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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine is more fuel efficient, runs cleaner, and is more powerful than previous iterations, and excels at dissipating thermal inefficiencies. l/100 km) combined.

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. NORMAL mode: Allows the hybrid system to achieve an ideal combination of fuel economy and vehicle acceleration. Earlier post.).

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TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

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The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. With VVT-iW in place, engineers ensured optimal torque creation at all engine speeds, and minimized pumping losses during the closing of intake valves, which furthered fuel efficiency. inches; bore remains at 3.44

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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With its long-stroke and high compression ratio, multi-hole direct fuel injectors, variable cooling system and VVT-iE, this high-output powerplant takes the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine to an increased level of thermal efficiency. inches and 4.07 inches, respectively; the stroke has been increased from the previous 3.86

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Toyota completely revamps the Crown; coming back to US with HYBRID MAX powertrain

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HYBRID MAX has a manufacturer-estimated 28 mpg US combined city/highway fuel economy rating. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft. Crown’s AVS uses variable oil pressure shock absorbers.

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Toyota details powertrain advances in Gen4 Prius; available E-Four system for all-wheel drive

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liter VVT-i Atkinson cycle gasoline engine (2ZR-FXE), Toyota completely re-engineered the engine, delivering results in terms of performance, fuel economy, and reductions to size and weight. Fuel efficiency is also boosted by improvements to heating performance. New Lithium-Ion or Nickel-Metal Hydride Hybrid Batteries.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. These components have a high-voltage electric drive and are powered by the fuel cell. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer.

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