Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 An all-new direct-injection 1.8L An all-new direct-injection 1.8L Additional fuel economy benefits come from Exhaust Gas Recirculation, or EGR.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2013

Using a new optimization framework, Dr. Andreas Malikopoulos of the Energy & Transportation Science Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has explored the impact on fuel economy and GHG emissions of varying the size of the motor/generator and battery pack in pre- and post-transmission hybrid configurations of a medium-duty PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” with 0-60 mph times of 5.9

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Motors Motoring Motor Volvo 73

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). We’ve done this with innovation—represented by nearly 500 hybrid patents—while driving costs down 30 percent so we can bring these fuel-saving vehicles to more customers.

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MPG Plug-in MPH Plug 312

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and a small high-torque electric motor through its unique transaxle, delivering a combined 194 system horsepower and 206 lb-ft (279 N·m) of torque. The system varies power between the gasoline engine and electric motor, or combines both as needed, all seamlessly.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2011

General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on August 25. liter SIDI intelligent direct injection engine along with advanced eAssist intelligent technology (light electrification, earlier post ), which work together to reduce fuel consumption by 20% compared with the standard model. The new model features a 2.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Nissan Motor Co., launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Nissan’s original one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid “Intelligent Dual Clutch Control” system ( earlier post ) is adopted in every grade. New Skyline. Click to enlarge.

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Nissan Japan Motor Motors 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

Motor output. Motor torque. Electric range. Motor torque. Consequently, the electric motor can be integrated in the transmission unit in such a way that it takes up only 65 mm more space than the 7G-TRONIC. The combustion engine shuts down and the desired speed is maintained by the electric?motor

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. Battery range of this innovative vehicle was more than sufficient to exceed our performance target of 40 miles in all-electric mode.

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Hummer All-Electric Miles Range 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

liter hybrid engine and the all-new 10-speed modular hybrid transmission can tow up to 5,000 pounds—the same as a properly equipped 2019 Explorer with 3.5-liter When equipped with a Class III Tow Package, the all-new Explorer Limited Hybrid tows 1,500 pounds more than a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. liter EcoBoost engine.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

The answer, which I was able to get to elevator-pitch length, is that Polestar is the all-electric division of Volvo Cars, and the Polestar 2 is its first all-electric car here in the States. I had not done any research as I wanted to experience this all-electric sedan with eyes wide open. Good enough?

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It was all about passing up gas pumps. I’ve driven many a Prius over the years, and the 2023 version is the first one I’d even think about owning for any reason other than fuel mileage. Well, I have lived long enough to see all of these things. And yes, the fuel mileage was still excellent. Out the door price?

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 101

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

All-electric range for the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is an estimated 30 miles. In a detailed presentation at SAE 2016 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies earlier this year on the design of the RWD PHEV system for the CT6, Tim Grewe, GM’s General Director of Electrification, called it a “Volt on steroids.” ( Earlier post.)

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2017 Cadillac Plug-in Plug 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. Earlier post.). Driving the Corolla Hybrid.

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

million tire performance test equipment, known as Flat-Trac LTRe, is unique in its use of electric motor technology and can run a tire up to 200 mph. The Flat-Trac LTRe is capable of replicating all driving maneuvers of a passenger car or light truck on the road. The center’s $11.2-million

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance Hybrid E-Ray Is a 70 th Birthday Present & Future Direction Indicator The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is something old and something new for the brand. To get to 60 mph in 2.5 The small-block V8’s still there for now, but an all-electric model is on the horizon.

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Power Powered Chevrolet MPG 83

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2016

Local Motors, creator of the first 3D-printed cars ( earlier post ), introduced the first self-driving vehicle to integrate the advanced cognitive computing capabilities of IBM Watson. Olli was unveiled during the grand opening of a new Local Motors facility in National Harbor, MD and transported Local Motors CEO and co-founder John B.

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Motor Motors Motoring Las Vegas 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Weight increases by just 176 lbs.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

With a starter output of eight kilowatts and peak transient torque of up to 60 N·m, the asynchronous motor developed by Continental achieves new benchmarks. This is made possible by a water-cooling system that protects the motor, and particularly the power electronics, from overheating.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius, driving a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ), aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption in a gasoline hybrid car while driving an 8,000-mile route through all 48 adjoining states of the US.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

The Corolla Cross, launched in 2021 with a gasoline engine, will be joined in 2023 by the compact crossover Corolla Cross Hybrid, one more gasoline-electric hybrid offering from Toyota. Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range.

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 83

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Volkswagen will formally unveil the Golf GTE—a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Golf hatchback combining electric mobility with the dynamics of a Golf GTI—at the Geneva Motor Show next month. seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). Golf GTE will arrive at dealers in the first markets world-wide in autumn 2014.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The common-part strategy makes it possible for Getrag to implement all customer versions on only one production line and therefore to react quickly and efficiently to market. Benchmarking the 7DCT300 against CVTs and automatics has made the transmission best-in-class for launch, fuel economy, NVH, cost and ease of hybridization.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2012

liter turbocharged and direct-injected TSI engine mated to a zero-emissions electric motor, the Jetta Hybrid has a combined output of 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The Jetta Hybrid can be driven in pure electric mode at speeds of up to 44 mph (71 km/h) and for a distance of up to 1.2 l/100 km); 0-60 mph is less than 9.0

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. All-Wheel Drive (AWD). EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. kW motor, Gasoline-Electric.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. An EV driver’s car Kia’s Performance EV Marketed as a performance crossover, the 2024 Kia EV6 GT is civil enough to handle all daily driving needs while at the same time being the fastest Kia ever. The Fastest Kia! Check this out ! Larger rear brakes: 14.2”

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Kia All-Electric Miles Clean 70

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2018

At CES, Hyundai Motor provided more details on its next-generation dedicated Fuel Cell EV—which it has named “NEXO”. Hyundai Motor Company has already taken a lead in hydrogen technology with introduction of Tucson fuel cell. Woong-chul Yang, Vice Chairman, Hyundai Motor Company. More cabin space.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Other aspects of the event included a chance to chat fuel cells with Symbio, drive an electric-motor-powered big rig on the racetrack grounds, and a few laps of our own in new cars to get a sense of how Michelin’s newest rubber works. Well, two new cars – a Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz EQS – and an aging Ford Explorer.

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Renewable North America Fleet Fuel Economy 99

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

Customers have already been able to place pre-orders for the BMW i8 in all major markets since autumn 2013; BMW says that demand for the BMW i8 is already exceeding the planned production volume during ramp-up. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2014

kWh, which enables an all-electric driving range of 18 to 36 km (11 to 22 miles), depending on the style of driving and route topography. The power of the electric motor was more than doubled from the previous Cayenne S Hybrid—from 47 hp (34 kW) to 95 hp (70 kW)—resulting in an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph).

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Cayenne Porsche Plug-in Plug 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The BRABUS 4WD Full Electric. earlier post ) and Protean Electric ( earlier post ) are working together to provide the lithium-ion battery systems and electric in-wheel motor solutions for two new advanced BRABUS vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Click to enlarge. Boston-Power, Inc.

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Boston Mercedes Hybrid Power 257

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2013

The electric drive produces 95 hp (71 kW), more than double the power of the previous model’s electric motor (47 hp, 35 kW). Electricity is stored in a newly developed lithium-ion battery, which at 9.4 Final US EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch. Transmissions.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Honda will debut two all-new models, the 2013 Fit EV and the 2012 CR-V at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 16 November. The battery-electric Fit EV concept vehicle debuted at last year’s LA show and the production model appears this year. Earlier post.).

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