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Toyota Motor and Hino to provide fuel-cell bus for commercial service on Tokyo airport route

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The provision is in response to a request from the Research Association of Hydrogen Supply/Utilization Technology (HySUT), a participant in the Hydrogen Highway Project. Maximum speed is 80 km/h (50 mph). Earlier post.) The base vehicle is the Hino Blue Ribbon City non-step large-size hybrid route bus.

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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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The new Touareg will offer a range of conventional gasoline and diesel engine options, an eight-speed transmission and, on the majority of models, Stop-Start technology. The Touareg Hybrid attains a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds before reaching a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h).

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). Electric operation limit [mph]. Sonata Hybrid also features “smart brake” technology in which braking input over-rides accelerator pedal input.

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 Regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the still-turning wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery pack. miles at lower speeds (below approximately 25 mph).

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Volkswagen Introduces BlueMotionTechnologies Umbrella Brand for Fuel-Efficient, Low-Emissions Technologies; Previews Touareg Hybrid

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This label covers all production-mature or near-production technologies and products that significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. During braking, the E-motor operates as a generator and recovers energy, which is then stored in the high voltage NiMH battery pack. Regenerative braking. All-electric drive mode.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category.

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BMW Provides Update on ActiveHybrid X6

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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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