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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

NREL’s Fleet Test and Evaluation Team recently completed a year-long technology evaluation of gasoline hybrid electric (gHEV) FedEx Express delivery trucks compared with conventional diesel vehicles. On a drive cycle representing routes with frequent stops and accelerations, the gHEV trucks exhibited a 20% improvement in fuel economy.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 186

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JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 199

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

The RAV4 gasoline version comes in four grades: LE, XLE, Limited and the new SE. MSRP for the 2016 RAV4 gasoline models will range from $24,350 for the LE 2WD to $32,910 for the AWD Limited. The system varies power between the gasoline engine and electric motor, or combines both as needed, all seamlessly.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

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MARCH 31, 2010

This means the wheels are turned by power coming directly from the gasoline engine, or the electric motor, or both together, as conditions demand. This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 Power split.

Nickel Metal Hydride 210

Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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.

Lexus 77

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

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APRIL 9, 2009

The system combines a 100 kW AC induction traction motor, power electronics and 288 V NiMH battery pack with the conventional 5.4-liter liter Triton gasoline engine and 5-speed automatic Torqshift transmission. A Collins bus. Click to enlarge. The Balance system features: Engine stop/start capability.

Hybrid 150

Hybrid NiMH Kansas Canada 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

liter gasoline-powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with twin electric motors for a total system 181 horse power. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Hybrid Efficiency. Your numbers may differ.

Lexus 80

Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 80