Sentences with phrase «hybrid vehicles already»

The direct response to the accelerator pedal is impressive when compared either with conventional 7 Series models or existing hybrid vehicles already in the market.

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This fact doesn't appear to matter, as a survey of consumers who already own a hybrid or electric vehicle found that more than 75 percent of respondents would likely buy a car manufacturing by Apple...

Already Toyota and Honda have hybrid vehicles on the lot that can get 50, 60, 70 miles to the gallon.

Some of this technology is already in use in hybrids: Regenerative braking converts the car's motion into electricity as the vehicle comes to a stop, and BMW and Honda are designing devices that recover heat from engine exhaust.

Valence has already modified a Prius... Marc Kohler, business development manager for Valence's vehicle systems program, says the major automakers appear to be acting disinterested, but it's not the full picture... «Publicly they have to say one thing, but R&D guys are actively researching it,» says Kohler, pointing out that high oil prices, national security issues, the fact that the technology is available, and the slow progress of fuel - cell cars has created an ideal environment for pursuing plug - in hybrids.

Kawai says range is no problem for Toyota's latest FCHV (Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle) prototype, which already has a range of 375 miles (600 km).

Across the Atlantic, the U.K. has already announced that it will ban the sale of vehicles with gasoline or diesel engines by 2040 (including hybrid and plug - in hybrid vehicles, as well), which mirrors a plan also proposed in France.

«Already BMW is the most successful plug - in hybrid electric vehicle brand in the premium sector.

Say hello to Jaguar Land Rover's first plug - in hybrid electric vehicle, the Range Rover Sport P400e — notice JLR's new naming strategy is already in full swing.

Chevrolet is also one of the pioneers in hybrid and electric vehicles, offering two such models: Volt (that has already reached its second generation) and the newer Bolt EV.

Kia will exhibit its electric vehicles, plug - in hybrids, and a range of other cars — including the new Stinger GT sports sedan which we have already driven.

The engines — which have already debuted in exiting Toyota hybrid vehicles, will reportedly underpin 14 new engine variants to be introduced globally throughout the following year.

Of course if you are already a fan of new Toyota vehicles like the Camry and the Highlander, then you should also check out the Camry Hybrid, the Avalon Hybrid and the Highlander Hybrid.

The company has already began its exploration in manufacturing a 4 - seat, VTOL (Vertical take - off and landing) plug - in hybrid - electric flying vehicle, the 2013 Terrafugia TF - X.

Thomas A. Schmid, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, said: «With our pioneering ix35 Fuel Cell electric vehicle and several hybrid and plug - in hybrid models sold around the world, Hyundai Motor already has a proven capability in electrified powertrains.

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.

Honda revealed its all - new Clarity Plug - in Hybrid and Clarity Electric (earlier post) alongside the already available Clarity Fuel Cell (earlier post), saying it will target US sales of 75,000 Clarity vehicles in the first four model years.

Due to the location of its battery packs, though, the hybrid Lexus ES sadly only has 12.1 cubic feet to play with, which makes it one of the least spacious cargo areas you'll find in this class (the Cadillac CTS, a vehicle that already has a tiny - by - class - standards trunk, has a capacity of 13.7 cubic feet).

Series - production plug - in hybrid electric vehicles equipped with diesel engines are already available in the market or planned for the future (e.g., Volvo V60, Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, Peugeot 508 RXH Hybrid4, Range Rover SDV6 Hybrid Dihybrid electric vehicles equipped with diesel engines are already available in the market or planned for the future (e.g., Volvo V60, Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, Peugeot 508 RXH Hybrid4, Range Rover SDV6 Hybrid DiHybrid4, Range Rover SDV6 Hybrid DiHybrid Diesel).

Small crossovers like the RAV4 are already efficient vehicles, so adding Toyota's proven hybrid technology will give the RAV4 Hybrid an even bigger advantage at thehybrid technology will give the RAV4 Hybrid an even bigger advantage at theHybrid an even bigger advantage at the pump.

While it would make sense for the hybrid vehicle to use the less thirsty 2.0 - liter engine, Fiat Chrysler already has a plug - in hybrid powertrain in the Chrysler Pacifica Hhybrid vehicle to use the less thirsty 2.0 - liter engine, Fiat Chrysler already has a plug - in hybrid powertrain in the Chrysler Pacifica Hhybrid powertrain in the Chrysler Pacifica HybridHybrid.

By the time former BMW designer Henrik Fisker took the wraps off the Fisker Karma — his low, sleek, plug - in hybrid sports sedan — in 2008, the media frenzy for more celebrated future electric drive vehicles was already in full swing.

Honda today revealed its all - new Clarity Plug - in Hybrid and Clarity Electric alongside the already available Clarity Fuel Cell, saying it will target U.S. sales of 75,000 Clarity vehicles in the first four model years.

