Query: Hybrid cars sold in Europe

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ACEA agreement <=SEP=> The ACEA agreement refers to a voluntary agreement between the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) and the European Commission to limit the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by passenger cars sold in Europe. With 18 million cars sold each year, Europe is the last major car market in the world.Signed in 1998, the agreement sought to achieve an average of 140 g/km of CO2 by 2008 for new passenger vehicles sold by the association's cars in Europe.

Acura TSX <=SEP=> The Acura TSX was a compact executive car manufactured by Acura. Introduced in April 2003 as a 2004 model, it was sold only in the United States and Canada, but since the 2009 model year it has also been available in Mexico. It is also sold in Guam and Puerto Rico.

Alternative fuel vehicle <=SEP=> An alternative fuel vehicle is a vehicle that runs on a fuel other than traditional petroleum fuels (petrol or diesel); and also refers to any technology of powering an engine that does not involve solely petroleum (e.g. electric car, hybrid electric vehicles, solar powered).

Aptera 2 Series <=SEP=> The Aptera 2 Series (formerly the Aptera Typ-1) was a high-efficiency passenger three-wheeled automobile under development by Aptera Motors.

Audi hybrid vehicles <=SEP=> Audi hybrid vehicles are hybrid electric vehicles created by the German carmaker, Audi.  Some vehicles listed were concept vehicles, which utilised an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, and were used for research and development (R&D) for potential future use of the technology into possible series production. Audi launched its first hybrid concept car in 1989 called the Audi Duo, and was the first European company to sell a hybrid in 1997, though only in very small numbers.

BMW 3 Series <=SEP=> The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in six different generations and in five different body styles. It is BMW's best-selling model, accounting for around 30% of the BMW brand's annual total sales (excluding motorbikes). The BMW 3 Series has won numerous awards throughout its history.

BMW i3 <=SEP=> The BMW i3, previously Mega City Vehicle (MCV), is a five-door urban electric car developed by the German manufacturer BMW. The i3 is part of BMW's "Project i" and was launched as a new brand, BMW i.

BMW i <=SEP=> The BMW i is a sub-brand of BMW founded in 2011 to design and manufacture plug-in electric vehicles. The company's initial plans call for the release of two vehicles; the i3 all-electric car and the i8 plug-in hybrid. Concept versions of both these vehicles were shown at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.Series production of the BMW i3 destined for retail customers began in September 2013, and the European market launch took place in November 2013 with the first retail deliveries in Germany.

BYD F3DM <=SEP=> The BYD F3DM was a plug-in hybrid compact sedan manufactured by BYD Auto with an all-electric range of 40 to 60 miles (64 to 97 km) and a hybrid electric powertrain that can extend the range an additional 300 miles (480 km). The F3DM is the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid automobile and went on sale to government agencies and corporations in China on December 15, 2008. During its first year in the market the F3DM plug-in sold only 48 vehicles.

BYD Qin <=SEP=> The BYD Qin (pronounced “Chin”) is a plug-in hybrid compact sedan developed by BYD Auto with an all-electric range of 70 kilometres (43 mi) and a hybrid electric powertrain that can extend the car's total range to a distance similar to that of a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle. The BYD Qin concept car was unveiled at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, and the car is named after China's first empire, the Qin Dynasty.

Bricklin EVX/LS <=SEP=> The Bricklin EVX/LS was a planned plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from auto maker Visionary Vehicles. The car was to be a 4 door, 5-passenger luxury sedan. The EVX/LS would go from zero to sixty miles per hour in 5.9 seconds with an 850-mile range at 100 mpg . The fuel would be a hybrid of gasoline and electricity with a lithium-ion battery. Visionary Vehicles was looking to charge around $35,000. The company was looking to premiere the vehicle in production in 2010.

Buddleja 'Hinebud 3' = Angel White <=SEP=> Buddleja 'Hinebud 3', sold under the name Angel White (Dreaming White in Europe), is one of a new (2012) series of  hybrid cultivars raised by Peter Podaras at the Hines Nursery, Laguna Hills, CA.

