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BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

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liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. l/100km (94 mpg US). The results achieved in the EU test cycle allow for quick comparisons with other vehicles and also for favorable taxation in many countries; however, BMW is also providing some real world fuel consumption estimates based on driving in everyday traffic.

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The second proposed label retains the current label’s focus on miles per gallon (MPG) and annual fuel costs, while updating the overall design and adding the required new comparison information on fuel economy and emissions. Comparable Fuel Economy: A comparison of the vehicle’s fuel economy to that of comparable vehicles.

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

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Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles.

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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]. liters/100 km (84 mpg US)—lower than Mercedes initially suggested upon the vehicle’s unveiling in 2013—which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. Source: TÜV SÜD. Click to enlarge. seconds and can drive up to 33 km (20.5

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Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

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If the average mpg of manufactured vehicles cannot satisfy the standards, the manufacturer is fined for each 1 mpg that falls below the CAFE levels. Under the current CAFE standards, the determination of a manufacturer’s compliance is based on the annual production volume-weighted average fuel economy of a manufacturer’s vehicle fleet.

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Argonne Study Examines Impact of Real World Drive Cycles on Efficiency and Cost of Different PHEV Configurations

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To maximize charge depletion, the engine only provides the requested wheel power without recharging the battery. As a result, the engine might be used to recharge the battery during charge depletion. As a result, the engine might be used to recharge the battery during charge depletion. Optimum engine power strategy.

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Mercedes brings lean-burn, stratified BlueDirect to CLA-Class for 7% boost in fuel economy; new all-wheel A-Class diesels

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mpg US)—7% less compared to its predecessor. Following the first spark discharge and a brief combustion period, the coil is quickly recharged and a further spark is discharged. l/100 km (43.6 The third-generation direct injection system also features “rapid multi-spark ignition” (MSI). liters per 100 kilometers (60.3