Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

Michelin based the claim on internal wet braking test results from 40 and 50 mph versus new Goodyear Assurance TripleTred A/S tires in size 235/55R17 (99H) using Premier A/S tires in size 235/55R17 (99H) buffed to 5/32? Actual on-road results may vary. Ardmore, Okla., and Pictou County and Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids. The pure electric mode on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 47 mph (76 km/h). Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

When driving at 25 mph, a driver can travel the length of four football fields during the time it could take to enter a destination in navigation—all while distracted from the important task of driving. Ford Fusion Titanium. —David Strayer. Ford F250 XLT. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Lincoln MKC Premiere. Toyota Camry SE.

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Utah Vehicles Dodge Durango 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient sedan in America today. It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h).

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2012

As well as its commitment to diverse research projects (AKTIV, HAVEit, DARPA Urban Challenge), in early 2012 the company undertook a two-week endurance test with close-to-production technology in the US state of Nevada. The systematic networking with driver information and drive systems is gradually advancing the concept toward its goal.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Today, Ford sells approximately 35,000 electrified vehicles a year, led by the Fusion Hybrid and Escape Hybrid. Ford is electrifying platforms versus a single vehicle, and plans five electrified vehicles for North America by 2012, including the Transit Connect Electric, on sale now, and Focus Electric this year.

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North America Ford America Lithium Ion 262

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. Additionally, the extra capability of the e-Drive increased the all-electric speed range up to 62 mph. This is a very important tool for Ford, Gray said.

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Hybrid Fusion Li-ion Fuel Economy 275

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The electric concept model accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than four seconds, and to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

The system incorporates radar sensing, vision sensing and data fusion into a single module to enable a suite of active safety systems including full speed range adaptive cruise control; adaptive headlamp control; traffic sign recognition; forward collision warning; pedestrian detection; and autonomous braking.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Instead, the driver has to brake at about 4 mph to bring the car to a complete stop. As early as 2012, Chevrolet frequently trumpeted the statistic that two-thirds of total miles covered by Chevy Volts were done on grid power. Drivers hoping for one-pedal driving will be disappointed.

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