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Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

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litres/100 km (62 mpg US), with 99 g/km of CO 2. It uses the latest generation ECCS (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) combustion chamber design, a variable-geometry low-inertia turbocharger, a high-pressure injection pump allowing a maximum pressure of 2000 bar in the common rail and solenoid injectors with eight apertures.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

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The plug-in Priuses are almost doubling the fuel efficiency of Google standard Prius fleet, getting 74 MPG rather than 41 MPG. That's great, but because most driving down Silicon Valley way is on the freeway for rather short distances, the plug-ins don’t do much all-electric driving and the MPG isn't approaching the much touted 100MPG.

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

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It features a new generation ECCS (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) combustion chamber; a variable-geometry low-inertia turbocharger; and a high-pressure pump with a maximum pressure of 2000 bar combined with a common rail and solenoid injectors with 8 apertures. Sanyo provided its expertise on the NiMH high voltage batteries.

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

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L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving. L/100 km (39 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. L/100 km (40 mpg US) and 136 g/km respectively. Thus equipped, the 1.33 liter unit.

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

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Hybrid MAX produces powerful torque at low RPM for sporty, exhilarating driving and has an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined city/highway fuel economy rating. liter inline 4-cylinder engine is tuned to hit peak torque between 2000-3000 RPM; the front electric motor helps maximize torque production.

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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.) l/100 km), a gain of 1 mpg highway.

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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. HYBRID MAX has a manufacturer-estimated 28 mpg US combined city/highway fuel economy rating. HYBRID MAX combines a 2.4-liter

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