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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. In order to cover as many realistic solutions as possible to minimize EOLAB’s weight, the project team also took a look at polymers. could also be lighter, and these additional savings compounded the initial groundwork.

Plug-in 370
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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership: Fuel costs compared with an equivalent gasoline engine are much lower, at around €4 (US $4.70) per 100 kilometers (62.1 g/mi) (in gasoline mode: 5.5

Audi 150
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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. These driving routes were chosen for their scenic variety, and the 80-percent highway/20-percent city driving mix that covered 630 miles resulting in an average of 58 mpg. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Kia 91
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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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mi)—that equates to fuel costs of only about €4 (US$4.23) (as of: March 2017). US mpg) and 124 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (199.6 The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. lb per 62.1 mi) in the NEDC.

Audi 186
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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. kW electric motor.

PHEV 94
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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Charging and Regeneration. There are three charging speed options for the 77.4