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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The new Lexus full hybrid targets class-leading emissions and also generates significantly less NO x and particulate emissions than an equivalent diesel engine vehicle, Toyota points out. The new CT 200h utilizes a full series/parallel powertrain architecture.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

litres/100 km (62 mpg US), with 99 g/km of CO 2. On higher specification versions, emissions can rise to 104 or 108 g/km of CO 2 in the combined cycle. ZEV” mode (Zero Emission Vehicle) provides access to an all-electric mode. High-voltage NiMH battery pack. Sanyo is the provider of the NiMH batteries.

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Diesel NiMH ECC Volt 281

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

The battery pack is NiMH. mpg US, 4.3 l/100km) under the JC08 test cycle of Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 100 g/km. The new, exclusive rear-wheel-drive hybrid system combines a 2.5-liter, liter V6 vehicle. Fuel efficiency is 23.2 Safety systems.

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Japan Toyota Hybrid NiMH 236

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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%.

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford 236

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 193 g/km. Regenerative Braking : During braking, the E-Motor recovers kinetic energy, which is then stored in the high-voltage NiMH battery pack. L/100km (32 mpg US) and emitting 195 g/km of CO 2. L/100km (26 mpg US) on the European combined cycle while emitting 239 g/km of CO 2.

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Hybrid MPH Gasoline-Electric MPG 218

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MARCH 31, 2010

The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4 mpg US cty/hwy]. Hybrid Power Control (HPC) management software automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a halt, cutting emissions to zero. The Sonata Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

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FEBRUARY 21, 2009

100km (25 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 244 g/km. The Cayenne diesel carries a Euro 4 emission rating. The diesel accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds with a Tiptronic S transmission featured as standard. Average combined cycle fuel consumption is 9.3 Click to enlarge.

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Cayenne Porsche Diesel NiMH 150

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

In the first part of 2009, Volkswagen will simultaneously bring three fuel-efficient Passat versions with low emissions to the market: the second generation of the Passat BlueMotion, the Passat BlueTDI and the Passat TSI EcoFuel. In this condition the Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid operates with zero emissions. Prototype Touareg Hybrid.

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Hybrid Emissions Fuel Convert 150

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. That equates to CO 2 emissions of 159 g/km. L/100 km (33 mpg US) (167 g/km CO 2 ). Porsche will unveil the Panamera S Hybrid, its second production hybrid model, later this year.

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Porsche Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Cayenne 199

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MARCH 3, 2010

L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving. In addition, the Auris HSD generates significantly lower NO x emissions than diesel engined cars of comparable performance, Toyota points out.

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

The plug-in Priuses are almost doubling the fuel efficiency of Google standard Prius fleet, getting 74 MPG rather than 41 MPG. That's great, but because most driving down Silicon Valley way is on the freeway for rather short distances, the plug-ins don’t do much all-electric driving and the MPG isn't approaching the much touted 100MPG.

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NiMH Google Prius EPRI 100

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 mpg US, 5.1 The Sai uses a NiMH battery pack. By delaying intake valve closure, the engine achieves a high expansion ratio at low pressure, thus raising heat efficiency. The Sai offers fuel efficiency of 23.0 L/100km) under the 10-15 cycle—on par with 660 cc minivehicles.

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Japan HS 250h Hybrid Toyota 150

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MARCH 8, 2012

L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. When used in combination with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, an Atkinson cycle engine offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. Fuel consumption is 3.5 The downsized full hybrid system combines the new 1NZ-FXE 1.5-liter

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Hybrid Toyota Downsizing Sale 240

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The result is a significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions, particularly in urban driving. Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack is located under the rear load area floor, near the electric motor. Sanyo provided its expertise on the NiMH high voltage batteries. liters/100 km (62 mpg US) or 99 g/km of CO 2.

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Concept NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride MPH 218

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JUNE 16, 2009

One possible ARB scenario for achieving an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by 2050. From now through model year 2016, the regulatory driver is Pavley 1 (AB 1493), the state regulation of new vehicle greenhouse gas emissions. Data: Tom Cackette, ARB. Click to enlarge. California Air Resources Board.

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Li-ion 2011 Market Hybrid 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

CO 2 emissions are 74 grams per kilometer in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). That’s much less than a conventional NiMH battery with the same capacity, as the weight of such batteries ranges from 180-200 kg. liters of fuel (52 mpg US) (preliminary value). liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (73.5

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 210

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APRIL 8, 2009

Fuel consumption and emissions from the ML 450 HYBRID are up to 60% less than a conventional eight-cylinder SUV with permanent all-wheel drive. The ML 450 HYBRID offers a system output of 250 kW (340 hp) and a combined torque of 517 Nm (381 lb-ft), with city fuel consumption of 21 mpg (11.2 Click to enlarge. L/100km city, 11.2

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New York Hybrid Mercedes SUV 150

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AUGUST 24, 2012

Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, Super-Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) certification.

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 liter supercharged V6 direct injection gasoline engine; a hybrid module integrating a 35 kW electric motor and disengagement clutch; an 8-speed automatic transmission; and a NiMH battery pack. The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6 Earlier post.)

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 26, 2007

What began as a simple program requiring an ever increasing percentage of Zero Emission vehicles (read electric cars), has become mired in cumbersome bureaucratic complications. See my 7/12 post Plug-in Hybrid Bills in Congress Scare Auto Makers ) With the addition of the A123 battery module, a Prius gets between 125 and 175 mpg.

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Convert Prius Plug-in Civic Hybrid 100

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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. Let’s talk about water quality, local emissions, natural resources and the wars that come from places that don’t have enough natural resources.

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PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change 150

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

mpg US mpg), with a CO 2 emission rating of 231 grams/kilometer. The electric motors receive their energy from a nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) high-performance battery pack fitted beneath the floor of the luggage compartment and feeding power also to the vehicle’s on-board network. liters/100 km (equivalent to 23.8

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BMW Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid MPH 170

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MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). Nominal pack voltage of the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery remains at 201.6 This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.) l/100 km), a gain of 1 mpg highway.

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Li-ion Fuel Economy 2013 Honda 244

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). A new water-cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system helps to ensure the lowest possible emissions at all vehicle speeds and helps increase fuel efficiency. The pack comprises 34 NiMH modules, each 7.2 Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Emission rating: SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 3. The new Prius v, with “v” expressing the vehicle’s versatility, shares the current generation Prius’ platform and Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, including the NiMH battery pack. It will also emit 66% fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new vehicle. Hybrid system net power: 134 hp.

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Prius Toyota MPG Fuel Economy 236

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6 Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? Heres our three-paragaph summary and a link to the first of several postings on the subject at CalCars-News : July 2007 EPRI-NRDC Definitive Study: PHEVs Will Reduce Emissions If Broadly Adopted The EPRI-NRDC studies finally give an environmental stamp of approval to PHEVs.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans.

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