Sentences with phrase «getting hybrid electric vehicles»

This strategy is proving very effective in getting hybrid electric vehicles past the early adopter hump and into the mainstream.

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Got a hybrid or electric vehicle?

As far as a vehicle goes, I can get a reliable gas - electric hybrid (a plug - in hybrid, even) for far less than $ 35,000.

Many hybrid electric vehicles achieve higher fuel economy ratings in the city (e.g. 2017 Toyota Prius, 54 - city, 50 - highway) than on the highway because the electric motor recharges when braking and turns off the gas - powered engine when stopped; this is especially beneficial to those who do a lot of city driving because, while 100 % gas vehicles will get better mileage on the highway vs. the city, hybrids are the opposite.

In a bid to get a piece of the (potentially) $ 50 billion pie, Michigan's Legislature has approved significant tax incentives for manufacturers of advanced batteries that will be used in hybrid and electric vehicles.

The XV Crosstrek Hybrid is Subaru's very first gas - electric vehicle, and they've got some catching - up to do.

Battery - electric vehicle tech gets a boost when supporting the ICE sector hybrid - drive industries.

In the waning days of 2017, the mainstream midsize crossover segment in the U.S. will get its first plug - in hybrid electric vehicle.

Then get some of that money back by purchasing an electric or plug - in electric hybrid vehicle.

In addition to that, the new Range Rover Evoque is also expected to get the first mild hybrid setup in a Land Rover vehicle, powered by a 1.5 - liter Ingenium gas engine, supported by a compact electric motor backed up by a 48 - volt electric system.

This new electric or plug - in hybrid electric vehicle will likely get a new name, in order to distinguish it from the Accord model lineup.

Purchasing an I.C.E either petrol or diesel without a hybrid drive train is like purchasing a 386 computer — old fuddy - duddy stuff for the old economy, get with the program the future electric vehicles are fun and fantastic or the Insight is a brilliant appetizer

PHEV stands for Plug - in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, and that's exactly what you get with the Outlander PHEV.

The present Escape earns pretty good mileage for what it is, but what if a model can get about 40 mpg in the city (a hybrid, unlike a regular vehicle, gets better mileage in the city than on the highway, because the electric motor can move it around on its own), still carry five adults in comfort, still have plenty of cargo room in the back, have V -6-like acceleration, and four - wheel - drive?

Source: Ford Press Release is on Page 2 Sleeker, Smarter 2019 Fusion Is First Ford With Standard Ford Co-Pilot360 Driver - Assist Technology, Greater Plug - In Hybrid Range The new 2019 Fusion brings the debut of Ford Co-Pilot360 ™, the most advanced suite of standard driver - assist technologies among full - line brands that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot information system, lane keeping system, rear backup camera and auto high - beam lighting 1.5 - liter EcoBoost ® engine now standard on Fusion SE and higher trim levels, while new Fusion Energi plug - in hybrid model is projected to have an EPA - estimated electric - only range of up to 25 miles — nearly 20 percent greater than the current model Fusion Titanium and Fusion Hybrid customers will get even more standard technologies, including adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and an advanced navigation system Updated Fusion styling for all models includes sleeker front and rear design, new wheels and fresh color palettes inside and out, while simplified lineup makes for easier ordering DEARBORN, Mich., March 20, 2018 — Ford today announces the 2019 Fusion sedan — the first Ford vehicle globally with standard new state - of - the - art Co-Pilot360 ™ driver - assist technology, plus sleeker styling for all models and greater projected all - electric driving range for the plug - in hybrid Fusion EHybrid Range The new 2019 Fusion brings the debut of Ford Co-Pilot360 ™, the most advanced suite of standard driver - assist technologies among full - line brands that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot information system, lane keeping system, rear backup camera and auto high - beam lighting 1.5 - liter EcoBoost ® engine now standard on Fusion SE and higher trim levels, while new Fusion Energi plug - in hybrid model is projected to have an EPA - estimated electric - only range of up to 25 miles — nearly 20 percent greater than the current model Fusion Titanium and Fusion Hybrid customers will get even more standard technologies, including adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and an advanced navigation system Updated Fusion styling for all models includes sleeker front and rear design, new wheels and fresh color palettes inside and out, while simplified lineup makes for easier ordering DEARBORN, Mich., March 20, 2018 — Ford today announces the 2019 Fusion sedan — the first Ford vehicle globally with standard new state - of - the - art Co-Pilot360 ™ driver - assist technology, plus sleeker styling for all models and greater projected all - electric driving range for the plug - in hybrid Fusion Ehybrid model is projected to have an EPA - estimated electric - only range of up to 25 miles — nearly 20 percent greater than the current model Fusion Titanium and Fusion Hybrid customers will get even more standard technologies, including adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and an advanced navigation system Updated Fusion styling for all models includes sleeker front and rear design, new wheels and fresh color palettes inside and out, while simplified lineup makes for easier ordering DEARBORN, Mich., March 20, 2018 — Ford today announces the 2019 Fusion sedan — the first Ford vehicle globally with standard new state - of - the - art Co-Pilot360 ™ driver - assist technology, plus sleeker styling for all models and greater projected all - electric driving range for the plug - in hybrid Fusion EHybrid customers will get even more standard technologies, including adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and an advanced navigation system Updated Fusion styling for all models includes sleeker front and rear design, new wheels and fresh color palettes inside and out, while simplified lineup makes for easier ordering DEARBORN, Mich., March 20, 2018 — Ford today announces the 2019 Fusion sedan — the first Ford vehicle globally with standard new state - of - the - art Co-Pilot360 ™ driver - assist technology, plus sleeker styling for all models and greater projected all - electric driving range for the plug - in hybrid Fusion Ehybrid Fusion Energi.

