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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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Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack. Cost benefit analysis. Based on the results, Argonne also modeled out the cost-benefit of the different configurations. kWh and a fuel cost of $4/gallon, the HEV breaks even at 7.5

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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First Timer: 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

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Going for the MPG. We get about 71 miles per gallon on the highway, which was a surprise and great considering the high cost of fuel. M & A: We use the common 120-volt wall outlet at home, and haven’t used a public charger yet. A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

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Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles. The EPA estimates that driving C-MAX Energi saves almost $7,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years compared with the average new vehicle. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined. liter V6 and the assistance of the 48-volt mild hybrid moves the S500 zero-60 in 4.8 inches long.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Low-cost but not cheap. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 Drivetrain. The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter

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2019 Ram drops weight, gains 48V eTorque mild hybrid system

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The motor generator unit works with a 48-volt battery pack to enable quick and seamless start/stop function, short-duration torque addition to the engine crankshaft in certain driving situations and brake energy regeneration, which improves responsiveness and efficiency. miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway. Pentastar with eTorque.

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