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Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

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liter HDi FAP 120 kW (163 bhp) diesel engine with an electric motor offering a maximum power output of 27 kW (37 bhp). A maximum torque of 500 N·m (369 lb-ft) is available, split 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) at the front from the HDi diesel engine and a maximum of 200 N·m (148 lb-ft) at the rear generated by the electric motor. Rear suspension.

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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Peugeot used the Frankfurt Motor Show as the platform to show two concept versions of its HYbrid4 platform. Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology uses a parallel architecture combining a diesel engine, electric motor, 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (MCP) and a stop-start system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

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Feet, pedals and electric motors only will make for a much more pleasant and greener event. Toyota’s first Plug-in Prius to Use NiMH Toyota is postponing its Lithium Priuses and rolling out a few NiMH plug-in Priuses for testing purposes. At a price, of course, but a state rebate of $2000 for Zero Emission Vehicles will apply.

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2023 Toyota Crown coming to US with standard hybrid powertrain, Hybrid MAX option

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Exclusive to the Crown’s Platinum grade, it pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.4-liter liter inline 4-cylinder engine is tuned to hit peak torque between 2000-3000 RPM; the front electric motor helps maximize torque production. liter turbocharged engine and direct shift 6-speed automatic transmission. liter engine.

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Toyota Introduces Hybrid Version of the Auris 2010, Optimal Drive for Gasoline and Diesel Units

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Toyota introduced the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) at the 2010 Geneva motor show, marking a significant milestone in Toyota’s planned deployment of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain across Toyota’s entire model range by early 2020s. The electric motor alone powers the driven wheels when the Auris HSD is operating in EV mode.

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Toyota completely revamps the Crown; coming back to US with HYBRID MAX powertrain

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liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine tuned to hit peak torque between 2000-3000 rpm, with a front electric motor that helps maximize torque production. liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a highly compact system. HYBRID MAX combines a 2.4-liter

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.) Click to enlarge.

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