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MARCH 5, 2024

Muscle cars are going electric. The Charger won't only be available in all-electric models. Here's how it breaks down: Select the Charger Daytona in either R/T or Scat Pack trim, and you get a battery-electric vehicle. Both cars will be all-wheel drive thanks to front and rear electric motors (250 kW each).

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Dodge Charging DC Available 101

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APRIL 19, 2017

In addition, Mercedes-Benz plans a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of about 50 kilometers (31 miles). Technologies such as the 48-volt Integrated Starter Alternator and the electric booster compressor celebrate their world première in the lineup as well. The market launch of the new S-Class starts in the European markets in July.

Mercedes 170

Mercedes PHEV Hybrid MPG 170

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JULY 11, 2017

TFSI and electric motor deliver 330 kW (449 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 mi) of electric driving. Audi’s MHEV technology is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system; it supplies the 12-volt system that now becomes an electrical subsystem. lb-ft) of system torque. through 99.4

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Audi Plug-in Standards Plug 150

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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

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 The engine, working in concert with the electric motor (MG2), assures responsive performance, while energy efficiency is achieved by using both electric motors (MG1 and MG2) for hybrid battery charging. suite of active safety systems comes standard on the hybrid.

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

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MAY 6, 2013

Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. 20 mph (32 km/h).

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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APRIL 10, 2018

Particulate emissions are reduced using standard gas particulate filter technology. liter EcoBoost is further enhanced to deliver anticipated CO 2 emissions from 107 g/km for the five-door model using: A reversed direction cylinder-head from which exhaust gases now exit the rear, for faster warm-up of emission reduction technology.

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

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JUNE 29, 2015

The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). TDI with tiptronic (1.9

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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JULY 1, 2010

whenever the driver releases the accelerator pedal or brakes—the system elevates the voltage of the alternator (generator), and this electricity is used to intensively charge the vehicle’s battery. The constantly fully charged battery supplies the vehicle’s electrical system during the stopped phase of the engine (e.g.

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MPG Fuel Battery Batteries 210

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

We therefore electrically powered several of the vehicle’s auxiliary items of equipment such as the air-conditioning, water pump, fuel pump and the steering pump. We then multiplied the sources of electrical energy for power units by adding solar panels and installing an exhaust gas heat energy recovery system based on the Rankine cycle.

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2015 Vehicles Solar Waste 247

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

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JULY 6, 2012

Elements of the hybrid drive for Eco Hybrid: electric motor between clutch and Duonic gear box; Li-ion battery pack; power electronics. The Canter Eco Hybrid has a parallel-hybrid architecture with an additional electric motor between the clutch and the gearbox. This engine has an exhaust gas recycling system and a particle filter.

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Hybrid Europe Sale Production 236

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JANUARY 12, 2012

Of the energy output of fuel in a car engine, 33% is spent in exhaust, 29% in cooling and 38% in mechanical energy, of which friction losses account for 33% and air resistance for 5%. By comparison, an electric car has only half the friction loss of that of a car with a conventional internal combustion engine.

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Fuel Exhaust MPH Finland 186

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

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MAY 24, 2023

Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act Marketing Renewable and Sustainable Energy At 200 MPH Environmental car racing: an oxymoron? Renewable natural gas made from organic waste is not a fossil fuel and does not involve drilling, making it appealing. Not so much as you would think, especially with technology changing fast.

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Green Indianapolis Clean Cleaning 85

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MAY 29, 2015

liter VVT-i gasoline engine and electric motor generate a maximum power output of 136 DIN hp (101 kW), equipping the Auris Hybrid with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.9 The hybrid system can operate under electric motor power alone from start up to 70 km/h (43.5 seconds, and a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). Like the 1.0,

Toyota 150

Toyota Hybrid Engine MPH 150

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Exhaust stream from cylinders 1 and 4, and the exhaust stream from cylinders 2 and 3, follow separate spiral-shaped paths to the turbine wheel. liters per 100 km (36.8

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

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JULY 7, 2014

liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. To minimize turbo lag, the four-into-two exhaust manifold system pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

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JULY 14, 2015

In terms of the brand, the Passat GTE is a basic building block in Volkswagen’s electric motoring strategy. Together with the plug-in hybrids from Audi (A3 e-tron, Q7 e-tron and R8 e-tron) and Porsche (Cayenne S E-Hybrid and Panamera S E- Hybrid), Volkswagen AG now has ten models in its portfolio driven wholly or partially on electric power.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Europe 150

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine plus BMW eDrive electric drive system (plug-in hybrid) and eight-speed Steptronic transmission. seconds, and offer 45 km () of electric range (EU test cycle). seconds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Top speed is 237 km/h (147 mph). l/100 km (57.3 l/100 km (58.8

BMW 150

BMW Plug-in 2017 Gasoline 150

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum EV speed is up to 62 mph. Maximum electric range is 15 miles. With lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced, and consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well.