Chevrolet Tahoe <=SEP=> The Chevrolet Tahoe (and very similar GMC Yukon) are full-size SUVs from General Motors. Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their Blazer/Jimmy model names through the early 1990s. This situation changed when GMC rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the Yukon in 1992. Chevrolet waited until 1995 to rebadge the redesigned mid-size S-10 Blazer as the Blazer, renaming the full-size Blazer as the Tahoe.

Chevrolet Volt <=SEP=> The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid manufactured by General Motors, also marketed in rebadged variants as the Holden Volt in Australia and New Zealand, and with a different fascia as the Vauxhall Ampera in the United Kingdom and  as the Opel Ampera in the remainder of Europe.Sales of the 2011 Volt began in the U.S. in mid-December 2010 followed by various European countries and other international markets in 2011.

Chrysler Patriot <=SEP=> The Chrysler Patriot was a turbine-electric hybrid sports-prototype racing car utilizing flywheel energy storage, built by Reynard Motorsport for Chrysler in 1993 as a concept car but with the express intent of winning the Le Mans 24 Hour Race.

Citroën C-Métisse <=SEP=> The Citroën C-Métisse is a concept car produced by the French car manufacturer Citroën. It was first introduced in 2006 at the Paris autoshow.

Citroën C2 <=SEP=> The Citroën C2 was a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Citroën, with production starting August 2003. It replaced the Citroën Saxo, and was built at the Aulnay plant, on the outskirts of Paris. A different design of the C2, based on that of the Peugeot 206, is sold in China. The Citroën C2 was discontinued in October 2009, and replaced by the Citroën DS3 in January 2010.Along with the Citroën C3, the C2 successfully replaced the popular, but ageing Citroën Saxo.

Citroën C4 Cactus <=SEP=> The Citroën C4 Cactus is a C-segment small family car produced by French automaker Citroën in Spain. The C4 Cactus is considered a C-segment car although it is based on the PSA PF1 platform that underpins the smaller Citroën C3 and DS3. A distinctive design feature is the “Airbump” panels on the car's sides, designed to protect the vehicle from damage in car parks. The Citroën C-Cactus concept presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show previewed the production version.

Comparison of Toyota hybrids <=SEP=> By the end of 2006 there were about 15 hybrid vehicles from various car makers available in the U.S. By May 2007 Toyota sold its first million hybrids and had sold a total of two million hybrids at the end of August 2009.Below is a comparison of the Toyota hybrid models. Note: Miles per gallon estimates are those provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and are the 2008 revision of the original numbers. Hybrid access to US HOV lanes varies by US state.

Daihatsu Mebius <=SEP=> The Daihatsu Mebius was the result of Toyota Motor Corporation research in the field of environmental technology. It became the second Daihatsu hybrid car after the Daihatsu Altis. The car was only marketed in Japan.

Dodge Durango <=SEP=> The Dodge Durango is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by Dodge. The first two generations were very similar in that both were based on the Dodge Dakota, both featured a body-on-frame construction and both were produced at the Newark Assembly plant in Newark, Delaware. However, they did differ in that the first generation was classified as a mid-sized SUV, while the second generation was classified as a full-sized SUV.

Dodge Intrepid <=SEP=> The Dodge Intrepid is a  full-size automobile available as a front-wheel drive four-door sedan that was produced by Dodge for model years 1993 to 2004. It was related to the Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler LHS, Chrysler New Yorker, Eagle Vision, and also the 300M sedans. The Intrepid, Concorde, and Vision were collectively designated the LH, Chrysler's codename for the platform which underpinned them. The Intrepid was sold in Canada as the Chrysler Intrepid.

Dodge Intrepid ESX <=SEP=> The Dodge Intrepid ESX prototype cars are the result of the 1993 response by the Chrysler Corporation to a challenge by U.S. President Bill Clinton to produce a vehicle which was capable of meeting the demands of the modern consumer, while still achieving an unprecedented 80 miles per US gallon (2.9 L/100 km; 96 mpg-imp) overall in fuel economy. The PNGV - Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles project was aimed at The Big Three American car manufacturers.

Elect'road <=SEP=> The Elect'Road is a plug-in series hybrid version of Renault's popular Kangoo. Sales began in Europe in 2003, mainly in France, Norway and a few in the UK. The Elect'Road was sold alongside Renault's Electri'cité electric-drive Kangoo battery electric van.

