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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 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34 Estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.04 Avalon HV continues to be the only full hybrid vehicle in the segment. l/100 km) combined. The new TNGA 2.5-liter

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

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The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. In the Corolla Hybrid, an exhaust heat recirculation system speeds up engine coolant warm-up.

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

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The engine features VVT-iE on the intake side while utilizing VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) for the exhaust, a highly efficient compression ratio of 13:1 (14:1 for the hybrid version) for increased thermal efficiency and fuel efficiency and a bore and stroke measuring 3.44 inches and 4.07 Like the 2.5-liter inches and 3.27

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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. L Turbo Hybrid Engine and eAxle.

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BMW Provides Update on ActiveHybrid X6

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mpg US mpg), with a CO 2 emission rating of 231 grams/kilometer. The position of the oil filler manifold has been modified, the conventional torque converter is replaced by a two-mass flywheel, and the exhaust system has been modified for an optimum acoustic effect when the combustion engine fires and cuts in in the all-electric mode.

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

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Extensive changes to the transaxle, engine and combined hybrid system, generate an expected improvement in EPA estimated MPG on core models of up to 10% (i.e., up to ~55 mpg US combined), with an Eco model that will achieve an even greater improvement. 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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US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. It had a 110 kW electric motor, and a nickel-metal hydride battery served as a buffer. lb-ft) of system torque. litre V6 TDI engine.

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