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Fusion Energi has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 100 MPGe combined at 108 MPGe city and 92 MPGe highway.

Tags: plug-in hybrid, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co., Ford Fusion Energi, HOV Lane

Large-battery vehicles that have battery system capacity equal or greater than 10 kilo-watt hours (kWh), including models such as the Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus and Chevrolet Volt, are eligible for the highest rebate amount.

Tags: CNG, plug-in hybrid, Rebate, hydrogen, fuel cell vehicles, Alternative-fuel vehicles, Pennsylvania, battery electric vehicles, propane autogas, incentives

The company said that it is investing on a number of fronts, including in its battery testing capabilities and in the design, engineering and production of key electrified-vehicle components.

Tags: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric vehicle, Ford Motor Co.

The charge time for the 2013 model-year Volt will be longer than the 2012 model, due to the greater EV-only mode range, with a full charge taking 4.25 hours on a 240V charging system and 10.5 hours on a 120V system.

Tags: Chevrolet, plug-in hybrid, 2013-MY, Chevrolet Volt, General Motors Corp.

Eight of the 10 new charging stations in Washington feature AeroVironment’s “DC fast chargers,” which deliver a full charge for a nearly-depleted EV battery in less than 30 minutes.

Tags: plug-in hybrid, Washington, electric vehicle, EV charging station, AeroVironment, DC fast charger, plug-in electric vehicles, West Coast Electric Highway

Assuming that the operator is able to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit, a Pike Research study on the total cost of ownership of alternative-fuel vehicles shows that 'mid-size hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric will have a lower TCO over a vehicle lifespan of 120,000 miles, but not at mileage levels that are well under that figure.'

Tags: plug-in hybrid, fuel cell vehicles, Alternative-fuel vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, Pike Research, CNG vehicles, Alternative Fuels, alternative-fuel conversion, total cost of ownership

A fee-based charging network will consist of at least 200 publicly available fast-charging stations — installed in the San Francisco Bay area, the San Joaquin Valley, the Los Angeles Basin and San Diego County.

Tags: plug-in hybrid, electric vehicle, EV charging station, DC fast charger, plug-in electric vehicles

At the job site, the Odyne hybrid plug-in battery system powers typical work site applications with the engine off for a much longer time than other commercially available large truck hybrid systems, according to the manufacturer.

Tags: Odyne, plug-in hybrid, Medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, Ford F-750, hybrid propulsion system

The program was given an additional $150,000 and has a new deadline for rebates on new electric or plug-in hybrid EVs set at March 31, 2012.

Tags: plug-in hybrid, Rebate, electric vehicle, EV charging station, Hawaii, Nissan LEAF, Hawaii EV Ready Grant Program

In a webchat with Seth Fletcher from Popular Science and GM’s director of Global Battery Systems Bill Wallace examine Volt battery life, where the technology is heading and how to conserve battery life in cold weather. They also shed light on GM’s plans for end-of-life usage and battery recycling.

Tags: Chevrolet, Battery, plug-in hybrid, lithium-ion batteries, Chevrolet Volt

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has introduced legislation that would give businesses a tax credit for purchasing medium- or heavy-duty plug-in hybrid trucks. Moreover, the bill would provide consumers with a rebate worth up to $7,500 for plug-in electric vehicles at the time of purchase.

Tags: Legislation, plug-in hybrid

The company has not released model details, but plans to launch the i-Miev in North America by 2012, as well as plug-in hybrid vehicles for the U.S., Japan and Europe.

Tags: plug-in hybrid, Mitsubishi, electric vehicle

The growth of mild hybrid plug-in electric power take-off (EPTO) class 7 and 8 heavy-duty trucks was another top story to emerge last year, according to Pike Research.

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The two vehicles are based on the new Ford C-MAX five-passenger multi-activity vehicle, and each will offer high mileage and low emissions as well as distinctive body design and a flexible interior.

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Plug-in hybrid drivers and users of solar and wind energy are among those who stand to benefit.

Tags: plug-in hybrid, Taxes, Clean Energy Fuels

WASHINGTON – The Ways and Means committee passed a plug-in electric drive vehicle credit (HR 6049) as part of a larger package of energy and extender provisions.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. ---- California's Air Resources Board voted March 27 to slash by 70 percent the number of emission-free vehicles that carmakers must sell in the state in coming years, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Tags: Emissions, CARB, plug-in hybrid