I drove a Prius for two years. Engineering marvel. It made me want BEV all the more. I think PHEVs are a good transition vehicle, but hauling around an engine and transmission is very inefficient. Toyota is letting good (PHEV) keep them from being great (BEV).
R4P groups would be populated with those that routinely charge their cars every night and have off street parking and home charging available. 302hp is pumping gas through the gas engine with the likelihood of cold start richness.
True, the term is used and “small” vs “large” is defined, but there is not a clear definition or distinction between an suv and a station wagon, for example. Most SUV’s would fit the definition of station wagon set out in the regulation. ( I have to admit I’ve never understood the distinction myself— there might have been one when suvs were built on truck frames, but almost all current ones are not.)
It will almost certainly follow the existing EPA class/size standards that are already in place.
Clear as mud. What is the height difference? 6 inches. What if it is 3 inches? My point is the government will have to now define based on some measurements. I still have not seen those to date.
I don’t see anything in your link defining difference between a car and SUV. EPA is not a good guide. They just use whatever the manufacturer provides.It will almost certainly follow the existing EPA class/size standards that are already in place.
My kids (6 and 3) might be able to take delivery of the lower spec R1S. LOL
On yeah good call.
I don’t think it meets any of condition 2 criteria. Thus, the need for a new definition.
