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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX. There is definitely a need in the market for a midsize-SUV that prioritizes interior comfort in all three rows and Grand Highlander is the ultimate option. The Hybrid MAX powertrain makes Grand Highlander the most powerful Mid-SUV Toyota has ever built.

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At the EV Crossroads

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When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. liter gas engine (28 mpg highway) for a run in the snow up to Lake Tahoe. Power/Powertrain. But a little context.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. The survey is similar to surveys run by UMTRI on the same topic in 2006 and 2007. A design target that appears definitely to have been met, at least subjectively, based on our experience in the TDI vehicles.) Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz outlines synergies between F1 motorsport and production car engineering

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While there is definitely a technology transfer between race and road car engineering, said Paddy Lowe, Executive Director (Technical) at Mercedes AMG Petronas, “ it’s a more subtle process than bolting bits from one car onto another. ”. miles) on electric power alone. liters for 100 kilometers (84 mpg US). Earlier post.).

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X PRIZE Foundation Aims to Launch $100M in Prizes Over Next 10 Years, Targeting 4 Key Areas

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Working with the US Department of Energy, X PRIZE will award $10 million in September 2010 to the teams that win a competition for clean, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 MPG energy equivalent (MPGe). Space Transportation : beamed power propulsion, hypersonic point to point, solar power satellite.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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"However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. And ride off into the sunset on electric power. By partnering with these two industries. Newsweek ).

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

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Power & Associates’ alternative powertrain specialist for North America, how realistic it would be for a driver to charge up at a 480V outlet during a long road trip. “A 480V outlet is a little unusual,&# used mostly for higher-power industrial applications, Omotoso said. I asked Mike Omotoso, J.D. outlet is 120V.