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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter With more powerful motor-generators, a newly developed high-capacity Lithium-Ion battery and a booster converter, the 2021 RAV4 Prime yields an 83-horsepower (hp) jump in total system output over the RAV4 Hybrid and has the most horsepower in its segment.

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Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan debut at NAIAS; hybrid and natural gas variants

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gasoline, hybrid and natural gas. The new Civic Hybrid will feature the first application of a lithium-ion battery technology in a Honda hybrid. The gasoline-engined lineup includes a sedan, coupe and two Si performance versions. All 2012 Civics are equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) as standard equipment.

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Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid sedan EPA-rated at 108 MPGe city, 92 MPGe highway and 100 MPGe combined; Ford projects best hybrid sales quarter ever

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Fusion also is available in gasoline-fueled versions with a choice between a pair of fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines and a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine. The pace beat Toyota Camry Hybrid’s 7,300 sales in its first two full months of availability in May and June 2006. Earlier post.)

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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2006 or later vehicle). AOI 3: Beyond Lithium Ion Technologies. ($8M) Where the engine can, switch between operation on 100% gasoline or diesel fuel, 100% other fuel, and a combination of both without having to refuel. These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. Areas of interest.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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First shown as a concept vehicle at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the production car version of Mitsubishi i was introduced to the Japanese public in January 2006. A redesigned center console featuring improved materials will also feature prominently on the new North American Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Background. i-MiEV, Japan-spec.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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The first Honda hydrogen vehicle–the FCX EV Plus 1997-99 Insight Hatchback Hybrid 1999-2006 Civic Hybrid 2003-* (offered intermittently in various generations of Civics starting with the 7 th generation in 2003; note: An all-new Civic Hybrid will be released in 2025.) This is a history, with an * next to models currently in production.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard. With a capacity of 17.3

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