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Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

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JULY 14, 2014

Although Chevy emphasizes the benefits of the 2500HD with the bi-fuel option as a full dual fuel vehicle with a combined range of up to some 650 miles, in more than 500 miles of driving over the course of a week, we used mainly only natural gas. The only reason we used gasoline was for comparison; it wasn’t necessary. Click to enlarge.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

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APRIL 2, 2015

A cam phaser on the exhaust side allows the catalysts to reach operating temperature even more quickly, further reducing emissions. Integrating selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology into the exhaust gas aftertreatment system further cuts NO x to very low levels. seconds; 50-75 mph is covered in 4.7

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Diesel Engine MPG Exhaust 150

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. The EPA rates the Range Rover’s all-electric range (AER) at 51 miles with a full charge of the 38.2 kWh battery.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 62

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

New shift-by-wire technology uses electric signals to transmit shift operations and offers light, fingertip operation from the dash-mounted shifter. On top of that, both the intake and exhaust systems are quieter than before. A “P” position switch provides one-touch engagement of the parking gear. The retuned 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

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JULY 12, 2022

The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter liter non-turbocharged, I4 engine and two electric motors producing a total system 266 horsepower. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power. The way to Lincoln.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding electric siblings, but at the end of 2023, LR and RR still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its current furthest reach into electrification. An engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger, a supercharger and an electric motor is something to behold.

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

Furthermore, their single-scroll design allows for more efficient collection of exhaust as it escapes from within the cylinders. Additionally, the rear electric motor also acts as a generator to provide supplemental power to the vehicles lithium ion battery pack, which also powers the front-mounted TMU.

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Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

All three incorporate a fourth-generation, 100 kW LT PEM (Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack developed in-house by Volkswagen Group Research at the Volkswagen Technology Center for Electric Traction. Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. Ulrich Hackenberg.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

It features a high-expansion ratio Atkinson cycle, Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) system, Electric Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system employing a newly designed, highly efficient EGR cooler from Denso ( earlier post ). EPA label calculations do not include ECO Mode.

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Prius Hybrid Motors Motoring 356

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. Battery pack capacity vs. electric range for selected PHEVs in the US. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

liter 300 kW/407 hp V8 power unit (revised upward slightly from introduction) with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and two electric motors developing 67 kW/91 hp and, respectively, 63 kW/86 hp. Top speed of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is limited electronically to 236 km/h or 146 mph (250 km/h or 155 mph with the optional Sports Package).

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BMW Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid MPH 170

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JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. Two-motor design enables 19 percent stronger zero-to-30 mph acceleration.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

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MAY 27, 2014

TSI) and an electric motor with an output of 80 kW / 109 PS. The electric motor is supplied via an externally chargeable high-voltage 9.9 The Passat Hybrid has a top speed of more than 210 km/h (130 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 8 seconds. TDI complies with the Euro 6 exhaust gas standard.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Diesel 286

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JUNE 15, 2016

All-electric drive EV Drive operation occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking. The electric propulsion motor alone powers the front wheels, as the gasoline engine (decoupled from the drive wheels) powers the electric-generator motor, which in turn provides power to the battery pack.

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motor 150

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Audi held a TechDay in Ingolstadt focused on its efforts to electrify the driveline, and provided more details on the upcoming Q5 hybrid-electric vehicle ( earlier post ), the A1 e-tron range extended electric vehicle ( earlier post ) and the R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. Q5 hybrid motor.

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Audi Electric Vehicles Hybrid Range 225

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 hybrid system produces a combined 200 hp (149 kW)—a 7% gain over the older model—and varies power between the gas engine and electric motor, or combines both, as needed. In the new transaxle, which has less electrical and mechanical losses than its predecessor, peak MG1 speed remains high at 13,000 RPM.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199