Downsizing Fuel Fuel Economy NiMH 
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2011
This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. This engineering solution targets the independent powering of the air-conditioning unit for improved full hybrid powertrain fuel economy. The smaller Prius v introduced in January at the Detroit show features a NiMH pack.).
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
These initiatives have resulted in a direct and smooth driving experience with superior fuel efficiency, which has been improved by 6% over the existing transmission system. Shift responsiveness has improved through downsizing of the pulley and reduction of inertia by 40%. Reduced mechanical loss. New 6-speed Manual Transmission (6MT).
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Volkswagen staged the world premiere of the all-new Touareg—which is up to 200 kg lighter and up to 20% more fuel efficient than the outgoing model—and the new Touareg Hybrid at the Postpalast in Munich. Total system output is 380 PS (375 hp, 279 kW) and 428 lb-ft (580 N·m) of torque; combined-cycle fuel consumption is 8.2 L/100km (28.7
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2012
liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. It shuts off engine power smoothly when the car is stopped and seamlessly restarts as the driver releases the brake pedal, helping Fusion to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by approximately 3.5%.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 14, 2009
Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. The Most Plausible Early Market consumers value fuel economy. Our history with alternative fuels has been truly awful.”
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
With the Generation 3 HEV system, Ford decided to downsize the engine from a 2.5L Atkinson to improve fuel economy. The 2012 Fusion Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway; Ford expects the upcoming 2013 Fusion Hybrid to offer about 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. Atkinson to a 2.0L
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic.
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