Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Estimated price increases are based on current economic conditions and the concept of “incremental retail price equivalent (RPE) cost,” which represents the average additional price consumers would pay for a fuel economy technology. In contrast, fuel economy measures how far a vehicle will travel with a gallon of fuel.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Following the world premiere of the V8-powered LC 500 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January 2016, Lexus introduced its hybrid variant, the new LC 500h. This supports overall fuel economy, emissions performance and the coupe’s handling balance. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Lithium-ion hybrid battery.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. Normal balances both fuel economy and acceleration feel; Power prioritizes acceleration feel. Final EPA figures pending.) 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring. The retuned 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

The model follows on the world premiere of the twin-turbo gas V6-powered LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. It is 20% smaller than the nickel-metal hydride unit featured in the current Lexus LS 600h, yet has a higher power density. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Lexus Hybrid 2017 Motor 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. With its long-stroke and high compression ratio, multi-hole direct fuel injectors, variable cooling system and VVT-iE, this high-output powerplant takes the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine to an increased level of thermal efficiency.

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

Toyota unveiled the new fifth-generation Avalon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Its eight gear ratios balance wide range and close ratios, therefore enhancing power application and fuel efficiency. Close ratios at the mid-range gears improve passing power.

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 207

Plugs and Cars

APRIL 16, 2007

Asked why not Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the Volt, at least to start, he says "NiMH just doesn't do it." And nickel mining is such dirty business we ought move right to benign lithium. We are beyod the point of diminishing returns on the internal combustion engine. Or is lithium the new hydrogen?

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Volt NiMH EV1 Nickel Metal Hydride 100

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Even in 2020, Mazda expects that the world’s key energy sources will continue to be mainly petroleum based and that the majority of vehicles will still be powered by internal combustion engines. Mazda hybrid system. Click to enlarge. In addition, it manages electrical power to optimize supply to the motor and high-voltage battery.

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Mazda Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Exhaust 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2012

published in the International Journal of Energy Research. Battery reliability ranks as the single-most important purchase consideration by potential hybrid customers, topping 17 other factors such as fuel economy and number of safety features, according to a recent Ford-commissioned survey.

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Li-ion Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Battery 281

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

liter VVT-i Atkinson cycle gasoline engine (2ZR-FXE), Toyota completely re-engineered the engine, delivering results in terms of performance, fuel economy, and reductions to size and weight. New Lithium-Ion or Nickel-Metal Hydride Hybrid Batteries. Although the new 2016 Prius retains the established 1.8-liter

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Prius Toyota Nickel Metal Hydride Available 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Since the early 90’s, during the early stages of first-generation Prius development, Toyota has been committed to in-house R&D of advanced nickel-metal hydride batteries.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett. But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ). Red Herring ).

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