They say you rarely get it right the first time but despite the fact that ILX Hybrid is the first hybrid - electric vehicle ever produced by Acura, it's not a bad Hybrid is the first hybrid - electric vehicle ever produced by Acura, it's not a bad hybrid - electric vehicle ever produced by Acura, it's not a bad start.

A gasoline - electric drivetrain with plug - in capability means the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid can operate as an electric vehicle for typical errands, and gets better fuel economy than any other minivan.

Electric and hybrid vehicles have made getting gas a less frequent necessity; rear backup cameras have made parking lot fender benders easier to avoid; and in - car GPS technology can turn anyone into an expert navigator.

When driven solely as a gas - electric hybrid, the vehicle gets 24 mpg.

We've seen hybrid vehicles — which use a tiny gasoline engine and a big electric motor for power, resulting in high overall fuel mileage — marketed in the United States using two central selling points: that hybrids such as the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic and Insight are economical, getting in excess of 45 miles per gallon, and that environmentally, hybrids are The Right Thing To Do.

Most hybrids, incidentally, get better mileage in the city than on the highway, the opposite of conventional vehicles, because the lower - speed city driving allows for more use of electric - only mode.

The module is 13 - pounds lighter than the total weight of a conventional system, requires about half the packaging space and gets 10 % more braking regeneration, which is great for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Lutz goes on to say that big trucks and SUVs make economic sense because the fuel savings are so huge «that you will more than get back your monthly lease price,» and that starting with trucks could've helped the image of electric vehicles and plug - in hybrids.

The Figueroas purchased a plug - in hybrid electric vehicle after getting a no - cost solar electric system through GRID.

JAMES WOOLSEY GETS HIS OWN PHEV (FINALLY) Here's the report from Set America Free; see http://www.setamericafree.org/­wordpress for photos: In a special ceremony at the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference, Former CIA Director and Set America Free co-founder Jim Woolsey got the keys to his newly converted Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

Of course, I agree with that; I also believe that plug - in hybrids are a transitional platform, and that the sooner we get to all - electric vehicles, the better.

But in a sign that Kansas City residents haven't entirely gotten over their range anxiety, plug - in hybrids outnumber battery - electric vehicles at a higher - than - average rate here, though that's starting to change.

In fact, you could make an all - gasoline vehicle that got 50 mpg and was cheaper than an all - electric vehicle or a hybrid.

We were astonished at the level of incentives and benefits drivers of electric vehicles (and, we hope, soon plug - in hybrids) can get in London.

For the get - away vehicle, go ultra-hip with a bicycle taxi, horse - drawn carriage, electric bike, or a hybrid car or Zipcar.

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Now, individuals with an income less than $ 35,000 and households earning less than $ 60,000 get $ 3,000 for plug - in hybrids and $ 4,000 for electric vehicles.

The city will also get 128 plug - in hybrid vehicles which can run on electric batteries or gasoline.

However, this is not a legal requirement, so if you are going to lease a hybrid or electric vehicle, do the math and double check that you are getting a corresponding discount on your lease.

There's really no way to get better gas mileage than to operate a hybrid or fully electric vehicle.