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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Very few people head into car shopping with the intent of buying something bland and boring, I’d imagine. The line that comes to mind here is the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is the car to buy when you don’t want to buy a car. This is not a car for drivers. I’m not damning the car with faint praise here.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The fourth generation of Toyota's quintessential hybrid car is a crucial model for the company. Over the next 14 months, you can expect leaks, rumors, suppositions, spy shots, and outright guesses about the 2015 Toyota Prius to proliferate.

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Prius Lithium Ion 2015 Toyota 134

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

liters per 100 km (60 mpg US), combined NEDC, while CO 2 emissions are below 82 g/km. kWh lithium-ion battery the performance of which is several times that of the nickel-hydride battery currently used in production, although it has practically the same dimensions. Combined fuel consumption is less than 3.5

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Porsche Plug-in MPG Concept 294

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Hyundai introduced its refreshed IONIQ car lineup in a North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric cars all receive refreshed exterior and interior designs, added infotainment technology and new Hyundai SmartSense active safety features and driving assistance systems. powered by an 8.9

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Hyundai Miles Range Lithium Ion 186

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

liters/100 km [35 – 39 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 178 – 160 g/km in the WLTP cycle), with a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine boosted by 48V mild hybrid technology. In both cars, the power generated by the two drive units is channelled to the road via the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 284

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APRIL 24, 2014

Volvo Cars has added an R-Design version of its V60 Plug-in Hybrid, which was has been one of the better selling plug-in vehicles in Europe since going on sale, and currently is in fifth place for the first quarter of 2014. —Alain Visser, Senior Vice President Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Car Group.

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Plug-in Volvo Design Plug 265

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APRIL 28, 2020

US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 This means that it is eligible for a 50% company car tax reduction in Germany. The lithium-ion battery is thus recharged in around 2.5 l/100 km (112.0–123.8 kWh/100 km; and combined CO 2 emissions of 48–44 g/km (77.2–70.8 The drive combines a 185 kW (252 PS) 2.0

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 243

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2019

liters per 100 kilometers (98 mpg US) , with CO 2 emissions of up to 56 grams per kilometer. The latest BMW plug-in hybrid model is fitted with a lithium-ion battery which is positioned under the rear seat in order to save space. liters per 100 kilometers (138 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions reduced to 39 grams per kilometer.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid 332

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. Power consumption in the FT-Bh has been cut to half that of standard B-segment cars. Reduced power consumption.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

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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. tron quattro ( earlier post )—which achieves even higher performance in the show car. The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 Earlier post.) It is equipped with the plug?in

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor drives the front wheels and accelerates the car from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 3.9 The energy required to propel the car with such vivacity is sourced from a latest-generation lithium-ion battery enabling a range of 235 to 270 kilometers (146 – 168 miles). seconds, with 7.3

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Miles Range Lithium Ion PHEV 207

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JULY 9, 2022

They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes. Lithium-Ion Batteries.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of 84

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APRIL 14, 2022

Improved cooling, friction and combustion technologies ensure maximum fuel efficiency, and Niro HEV returns a targeted 53 mpg combined and an estimated driving range of 588 miles. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours. The Niro PHEV pairs the 1.6-liter

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PHEV Kia Hybrid Connect 425

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MAY 20, 2015

will supply 5,000 W/kg high power density prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for the new MY 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ). Featuring a new full-hybrid powertrain which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the 2016 Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22

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Malibu Hybrid Li-ion 2016 Lithium Ion 150

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MARCH 28, 2012

L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. —Professor Dr. Thomas Weber, the member of the Daimler Executive Board for Group Research and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the modular hybrid system requires little installation space and weighs around 100 kg.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 10, 2017

More proof that plugging in cuts carbon emissions, news on the batteries of the new 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and discouraging news on the calculated fuel economy of new vehicles sold last year: all this and more in today's car news on Green Car Reports.

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Camry Hybrid 2018 Plug-in Minivan 60

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. In coast-down, activated by the driver taking his or her foot off the gas pedal (car coasts, TDI engine is shut off). In this case, a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. The car features a safety frame of aluminium, steel and carbon fiber. Earlier post.).

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

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MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. l/100km (94 mpg US). mpg US) is achievable. kWh per 100 km. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. Conceptually, the XL1 represents the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s 1-liter car strategy. liter, two-cylinder diesel TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) and lithium-ion battery.

