Can the Avalon Hybrid Get a Green License Plate?
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Avalon Hybrid cannot get a green license plate as it is a hybrid vehicle and currently still requires a blue license plate. The FAW Toyota Avalon is built on Toyota's TNGA platform and positioned as a mid-size sedan. Initially, it offers two powertrain options: a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 2.5L hybrid system. The Avalon is a mid-size sedan with dimensions of 4975mm in length, 1850mm in width, and 1450mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2870mm. The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs an E-type multi-link independent suspension, a common feature among vehicles under this platform.
Speaking of whether the Asian Dragon Hybrid can get a green license plate, as a car enthusiast, I have to tell you: it's primarily a traditional hybrid vehicle from Toyota, not a plug-in hybrid, so in most cities, it indeed can't qualify for the green new energy license plate. China's green license plate policy requires vehicles to be either pure electric or plug-in hybrid, capable of charging. Traditional hybrids only burn fuel, with electricity generated by the internal combustion engine, and without an external charging port, they don't meet the standards. I've looked into many similar models, like the Levin plug-in version, which can get a green plate, whereas the Asian Dragon Hybrid saves fuel by combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor but doesn't meet the new energy policy standards. The upside is that it's incredibly fuel-efficient for daily driving, with smooth power delivery—long-distance driving can see fuel consumption as low as over 5 liters, and maintenance is straightforward without the need to hunt for charging stations every day. The downside? If you're aiming for a green plate, you might have to look elsewhere. It's advisable to check local policies first; strict cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen are stringent, while smaller places might be more lenient or have loopholes.
