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JULY 29, 2011

miles per gallon equivalent (mpge) between 2017 and 2025 ( earlier post ) would result in the loss of more than $65 billion in federal funding for state and local highway, bridge and transit improvements, according to an analysis by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). mpg by 2016).

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MPG Standards Obama Fuel 207

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. liter, two-cylinder diesel TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) and lithium-ion battery. Together, the TDI and E-motor deliver a maximum torque of 140 N·m and 51 kW in boosting mode.

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Plug-in MPG Diesel Plug 382

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MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5 The study was supported by Sustainable Worldwide Transportation. l/100km to 10.9 EPA recommends a 10% decrement.)

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kWh per mile, taking advantage of the powerful motor regeneration that returned electricity to the battery when coasting or braking. The single-motor, front-wheel drive 2022 Polestar 2 comes in one model, with a base MSRP of $47,200, which includes the mandatory $1,300 destination fee. Observations: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor.

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Motor Motors Motoring Tax Credit 84

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APRIL 14, 2015

Decreases in transportation and residential sector energy consumption partially offset growth in other sectors. Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. Transportation. mpg in 2013 to 37.0 mpg in 2040.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

VIA Motors inaugurated its first high volume electric vehicle assembly line this week at its new facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. —Pablo Acedo, president of VIA Motors Latin America (VMLM). VIA VTRUX deliver up to 40-mile battery range and unlimited extended range, averaging more than 100 mpg in typical daily driving.

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Mexico Electric Vehicles Extended Range Vehicles 304

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AUGUST 21, 2018

The California Air Resources Board and other organizations continue to pursue the statewide goals for reducing greenhouse gases to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030, and part of the burden will rest on the transportation sector to reduce emissions. Many commercial and public fleets are deploying electrified fleet vehicles to meet these goals.

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liter TDI diesel applied in the Polo BlueMotion ( earlier post ) at the 31 st International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. liters per 100 km (56 mpg US to 71 mpg US), compared to a conventional Polo TDI with 75 PS. The 3-cylinder, 1.2L diesel in the Polo BlueMotion. Click to enlarge. The Polo’s 1.2-liter

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APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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Fuel Economy Japan Economy Light 150

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AUGUST 12, 2020

kWh/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 54 – 49 g/km) features a synchronous electric motor delivering a maximum power output of 80 kW/109 hp, which is combined with an efficient straight six-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and 210 kW/286 hp, together generating an overall system output of 290 kW/394 hp.

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BMW PHEV Plug-in Hybrid 418

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MARCH 10, 2019

At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, BMW announced the market launch of a plug-in hybrid variant of the globally popular BMW X3. liters per 100 kilometers (98 mpg US) , with CO 2 emissions of up to 56 grams per kilometer. liters per 100 kilometers (138 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions reduced to 39 grams per kilometer. BMW X3 xDrive30e.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid 332

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MAY 6, 2010

Transportation. The transportation sector saw the smallest percentage decrease of any of the end use sectors: 4.1%, to 1,851 million metric tons. The transportation sector is about 95% dependent on petroleum for its energy; motor gasoline alone accounts for about 60% of total transportation energy use.

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2009 Emissions Carbon Transportation 239

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JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 Motor model. Maximum motor output. Maximum motor torque.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

a fuel economy penalty), according to a new report by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg US (13.5 As an example, Sivak and Schoettle calculated that a car that nominally gets 36 mpg will experience a reduction to 19.8

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 252

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JUNE 16, 2011

km/liter (44 mpg US, 5.4 L/100km) as measured in JC08 mode and 20 km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist), and offers fuel economy of 25.0 km/liter (59 mpg US, 4.0L/100km) 100km) as measured in JC08 mode and 30 km/liter (71 mpg US, 3.33 km/liter (59 mpg US, 4.0L/100km)

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Fuel Economy Honda Economy Japan 218

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Aqua gasoline-electric compact hybrid—to be marketed as the Prius c in the US—in Japan. mpg US, 2.8 L/100km) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT’s) JC08 test cycle and 40.0 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 mpg US, 2.8

