Sentences with phrase «hybrid vehicles do»

He writes, «After years of emphasizing its hybrid vehicles do not have to be plugged in, Toyota appears to be on the verge of a dramatic reversal and may be developing plug - in hybrids, auto industry sources tell Inside Fuels and Vehicles.

Renewable energy and hybrid vehicles don't need to appear overnight, but the levels of current efforts are laughable.

Plug - in hybrid vehicles don't require the driver to carefully watch their distance to destination, and still allow hassle free electric driving.

The brakes are well tuned and didn't feel too squishy or weird like a lot of hybrid vehicles do.

Electric and hybrid vehicles do not rely on traditional gas or diesel - powered engines at low speeds, making them much quieter and their approach difficult to detect.

Not exact matches

Then, once fuel prices stabilize it's «Oh, I guess I don't really need that hybrid vehicle.»»

«If we don't buy hybrids, why would we buy electric vehicles when they require even more compromise?»

Indeed, A123 struggled to compete in an increasingly crowded battery business, and it didn't offer a radical enough performance improvement over established lithium - ion batteries to immediately win over a fledging hybrid - vehicles market (see «A123's Technology Just Wasn't Good Enough»).

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...

I had never driven a hybrid vehicle before, so I didn't know quite what to expect.

Since we don't need to worry about blowouts anymore; I started leaving a hybrid / sposie insert in both vehicles for emergencies along with a spare cloth wipe.

The amended regulation will now go before the EU Council for approval, but Guide Dogs wants further action to ensure drivers don't have the option to switch off artificial noise systems in electric and hybrid vehicles.

And if hybrids become cheap enough «just replacing 1 percent of [U.S.] vehicle fleet translates into $ 4 billion in [consumer] savings, $ 80 billion in oil we don't import and 50 million tons of CO2 reduction.»

Analysts say the 95 g / km 2020 goal as an average across the EU fleet is achievable using conventional combustion engines, but industry opinions are divided over whether pushing below that level could be done with existing engines or require a major increase in electric and hybrid vehicles.

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

This STORE strategy of developing a foundational curriculum of six exemplar lessons as a vehicle for building teachers» capacities to then develop or adapt innovative materials themselves resembles a teacher professional development study that looked at student outcomes of a science education innovation in three comparison groups: (a) teachers implementing a predeveloped curriculum with adaptations as needed, (b) teachers being taught how to carry out their own instructional designs then developing their own curricula, and (c) a hybrid condition where they were expected to do both.

Because California mandates require automakers of a certain size to sell a minimum number of zero - emission vehicles in the state — and no, hybrids, plug - in hybrids, and other partial - zero - emission vehicles (PZEVs) don't count towards that total.

There has been a lot of talk recently about new inductive battery charging methods that could do away with wires and plugs, and Toyota is taking a step forward with its wireless charging system for plug - in hybrids and electric vehicles.

We currently don't know much beyond the fact that Porsche plans to display a vehicle with a full parallel hybrid powertrain, as attempts to speak with Porsche were unsuccessful at the time of this writing.

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.

What you don't see is that the Hybrid accelerates quicker than the conventional V - 6 model, and the all - wheel - drive version is quicker than the one with front - wheel drive — unheard of in regular vehicles.

To do that, hybrid - vehicle engineers have identified two crucial areas for development: increasing the efficiency of electric drives and optimizing the thermal efficiency of heat engines.

Instead, there's a 1986 Ford Fiesta Ghia with very little power that was found in a shed, which basically proves you don't need a fancy Hybrid Hoon Function vehicle to enjoy some good old - fashioned hooning.

It's the first production electric car from Morgan, but don't expect it to be the last — the firm recently announced # 6 million in funding from the UK's Advanced Propulsion Centre, with a view to creating an entire range of electric and hybrid vehicles by the end of the decade.

There is no lack of power from the engine, and the transition from gasoline to E Power mode is smooth as silk; in fact, it didn't feel or drive anything like a hybrid vehicle, and that's exactly what Porsche was going for.

