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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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Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 The V6-powered 2013 Avalon achieves an EPA-rated 25 mpg combined, 21 city, 31 hwy (9.4, volt NiMH battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle. L/100km) combined. L/100km, respectively).

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

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EPA rating is 21 mpg city, 24 mpg highway. Integrated within the modified automatic transmission, each of the two electric motors serves a specific purpose. 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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Insight Becomes First Hybrid Vehicle to Rank as Best-Selling Vehicle in Japan

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The Insight’s IMA system includes a 10 kW (13 hp) electric motor that delivers 68 lb-ft (92 N·m) of torque and a compact Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) consisting of a 5.75 NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system.

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Azure Dynamics and Collins Bus Partner for Hybrid Electric Type A School Buses

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The Electric Power Assist System (EPAS) is located behind the tailpipe on the shuttle bus chassis. Working in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Azure Dynamics developed the Balance parallel hybrid electric drive system for Ford’s E-450 Cutaway and Strip Chassis. The Azure Balance hybrid architecture. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

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Official US EPA fuel economy estimates will be available closer to the car’s on-sale date. The same gasoline engine/electric motor combination that has already proven itself in the Cayenne S Hybrid drives the Panamera S Hybrid. With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1

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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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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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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. Your numbers may differ.

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