Electric car <=SEP=> An electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using electrical energy stored in rechargeable batteries or another energy storage device. Electric motors give electric cars instant torque, creating strong and smooth acceleration. They are also around three times as efficient as cars with an Internal combustion engine.The first electric cars were produced in the 1880s.

Electric car use by country <=SEP=> This article describes the use, market penetration and market share of new car sales of electric cars by country. It also provides historical background, fleet size, existing government incentives, and deployment details by country. The article encompasses both low-speed neighborhood electric vehicle (NEVs) and highway-capable all-electric cars (BEVs).

Fiat Uno <=SEP=> The Fiat Uno is a supermini car which was produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat.

Fisker Karma <=SEP=> The Fisker Karma is a plug-in hybrid, with on-board range extender, luxury sports sedan that was produced by Fisker Automotive between 2011 and 2012. The cars were manufactured at Valmet Automotive in Finland. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rated the Karma's combined city/highway fuel economy at 52 mpg-US (4.5 L/100 km; 62 mpg-imp) equivalent (MPG-e) in all-electric mode, and at 20 mpg-US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg-imp) in gasoline-only mode.

Ford Escape <=SEP=> The Ford Escape is a compact crossover vehicle sold by Ford since 2000 over three generations. Ford released the original model in 2000 for the 2001 model year—a model jointly developed and released with Mazda of Japan—who took a lead in the engineering of the two models and sold their version as the Mazda Tribute.

Ford Evos <=SEP=> The Ford Evos is a coupe style plug-in hybrid grand tourer concept car unveiled to the public at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show by Ford Europe.The exterior design, referred to as Kinetic 2.0, was carried out by Stefan Lamm under the leadership of Ford of Europe’s executive design director Martin Smith. The car features four gull-wing doors and is not intended for production.

Ford Fusion (Americas) <=SEP=> The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car produced by Ford.  Introduced in the 2006 model year, it placed second in a Car and Driver ranking of top-selling mid-size cars, which described it as "Not your father's Taurus" The 2010 model was awarded the Motor Trend Car of the Year and its hybrid version won the 2010 North American Car of the Year Award.

Ford Fusion Hybrid <=SEP=> The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a gasoline-electric hybrid powered version of the mid-size Ford Fusion sedan developed by the Ford, and launched to the U.S. market in March 2009 as a 2010 model year, together with its twin the Mercury Milan Hybrid. The second generation Ford Fusion Hybrid, released as a 2013 model year, went on sale in the U.S. in October 2012. A plug-in hybrid version, the Ford Fusion Energi, was released in the U.S. in February 2013.The U.S.

History of plug-in hybrids <=SEP=> The history of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) spans a little more than a century, but most of the significant commercial developments have taken place after 2002.

Honda Accord <=SEP=> The Honda Accord /əˈkɔrd/ is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989.

Honda Accord (North America seventh generation) <=SEP=> In the U.S., the seventh generation North American Honda Accord was a mid-size car available from 2002 to 2007 in both coupe and sedan styles. The sedan was also marketed as the Honda Accord in parts of Latin America, Asia, Middle East, Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand markets. It was related to the Honda Inspire available in Japan from 2003.

Honda CR-Z <=SEP=> The Honda CR-Z is a sport compact hybrid electric automobile manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements - most notably having a 2+2 (excluding North American models where the backseat is removed) seating arrangement and a standard 6-speed manual transmission.

Honda City <=SEP=> The first generation Honda City was a subcompact car manufactured by the Japanese manufacturer Honda from 1981. Originally made for the Japanese, European and Australasian markets, the City was retired in 1994 after the second generation.The nameplate was revived in 1996 for use on a series of compact four-door sedans aimed primarily at developing markets, first mainly sold in Asia outside of Japan but later also in Latin America and Australia.

Honda Civic <=SEP=> The Honda Civic is a line of compact cars manufactured by Honda. Originally a subcompact, the Civic has gone through several generational changes, becoming both larger and more upmarket.  It currently falls between the Honda Fit and Honda Accord.The first Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door model, followed by a three-door hatchback that September.

Honda Civic (seventh generation) <=SEP=> The seventh generation of the Honda Civic was released in September 2000 as 2001 model. Compared to its predecessor, it retained similar exterior dimensions, but increased significantly in interior space thus bumping up Civic to a compact car size segment. There was a flat rear floor, giving better comfort to the rear seat passengers.

