Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

EcoBoost gasoline engine option and a new hybrid option. The new Mondeo goes on sale as a four-door hybrid, five-door or wagon in dealerships across Europe later this year. The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. First Mondeo Hybrid.

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Diesel Ford Hybrid Power 230

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. seconds for 0-60 mph acceleration, and we believe it. It felt closer to that of a hybrid with a 1.5 Volvo EX30. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The new M-Class has the potential to set standards in the SUV world once again: on average it consumes one quarter less fuel than its predecessor and as such will be the most economical vehicle in its segment—whether fitted with or without a hybrid drive. seconds before going on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).

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Mercedes SUV Fuel Energy 220

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. seconds for 0-60 mph acceleration, and we believe it. It felt closer to that of a hybrid with a 1.5 Volvo EX30. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

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