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You don’t buy a large sedan to blow people’s doors off – and if you did, you’d be buying a Stellantis product with the letters SRT affixed somewhere. Which the Crown has – it’s comfortable inside, though I still don’t love the shifter design, and the wireless phone charging pocket doesn’t always keep one’s phone in place as it’s supposed to.

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Toyota MPG Buy Fuel Economy 103

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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 BMW i8 accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 4.4

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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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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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The Audi prologue Avant uses technology which is close to series production. liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. kW of power as provided by a wall socket with a maximum of 16 amps of charging current.

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The engine, working in concert with the electric motor (MG2), assures responsive performance, while exemplary energy efficiency is achieved by using both electric motors (MG1 and MG2) to charge a lithium-ion battery. The XLE and Limited grades offer up to 52 MPG combined.

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Prius Toyota MPG Fuel Economy 195

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Volkswagen’s workhorse engine family—the four-cylinder EA888—is applied in much of the product portfolio—as well as that of many of the company’s subsidiary brands—in varying displacements and specifications. The 2022 Golf GTI makes 241 horsepower and delivers an EPA-estimated 34 mpg on the highway.

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Engine Exhaust Hungary MPG 397

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

XL Hybrids is introducing a new product line, the XLP plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution. The new XLP solution will build on the platform product technology used on the company’s award-winning XL3 hybrid-electric powertrain ( earlier post ), which has achieved more than 35 million road miles with more than 99.9%

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Plug-in Hybrid 2017 Plug 150

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MARCH 7, 2019

As the company first revealed in February, XL’s newest product expands its successful plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) product family, which also includes the XLP Ford F-150 that the company began shipping in 2018 to municipal, utility and commercial fleets throughout the United States.

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PHEV Fuel Economy F-150 Ford 255

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

e-POWER features a 100% electric motor-driven system that provides responsive acceleration, smooth deceleration and cabin quietness similar to an EV, while removing the need for external charging due to an onboard gasoline engine that charges the battery pack when necessary. L/100 km (60 mpg US).

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China Nissan Power Powered 259

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch, who is today Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, formulated the goal of bringing to market a production car that was practical in everyday use with fuel consumption of one liter per 100 km.

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Plug-in MPG Diesel Plug 382

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MARCH 16, 2015

The first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand is a Sports Activity Vehicle: the BMW X5 xDrive40e. liters per 100 kilometers (69 - 71 mpg US mpg imp) and a combined electricity consumption of 15.4 – 15.3 liters per 100 kilometers (69 - 71 mpg US mpg imp) and a combined electricity consumption of 15.4 – 15.3

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BMW PHEV Production MPH 150

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APRIL 19, 2014

Like many of the brand''s new production models, the Audi TT offroad concept is also based on the versatile modular transverse matrix (MQB). mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 45 grams per kilometer (72.4 in hybrid drive with the option of inductive charging is a major step toward the mobility of the future. Audi TT offroad concept.

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Audi Plug-in Concept Plug 385

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MAY 22, 2019

The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. The Gen 2 product achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version of the same vehicle. Earlier post.)

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Ford Batteries Battery Li-ion 294

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. The only modification made in the production version was to lengthen the up!’ kWh lithium-ion battery that can be charged by the TDI. is braked, the electric motor operates as a generator; its braking energy is used to charge the battery.

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Plug-in MPG Plug Concept 297

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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. A prerequisite for attaining such fuel consumption values is systematically exploiting opportunities for charging the 9.4 It charges the high-voltage battery during the drive.

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

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MAY 14, 2015

l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles. In normal operation the Golf GTE Sport drives just as quietly as the production Golf GTE that is already on the market. When a defined minimum charge of the Li-ion battery pack is reached, the 1.6 All-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles). Earlier post.)

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

New for 2021, Lightning eMotors will offer a new digital dashboard that highlights range, efficiency and state of charge, a new phone application interface, and support for new Ford safety features. The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version.

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Batteries Battery Fuel Electric 448

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APRIL 29, 2024

Then again, the sounds made from underhood and the acceleration delivered when the right-most pedal is depressed makes the whole production worth it. I mentioned the abysmal fuel-economy numbers – they are 10 mpg city/15 mpg highway/12 mpg combined. I mean, 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque cures a lot of ills.

