Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
has received notification that its isobutanol has successfully cleared registration with the US EPA as a fuel additive. Gevo’s isobutanol is the first isobutanol to be listed in the EPA’s Fuel Registration Directory and is now approved for blending with gasoline. It has higher energy density than ethanol and lower RVP.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
The 2014 Optima Hybrid builds upon the advancements of its gasoline-powered sibling, which went on sale in late-fall of last year. The combined gasoline-electric system delivers 199 hp (148 kW) and 235 lb-ft (319 N·m) of torque. The LX model achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 3, 2011
Estimated EPA highway rating for the car is 40 mpg (5.88 liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. miles per gallon (3.83 miles (1,965 km). Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
The Hybrid has estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5, Ah, 47 kW Lithium Polymer battery pack and an optimized hybrid operating strategy. As in previous Sonata Hybrids, the 2013 Sonata Hybrid features a clutch to decouple the gasoline engine from the drivetrain. Battery output.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2010
Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. The Sonata Hybrid incorporates a lithium polymer battery. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
EPA issues final rule on new advanced and cellulosic biofuels. Last week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule for additional qualifying renewable fuel pathways under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). EPA’s GHG assessments determined that the additional pathways are eligible for inclusion in the RFS.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2015
It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h) by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. Sonata Hybrid is expected to achieve up to 39 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway and have a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg (6.03, 5.35
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