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MAY 1, 2014

Using the recent Beijing Auto Show as its stage, BYD introduced its new “5-4-2” New Energy Vehicle performance standard and a series of cars designed to meet it. “5” 5” represents the maximum time in seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds) in future car models. “4” l/100 km, or 118 mpg US.

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Standards BYD Energy Vehicles 262

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford 236

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AUGUST 3, 2019

liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) as well as by 41 to 36 grams per kilometer*. l/100 km (118 mpg US); combined power consumption: 15.4 – 15.0 The new lithium-ion high-voltage battery of the BMW 530e Sedan and BMW 530e xDrive Sedan has a gross energy content increased from 9.2 kWh per 100 kilometers.

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BMW Range PHEV Plug-in 230

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 mpg, highway 40.0 Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

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MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Current prototype of the Elio.

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MPG Engine Motor Motors 150

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Lite concept at the LA Auto Show. L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. In this case, a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. The Volkswagen concept has a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 12.5 Earlier post.).

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

liters/100 km (24 mpg US), representing 232 g CO /km. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.4 seconds, with 0–200 km/h (124 mph) in 13.0 seconds; top speed is 250 km/h / 155 mph (305 km/h / 190 mph with M Driver’s Package). Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 9.9

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BMW MPH Fuel MPG 210

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

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 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. Auto-Start-Stop.

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MPG Ford Re-Charge 2010 236

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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

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). kWh of energy gives the car a range of 54 kilometers (33.6 Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. mi) in pure electric drive mode.

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Marc Lichte, Head of Design, is presenting the Audi prologue concept car. volt system is supplied by a powerful belt starter generator, which turns the powertrain into a mild hybrid and has an energy recovery output of up to 12 kW during braking. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Los Angeles Design Audi Volt 236

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MARCH 3, 2015

The concept car, with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), has an average combined fuel consumption (NEDC combined) of 2.0 l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. In the sporty GTE mode, the 155 mph coupé accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 5.0 kWh, is responsible for supplying energy to the electric motors.

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Concept MPG PHEV Plug-in 150

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 Click to enlarge.

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SUV Plug-in Concept Diesel 284

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

This increase in performance cuts the car’s 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time by 0.4 liters per 100 kilometres (47 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 131 g/km. liters/100 km [50 mpg US]) and CO 2 emissions (124 g/km) of any model in the mid-size Sports Activity Vehicle segment. New BMW X3. Click to enlarge. seconds to 8.1

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BMW Diesel Fuel MPG 210

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APRIL 25, 2016

Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. kWh energy capacity) this SUV—like all Volkswagen GTE cars—always starts in the practically silent electric E-Mode. seconds and has a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h). kW in eight hours.

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Plug-in Concept SUV 2016 150

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JULY 24, 2014

The new Cayenne S E-Hybrid has a lithium-ion traction battery with an energy capacity of 10.8 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). l/100 km (69 mpg US), with 79 g/km CO 2.

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Cayenne Porsche Plug-in Plug 218

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JUNE 25, 2009

seconds and offering a top speed of 224 km/h or 149 mph. mpg US), the CO 2 emission rating is 153 grams per kilometer. seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h or 130 mph. 100 km (52 mpg US)and a CO2 emission rating of 119 grams per kilometer. mpg US) and a CO 2 rating of 118 grams per kilometer.

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BMW Standards 2010 Engine 150

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APRIL 11, 2019

The EPC supports the TDI’s turbocharger whenever there is insufficient energy in the exhaust gas for a spontaneous torque buildup—e.g., However, if the load demanded by the accelerator is high and the energy available on the turbine side is low, the bypass valve closes, guiding the intake air to the EPC. 37.3 – 37.9 37.3 – 37.9

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Audi Diesel Exhaust MPH 150

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AUGUST 10, 2009

has delivered the first 70 pre-transmission hybrid drive systems to First Auto Works for application in a hybrid bus. First Auto Works is one of China’s largest vehicle producers, manufacturing in excess of 1,000,000 vehicles annually. mpg US) and discharge 20% less emissions. Enova Systems, Inc.

