Sentences with phrase «hybrid electric vehicle technology»

Initially, electric and hybrid electric vehicle technology was terribly expensive and it seemed as though their inconveniences would far outweigh the benefits; not so much anymore.

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Current technology is a series of trade - offs, for example hybrids offer better performance but fully electric vehicles are a cleaner technology.

Policy makers encourage the use of advance internal combustion engine vehicles (particularly diesel), as well as hybrid technology and emerging plug - in electric vehicles to meet the medium - term demands of the issue (to 2020).

Meanwhile, he added, the steady erosion of fuel duty yield is well known, as vehicle fuel efficiency improves and hybrid, electric and other vehicle technologies achieve significant market penetration.

Over the past two years FreshDirect has made significant investments in new technologies to reduce its carbon footprint including purchasing all - electric, hybrid - electric, and clean diesel vehicles.

For these reasons, supercapacitive materials hold great promise for a wide variety of energy storage needs, particularly in computer technology and hybrid or electric vehicles.

«New technologies such as plug - in hybrid electric vehicles and next - generation biofuels could also have a greater impact in the future,» the report states.

The image shows a plug - in hybrid electric vehicle, which also has a fuel tank and a combustion engine, but the technology system works equally well with a purely electric vehicle.

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are vying with next - generation hybrid car technology (which can be plugged in to recharge its battery rather than relying on the gasoline engine) to be the electric car of the future.

This gap in research has now been closed by scientists of the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT): They compared the performances of 49,000 battery electric cars and 73,000 plug - in hybrid vehicles in Germany and the US using data from fleet trials and automotive manufacturers as well as from websites for drivers to manage and monitor their vehicles.

Hybrid vehicles, which do not plug in but also use both gas and electric engines, are bringing the technology mainstream.

A technology developed by Purdue researchers could provide an «instantly rechargeable» method that is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly for recharging electric and hybrid vehicle batteries through a quick and easy process similar to refueling a car at a gas station.

The rule itself is technology - neutral, but the aggressive target pressures car companies to make and sell all types of electrified vehicles, a category that includes hybrids, plug - in electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.

Daimler has bolstered its portfolio of electrified vehicles with numerous plug - in hybrid models introduced within the past year, and now the company's executives will be part of an effort to further the company's commitment to electric technology.

«We can do lot more with today's propulsion systems, both gas and diesel, as you downsize and add direct - injection and electrification to those systems,» Smyth says, noting GM is working on all possible future powertrain technologies, including hybrid - and all - electric vehicles, as well as plug - in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells.

The official strategy sees these grants helping to accelerate technology development and reduce the cost of high - tech batteries, with the ultimate goal of making hybrid - electric and pure electric vehicles more affordable, thereby stimulating their demand at the retail level.

All six vehicles will be fully electric and none will feature hybrid technology like Nissan's own e-Power system, which was proven popular in its home market of Japan.

As electric vehicle technology evolves, it is likely that the batteries used in electric hybrid and full electric buses will increase in size, meaning that more power will be required for charging.

Toyota Prius Prime: A 1.8 L 4 - cylinder hybrid engine powers your vehicle, and it utilizes plug - in technology to boost the electric capabilities giving you up to 55 mpg / city and 133 MPGe in all - electric mode.

The vehicle retained the iconic look and styling of the Model A but was enhanced with the forward - thinking technology of a plug - in hybrid electric vehicle, Super All - Wheel Control and Forward Collision Mitigation.

Despite pioneering the technology behind hydrogen fuel cells, Honda is lagging far behind arch-rival Toyota in the hybrid and electric vehicle segment.

It is a petrol - electric hybrid vehicle utilizing plug - in technology.

Once thought of as an incredibly niche market, demand for hybrid and electric vehicles has risen as the technology improved and driving ranges increased.

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Nissan has obtained license rights to use Toyota's hybrid technology beginning as early as next year, though the company says its first gas - electric vehicle is likely to be a car, not a truck.

The new Range Rover Sport is transformed by technology, with a plug - in hybrid electric powertrain as the company moves closer to its promise of delivering new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles with the option of electrification.

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From two - wheeler to passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers, companies are keen on exploiting the electric and hybrid technology.

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The Focus BEV concept used the European Mark II as its donor vehicle and incorporated key components from Ford's North American hybrid technology, including the electric climate control system from the 2010 Ford Fusion Hhybrid technology, including the electric climate control system from the 2010 Ford Fusion HybridHybrid.

This involves the optimization of Mazda's base technologies, which determine the core performance of its vehicles, and the progressive introduction of electric devices such as regenerative braking and a hybrid system.

With the Vatican looking to expand their use of green technology, the next generation Popemobile is reportedly set to employ hybrid technology, although His Holiness would reportedly prefer a fully electric vehicle powered by solar panels.

Another seven of the 13 were announced back in January, 2017, including vehicles like a hybrid Ford Mustang, hybrid F - 150, two hybrid police vehicles, and a battery - electric crossover that will premiere the company's forthcoming self - driving technology.