«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.

A standard gas - powered car doesn't have enough electrical power for an autonomous vehicle, so we've had to tap into Fusion Hybrid's high - voltage battery pack by adding a second, independent power converter to help create two sources of power to maintain robustness.

The wing mirrors» green glow while charging the ELR is gimmicky — my favorite type of electric or hybrid vehicle is one that doesn't feel a need to scream it in my face.

However, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid pushes the boundaries of what a family vehicle can do.

In the first quarter, nearly 20,000 vehicles were sold by BMW i and BMW iPerformance, although two of the most important sales drivers were only released in March and therefore did not affect the sales figures of electric cars and plug - in hybrids in the first quarter.

Although the hybrid vehicle shared a similar teardrop design with the Toyota Prius, unfortunately, it didn't share its exceptional fuel economy or spacious interior and it was discontinued after the 2014 model year.

Do you want a spacious Hybrid vehicle to drive around the San Diego area?

When you think of a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, you probably don't imagine the most stylish automobile on the block (unless you're imagining the gorgeous $ 100k + Fisker Karma).

The show's tech themes include more hybrid vehicles, 500 - hp supercars with microprocessor driver engine management that allow for 20 mpg driving when you're not hot - rodding, and high - end downsized cars for baby boomers who don't want to give up their luxuries just yet.

What we do know is the heavily revised 2015 Qin is a respectable plug - in hybrid vehicle with an obtainable price, decent range, and styling that isn't half bad.

The 7 - speed hybrid transmission is equipped with an electric motor designed to eliminate torque interruption, a major disadvantage of automated manual transmissions (AMT) usually found in smaller vehicles where shift comfort does not play a key role.

The Italian boss didn't have much info to share, but it seems that the plan is for all Maserati vehicles launched in 2019 and beyond to plug - in hybrid or all - electric drivetrains.

The Lexus LX 450d is the only vehicle in its Indian portfolio that doesn't feature a hybrid powertrain.

This is why, back in 2010, we were the only OEM worldwide who decided to offer all types of drives in all vehicle segments from the next decade on, and to do so depending on market demands: state - of - the - art, efficient, clean combustion engines; plug - in hybrids starting in 2015; and fully electric, battery - powered drives from 2021 onward.

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

While Acura suggests the next NSX competes against Ferrari, Lamborghini and the like (it does, just for less money), the closest spiritual competitor is the carbon - fiber BMW i8, a supercar plug - in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

Now it isn't a complete makeover from the 2016 vehicle, but the 2017 Accord Hybrid does have a few changes that makes it the sportiest model yet.

InsideEVs got in touch with Ford, here's what a spokesperson had to say: «The Ford Fusion Energi Plug - in Hybrid's new starting MSRP of $ 34,700 does just that and is an important part of our commitment to provide customers with a range of electrified vehicles to choose from.

Ford did sell 969 units of the Cmax Hybrid (non plug - in) in September, which does show that people like the design and features of Ford's new compact crossover vehicle.

However, the Q70 and Q70 Hybrid do represent very interesting and compelling vehicles in the luxury sport sedan segment, even more so when you consider the laundry list of new safety features that have migrated over from the technology laden Q50, or the sedan formerly known as G.

What Lexus does know is that by 2025, every one of its models will be available as an electric vehicle or a gas - electric hybrid.

For the environmentally - conscious driver don't forget about our lineup of hybrid vehicles, like the Toyota Prius.

Of course we've also got to discuss the tumultuous world of green vehicles of late: Chevy Volt — the Dance, Audi's De Nysschen says the EV «love affair» has to end and Honda is under pressure after the Civic Hybrid doesn't meet mileage claims.

Where plug - in hybrids and full electric vehicles do more than turn heads, but change minds.

The U.S. Energy Department's Web site does list the Fusion Hybrid's mpg scores as 47s across the board, but the site also lists an unofficial score based on feedback from vehicle owners.