Honda Civic Hybrid <=SEP=> The Honda Civic Hybrid is a variation of the Honda Civic with a hybrid electric powertrain. Honda introduced the Civic Hybrid in Japan in December 2001. In the United States, it was the first hybrid automobile to be certified as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) from the California Air Resources Board.The Civic Hybrid uses an Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to that of the Honda Insight.

Honda Fit <=SEP=> The Honda Fit, also marketed as the Honda Jazz, is a four-door, front-engine, front-wheel drive  subcompact car manufactured and marketed by Honda since 2001 and now in its third generation.

Honda Insight <=SEP=> The Honda Insight is a hybrid electric vehicle manufactured and marketed by Honda in its first generation as a three-door, two passenger hatchback (1999–2006) and in its second generation as a five-door, five passenger hatchback (2009–2014). The Insight was the first production vehicle to feature Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system.Honda introduced the second-generation Insight in Japan in February 2009 and in the United States on March 24, 2009.

Hybrid Synergy Drive <=SEP=> Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) is the brand name of Toyota for hybrid car drive train technology. It is used in its  Yaris, Auris, Prius, Highlander Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Estima, Alphard, Lexus RX 400h/RX 450h, Lexus ES 300h, Lexus GS 450h, Lexus LS 600h/LS 600hL, Lexus CT 200h, Lexus IS 300h, Lexus HS 250h and Lexus NX 300h automobiles. Toyota also licenses its HSD technology to Nissan for use in its Nissan Altima Hybrid. Its parts supplier Aisin Seiki Co.

Hybrid electric vehicle <=SEP=> A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) propulsion system with an electric propulsion system (hybrid vehicle drivetrain). The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle or better performance. There are a variety of HEV types, and the degree to which they function as EVs varies as well.

Hybrid electric vehicles in the United States <=SEP=> The fleet of hybrid electric vehicles in the United States is the second largest in the world after Japan. Since their inception in 1999, a total of 3,540,199 hybrid electric automobiles and SUVs have been sold in the country through December 2014. Cumulative sales since 1999 passed the 2 million mark in May 2011 and the 3 million milestone in October 2013.

Hybrid vehicle <=SEP=> A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle for example a conventional internal combustion engine and also a high voltage electric motor. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.

Hyundai Accent <=SEP=> The Hyundai Accent (Korean: 현대 엑센트), or Hyundai Verna (현대 베르나)  in South Korea, is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor.

Hyundai Elantra <=SEP=> The Hyundai Elantra (Korean: 현대 엘란트라), or Hyundai Avante (현대 아반떼) in South Korea, is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. It is now in its fifth generation.

Hyundai Sonata <=SEP=> The Hyundai Sonata (Korean: 현대 쏘나타) is a mid-size car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata was introduced in 1985, which was a facelifted Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reactions. The second generation is often considered as the original Sonata, which was designed to meet the increasing demand of automobiles in the United States.

Kia Optima <=SEP=> The Kia Optima is a mid-size four-door sedan manufactured by Kia Motors since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. For the second generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze & Kia K5 name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States and Malaysia where the Optima name was retained.

Kia Rio <=SEP=> The Kia Rio is a subcompact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since August 2000 and now in its third generation. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.The Rio replaced the first-generation Pride—a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva—and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets.

Lexus CT <=SEP=> The Lexus CT 200h is a hybrid electric automobile introduced by Lexus as a premium sport compact hatchback. It is the first production model in Lexus's family to introduce the "Spindle Grill" design as seen in its fascia.

Lexus GS <=SEP=> The Lexus GS is a mid-size luxury car sold by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. It was sold as the Toyota Aristo in Japan from 1991 until the release of the third generation in 2005.

Lexus GS (S190) <=SEP=> The Lexus GS (S190) is the third generation of the Lexus GS line of mid-size sports sedans and executive cars. Sold by Lexus since 2005, the line includes multiple V6, V8, and hybrid models.  A concept model for the GS line, the LF-S, debuted in late 2003 at the Tokyo Motor Show. The third generation GS first appeared as a pre-production vehicle at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit with the production version being shown a year later at the 2005 show.