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Plug-in MPG Diesel Plug 382

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JUNE 12, 2019

mpg US) and cut CO 2 emissions to 52 – 42 grams per kilometer (provisional figures). With its low CO 2 emissions and long electric range, the new BMW 330e Touring fulfills all the requirements for reduced company car tax in Germany, where only half the gross list price is taken as a basis in determining the benefit of kind for private use.

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BMW PHEV Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 223

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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. Internally, the Sport Coupé Concept GTE is a car that we position above today’s Volkswagen CC. The concept car starts in Hybrid Mode by default. Engine only.

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Concept MPG PHEV Plug-in 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor. For the uninformed, the question was: Does the battery need to be plugged in to a hybrid car charger ? This is accomplished by using a much larger, more powerful lithium-ion battery pack.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 83

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2014

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) will reveal the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show. The S60L PPHEV Concept Car features the same electrification technology as the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the first diesel plug-in hybrid, on sale in Europe.

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Plug-in Volvo Concept Plug 246

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km. Energy for the electric motor is stored in a high-voltage lithium-ion battery with a total capacity of 13.5 The MPV concept can travel up to 50 km in the all-electric mode if driven at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

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Plug-in Mercedes Concept MPG 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Meanwhile, the notion of such a car being produced in large numbers within the next 10 years was dialed into the plan from the start. These tend to be bulky, heavy and costly, and consequently ill-suited to small cars.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The car is equipped with advanced eAssist mild electrification technology. SIDI engine, a customized 6-speed transmission, a 15 kW electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. L/100 km (45 mpg US ). L/100 km (45 mpg US ). mpg US ), compared to the conventional powertrain model. L/100 km (32.6

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Buick China Price Sale 220

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MAY 24, 2013

mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. kWh lithium-ion battery on the electrical grid, Porsche noted. The car’s range of 36 kilometers (22.4 The car attains this value at an average speed of 54 km/h (33.6

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2022

In Europe, Honda has unveiled the all-new Civic e:HEV, the 11 th generation of its iconic global compact car. The latest iteration of the internal combustion engine has several new elements within its architecture to help achieve a thermal efficiency of 41%, one of the highest figures within the automotive industry for a production road car.

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Civic Hybrid Europe Honda Hybrid 273

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MARCH 2, 2015

kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, the large SUV covers up to 56 kilometers (34.8 Together with the diesel engine, the car can cover a total distance of 1,410 kilometers (876.1 US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 The lithium-ion battery pack comprises 168 cells.

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Audi Diesel MPG SUV 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles. liter TSI (turbocharged direct-injection engine) adapted from the engine used in the Polo R WRC (World Rally Car) is fitted in the engine compartment at the front. TSI engine is the sole source of propulsion, the concept car is a pure front-wheel drive car.

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

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.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

All models add two rear-seat USB-C ports for a total of four in the car. The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2015

Volvo Cars has unveiled a D5 Twin Engine Special Edition of its V60 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid, which went on sale in 2012. kWh Lithium-ion battery pack using the same proven configuration used in the V60 D6 Twin Engine. l/100 km (131 mpg US). Inside, the car is equipped with a black headliner and piano black trim.

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Volvo Diesel Engine PHEV 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2014

The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 45 grams per kilometer (72.4 In front of the rear axle is a liquid-cooled, 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack comprising eight modules. The charging process begins automatically when the car drives onto the plate.

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Audi Plug-in Concept Plug 385

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AUGUST 30, 2019

liters per 100 kilometers (124 to 196 mpg US) in the WLTP test cycle or 2.0 liters per 100 kilometers (118 to 138 mpg US) in the NEDC test cycle, with the relevant CO 2 emissions being reduced to 44 to 27 grams per kilometer (WLTP) or 47 to 39 grams per kilometer (NEDC). The fuel consumption figures are now 1.9 It comprises a 3.0-liter

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 277

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. lithium-ion battery powering the motor is centrally mounted underneath the floor of the vehicle.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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JANUARY 25, 2011

The prototype, representing the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s 1-liter car strategy ( earlier post ), features combined fuel consumption of 0.9 L/100 km (261 mpg US), according to VW. two-cylinder TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG) and lithium-ion battery.

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Qatar PHEV MPG Motor 334