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F-150 Ford MPG Carbon Fiber 99

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Specifically, to minimize GHG emissions and total energy use, is it better to use natural gas in a stationary power application to generate electricity to charge EVs, to compress natural gas for onboard combustion in vehicles, or to reform natural gas into a denser transportation fuel? —Curran et al. mpgge (equivalent to 7.6

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

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JUNE 12, 2013

l/100 km (147 mpg US), with 36 g/km CO 2 ; all-electric range is 31 miles (50 km). With a fully charged battery and a full 40-liter (10.6 The holistic approach to electric vehicle development undertaken by the Cenit Verde project resulted not only in the new vehicle, but a new approach to charging infrastructure as well.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Charging 236

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APRIL 16, 2014

A production version of the S60L plug-in hybrid will be launched in China early 2015 and will be produced at the Chengdu plant. l/100 km (118 mpg US). A full charge with 10A takes 4.5 hours, while a 16A charge takes it down to 4.0 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) This corresponds to fuel consumption of 2.0

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Plug-in Volvo Concept Plug 246

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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. liters/100 km [181 – 235 mpg US]; electric power consumption combined: 26.0 – 23.7 Maximum AC charging power is 7.4

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 284

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MARCH 2, 2015

US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 Audi is the first manufacturer worldwide to introduce this technology in series production in a plug-in hybrid. The new two-phase charging technology installed in the new Q7 e-tron quattro allows charging with up to 7.2 Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

Audi 150

Audi Diesel MPG SUV 150

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AUGUST 12, 2020

liters/100 km (98-112 mpg US), the new BMW 545e xDrive combines brand-typical driving dynamics and a high level of long-distance ride comfort with extremely efficient use of resources. Apart from filling stations, the navigation system also displays public charging points.

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BMW PHEV Plug-in Hybrid 418

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MARCH 4, 2010

The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. The TSCi charge is nearly invisible to the eye. The supercritical charge facilitates short ignition delay and fast combustion, with the energy released focused just on pushing the piston down. Source: Transonic.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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MAY 8, 2015

Audi introduced its new series-production 2.0 mpg US) in the NEDC, clearly undercutting both its predecessor and comparable competitors. Owing to a higher boost pressure on the inlet side, the engine attains optimal cylinder charges despite the shorter intake time. l/100 km (47.0 Enabling the performance of the new 2.0

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Audi MPG Downsizing 2015 150

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

BMW is developing a serial production plug-in hybrid electric sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study shown at the Frankfurt motor show in 2009. mpg US), and a CO 2 emission rating of 99 grams per kilometer (1.3 Megacity Vehicle production. Earlier post.) liters/100 kilometers (62.6 Earlier post.).

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Plug-in BMW Concept Plug 210

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. Smart Regenerative Charging. A Smart Regenerative Charging system increases the alternator output when the vehicle brakes or decelerates. Fuel consumption (L/100km / mpg US). Urban. Extra-Urban. Combined.

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MPG Ford Re-Charge 2010 236

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

All 2020 IONIQ models also receive revised feature packaging because of all the product enhancements. IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. kW—for Type 2 AC charging. Thanks to Blue Link, charging can be remotely controlled and scheduled via the app.

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Hyundai Miles Range Lithium Ion 186

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APRIL 4, 2018

The LightningElectric is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the heavy-duty Ford Transit, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. The fuel cell uses hydrogen to charge the electric batteries for a longer-range zero-emissions fleet solution.

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Ford Los Angeles New York City Long Beach 257

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The conversion exclusively uses new parts they have mutually agreed on from the series production of Volkswagen Group Components. Its premiere is being celebrated with a near-production version of the e-Beetle at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. earlier post ).

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Supplies Conversion Lithium Ion Electric 191

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APRIL 16, 2015

liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (94 mpg US), according to the measuring method prescribed in China for plug‑in hybrid vehicles. In addition, the instrument cluster offers displays for the energy flow in electric mode, the range (with numbers and graphs) and the charge level of the battery. The Q7 e-tron 2.0 Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Batteries Deepwater Engines Fuel Cells Hybrids Hydrogen Smart charging'

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Prius Hydrogen Toyota Plug-in 277

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MAY 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, announced the LightningElectric Ford Transit product line ( earlier post ) will expand to include a 150-mile range version, adding to the 50-mile and 100-mile versions. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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Miles Ford All-Electric Range 170

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JUNE 13, 2014

reduction in combined fuel economy (45 mpg down to 38 mpg), and the C-MAX and Fusion plug-in hybrids saw about a 12% decrease in charge sustaining and charge depleting fuel economy, and about a 10% decrease in all-electric range. —Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Plug-in 218

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MARCH 2, 2016

The plug-in hybrid drive system is a preview of a similar drive system being tested for production cars, said Škoda CEO Bernhard Maier. l/100 km (124 mpg US), with 45 g CO 2 /km). In addition, the brand is also working on contactless, inductive recharging for the use in future production cars. Mobility must become clean.

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Plug-in 2019 Plug Hybrid 150

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Toyota says that the Aqua represents the future of compact vehicles with a fuel efficiency of approximately 35 km/L (82 mpg US, 2.86 mpg US, 2.5 Equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the FT-EV III achieves an estimated cruising range of 105 km (65 miles) on a fully charged battery. L/100km) under the JC08 test cycle; 40 km/L (94.1

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Concept Toyota 2015 Hydrogen 300