Lexus LS <=SEP=> The Lexus LS (Japanese: レクサス・LS, Rekusasu LS) is a full-size luxury car serving as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. Now in its fourth generation, all LS models have featured V8 engines and rear-wheel drive, with Lexus also offering all-wheel drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants. As the first model developed by Lexus, the LS 400 debuted in January 1989 with the second generation debuting in November 1994.

Lexus LS (XF40) <=SEP=> The Lexus LS (XF40) is the fourth generation of the Lexus LS line of flagship sedans. Lexus debuted the model line at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, with variants including the standard wheelbase LS 460 (USF40) and long wheelbase LS 460 L (USF41); the chassis codes (USF40/USF41) are derived from the fourth generation XF40 platform code and UR series engine designation.

Lexus RX <=SEP=> The Lexus RX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV sold since 1998 by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. Originally released in its home market of Japan in late 1997 as the Toyota Harrier, export sales began in March 1998 as the Lexus RX. Three generations of the Lexus RX have been produced to date, the first being compact in size, and the latter two classified as mid-size.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class <=SEP=> The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as Sonderklasse (German for "special class"), is a series of flagship vehicles produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz, a division of German company Daimler AG. The classification was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116 S-Class, which succeeded previous Mercedes-Benz models dating to the mid-1950s. The S-Class has served as the top model for Mercedes for over fifty years in its various incarnations.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter <=SEP=> The Sprinter is a vehicle built by  Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past the Sprinter has been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, Freightliner, and Volkswagen nameplates. In the United States it is built from complete knock down (CKD) kits by Freightliner. They are now primarily marketed by Mercedes-Benz. Rebadged and re-engined Sprinters are also sold by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as the Volkswagen LT and the Volkswagen Crafter.

Mercury Milan <=SEP=> The Mercury Milan is a mid-size sedan that was based on the Mazda-designed Ford CD3 platform and distributed by Mercury. It is a twin of the Ford Fusion, while being slotted below the luxury-spec Lincoln MKZ (formerly Lincoln Zephyr) sedan.  The Milan was first shown at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, and was sold in the United States (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), Mexico, and the Middle East.

Mini <=SEP=> The Mini is a small economy car made by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000.

Mini (marque) <=SEP=> Mini (styled as MINI) is a British automotive marque owned by BMW which specialises in small cars.The original Mini was a line of iconic British small cars manufactured by the British Motor Corporation from 1959 until 2000.  Its models included the Morris Mini-Minor and the Austin Seven, the Countryman, Moke, 1275GT and Clubman. Performance versions of these models used the name Cooper, due to a partnership with racing legend John Cooper.

Mitsubishi Lancer <=SEP=> The Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi since 1973. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times, and has been sold as the Mitsubishi Galant Fortis in Japan since 2007. It has also been sold as Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis in Taiwan with a different facelift than the Galant Fortis.

Mitsubishi Outlander <=SEP=> The Mitsubishi Outlander is a mid-size crossover manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi. It was originally known as the Mitsubishi Airtrek when it was introduced in Japan in 2001, and was based on the Mitsubishi ASX concept vehicle exhibited at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. It was sold at Mitsubishi Japan dealership chain called Car Plaza.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV <=SEP=> The Mitsubishi i-MiEV (MiEV is an acronym for Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) is a five-door hatchback electric car produced by Mitsubishi Motors, and is the electric version of the Mitsubishi i. Rebadged variants of the i-MiEV are also sold in Europe by PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) as the Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-Zero.

Nissan Altima <=SEP=> The Nissan Altima /ˈɔːltɨmə/  (Japanese: 日産・アルティマ) is a mid-size car which has been manufactured by Nissan since 1992. It is a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1957. The Altima is the top selling Nissan model and primarily competes in the mainstream mid-size sedan class in the United States against its main rivals, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.

Nissan Leaf <=SEP=> The Nissan Leaf (also formatted "LEAF" as a backronym for leading environmentally-friendly affordable family car) is a compact five-door hatchback electric car manufactured by Nissan and introduced in Japan and the United States in December 2010. The US Environmental Protection Agency official range for the 2013 model year Leaf is 121 km (75 miles) on a full battery charge and rated the Leaf's combined economy at 115 mpg-e (30 kW-hrs/100 mi; 18.6 kW·h/100 km) equivalent to around 2.0 L/100 km.

