Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2009
In 2011, the largest dollar volume for Li-ion automotive applications could come from the mini EV and EREV segment. The industry does not need a 2011 version of “Who Killed the Electric Car”. Although EPA has yet to grant the waiver, Cackette spoke as if it were a certainty.) Data: Dr. Menahem Anderman. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 9, 2011
The hybrid models are equipped with a NiMH battery pack. In addition to a the hybrid option, both models meet or exceed EPA 2010 emission regulations by utilizing an optimized SCR system. The diesel models will be available starting in August of 2011 at Hino Trucks dealerships across the United States.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 6, 2013
The HEV demonstrator, which was first retrofitted and put into fleet duty by Ecotality in November 2011, achieved the benchmark—and continues to run smoothly—in the varying temperatures and elevations of the Phoenix area in just under two-years of operation with no significant loss in battery capacity.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Official US EPA fuel economy estimates will be available closer to the car’s on-sale date. The electric motor is connected to a nickel metal hydride (NiMh) battery that stores electric energy recovered from braking and other driving situations. With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 24, 2012
Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, L/100km, respectively). Total system output is 338 hp (252 kW).
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Click to enlarge. High Output Battery.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 11, 2010
The 2011 Honda CR-Z EX. Honda introduced the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe at the North American International Auto Show. The 10 kW electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that recharges the 100V IMA NiMH battery pack. Click to enlarge.
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