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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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The system varies power between the gasoline engine and electric motor, or combines both as needed, all seamlessly. The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 The RAV4 Hybrid offers a choice of several driving modes: ECO mode optimizes throttle response and air conditioning output to help prioritize fuel economy.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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This means the wheels are turned by power coming directly from the gasoline engine, or the electric motor, or both together, as conditions demand. Hybrid power control unit. Power-split hybrid systems with a planetary-geared Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) use electric motors that have to power the planetary gear set.

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch ML450 HYBRID 4MATIC in US on 16 November

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liter V6 gasoline engine, optimized via the Atkinson cycle, and the two-mode hybrid system to produce 46% better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. Dedicated to pulling away under electric power, the motor on the transmission output shaft generates 80 hp (60 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 N·m) of torque.

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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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The Touareg Hybrid attains a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.5 Compared to a conventional SUV of the same size and power, the hybrid delivers more than 25% fuel savings in city driving. This is even possible at higher speeds (up to 160 km/h, 99 mph), i.e. on the freeway as well. L/100km (28.7

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Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept Uses Same Powertrain as the Prius

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) engine, 60 kW traction motor, and NiMH battery pack, the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in around 10 seconds, while returning what Toyota calls class-leading combined cycle fuel economy and sub-100g/km CO 2 emissions. EV mode allows for electric motor power only for up to 1.25 Equipped with a 1.8-liter,

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2013 Toyota Avalon features both gasoline and hybrid powertrains; hybrid expects a 40-mpg combined EPA-rating

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The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 hp (200 kW) and 248 lb-ft (336 N·m) of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under seven seconds. The ECO mode prioritizes fuel efficiency by reducing power application at lower speeds and reducing energy consumed by the air-conditioning system.

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Toyota Motor and Hino to provide fuel-cell bus for commercial service on Tokyo airport route

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The hybrid bus is fitted with two 80 kW, 260 N·m permanent magnet electric motors powered by NiMH batteries and two 90 kW PEM fuel cell stacks , and is fueled with hydrogen gas stored in tanks at 35 MPa (350 bar). Maximum speed is 80 km/h (50 mph).