The C - Max Hybrid is a conventional parallel hybrid, with gasoline and electric power sources sharing propulsion duties, and is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the current Fusion Hybrid — which, at 41 mpg combined, is already the most fuel - efficient sedan sold in the U.S.. It's also said to operate in electric - only mode beyond 47 mph; and the vehicle's Powersplit controller is an evolution of what's currently used in the FHybrid is a conventional parallel hybrid, with gasoline and electric power sources sharing propulsion duties, and is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the current Fusion Hybrid — which, at 41 mpg combined, is already the most fuel - efficient sedan sold in the U.S.. It's also said to operate in electric - only mode beyond 47 mph; and the vehicle's Powersplit controller is an evolution of what's currently used in the Fhybrid, with gasoline and electric power sources sharing propulsion duties, and is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the current Fusion Hybrid — which, at 41 mpg combined, is already the most fuel - efficient sedan sold in the U.S.. It's also said to operate in electric - only mode beyond 47 mph; and the vehicle's Powersplit controller is an evolution of what's currently used in the FHybrid — which, at 41 mpg combined, is already the most fuel - efficient sedan sold in the U.S.. It's also said to operate in electric - only mode beyond 47 mph; and the vehicle's Powersplit controller is an evolution of what's currently used in the Fusion.

Apr 12, 2017 — Honda today revealed its all - new Clarity Plug - in Hybrid and Clarity Electric alongside the already available Clarity Fuel Cell, saying it will target U.S. sales of 75,000 Clarity vehicles in the first four model years.

Mercedes, for example, is following Toyota's lead and looking to hydrogen as a viable solution to combat emissions and has already proven its viability with cars like the B - Class F - CELL and the Citaro FuelCELL - Hybrid — two vehicles that have logged more than seven million miles in test runs.

Euro NCAP in particular commends these hybrid vehicles for their impressive pedestrian scores that not only fulfil Euro NCAP's current five star requirements, but already meet the organisation's challenging 2012 targets.

More than 20,000 electric vehicles (EVs) and plug - in hybrids are already on the roads in western states; the electrification of these major corridors is expected to reduce range anxiety and drive further adoption of EVs, while transforming the market to allow smaller communities to plug into the regional system.

With our pioneering ix35 Fuel Cell electric vehicle and several hybrid and plug - in hybrid models sold around the world, Hyundai Motor already has a proven capability in electrified powertrains.

In the U.S., Ford is the second largest manufacturer of hybrids, having already produced a total of 400,000 vehicles since their introduction.

Because the engineering on the Chinese - market CR - V Hybrid is complete, it would make the most financial sense for the company to bring the vehicle to the U.S. Plus, the electrified crossover uses the same powertrain as the existing Accord Hybrid, which is already available in America.

With Auris hybrid already being built at Burnaston in the UK, Toyota is the only car manufacturer to be producing hybrid vehicles at more than one European factory.

Already it's clear gasoline prices have, in fact, started to change consumer behavior, blunting sales even of hybrid SUV's and causing a remarkable drop in vehicle miles driven in March (the latest month with statistics).

Toyota had already changed plans for the Mississippi plant in July, when it said it would produce better - selling Prius hybrids there, instead of the originally planned Highlander sport utility vehicles, in response to high gasoline prices that sent sales of trucks and SUVs plunging.

UCS says: «The future of battery - electric vehicles is somewhat cloudy at this time, but their development has already made important contributions to advancing electric drive - train and storage technologies needed by both hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

''... there are already some solutions that seem to stand out as particularly promising -LSB-...] We could further increase the value and efficiency of a distributed energy network by retooling our failing auto giants - GM and Ford - to require and assist them in switching to the manufacture of flex - fuel, plug - in, hybrid vehicles...»

The Road and Transportation Authority (RTA) has already demonstrated the successful use of hybrid vehicles.

In addition, conventional cars are made with established technology where the high discovery costs have already been paid; hybrids, by contrast, are still undergoing serious development and change, so the R&D; costs are high and it's much harder to recycle the pieces of the vehicle when it reaches the end of its life.

We'd already taken notice of Hybrid Technologies» early work with custom electric vehicles in this older post.

BYD's already on track to sell a plug - in hybrid in the US in 2010, Fisker might diversify into more affordable plug - in cars, and other automakers are no doubt working on their own Volt - like vehicles.

As the Union of Concerned Scientists indicates: «The future of battery - electric vehicles (BEVs) is somewhat cloudy at this time, but their development has already made important contributions to advancing electric drive - train and storage technologies needed by both hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

While the Altima hybrids are the first alternate fuel vehicles to be used as regular police cars, the NYPD already uses hybrid vehicles in its parking enforcement fleet as well as electric scooters.

Pioneering companies can already turn gas - and diesel - powered vehicles into all - electrics or plug - in hybrids, depending on how they're built and the range their drivers need.

Companies like Tesla have already developed autonomous vehicles (AVs) and the first hybrid, semi-automated models are already available.

The company is heavily invested in electric vehicles, and has already won championships with its hybrid technology in Formula One.

Every major vehicle manufacturer is looking to electrified vehicles and have either already introduced electric cars and hybrids, or are developing them with release imminent.