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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The complex engine coolant heat storage system utilized by the Gen II Prius has been replaced by an exhaust heat recirculation system that shuttles catalyst heat to a heat exchanger which interfaces with the engine cooling system, reducing engine-on time and improving cabin heater system performance. Fuel tank. A new resin 11.9-gallon

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

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Exhaust gas recirculation, an oxidation catalytic converter, and a diesel particulate filter are used in order to minimize emissions: the XL1’s engine is already compliant with the Euro-6 emissions standard. Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress at the Wolfsburg event. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Click to enlarge.

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Researchers find HEV under real-world conditions delivers significantly greater fuel economy benefits than EPA “sticker” values

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Toyota Prius, Honda Insight) compared to conventional vehicles (CVs) of dissimilar make/model and vehicle size. … Prior studies are not well-suited to forecast the magnitude of current-technology HEVs on transportation energy use because the data were from laboratory studies of one or two early model HEVs (i.e.,