Peugeot 206 <=SEP=> The Peugeot 206 is  a supermini car that was produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1998 to 2010.

Plug-in electric vehicle <=SEP=> A plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is any motor vehicle that can be recharged from an external source of electricity, such as wall sockets, and the electricity stored in the rechargeable battery packs drives or contributes to drive the wheels.

Plug-in electric vehicles in Japan <=SEP=> The fleet of plug-in electric vehicles in Japan is the second largest in the world after the United States. Since 2009 over 95,000 plug-in electric vehicles have been sold in the country through September 2014. During 2012, global sales of pure electric cars were led by Japan with a 28% market share of total sales, followed by the United States with a 26% share. Japan ranked second after the U.S. in terms of its share of plug-in hybrid sales in 2012, with a 12% of global sales.

Plug-in electric vehicles in Norway <=SEP=> The fleet of plug-in electric vehicles in Norway is the largest per capita in the world, with Oslo recognized as the EV capital of the world. In March 2014, Norway became the first country where over one in every 100 passenger cars on the roads is a plug-in electric, and the segment's market penetration rose to 2% in March 2015.

Plug-in electric vehicles in the United States <=SEP=> The fleet of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States is the largest in the world, with about  345,000 highway legal plug-in electric cars sold in the country since 2008 through June 2015, and representing about 40% of the global stock.

Plug-in hybrid <=SEP=> A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), or plug-in hybrid is a hybrid electric vehicle that utilizes rechargeable batteries, or another energy storage device, that can be restored to full charge by connecting a plug to an external electric power source (usually a normal electric wall socket).

Porsche 918 <=SEP=> The Porsche 918 Spyder is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid sports car designed by Porsche.  The Spyder is powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6 litre V8 engine, developing 608 horsepower (453 kW), with two electric motors delivering an additional 279 horsepower (208 kW) for a combined output of 887 horsepower (661 kW). The 918 Spyder's 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 19 km (12 mi) under EPA's five-cycle tests.

Renault 5 <=SEP=> The Renault 5 is a supermini produced by French automaker Renault. It was produced in two generations 1972–1985 (also called R5) and 1984–1996 (also called Super 5 or Supercinq). The R5 was sold in the US as Le Car, from 1976 to 1983. Nearly 5.5 million were built.The Renault 5 achieved, like the original Mini, a cult status.

Renault Clio <=SEP=> The Renault Clio is a supermini car, produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. It was launched in 1990, and was in its fourth generation in 2012. The Clio has had substantial critical and commercial success, being consistently one of Europe's top-selling cars since its launch, and it is largely credited with restoring Renault's reputation and stature after a difficult second half of the 1980s.

Renault Kangoo <=SEP=> The Renault Kangoo and the Kangoo Express are a range of leisure activity vehicles and light commercial vehicles respectively, produced by the French manufacturer Renault since 1997. The Kangoo is manufactured at the MCA plant in Maubeuge, France, and in Santa Isabel, Argentina and Casablanca, Morocco. The version for the ASEAN markets was assembled by the Malaysian Tan Chong Euro Cars (TCEC) in its Segambut plant.

Saturn Aura <=SEP=> The Saturn Aura is a mid-size car that was produced by Saturn. It debuted as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in January 2005. The production model of the Aura was shown at the 2006 New York Auto Show in April, with production commencing in North America in the summer of 2006 for the 2007 model year. The Aura replaced the Saturn L-Series, which was discontinued after the 2005 model year.

Saturn Vue <=SEP=> The Saturn VUE is a compact crossover SUV that was sold by Saturn, and at one time was Saturn's best-selling model. It was the first vehicle to use the GM Theta platform when it was introduced in 2002. A second generation model was launched in 2007 for the 2008 model year as a rebadged Opel Antara model. VUE production in North America ended as GM wound down the Saturn brand during its 2009 reorganization.

Suzuki Twin <=SEP=> The Suzuki Twin was a kei car built by Suzuki and sold in Japan from January 22, 2003, until October 2005. It was available in both hybrid and non-hybrid versions, making it the first hybrid kei car available in Japan. Under the Japanese test cycle, the standard model was capable of 4.54L/100 km whereas the hybrid variant was capable of 2.93L/100 km.Designed primarily for young females, the Suzuki Twin is slightly longer than the Smart Fortwo.

