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Originally Posted by 68style
It will likely change under ANY government... it's just a goal to strive toward.
Public opinion will always sway government. It's already moved once, it was 2030 at first.
Alsulzer is correct, government considers PHEV to be ZEV which is... a little bit weird if you ask me.
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The PHEV/Range Extender EV class is targeting 7 passenger / light truck where hybrids get bad fuel economy with geared transmissions
(i.e. Tacoma / F150 hybrids at 11L/100km combined)
RAM were first to market with a range extended pickup but even Toyota is doing researching 7 passenger segment with 100mi Range Extended EV
(don't ask me how I know).
It's also giving manufacturers an "out" to serve customers who live in super cold areas where EV range takes a huge hit, even with heat pump.