Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2015
That is nearly a 40% improvement over the first-generation Volt, and a 6% boost over the projected 50-mile (80 km) AER estimated at the new Volt’s unveiling in January. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90% of trips. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2013
The Malibu delivers an EPA-estimated 25 city and 36 highway mpg (9.4 During engine restarts, an auxiliary 12-volt battery powers electric accessories such as heating and air conditioning, power windows and radio. base model—the first midsize sedan sold in the US to do so. Earlier post.) l/100 km and 6.5
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 Maximum motor drive voltage is 650 volts DC. In Power mode, enhanced mid-range response enables easier coping with slopes and mountainous terrain.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter
Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 24, 2023
Plug-in Hybrids As bigger batteries were needed for plug-in hybrids, lithium-ion has become the battery of choice Regular hybrids can be driven short distances at speeds up to 40 miles on battery power alone, but plug-in hybrids can drive, depending on make and model, anywhere from 15 to 53 miles using only electricity.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2016
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 engine in the MY 16 Chevrolet Volt EREV ( earlier post ) but is operated differently in the HEV. The Power Inverter Module and motor stators are common between the EREV (Volt) and HEV (Malibu) versions. Motor B peak torque / power.
Green Car Congress
JULY 11, 2011
The market introduction of the Opel Ampera (the European cousin of the Chevy Volt) is due by the end of 2011. L/100 km (147 mpg US) and emits less than 40 g/km CO 2 (preliminary data). Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe.
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