Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. Plug-in hybrid system of the i8: 3-cylinder engine in the rear, battery in the center, eDrive unit in the front. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Prototype BMW i8 at the track.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

Startup Elio Motors unveiled its prototype 3-wheeler at a press event in Michigan. The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. l/100 km) in the city.

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Motor Motors Motoring MPG 287

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. This has been achieved within the new Auris gasoline engine range through the use of high, 11.5:1

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. All the engines already meet the requirements of the Euro-6 emissions standard. New S 400 HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

Engine compartment of the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid shows the transverse-mounted 3.0L Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9

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Plug-in Plug Kits Gasoline-Electric 275

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Volkswagen presented a major update of the Golf in an event at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg. In addition to some design enhancements, the new Golf features new engines (including the Millerized 1.5L The new Golf initially sees the debut of the new turbocharged gasoline engine EA211 “1.5 With its 9.2-inch

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Engine Connect Connected 2017 257

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

The Golf blue-e-motion concept is powered by an 85 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated in the engine compartment in front. Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). All key primary and secondary drive components were integrated in the engine compartment at the front of the vehicle. kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Concept Gas-Electric DC Lithium Ion 256

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

As a result, emissions are around 16% lower than those of the B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY with gasoline engine, which offers equal performance. The new model belongs to efficiency class A and meets the Euro 6 emissions standard, which is not due to come into effect for all gasoline-engined vehicles until 1 September 2014.

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Gas Mercedes Gasoline Petrol 268

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. combustion engine, high-voltage generator and road-linked all-wheel drive via an electric drive system at the rear axle. Earlier post.)

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Water BMW Engine Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Its digital interior architecture opens up a new dimension of intuitive operation, assisted driving is possible up to 210 km/h (130 mph) and it is the first Volkswagen to use traffic’s collective intelligence with Car2X to warn of hazards predictively. All gasoline and diesel engines are turbocharged direct injection units.

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Hybrid PHEV Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

liter Ingenium TD4 engine, 20-30 kg (44-66 lbs) lighter than its predecessor with stiff cylinder blocks and decoupled injectors ensuring low levels of vibration and noise intrusion, is available in two power outputs: 150 PS (148 hp, 110 kW) (eD4 2WD) offering the 4.2 The 9-speed is standard with the 240 PS gasoline unit. TD4 AWD 150PS.

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Stelvio features extensive use of ultra-lightweight, hi-tech materials including carbon fiber for the drive shaft and aluminium for the engines, suspension systems, hood, wings, doors and the tailgate. Turbocharged gasoline engine and a 210 hp, 2.2-liter The range will be completed with new engines to come including a 200 hp 2.0

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SUV Carbon Fiber Diesel Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW also presented the first four-cylinder member of its new EfficientDyanamics engine family—the 2.0-liter liter unit would serve as the engine component in a future production X5 eDrive PHEV—as well as ideas for future solutions in the field of lightweight design, aerodynamics and thermal management.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 247

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) BMW 2 Series Coupe.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The combustion engine is a modified 1.4 In this way, engine braking torque is eliminated and efficiency increases.

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Audi Plug-in MPG Miles 301

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

In a brand event in Barcelona, Audi unveiled its fourth-generation A8 luxury sedan. All five engines options—3.0 This mHEV technology enables the car to coast with the engine switched off, and to restart smoothly. The automobile then proceeds with zero emissions for up to 40 seconds with the engine off altogether.

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Audi Plug-in Standards Plug 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

BMW’s newly introduced third-generation BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will launch with two diesel engine model options, to be joined by three more in December. The xDrive30d will be badged as the X5 xDrive35d in the US, with a slightly different power rating but the same base engine.) BMW X5 xDrive30d. Click to enlarge. seconds (–0.7

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BMW Diesel Fuel Power 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

The production-ready technology offers the potential of a mass-market, gasoline-fueled family car with drivability, performance and 5.6 The low-voltage technology enables aggressive, near-term down-sizing and down-speeding of existing engine families, the partners say. Similarly, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time is reduced by 2.5

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Lead Acid Low Cost Hybrid Batteries 231

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2016

Nine years after the launch of the mid-size A5, Audi unveiled the second-generation A5 and S5 Coupé during an event at the company’s headquarters in Ingolstadt. The new Audi A5 Coupé will launch in Germany with five engines: two gasoline TFSI and three diesel TDI units. TDI six-cylinder engines. mph) takes 4.7

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Audi Fuel Connect Connected 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. For the North American market, the 2014 Mazda3 will be offered with two engine choices: the currently-offered SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter liter gasoline engine and a new SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter 2014 Mazda3. Earlier post.)

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Mazda Fuel Economy 2014 Gasoline-Electric 207

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5 mm bore, and 95.5-mm

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Instead of flying from my home in Southern California, I asked if my wife and I could drive to the event. In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. No gasoline used. The 2022 Escape has three engine choices.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Propulsion Options The most electrified Range Rover The 2023 Range Rover has four engine options—a choice of two mild hybrids, a V8 and what we drove, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine producing 434 horsepower and 516 pound feet of torque. The Range Rover Sport PHEV has a 3.0-liter kWh battery.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 62

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. TSI EA888 Gen3 B-Cycle (Budack-cycle, earlier post ), coupled with an 8-speed automatic.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. Fast and composed In a few 0-60 mph runs, we consistently clocked around 4.6

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 77

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Toyota’s hybrid technology integrates a gasoline engine, an electric motor within a Continuously Variable Transaxle, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a power control unit (inverter), a DC-DC converter, a step-up converter and a hybrid control computer. The Prius c’s SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)-rated 1.5-liter

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Prius 2016 Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 150

The Truth About Cars

MAY 11, 2023

Despite being a rolling conflict of powertrains, purpose, and badge engineering, it’s about as enjoyable as a small crossover gets. An ungodly amount of traffic and roadworks further lowered my spirits en route to the driving event. This makes for a sprightly 0-60 mph launch, which Alfa Romeo claimed would be finished in about 5.6

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Dodge All-Electric Exhaust MPH 96

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Not all were, of course, as there is still plenty of interest around gasoline-propelled cars, SUVs and trucks. A big difference in the last generation 500e and the new model is the 2024 is built on a dedicated EV platform, not merely a battery and motor dropped into the gasoline version. of torque, good for a 0-60 mph time of 3.2

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Los Angeles Auto Prius Toyota 79

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. The plug-in hybrid drive system of the BMW i8 comprises a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine combined with BMW eDrive technology. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. torque: 570 N·m / 420 lb-ft).

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

liter, supercharged and turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine producing 326 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. The open road is where the Polestar 1 wants to be.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. An engine for the long haul. How It Works.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

The new smart fortwo, developed in partnership with Renault (sharing the third-generation Twingo platform) has undergone improvements in virtually all areas and is markedly more comfortable, while the smart rear engine concept is now being offered for the first time in the four-seater smart forfour as well. Engines and drive system.

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Mercedes Engine Standards MPH 210

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

liter gasoline-powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with twin electric motors for a total system 181 horse power. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Hybrid Efficiency.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 79

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. kW motor, Gasoline-Electric.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? This means doing errands, taking the kids to sports or visiting friends, even most commutes, will be done without using any gasoline. The Pacifica runs on a gas engine–and two electric motors. Ready to ride. How It Works.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93