Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) transaxle. As on the Corolla gasoline models, the new multi-link rear suspension improves both handling agility and ride comfort compared to the previous-generation Corolla Sedan.

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MPG Toyota Hybrid Auto 306

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The system employs a 288V sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery that resides under the rear passenger seats. Although the electric motor does the bulk of the work at lower speeds, once above 18 mph the gasoline engine is constantly in operation for excellent performance in the mid- and high-speed range.

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Tundra Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 418

Green Car Congress

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.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

NiZn offers superior energy and power density compared to lead-acid and Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and avoids the high costs and safety issues associated with Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge.

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Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

When the driver lifts off the accelerator at normal highway cruising speeds, the gasoline engine is completely switched off and disengaged from the drivetrain by a decoupling clutch. The same gasoline engine/electric motor combination that has already proven itself in the Cayenne S Hybrid drives the Panamera S Hybrid.

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Porsche Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Cayenne 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2011

The team achieved rates of up to 400C and 1,000C for lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride chemistries, respectively (where a 1C rate represents a one-hour complete charge or discharge), enabling fabrication of a lithium-ion battery that can be 90% charged in 2 minutes.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Li-ion Lithium Ion Charging 319

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2009

Toyota’s PHV can be driven as an electric vehicle for city commutes, while for high-speed, long-distance journeys it operates as a full hybrid, with its gasoline engine serving as both a power source and battery generator when required.

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Li-ion Nickel Metal Hydride Europe Toyota 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Toyota’s hybrid technology integrates a gasoline engine, an electric motor within a Continuously Variable Transaxle, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a power control unit (inverter), a DC-DC converter, a step-up converter and a hybrid control computer. The Prius c’s SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)-rated 1.5-liter

Prius 150

Prius 2016 Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2018

The engine leverages the spectrum of Toyota’s advanced engine technologies: Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor); D-4S (Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version) direct injection and laser-clad valve seats; longer stroke (4.07 inches; bore remains at 3.44

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Fuel Economy MPG 2019 Economy 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

liter V6 gasoline engine featured in the LC 500h’s full hybrid powertrain, including a reduction in the diameter of the cylinder intake port to increase flow speed and efficiency. Adding a multi stage shift device to the 3.5-liter Lexus took a series series of detailed design and engineering measures to fine tune the performance of the 3.5-liter

Lexus 150

Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT). liter gasoline engine. Fourth-generation self-charging hybrid powertrain.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Gasoline-Electric 262

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.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

kWh l -1 cell ) by 2030 to enable electric vehicles to extend the driving range to a comparable level with gasoline-powered internal combustion engine vehicles (ca. kWh kg -1 ) is fairly promising in comparison to the conventional lead-acid, nickel-metal hydride and Li-ion batteries, and can be further improved to be ~0.4

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Li-ion Ni-Li Energy Batteries 255

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

If successful, these vehicles will provide near cost and range parity to gasoline-powered ICE vehicles, ARPA-E said. Areas of particular interests are high conductivity inorganic electrolytes for lithium and other alkaline metal ion systems; and solid state and hybrid battery designs and low cost manufacturing processes.

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Energy Storage Range Energy Nickel Metal Hydride 239

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

liter V6 Dual VVT-i V6 gasoline engine matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission and two electric motors, together delivering maximum system power of 354 hp. It is 20% smaller than the nickel-metal hydride unit featured in the current Lexus LS 600h, yet has a higher power density.

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Lexus Hybrid 2017 Motor 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Toyota’s hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine and gasoline-only engine power. Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 86

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.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 79

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Story and photos by John Faulkner. Your numbers may differ.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The nickel-metal hydride used in EV batteries is in maintenance-free sealed cells, so nothing gets in or out. The simple presence of gasoline in an ICE makes them principally more dangerous. Charging in the rain is safe and carries no added threat of short-circuiting, sparks, or other dangers. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Gas-Electric Electric Vehicles Gas Power 98

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

Technologies required include: Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor); D-4S (Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version) direct injection and laser-clad valve seats; longer stroke (4.07 A new TNGA 2.5-liter inches; bore remains at 3.44

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 207

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

liter inline-four-cylinder D-4S gasoline engine and a new 3.5-liter 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. Powertrains.

