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Concept: Honda RD Developing Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism

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Engineers from Honda R&D Co., improvement in fuel economy in operation over the Japanese 10-15 cycle. For this reason, a VCR mechanism has been focused to achieve further fuel economy and power performance in automobiles employing downsizing technology and/or new combustion technology. Kadota et al.

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Toyota details design of fuel cell system in Mirai; work on electrode catalysts

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To enable this technology sharing in the Mirai, Toyota had to make a design advance from Toyota’s earlier Toyota FCHV-adv fuel cell vehicle, launched on a limited lease basis in 2008 ( earlier post ) with the introduction of an FC Boost Converter. Fuel economy. low voltage and high current).

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation.

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Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

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Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 Engine Drive Operation.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. The three-month trial for the 2 GB Wi-Fi connection was a nice touch. Fueling Experience. inch touchscreen.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

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To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. One capable choice under hood.

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GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

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Design parameters of the current design include a 50% improvement in EPA composite fuel economy as compared to a conventional Saturn VUE, as well as a 7.5 GM refers to such designs as “single mode”. second 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) acceleration performance, as compared to a 6.9 second acceleration for the baseline vehicle.

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