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No nonsense label Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a major Chinese automobile company, in 2010. In a few 0-60 mph runs we averaged a respectable 7.5 miles per kWh to be very efficient considering we spent some of our time at 70+ mph, which an EV’s battery does not like. Highly developed What is Polestar?
mpg US), equivalent to 87 g/km CO 2 /km. The Polo BlueMotion, with a top speed of 173 km/h (108 mph), makes its market debut in 2010. mpg US), with 99 g CO 2 /km. seconds, with a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). mpg US) with 114 g/km CO 2. L/100km (71.3 L/100km (61.8 L/100km (53.5
mpg US (22 L.100km) mile closed-course track for 1,000 miles nonstop at an average speed of 60 mph, with a GCW of 76,000 lbs. The Freightliner Trucks 2014 Cascadia Evolution—powered only by the newly designed Detroit DD15 engine and featuring enhanced aerodynamic specs—delivered fuel economy of 10.67 Click to enlarge.
l/100 km (56 mpg US)—an 11% reduction in consumption from the 4.72 mpg US) of the outgoing 1.5L The unit’s overall power output and performance figures (109 mph maximum speed, 0-62 mph in 11.2 engine brings CO 2 emissions down to 109 g/km from 124 g/km, with fuel consumption on the combined cycle of 4.2
GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. The smaller of the two units is of 995cc displacement and produces 68 hp (50 kW) at 6,400 rpm, enough to power the car from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 15.5
The 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic. At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. Top speed (km/h / mph).
Starting in January 2010, the new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX will offer improved fuel economy with increased power compared to its model year 2009 predecessor. mpg US), releasing just 98 g/km CO 2 as a three-door. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. The new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX debuts in January 20109. Click to enlarge. L/100km (57.4
The 2010 Prius. The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). The 2010 Prius 1.8L The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter The 2 nd generation inverter (left) vs. the 2010 Prius inverter (right). Click to enlarge.
Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. Earlier post.)
Buyers of a new 2010 Fusion Hybrid or Mercury Milan Hybrid this year will qualify for a $3,400 tax credit. The Fusion Hybrid carries a 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Fusion Hybrid travels up to 47 mph in pure electric mode, faster than all other hybrids currently on the road.
100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). seconds, and top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph). L/100 km (41 mpg US) with associated CO 2 of 151 g/km. seconds with this engine and a manual gearbox; its top speed is 197 km/h (122 mph). L/100km (29 mpg US).
liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, named one of Ward’s 2010 10 Best Engines. The MKZ Hybrid can operate in electric vehicle mode at speeds up to 47 mph. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers a 41 mpg fuel economy rating in the city, topping the 2010 Lexus HS 250h by 6 mpg.
In the run-up to the race, the “LeMans vers le futur” demonstration drives took place for the second time since 2010. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The production SUV will go on sale before the end of 2011.
The Opel Corsa is receiving a complete re-make for 2010, with major engineering changes, re-vamped powertrain line-up, chassis improvements and steering recalibration to give the Corsa better performance and greater fuel economy as well as comfort, handling and driving dynamics. mpg US) and 124 g/km. L/100 km (44.4 L and 137 g).
The new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid is displacing the Cayenne S Hybrid (a parallel full hybrid introduced in 2010) from the line-up—as the Panamera S E-Hybrid did to the older Panamera hybrid. l/100 km (69 mpg US), with 79 g/km CO 2. This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4
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seconds and offering a top speed of 224 km/h or 149 mph. mpg US), the CO 2 emission rating is 153 grams per kilometer. seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h or 130 mph. 100 km (52 mpg US)and a CO2 emission rating of 119 grams per kilometer. mpg US) and a CO 2 rating of 118 grams per kilometer.
miles per gallon in an off-the-showroom floor, non-modified 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, nearly doubling its EPA rating. Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques such as smooth acceleration and coasting to red lights were able to wring 1,445.7 They did it by averaging 81.5
Approximately 600 units will be introduced in Japan, the United States, and Europe over the first half of 2010, for use by governments and businesses. km/L (72 mpg US) (76 g/km CO 2 ). km/L (134 mpg US) (41 g/km CO 2 ). Maximum speed in EV mode is 100 km/h (62 mph). 100 km/h (62 mph). Earlier post.).
The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. When fully charged, the vehicle is targeted to achieve a maximum electric-only range of approximately 13 miles and will be capable of achieving highway speeds up to 60 mph in electric-only (charge-depleting) mode.
To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.).
The 136 PS model (134 hp, 100 kW) emits less than 155 g CO 2 /km—an improvement of more than 13% compared to the 2010 Elise S—and offers combined EUropean cycle fuel consumption of 6.14 L/100km (38 mpg US). The Elise accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds, and has a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).