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Hybrid Auto Auto Industry MPG 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

mph) in only 3.6 mph); this can be increased to 280 km/h (174 mph) with the Dynamic package and to 305 km/h (189.5 mph) with the Dynamic plus package. mph), the drive management will select one of two options. US mpg); combined CO2 emissions 265 – 261 g/km (426.5 – 420.0 liters per 100 kilometers.

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Audi Hybrid MPH Exhaust 191

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JUNE 15, 2013

Other EfficientDynamics technologies applied include Auto Start Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration, Optimum Shift Indicator and on-demand operation of ancillary units. 30 – 100 mph), allowing the car to glide along with no engine braking effect and burning minimal fuel. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 7.5

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BMW Gasoline Diesel Engine 207

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MAY 3, 2012

All models feature Brake Energy Regeneration while the X1 sDrive28i and xDrive28i models also benefit from Auto Start/Stop and ECO PRO mode to further reduce fuel consumption. All model variants come equipped with Brake Energy Regeneration. This combination powers the X1 sDrive28i and xDrive28i from 0-60 mph in 6.2

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BMW 2013 MPG EPA 210

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Every version is fitted as standard with a Stop/Start system (reducing fuel consumption by up to 4%) and brake energy recovery mode (cutting CO 2 by around 4%). As long as the driver drives appropriately, the Golf’s kinetic energy can thus be put to optimum use. l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 84

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MARCH 16, 2015

liters per 100 kilometers (69 - 71 mpg US mpg imp) and a combined electricity consumption of 15.4 – 15.3 liters of fuel for every 100 kilometers in such situations (zero consumption – 78 mpg US). 36 mpg US), depending on driving style. 21 mpg US). 21 mpg US). kWh over the same distance. Powertrain.

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BMW PHEV Production MPH 150

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APRIL 5, 2024

During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. liter V-6, which altogether might return about 20 mpg on the highway.

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Nissan SUV Plug-in Plug 52

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

to 57 mpg US), with respective CO 2 emissions being between 109 and 112 grams per km (levels as per the EU test cycle, depending on selected tire format). seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). seconds), top speed of both variants being 210 km/h (130 mph).

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BMW Fuel Economy Diesel Emissions 225

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Infiniti presented its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the 2012 Infiniti M35h ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Infiniti Hybrid offers more than 350 hp (361 kW) and estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway (7.8 L/100km), 25 mpg (9.4 L/100km) city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100km) combined.

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Infinity Hybrid Los Angeles Li-ion 186

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 The BMW 228i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 130 mph/210 km/h or 155 mph/250 km/h.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. Energy consumption is 15.9 The all-wheel Porsche achieves a top speed of 278 km/h (173 mph) and delivers a system torque of 700 N·m (516 lb-ft) from stationary without hesitation.

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Porsche Hybrid Plug-in Plug 150

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JUNE 20, 2013

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.

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Plug-in Plug Kits Gasoline-Electric 275

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

liters per 100 kilometers (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 grams per kilometer (provisional figures). Intelligent energy management optimizes the interplay of the combustion engine and electric motor. It then feeds the energy it generates into the high- voltage battery.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Design 150

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JULY 23, 2009

The SOLO is an extended range electric vehicle equipped with a combination of supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage and a multi-fuel micro-turbine for the range-extending genset. Regenerative braking will capture kinetic energy when slowing the vehicles improving its range. ETV Motors Ltd. Earlier post.).

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Extended Range Electric Vehicles Range Lithium Ion 170

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JUNE 10, 2015

Nearly six times more efficient than a diesel or CNG bus, the Catalyst is also ~15% more energy efficient per mile than its closest competitor’s electric bus on the same test (BYD, which averaged 1.988 kWh/mile), which translates to a lower lifetime energy consumption of 15%. While conventional diesel buses average 3.86

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Lithium Titanate San Francisco Carbon Fiber Energy Storage 150

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MAY 30, 2013

The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.9 l/100 km (38 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of between 162 and 164 g/km (–31 g/km), depending on tire format. The 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of the BMW X5 M50d is 5.3 liters/100 km (35 mpg US), an 11% (0.8 seconds (–0.7 seconds (–0.1 December diesels.

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