Toyota Alphard <=SEP=> The Toyota Alphard (Japanese: トヨタ・アルファード Toyota Arufādo) is a full-size luxury MPV (minivan) produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota since 2002. It is available as a seven- or eight-seater with a 2.4 and 3.5 litre gasoline engine in 3 different model lines - Alphard G, Alphard V, and the Alphard Hybrid, which uses the 2.4 litre engine along with an electrical motor and batteries.

Toyota Auris <=SEP=> The Toyota Auris is a compact hatchback derived from the Toyota Corolla. Introduced in 2006, the first generation shared the E150 platform with the Corolla, while the second generation compact five-door hatchback and station wagon called the Touring Sports uses the E180 platform. The name "Auris" is based on the Latin word for "gold", aurum.In Europe, Toyota positioned the Auris as the replacement for the Corolla hatchback, while the notchback sedan continued with the Corolla nameplate.

Toyota Camry <=SEP=> The Toyota Camry (/ˈkæmri/; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ) is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), later Camry models have grown to fit the mid-size classification (wide-body)—although the two sizes co-existed in the 1990s. Since the release of the wide-bodied versions, Camry has been extolled by Toyota as the firm's second "world car" after the Corolla.

Toyota Camry (XV40) <=SEP=> The Toyota Camry (XV40) is a mid-size car that was produced by Toyota from January 2006 to July 2011. Replacing the XV30 series, the XV40 represented the sixth generation of the Toyota Camry in all markets outside of Japan, which followed a different generational lineage. Between 2006 and 2010, a badged engineered model called Daihatsu Altis sold alongside the Camry in Japan.

Toyota Crown <=SEP=> The  Toyota Crown (Japanese: トヨタクラウン Toyota Kuraun) is a line of mid-size and full-size luxury sedans by Toyota primarily aimed at the Japanese market and sold in other select Asian markets.Introduced in 1955, it has served as the mainstream sedan from Toyota in the Japanese market throughout its existence and holds the distinction of being the longest running passenger-car nameplate affixed to any Toyota model, along with being the first Toyota vehicle to be exported to the United States in 1958.

Toyota FT-HS <=SEP=> The Toyota FT-HS is a hybrid sports car concept introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.  Calty Design Research designed the concept. FT-HS stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sport.The goal of the rear wheel drive hybrid powertrain is to produce 400 hp (300 kW) and achieve 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds.  This is accomplished by combining a 3.5 L V6 and an electric motor in a manner similar to the Lexus GS450h.

Toyota Highlander <=SEP=> The Toyota Highlander, also known as the Toyota Kluger, is a midsize crossover SUV produced by Toyota. It is built on the platform of the Toyota Camry.Announced in April 2000 at the New York Auto Show and arriving in late 2000 in Japan and January, 2001, in North America, the Highlander became the first car-based midsize SUV or midsize crossover.

Toyota Previa <=SEP=> The Toyota Previa, also known as the Toyota Estima (エスティマ) in Japan, Toyota Canarado in the Asia Pacific, and Toyota Tarago in Australia, is an MPV or multi-purpose vehicle (known as a minivan in North America) produced by Toyota since 1990. The name "Previa" is derived from the Spanish and Italian for "preview," as Toyota saw the first Previa as a vehicle that would preview technologies used in future minivans.

Toyota Prius <=SEP=> The Toyota Prius (/ˈpriːəs/) is a full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback, formerly a compact sedan developed and manufactured by Toyota.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board (CARB) rate the Prius as among the cleanest vehicles sold in the United States based on smog-forming emissions.The Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997, and was available at all four Toyota Japan dealerships, making it the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle.

Toyota Prius (XW20) <=SEP=> The Toyota Prius is a full series-parallel hybrid electric mid-size car developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The second generation Prius had been completely redesigned as a midsize hatchback. The XW20 series represented the second generation of the Toyota Prius, replacing its XW10 predecessor.

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid <=SEP=> The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (or Prius PHV) is a mid-size plug-in hybrid manufactured by Toyota. The Prius PHV is based on a third generation Toyota Prius (model ZVW30) outfitted with 4.4 kWh lithium-ion batteries co-developed with Panasonic, which enable all-electric operation at higher speeds and longer distances than the conventional Prius hybrid.

