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3rd generation Audi TT reduces full lifecycle GHGs by 11% compared to predecessor

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The remaining 2% was replaced by polymer. Audi TT Coupé fuel consumption and GHG comparison. Click to enlarge. Weight reduction and intelligent lightweight construction measures also have an impact on the vehicle manufacturing process. Here, it has been possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 9%, or 800 kilograms (1,763.7

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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. liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. In order to cover as many realistic solutions as possible to minimize EOLAB’s weight, the project team also took a look at polymers. Ultra-light chassis.

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New Mercedes-Benz B 180 produces 16% less CO2 emissions over full lifecycle than its predecessor

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Primary energy consumption over the vehicle’s entire life cycle is cut by 14% in comparison to its predecessor. l/100 km (38 to 40 mpg US) in comparison to 7.3 l/100 km (31 to 32 mpg US) for its predecessor at the time of its discontinuation in 2011.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0

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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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We introduce this new metric—driving miles per recharge time (min), abbreviated as MPM miles per min)—that an average driver can use (akin to MPG) and relate the time spent at the charging station to an anticipated range. plugin EVs to Tesla’s 85 kWh battery pack). —Herya and Sundaresan.

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Hyundai Introduces 2011 Sonata at LA Auto Show with 4-Cylinder GDI Engine; GDI Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains Slated

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liter Hybrid Blue Drive model featuring Hyundai’s lithium polymer battery pack. At launch, the 2011 Sonata will deliver an estimated 23 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC. Comparison of 4-cylinder Mid-size Sedans. Next year, Hyundai will add a 2.0-liter

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles).

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