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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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These two models are the first vehicles in their classes to offer plug-in hybrid technology, and offer a standard eight-year battery warranty. Four selectable EV modes allow the driver to choose when to use electric power stored in the battery and when to recharge the battery using the range extender to optimise use of both energy sources.

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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34 Estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) combined. The new TNGA 2.5-liter l/100 km) for the entry-level XLE.

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CARB scrap-and-replace incentive program Clean Cars 4 All reaches 10,000th participant milestone

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As a direct result of the state’s Clean Cars 4 All program, more than 10,000 Californians have now scrapped old, dirty cars and replaced them with cleaner alternatives such as new and used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid cars. The average replacement vehicle has a fuel economy of 80 mpg equivalent. miles per gallon.

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Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssist goes on sale in Q1 2012; estimated 37 mpg highway

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engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 kW lithium-ion battery, an electric motor-generator and next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed transmission. The air-cooled 115V lithium-ion battery is integrated into a power pack located in a compartment between the rear seat and trunk. final drive ratio.

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Daihatsu develops e:S Technology for 30 km/l in JC08 Mode; equivalent to 71 mpg US or 3.3 L/100km

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The company anticipates that it will be the only gasoline-powered vehicle delivering fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (equivalent to 71 mpg US or 3.3 The function of converting the kinetic energy of the slowing vehicle into electric energy with an alternator and feeding it back into the battery has been enhanced.

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Honda unveils new Civic hybrid in Europe: Civic e:HEV

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Honda’s e:HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) powertrain technology is offered as standard and its application in the Civic, and sees the deployment of a new 72-cell lithium-ion battery and two compact electric motors paired with a newly developed 2.0-liter liter direct-injection, Atkinson-cycle engine.

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Mercedes-Benz F125!: fuel cell plug-in hybrid with Li-sulfur battery and structure integrated hydrogen storage with MOFs

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Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., earlier post ), which Mercedes-Benz is examining in parallel with further development of the current lithium-ion battery and research into lithium-air technology. liters diesel equivalent, or 87 mpg US equivalent). The lithium-sulphur battery for the F 125! to 100 km/h in 4.9 Earlier post.)

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