Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2014

In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario. Weis et al. Click to enlarge. —Allison Weis.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 15, 2014

While battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars have had much of the spotlight to themselves for the past four years, we''re going to be hearing a lot more about hydrogen fuel-cell cars over the next few.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

MG is promising a big step forward via plug-in hybrid technology developed specifically for Australia when the PHEV version of the HS medium SUV arrives in Australia later this year. Its so confident the new tech will deliver frugality and performance its been dubbed Super Hybrid. 2025 MG HS Hybrid+ and MG QS.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2011

SKF is also a partner in the Ricardo-led KinerStor project to demonstrate the viability of low-cost flywheel hybrid systems ( earlier post ). The flywheel technology is relatively cheap. It can be used in a much larger volume of our cars than top-of-the-line technology such as the plug-in hybrid. —Derek Crabb.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2025

We sampled the Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid, and also learned Omoda was to be a separate brand later in 2025, rather than just a model sold by Chery. Jaecoo J7 SHS plug-in hybrid hits showrooms in May 2025. However, that’s mainly thanks to its super-cheap Tiggo 4 Pro SUV ($23,990 drive-away), not an electric car.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2019

The Pb-acid SLI battery will still continue to be in demand for the many small and cheap ICE vehicles where cost of the battery replacement will always be the deciding factor. That will see an uptake of more hybrid-, plug-in hybrids and BEVs in the EU.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

With gasoline cheap and buyers continuing to shun passenger cars for crossovers and trucks, there are bargains to be had in fuel-efficient and electrified vehicles. This month's deals, courtesy of CarsDirect, includes cheap leases, low financing rates, and money off sticker prices.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2018

In addition, it will be possible to recharge it by means of a plug-in charging outlet (as is the case in standard electric buses). In the new hybrid bus, electric energy propelling the vehicle will be derived from hydrogen, whereas the battery will only have a support function. The battery will be charged with power from the fuel cell.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2019

For vehicles, the methanol fuel cell systems would be applied in a plug-in battery hybrid configuration to balance the need for power/acceleration and energy/range. This would enable a ~3-minute refueling time with a +1000 km range using a cheap, simple fuel with reuse of existing infrastructure and logistics.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 31, 2008

Once again, a conference on plug-in cars. Plug-in 2008 in San Jose, California witnessed a noon-time address by new heavy-weight convert, Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel. I wish I knew what’s holding Gore back from full-throated support for plug-in cars. Coming on the heels of the Google/Brookings event in Washington, D.C.,

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2009

In this topic, ARPA-E seeks to develop a new generation of ultra-high energy density, low-cost battery technologies for long electric range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs). Batteries for Electrical Energy Storage in Transportation (BEEST).

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Anyway, the CX-80 is the latest to arrive, bringing with it two big six-cylinder engine options, as well as a clever plug-in hybrid powertrain that should see you spend much of your working week using nothing but electricity. It’s a potent and punchy plug-in powertrain, too, with the CX-80 pairing a 2.5-litre Score: 3.5/5

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2018

Not a lot has changed since last month: Buyers continue to move from passenger sedans to crossovers and trucks, and gasoline remains relatively cheap. DON'T MISS: Lexus lowers hybrid prices a lot to cut premium over gasoline Our list of deals for March, courtesy of.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. It can be used with both hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems. Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system appeared first on EV Central.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 14, 2007

Toyota comes in for a smackdown by Lawrence Ulrich ( Conspicuous Consumption With Green Illusions ) on it's high class hybrids. Writing about the $121,000 Lexus LS 600h L: "th[is] hybrid may have set a new standard for automotive hyperbole. Though they do recognize commercialization is at least decades away. Just because they say so.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2017

For December, CarsDirect has uncovered leases as cheap as $159/month and discounts as much as $18,100 on fuel-efficient vehicles for the month of December. If you're looking to give the gift of efficient motoring this holiday season, numerous manufacturer incentives are available this month that'll save you from breaking the bank.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 21, 2018

Last week, we asked our Twitter followers which plug-in car they might choose to send their kids back to school. Options ranged from the relatively affordable Nissan Leaf that offers great lease deals, to a plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt, to a not-so-cheap used Tesla Model S. What plug-in.

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Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 15, 2006

So writes Lester Brown , President of the Washington-based Earth Policy Institute , a member of the Plug in Partners Coalition. Hybrids of the future For the U.S. automotive fuel economy, the key to greatly reducing oil use and carbon emissions is gas-electric hybrid cars. Plan B has three components. This could cut U.S.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Chrysler recalls Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivans—again. Faster charging is coming—but it won't come cheap. Infiniti bumps turbo fuel efficiency with a new variable-compression engine. And we detail why the Hyundai Kona Electric is one of our three finalists for Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2019.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Hence Benzs tuning arm is in the process of replacing traditional V8s with plug-in hybrids. Like the car itself, they’re not cheap. seconds The post 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV Review: A V8 icon slashes the cylinder count and goes plug-in hybrid. This thing has performance to burn.

