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JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. The new Fusion also points to the next Ford Mondeo for world markets.

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MARCH 4, 2014

The downsized hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter liter engine with a 60 kW motor and NiMH battery pack; combined cycle fuel consumption is 3.6 In addition, Toyota Europe offers the Toyota Prius, Prius+, and Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as well as the Lexus CT 200h, IS 300h, GS 300h, LS 600h and 600hL, and Rx 450h. l/100 km (63.6

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Shift responsiveness has improved through downsizing of the pulley and reduction of inertia by 40%. kWh NiMH pack with 180 cells (6.5 Direct Shift-CVT: A New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission. The belt angle has been narrowed and pulley diameters reduced, resulting in shifting speeds that are 20% faster. Ah, 212 V).

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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. Source: Ken Kurani. Click to enlarge. Ken Kurani. or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain. Steven Plotkin.

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PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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