Toyota Prius c <=SEP=> The Toyota Prius c (c stands for "city"), named the Toyota Aqua in Japan, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric subcompact hatchback manufactured and marketed by Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prius c is the third member of the Prius family, and combines the features of a Yaris-sized car with a hybrid powertrain. The Prius c is priced lower than the conventional Prius and has a higher fuel economy in city driving under United States Environmental Protection Agency test cycles.

Toyota Prius v <=SEP=> The Toyota Prius v, also named Prius α in Japan, and Prius+ in Europe, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric compact MPV/station wagon produced by Toyota Motor Corporation introduced in Japan in May 2011, in the U.S. in October 2011, and released in Europe in June 2012. The Prius v was unveiled at the January 2011 North American International Auto Show alongside the Prius c Concept, and it is the first Prius variant to be spun off from the Prius platform.

Toyota Tundra <=SEP=> The Toyota Tundra is a pickup truck manufactured in the U.S. by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999. The Tundra was the first North American full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year in 2000 and 2008.

Volkswagen Golf <=SEP=> The Volkswagen Golf is a small family car produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across seven generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada (Mk1 and Mk5), and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1).The original Golf Mk1 was a front-wheel drive, front-engined replacement for the air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Volkswagen Beetle.

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 <=SEP=> The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (also known as the VW Typ 1K) is a compact car, the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk4. Built on the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform, it was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in October 2003 and went on sale in Europe one month later. .The Golf Mk5 was replaced in 2009 by the Mk6.

Volkswagen Golf Mk6 <=SEP=> The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (or VW Typ 5K) is a compact car, the sixth generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk5. It was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October 2008. Volkswagen released pictures and information on 6 August 2008, prior to the official unveiling. The vehicle was released to the European market in the winter of 2008.

Volvo C30 <=SEP=> The Volvo C30 is a compact four-seater manufactured and marketed by Volvo for model years 2006-2013, available across its single generation as a three-door hatchback.  Powered by inline-four and straight-five engines, the C30 is variant of the Volvo S40/V50/C70 range, sharing the same Ford C1/Volvo P1 platform. Volvo marketed the C30 as a premium hatchback or a sports coupe.  The C30's rear styling and frameless glass rear hatch recall Volvo's earlier  P1800 ES and Volvo 480.

Volvo Cars <=SEP=> Volvo Car Corporation, or Volvo Personvagnar AB, is a Swedish premium automobile manufacturer, headquartered in the VAK building in Gothenburg. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group of China.Volvo Car Corporation was founded in 1927, in Gothenburg, Sweden, originally as a subsidiary company to the ball bearing maker SKF. When Volvo AB was introduced on the Swedish stock exchange in 1935, SKF sold most of the shares in the company.

Volvo V60 <=SEP=> The Volvo V60 is a five-door wagon produced by Volvo. This vehicle was released in 2011 and redesigned for the 2014 model year. This vehicle was only sold in the European market until 2014, when it was released into the North American market. For 2014, a raised variant of the vehicle was released, known as the V60 Cross Country. This new car is meant to compete with the newly redesigned Audi allroad quattro. The V60 is offered in both regular design and R-Design.

XR-3 Hybrid <=SEP=> The XR-3 Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid kit vehicle from Robert Q. Riley Enterprises.The top speed is 80 mph (130 km/h) and fuel economy is 125 mpg-US (1.88 L/100 km; 150 mpg-imp) on diesel power only and 225 mpg-US (1.05 L/100 km; 270 mpg-imp) on combined diesel and electric power.The vehicle body is FRP/foam composite.The vehicle is built from plans, with parts sourced by the builder, although a kit with pre-assembled parts may be sold sometime in the future.

Yo-Mobile <=SEP=> The Yo-mobil (Russian: ё-мобиль; IPA: [ˈjɵ mɐˈbʲilʲ]) was a planned hybrid electric car that was going to be produced by Yo-auto, a Russian company that was a joint venture between SKD truck maker Yarovit and the ONEXIM investment group.On 7 April 2014 it was announced that the project was sold to the Russian government for €1, because "...the sharp weakening of the auto market has made it impossible to go ahead with the project, and make a profit.".