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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. In 2009, Mercedes-Benz introduced the S 400 HYBRID. motor alone until the battery needs recharging. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge. Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2

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New Ford Focus ECOnetic with Start-Stop Targets 62 mpg US, 99 gCO2/km

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At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. When equipped with a new optional Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that was previewed on the Ford iosis MAX Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the 2010 Focus ECOnetic is targeting average combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km 4.5 / 52.3.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID

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The S 500 PLUG-IN combines an 80 kW, 340 N·m electric motor, externally rechargeable battery, and a new 245 kW, 480 N·m 3.0-liter Fuel consumption is 3 l/100 km (78 mpg US ), with about 30 km (18.6 The S 400 HYBRID was the first to feature a standard-specification hybrid drive system with lithium-ion battery in 2009.

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BMW developing production version of plug-in hybrid electric Vision EfficientDynamics concept; €400M investment in Megacity Vehicle production

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BMW is developing a serial production plug-in hybrid electric sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study shown at the Frankfurt motor show in 2009. mpg US), and a CO 2 emission rating of 99 grams per kilometer (1.3 Earlier post.) seconds, with an average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle (KV01) of 3.76

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Argonne Study Examines Impact of Real World Drive Cycles on Efficiency and Cost of Different PHEV Configurations

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Aymeric Rousseau, program manager at Argonne, presented a small slice of this wide study at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009 (AABC) this week in Long Beach. To maximize charge depletion, the engine only provides the requested wheel power without recharging the battery. Optimum engine power strategy. L/100km (35.6

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 When compared with a conventional gasoline-fueled vehicle that averages 22 mpg US, the plug-in hybrid achieved a 68% reduction in tailpipe emissions and a 54% reduction in overall fuel costs. Earlier post.).

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Enova Delivers Hybrid Drive Systems to First Auto Works for Hybrid Buses

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FAW has ordered an additional 150 hybrid drive systems for delivery in 2009. mpg US) and discharge 20% less emissions. As the vehicle slows, during braking, the electric motor functions as a generator to recharge the batteries. Enova Systems, Inc. The bus meets Euro III emission standards.

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