - Pacific Gas and Electric Co. million customers in California to pressure car manufacturers to mass-produce electric vehicles that can be plugged right into a standard home socket. wants its 5.1 There’s a ceiling on that.

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 23, 2007

Interest in plug-in cars of all sorts is real and growing. billion taxpayer-funded effort, called the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV), to build an 80-miles-per-gallon car. Arguably, the Prius hybrid halo has enabled Toyota's more recent play for the American's profitable big SUV and truck market.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid. If new, improved and better are what make you happy in life, then the all-new 2023 Toyota Prius could be what you are looking for. Until then, this Flash Drive is an introduction to the 2023 Prius. Not the traditional Prius silhouette. The Top-Selling Hybrid Gets a Makeover.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

We firmly believe that fuel cell hybrid vehicles will play a major role in reducing emissions and achieving sustainable mobility, alongside petrol and plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles. With 600 Prius Plug-in-Hybrids ( earlier post ) already on the road in a worldwide leasing project, some 200 are in Europe.

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All Cars Electric

MARCH 2, 2011

Toyota, maker of the hybrid Prius and the upcoming plug-in version of the Prius, will launch its own home electric car charger, jumping into what is shaping up to be a crowded market. GE launched the WattStation last year, and building energy management giant.

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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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EV Central

JULY 29, 2024

The all-new 2026 Toyota Corolla will be capable of covering up to 2100km on a full charge and a brimmed tank of fuel thanks to its advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain and slippery aerodynamics. litre hybrid will be offered in other Toyota models including an updated Prius Prime and next-gen RAV4 SUV.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

We took to the road to report on most of the new EVs hitting the market, as well as plug-in hybrids, fuel cell electric vehicles, hybrids and the best of the legacy internal combustion engine models. Our testers had similar (best in class) feelings about the new 2023 Toyota Prius and the 2022 BMW i4 M50.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. See How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Toyota will build 35 of these Phase Zero vehicles—essentially converted RAV4s—for a demonstration and evaluation program through 2011. Tesla will build the battery and related. The RAV4 EV demonstrator. Click to enlarge. Tesla Motors is supplying the battery and other related components. combinations. The method and.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

New Tucson 'Digs' at Milagro Cohousing.plus a scenic view of PHEV3A Office Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiastics, One & All - After a six week break of sorts, the "Spirit of DC" and EVJerry are able to do some reporting out with narratives about the team-building EVforts underway. stand by for more info on this concept.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2016

Building on the results, the team presented a number of suggestions for the design of systems that facilitate ecodriving. HEVs are key for sustainable road transport as they can reduce fuel consumption without necessitating complex changes in energy-supply infrastructure (in contrast to plug-in or fuel cell electric vehicles).

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