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 309

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The range-extended electric Metrocab has become the first zero-emission-capable taxi to be licensed by Transport for London to operate on a trial basis as a London Hackney Carriage. The taxi is driven by two 50 kW (peak) electric motors, range-extended with a Euro-5 1-liter gasoline engine coupled with a generator to recharge the 12.2

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Frazer-Nash London Taxi Range 150

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Toyota Motor Corp. liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine (2AZ-FXE) with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), coupled with a 105 kW motor and reduction gear. km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 Under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s JC08 test cycle, the Sai has fuel efficiency of 19.8

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HS 250h Toyota Hybrid MPG 210

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JULY 3, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle (generations I, II and III) passed the 3-million mark. mpg US to 89.4 mpg US, as measured using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism).

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Prius Sale 2003 Japan 259

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US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 lb-ft) of torque with a powerful electric motor. This means that even large and bulky goods can be loaded and transported easily. l/100 km (112.0–123.8 kWh/100 km; and combined CO 2 emissions of 48–44 g/km (77.2–70.8 The drive combines a 185 kW (252 PS) 2.0

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 243

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the completely redesigned Auris compact hatchback, a strategic compact model for both Japan and Europe. mpg US, 5.5 L/100km) in the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT’s) JC08 test cycle. mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, 6.25

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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.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control).

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 82

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. mpg US, 3.0 l/100 km) under the JC08 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). mpg US, 3.0 The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter 45 kW (60 hp).

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Japan Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy 294

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JULY 18, 2023

Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles lose efficiency when they tow by getting fewer miles per gallon (mpg), but the loss is worse for EVs. These cars rely on battery-electric engines as their motor, which must work harder to carry the excess weight. Towing strains the motors, generating more heat than desired inside the motor.

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Miles Gasoline-Electric Range Auto Industry 79

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APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

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JUNE 13, 2011

The Nikkei reports that Suzuki Motor Corp. Suzuki introduced the Swift Plug-in Hybrid at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 as a concept ( earlier post ), and gained type approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2010 ( earlier post ). mpg US, or 2.7 kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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of torque, which combined with a rear-mounted electric motor and front-mounted starter motor, bumps power up to 400 horsepower and 472 lb.-ft. The 34-kilowatt (kW) starter motor sits on the engine and seamlessly transitions power between it and the electric motor in back—which is what Volvo drivers expect.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 80

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MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy. liter 4-cylinder engine is coupled to a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a combined 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

An electric motor-generator that provides 15 kW of maximum generating power @ 1570-3180 rpm; 110 lb-ft (150 N·m) maximum electric motor torque (cranking); 79 lb-ft (107 N·m) maximum electric motor torque @ 1,000 rpm (electric assist); and 15 hp (11.2 kW) @ 1,000-2,200 rpm maximum electric motor power (electric assist).

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. liter gasoline engine and a AC synchronous permanent magnet motor producing a total system 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). Wonderfully Efficient. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter

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JUNE 13, 2011

General Motors Ventures LLC will invest $6 million in Proterra Inc., Proterra’s EcoRide BE-35 battery electric bus ( earlier post ) is averaging up to 24 mpg (diesel equivalent) in service, a more than 600% improvement over a typical diesel bus. Comparing fuel costs and fuel efficiency. Source: GM. Click to enlarge.

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The vans are driven exclusively by the electric traction motor; a combustion engine serves as a range extender. Enhancements include increased motor performance, optimized operating strategies, and revised displays to educate drivers in achieving maximum electric regeneration. The trial—supported by a £4.7-million million (US$5.9-million)

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JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

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AUGUST 30, 2010

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Mpg-e converts kilowatt-hours of electricity to gallons of gasoline based on energy equivalency. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched in Japan the redesigned Crown Royal and Crown Athlete sedans; production of a new hybrid version of the sedan will begin in late January 2013. liter, 4-cylinder inline Atkinson cycle engine featuring next-generation D-4S4 technology with a high-torque motor to provide the drive performance of a 3.0-liter

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