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 2, 2007

VW's announced "Up Concept" city cars could have a Plug-in Hybrid version. Easy parking and super cheap to refill. Autoblog and Left Lane News are reporting VW will be showing a PHEV UP at the LA Auto Show. Small enough to be labeled "tiny" in DailyTech.com 's headline. nk City that Ford confiscated in 2004.

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Discover EV

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle servicing and maintenance isn’t well reported. Even owners may not be aware of what an EV service entails. We talk to aftersales training specialists, Pro-Moto, to find out what’s really going on within the industry to cater for these cars.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. It’s not actually as fuel efficient as a conventional hybrid (and, for now at least, it’s more expensive, too), but Nissan says it’s far more fun to drive. And that means it’s not cheap.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. But it’s had a chunky price rise over the old model. Is it good value?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The journey data gathered is already showing that the current generation of vehicles are cheap to run as well as being comparable to petrol and diesel vehicles for speed, ease of use and daily journey distance. —Brian Price, lecturer in Engineering Systems and Management at Aston. Electricity providers E.ON

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 13, 2011

Plug-in cars are being delivered at long last. Is it as complex and time-consuming a process as has been experienced by many new owners of plug-in cars? Is it as complex and time-consuming a process as has been experienced by many new owners of plug-in cars? All plug-in cars these days come with a 120-volt charge cord.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 1, 2016

liter TDI diesel cars, Tesla extends cheaper leases on its electric cars through September, and the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid's U.S. Today, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) says it will test proposed modifications for Volkswagen 2.0-liter launch is delayed again. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A quick search on Auto Trader brings up more than 8,500 results for used BEVs and nearly 7,000 results for used plug-in hybrids, spanning 33 manufacturers and hundreds of models – from hatchbacks and hybrids to coupes and convertibles. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 2, 2007

And I was there representing Plug In America. What's most interesting, however, is how easy (and cheap) it is to do a carbon emission-free 200 mile day in a 100 mile range electric vehicle, my 5 year old Toyota RAV4 EV. In a Prius or Civic Hybrid at 50mpg, the trip would have cost about $30 in gas, tolls and parking in Sacto.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As the European Union slaps more restrictive tariffs on EVs pouring in from China, Chinese automakers have found a workaround: they’ll just make and export hybrids instead, since hybrids of all varieties are bizarrely exempt from the tariff scheme. But of course, exporting hybrids sidesteps this whole issue.

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2024

Super-cheap Dacia Spring electric SUV is going right-hand drive, but will it come to Australia as a Renault? While Renault globally has its eyes on plug-in hybrids, locally Sealey isn’t rushing to adopt the technology. Will this reborn icon make Europe relevant in the electric car era? READ MORE: Spring has Sprung!

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2025

Arriving as a full EV (as tested here) and a range extender hybrid , it’s the cheapest EV in its class, and roughly $10,000 under our land’s best selling Tesla Model Y. But does its cheap price – from $45,888 before on-roads – equate to decent value? and lands with the C10 medium SUV.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2015

The Group already offers the widest range of electromobility solutions in the automotive industry as well, with nine battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Oil will not be as cheap as it is at the moment for ever. The CO 2 limits apply irrespective of fuel prices.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 10, 2024

This one is a plug-in hybrid that mates a 2.0-liter It's not cheap, with a $71,200 base price. Apple CarPlay required plugging in. Some of Volvo's newer EVs are a bit strange, design-wise, so it was nice to pilot a Volvo PHEV that remind me of the company I grew up with. This is the Volvo I remember. kWh battery.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A plug-in hybrid version is also available in some markets that combines three e-motors with a 2.0-litre Designed by Wolfgang Egger, who previously worked for Alfa Romeo, Audi and Lamborghini, the X9 GT is a shooting brake in a similar vein to the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo. That’s enough for a 0-100km/h launch of just 3.4

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 9, 2011

Plug-in cars from a half dozen Chinese automakers were on display along with charge stations in an attractive setting amidst a winding course for test drives. The BYD plug-in hybrid I drove performed well. We really don’t need more cheap gas cars.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The 2025 Mercedes E 53 Hybrid can be DC fast-charged E 53 Hybrid has multiple regenerative braking modes but no one-pedal driving The E 53 Hybrids price may be too high for a mixed bag of attributes The latest AMG-badged E-Class gets its increased power output. Arriving at U.S. Arriving at U.S. It was happy to do so to a point.

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