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT). liter gasoline engine in the 2016 Prius achieves 40 percent-plus thermal efficiency, due to reduced friction of the rotating assembly and internal parts and improved combustion.

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2010

At present, automotive propulsion batteries are just beginning the transition from nickel metal hydride to Li-ion batteries, after nearly 35 years of research and development on the latter. The energy density of gasoline is approximately 13,000 Wh/kg. In addition, a fully solid state architecture is also given.

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Li-ion Transportation Batteries Battery 239

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The system comprises a 3.5-liter Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Plug In Partners

JUNE 11, 2008

Lithium-ion batteries , now common in laptops, produce more power and are smaller than nickel-metal hydride batteries used in hybrids now. That time may have arrived now that gasoline prices have hit $4 a gallon or more." Such plug-in hybrids can run longer as an electric vehicle than regular hybrids, and are cleaner.

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Plug-in Toyota Plug Nickel Metal Hydride 100

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 20, 2010

From the Reuters post: “A sister company to Toyota Motor Corp secured a lithium supply deal in Argentina on Wednesday that could help the world’s largest automaker keep its lead in gasoline-electric hybrid cars. SYDNEY/TOKYO.

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Toyota Argentina Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion 124

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Using a 2007 base vehicle, the committee estimated the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines over that timeframe: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition (CI) diesel, and hybrid.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

Plugs and Cars

APRIL 16, 2007

Asked why not Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the Volt, at least to start, he says "NiMH just doesn't do it." And nickel mining is such dirty business we ought move right to benign lithium. Must the battery really be lithium to get this radically different automobile off the drawing board and into the showroom?

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Volt NiMH EV1 Nickel Metal Hydride 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

The overall drive system in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 consists of a 400 hp (298 kW) twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine and two electric synchronous motors delivering 91 hp (68 kW) and 86 hp (64 kW), respectively. Twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine with High Precision Direct Injection. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. Battery pack.

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BMW Parts Production Hybrid 199

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

By not employing the gasoline engine to recharge the lead-acid pack, the “electric-only” range of the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery pack is extended from one mile to about 10 miles. An extension cable just needs to be connected to an external port located on the rear bumper of the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Prius.

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Las Vegas 2008 DC Nickel Metal Hydride 36

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 24, 2006

Such a vehicle could reduce gasoline consumption for the average American by 50 percent to 70 percent and reduce automobile emissions well in excess of emissions that might result from the additional use of power plants. All we need is for one of the large auto manufacturers to step up to the plate.”

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Nickel Metal Hydride EPRI Plug-in Austin 100

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The new Axela range also introduces a hybrid vehicle, and marks the first time for a single model launched on the Japanese market to include gasoline, diesel, and hybrid power plants in its powertrain lineup. The Axela accounts for more than 30% of global sales; the latest Axela is the third generation. and a CNG tank. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Exhaust 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The world’s first V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers and two catalytic converters in the V-section between the two rows of cylinders maintains its maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp from 5,500 – 6,400 rpm. V8 with TwinPower Turbo Technology. liter V8 was terms presented for the first time in the BMW X6 xDrive50i.

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BMW Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid MPH 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

With this 12V Energy Recovery System, Panasonic aims to approximately double the fuel economy improvement rate of existing start-stop systems over conventional gasoline-engine vehicles. The main lead-acid battery is often placed in the engine compartment.

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NiMH Fuel Economy Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Over longer distances and higher speeds, the Prius Plug-in switches to conventional gasoline-electric full hybrid operation. It is a full hybrid vehicle in which both the electric motor and gasoline engine can drive the wheels: the fully electric EV mode is used for shorter distances, while the gasoline engine provides long-range capability.

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Prius Plug-in Nickel Metal Hydride Plug 267

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

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. New Lithium-Ion or Nickel-Metal Hydride Hybrid Batteries. Although the new 2016 Prius retains the established 1.8-liter

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Prius Toyota Nickel Metal Hydride Available 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

On the highway, it runs just like any other Prius, with the gasoline engine doing most of the work -- and the extra batteries kicking in to improve performance at ALL speeds. Add batteries and grid-charging, and you get PRIUS+, a "plug-in" hybrid (PHEV). That means no gas when you do your errands on local streets at 35mph.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48