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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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mpg for both years). In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2019 (from 4.59 million} plug-in electric cars and light trucks that were sold in the United States through December 2019 were still on the road, they would represent only about 0.6% A modest increase between 1973 and 1991 (from 12.9 gallons per 100 miles to 5.10

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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mpg for both years). In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2017 (from 4.59 Concerning the latter: Even if all 755,000 plug-in cars and light trucks that were sold in the U.S. Noteworthy fuel-economy trends, taking into account the length of time represented: A minor decrease between 1966 and 1973 (from 13.5 per year.

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BMW releases more teaser shots and video of new i8 plug-in hybrid Roadster; preliminary fuel consumption figures

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BMW released a new series of teaser shots and video of camouflaged versions of its new i8 plug-in hybrid Roadster ( earlier post ) on the road. mpg US); combined electricity consumption of 15.4 mpg US); combined electricity consumption of 15.4 mpg US); combined electricity consumption of 11.9 100 km (117.5 kWh/100 km (18.6

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. Hybrid system.

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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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. As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to 56% compared to S 500

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Comparison of CO 2 emissions for the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID and the S 500 [t/car]. All three hybrid S-Class models—S 400 HYBRID, S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, and S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID—are covered in the TÜV SÜD document.). —“Life cycle environmental certificate Mercedes-Benz S-Class including S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID”.

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Porsche has sold more than 1,500 Panamera E-hybrid PHEVs this year; 9% of Panamera sales

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Porsche said it has delivered more than 1,500 Panamera E-Hybrid plug-in hybrids ( earlier post ) to customers worldwide from January to August 2014. The plug-in has a $96,100 starting MSRP in the US. Panamera E-Hybrid plug-in sales thus also represent 1.3% mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US).

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