BMW has unveiled its second-generation X3 mid-size Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV), first launched in 2010. This increase in performance cuts the car’s 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time by 0.4 liters per 100 kilometres (47 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 131 g/km. Among the X3 engine range, a new 2.0-liter New BMW X3.
Fisker Automotive will debut the first factory-built Karma plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph), yet can achieve an annual average economy of 2.4L/100 100 km (100 mpg) and emissions of 83 g/km, according to the company.
The 2010 Silverado Hybrid is a full-size, fully-capable, V8-powered two-mode hybrid truck that delivers up to a 40% improvement in city cycle fuel economy. With the two-mode hybrid technology, the Silverado Hybrid provides fuel efficiency with an EPA estimated 21 MPG city and 22 MPG highway, the best fuel economy of any full-size pickup.
50 of BYD’s e6, five-seat crossover vehicles, each with a range of more than 160 miles (300 km) and a top speed of 88 mph (140 km/h), have been in service at Shenzhen-based Pengcheng Electric Taxi Company since 29 April 2010. The fleet is achieving an equivalent of 88 mpg (2.67 million kg) of carbon-dioxide. million kilometers).
GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,
Range_e has a maximum system output of 339 PS (334 hp, 249 kW) and a top speed of around 120 mph (193 km/h), delivering a fuel economy of 85 mpg UK (71 mpg US, 3.32 Using a parallel hybrid system with a 14.2 Overall CO 2 emissions are 89g/km. Jaguar Land Rover is committed to spending £800 million (US$1.3
It has a range of 135 kilometers (84 miles), a power output of 115 hp (85kW), an engine torque of 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) and a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). liters/100 km (138 mpg US), emissions are under 39 g/km, and top speed is 170 km/h. The Altea XL Electric is SEAT’s first all-electric car.
The 2010 Fisker Karma will be the world's first production series hybrid , or extended-range electric vehicle, when it comes off the line late this year. Customer deliveries will start next May. Just prior to the Karma's German debut at next week's Frankfurt Auto Show , the company released emissions figures for the car. It will get,
l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 Fiat’s two-cylinder TwinAir engine family made its debut with the TwinAir 85 HP in the Fiat 500 in 2010. Turbo TwinAir is also offered in the Fiat 500 L.). Top speed for the MiTo with the 0.9-liter
The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings. Malibu ECO’s eAssist system is mated to a 2.4L
mpg US, 5.3 Compared to traditional hybrid systems, the electric motor driving range is expanded for high-speed driving (up to more than 100 km/h (62 mph) on a level highway) and the EV mode is frequently applied, helping the Fuga Hybrid achieve best-in-class fuel economy. The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0
TFSI from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 11.1 Both versions reach a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph) and, on average, consume just 5.5 mpg), with 127 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (204 g/mile). TFSI will begin in the first quarter of 2010. Top speed is electronically governed to 250 km/h (155 mph). Audi debuted the 3.0
Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.
The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4 The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). 2010 Altima. 2010 Fusion. 2010 Lexus HS250h. Electric operation limit [mph].
With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. l/100 km (67 mpg US) currently accounts for more than 50% of all Auris sales in West Europe, a mix Toyota expects to grow further over the next few years.
At the upcoming New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet will reveal the compact 2011 Cruze Eco—the high-efficiency model referenced last year that will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway using a 1.4L The Cruze Eco will be available in the fourth quarter of 2010. Earlier post.)
After the introduction of pilot units in 2010, Parker is now close to the 100-unit mark with the RunWise system, with 84 of those in the North American market, and another 70 being built or on order, said Mark McGrew, RunWise sales manager. High speed based on a rear-loading truck traveling from a route to a transfer station (above 20 mph).
In 2010, the first full year of EcoBoost production, 62,704 vehicles with the technology were built. liter EcoBoost engine returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 liter EcoBoost, has a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h) , yet still returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 32 mpg (7.34 A Ford Focus equipped with 1.0-liter
The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.
l/100 km (48 mpg US) equating to 115 g/km CO 2 —1.3 mpg US) equating to 139 g/km CO 2. With this engine, the sedan reaches a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph); in the wagon it is 238 km/h (148 mph). The foundation for the system is an adaptive lane tracking function at speeds below 60 km/h (37 mph). Easy Close.
The company also recently signed an agreement with Mitsubishi for the introduction of the electric iOn—based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV—at the end of 2010. liters/100 km (62 mpg US) or 99 g/km of CO 2. seconds, and top speed is 209 km/h (130 mph). liters/100 km (64 mpg US) and 95 g/km of CO 2. Earlier post.). Peugeot BB1.
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