US Patent Application Nº 2012 / 0059538: Closed - loop speed and torque damping control for hybrid and electric vehicles (Published 2012, Assignee GM Global Technology Operations LLC)

HSD technology produces a full hybrid vehicle which allows the car to run on the electric motor only, as opposed to most other brand hybrids which can not and are considered mild hybrids.

First introduced on the Prius, the technology is an option on several other Toyota and Lexus vehicles and has been adapted for the electric drive system of the hydrogen - powered Mirai, and for a plug - in hybrid version of the Prius.

Powered by the fifth generation of battery and drivetrain technology, from 2021 the BMW Group will be capable of offering all - electric vehicles with a range of up to 700 kilometres and plug - in hybrids with an electrical range of up to 100 kilometres.

Based on a Mercedes - AMG GLA 45, the one - off GKN Technology Demonstrator 2018 vehicle (GTD18), features mechanical and electric Twinster torque vectoring, a plug - in hybrid system, and completely re-engineered... Read more →

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications from eligible entities to collaborate with EPA in a set of hybrid technology pilot projects that can span the optimization of Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle (HHV) technology (including plug - in electric - hydraulic hybrids); unique clean and efficient engines for full - series hybrid vehicles; and clean... Read hybrid technology pilot projects that can span the optimization of Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle (HHV) technology (including plug - in electric - hydraulic hybrids); unique clean and efficient engines for full - series hybrid vehicles; and clean... Read Hybrid Vehicle (HHV) technology (including plug - in electric - hydraulic hybrids); unique clean and efficient engines for full - series hybrid vehicles; and clean... Read hybrid vehicles; and clean... Read more →

In addition to the premium hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV) applications of its gearbox technology, Evolute Drives recognizes that there is a lot of interest in better and more efficient automated manual transmission (AMT) solutions for conventional powertrains particularly in developing markets such as India.

Honda's Environmental Leadership Honda has a long history of environmental innovation, including the retail introduction of America's first hybrid (1999 Honda Insight), delivery of the first fuel - cell electric vehicle in the U.S. (2002 Honda FCX) and the first gasoline - powered vehicles in the hands of consumers to meet stricter emissions standards, including the 1996 Honda Civic, the first gasoline Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV); the 1998 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV); the 2000 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) in the hands of consumers; the 2001 Civic Natural Gas, the first vehicle to qualify as an Advanced Technology Partial - Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT - PZEV); and, most recently, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - In, the first Super Ultra-Low Emissions 20 Vehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New Yorkvehicle in the U.S. (2002 Honda FCX) and the first gasoline - powered vehicles in the hands of consumers to meet stricter emissions standards, including the 1996 Honda Civic, the first gasoline Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV); the 1998 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV); the 2000 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) in the hands of consumers; the 2001 Civic Natural Gas, the first vehicle to qualify as an Advanced Technology Partial - Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT - PZEV); and, most recently, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - In, the first Super Ultra-Low Emissions 20 Vehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New YorkVehicle (LEV); the 1998 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV); the 2000 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) in the hands of consumers; the 2001 Civic Natural Gas, the first vehicle to qualify as an Advanced Technology Partial - Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT - PZEV); and, most recently, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - In, the first Super Ultra-Low Emissions 20 Vehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New YorkVehicle (ULEV); the 2000 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) in the hands of consumers; the 2001 Civic Natural Gas, the first vehicle to qualify as an Advanced Technology Partial - Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT - PZEV); and, most recently, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - In, the first Super Ultra-Low Emissions 20 Vehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New YorkVehicle (SULEV) in the hands of consumers; the 2001 Civic Natural Gas, the first vehicle to qualify as an Advanced Technology Partial - Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT - PZEV); and, most recently, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - In, the first Super Ultra-Low Emissions 20 Vehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New Yorkvehicle to qualify as an Advanced Technology Partial - Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT - PZEV); and, most recently, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - In, the first Super Ultra-Low Emissions 20 Vehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New YorkVehicle (AT - PZEV); and, most recently, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - In, the first Super Ultra-Low Emissions 20 Vehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New YorkVehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New York state.

The Germans already have the i3 electric car and the i8 hybrid, as well as a series of mind Activehybrid models, but Munich has expressed its intentions to launch more efficient vehicles with a range of newly - developed technologies.

The company also plans on building hybrids, plug - in hybrids, and an electric vehicle, using their current technology, by 2015.

There have been numerous milestones, including the REEVolution project, a collaborative research and development program funded by the Technology Strategy Board (now Innovate UK) in 2011 designed to create new high - performance range extended electric vehicles (REEVs) and plug - in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

While hybrid technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, it sure hasn't helped to drop the sticker price of a new hybrid gasoline / electric vehicle.

The new Outlander PHEV blends, according to Mitsubishi, the best of the company's EV technology (i - MiEV), sure - footed Super All - Wheel Control (derived from the esteemed S - AWC system found in the legendary Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution) and the capable, rugged and reliable Montero and Outlander SUV lineage into the world's first plug - in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) SUV with all - wheel drive.

Xtrac has considerable experience of designing transmissions for high performance hybrid and electric road vehicles, and has been involved since the inception of low carbon vehicle technologies, having presented its technology to policy makers with a special display at the House of Lords as long ago as 2008 in response to the growing interest in EVs.