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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The current Focus was confirmed last month as the world’s best-selling vehicle nameplate based on Ford’s analysis of the Polk registration data for the first nine months of 2013. million in 2013, including more than 300,000 in China, making it the best-selling passenger car in the fastest-growing new car market in the world.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). kW charging station or a standard household outlet. It takes approximately seven hours for the battery to be fully charged using a dedicated 220V connection.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2013

Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source. The Panamera S E-Hybrid can reach up to 84 mph (135 km/h) in all-electric operation.

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AUGUST 15, 2013

ECO stop/start is standard. In the first half of 2013, for example, 173,362 units of the A and B?Class The engines are combined with a six-speed manual transmission or with the 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission (standard for GLA 250, GLA 220 CDI and the 4MATIC models). Earlier post.) Initially the power range of the 1.6

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

The new Porsche plug-in hybrid always starts in purely electric mode and drives without generating any local emissions within a range of around 50 kilometers and a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). Panamera S E-Hybrid (2013). hours to fully charge via a 230-V, 10-A connection. Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (2016). Combined system power.

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Porsche Hybrid Plug-in Plug 150

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JUNE 20, 2013

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. The Group also is using the New Small Family (NSF) kit; the MLB (Modular longitudinal kit); and the MSB (Modular standard kit).

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AUGUST 19, 2016

This not only allows performance characteristics typical of a sports car—acceleration from 0‑100 km/h in under four seconds, top speed electronically governed at 250 km/h / 155 mph—but also a range of more than 500 kilometers according to the NEDC (more than 200 miles according to EPA). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 31, 2010

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. The pure electric mode on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 47 mph (76 km/h). SmartGauge with EcoGuide.

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JULY 16, 2014

Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. The Yaris Hybrid sold 49,774 units in 2013, and the Valenciennes French factory has recently produced its 100,000 th Yaris Hybrid. share of the total market in 2013. lbs) lighter.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2011

The US DOT’s is preparing NHTSA for a decision in 2013 that will determine whether the agency proceeds with regulatory activities that could require DSRC technology on new vehicles, consumer information programs that help new car buyers understand the effectiveness of this technology, or the need for further research and development.

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JULY 5, 2013

Volvo Cars was the first in the industry with detection and auto brake technologies, from the first-generation braking support in 2006, to Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake in 2010, and the latest Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection in 2013. Two out of three of these occur on roads with speed limits of 70 km/h (43 mph) or more.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

The Volkswagen Group’s MQB modular toolkit is one of the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group: the MQB (transverse); the MLB (longitudinal); the MSB (standard drive); and the NSF (New Small Family). From a 2013 Volkswagen Group presentation. In EV mode, maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 10, 2011

It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h). The C-MAX Energi and C-MAX Hybrid vehicles sold in Europe in 2013 will be built at Ford’s plant in Valencia, Spain, starting in 2013.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo comes standard with a Skyhook performance suspension that has electronic damping and a limited-slip differential. Nice, but tight. Keys, what keys?

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JANUARY 9, 2013

2013 Nissan LEAF. Following on the November 2012 introduction of the updated LEAF in Japan ( earlier post ), Nissan has introduced the updated 2013 LEAF to the US, as well as begun its assembly in the US at the Smyrna, Tenn. There is 30 cubic feet of cargo space with the standard 60/40-split rear seat folded down.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

The plug-in hybrid powertrain of the production BMW i8 unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post ) combines electric drive with a highly turbocharged internal combustion engine. With its combined maximum output of 266 kW/362 hp, combined peak torque of 570 nm (420 lb-ft), 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 4.4

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph). In hybrid mode fuel consumption (sub-cycle of the European ECE-R101 standard with discharged battery powered by just the TSI drive), the SUV consumes 6.9

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Plug-in Concept Plug Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2011

The feedback from customers testing the MINI E and the BMW ActiveE will be fed directly into series production of the MCV, which the BMW Group will be launching under a new sub-brand in 2013. As a result, the BMW ActiveE accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under nine seconds. Top speed is electronically limited at around 90 mph.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. 75 mph) on electric power alone, coupled with an all-wheel driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a dynamically-biased distribution of power through enthusiastically taken corners. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

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, For 2015, the Cruze Diesel received a facelift that refreshes its appearance and increases the connectivity and content options for the vehicle; the powertrain remains the same.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum EV speed is up to 62 mph. The sun gear is connected to MG1 (acting as the generator); the planet carrier is connected directly to the engine, and the ring gear is connected to the counter gear.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

The i3 accelerates from 0-30 mph in 3.5 seconds (preliminary), with a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h), electronically limited to preserve efficiency. The BMW i3 comes in three different trim levels: Mega, Giga and Tera, all of which come equipped with a very high level of standard equipment. m) is ideal for city driving.

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JULY 30, 2013

To ensure maximum safety in a crash scenario, the high-voltage battery is disconnected from the high-voltage system and the connected components discharged when the passenger restraint systems are triggered. It fully meets the BMW quality standard and weighs 30% less than a seat made from conventional fiberglass matting. kilograms (3.3

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

liters/100 km (84 mpg US)—lower than Mercedes initially suggested upon the vehicle’s unveiling in 2013—which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. The connection for the charging cable is located under a flap in the rear bumper underneath the tail light on the right-hand side. Top speed (km/h, mph). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 225

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

With the e-tron services in the Audi connect portfolio, drivers can use their smartphones to control such functions as charging and heating or cooling. In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. lb-ft) of system torque.

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JANUARY 19, 2013

GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

At an average electricity price of €0.258 (Germany, July 2013), driving 100 kilometers costs just €3.02 (US$4.00). With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Anyone traveling short distances will stay in standard mode.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

EV ARCs can be deployed with Level 1, Level 2 or (using 4 or more units connected together) DC fast charging. The whole thing fits in a single standard-size parking space. We make products that happen to use renewable sources of energy as opposed to connecting to the grid for the primary source of energy.

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JUNE 25, 2015

A new, standard 1.4L The new turbo engine and a leaner architecture that reduces up to 250 pounds (113 kg) also contribute to the new Cruze’s stronger performance, with expected 0-60-mph acceleration of eight seconds. Cruze sales in the US in 2014 were 273,060 units —a 10% increase over 2013. The new Ecotec 1.4L

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

kWh Li-ion battery pack, the electric drive has a range (NEDC) of approximately 160 km (99 miles); maximum speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph) to maximize the range. The smart electric drive models have anticipatory radar-based recuperation as a standard feature that is active in the basic drive program. kWh/100 km.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

liter version of this engine has already made its debut in the 2013 Beetle and Jetta GLI, delivering a 10 hp improvement.). to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. now goes from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer estimated 7.3 MQB and MLB.

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JULY 14, 2014

In week of driving a 4x4 standard box crew cab version of the truck, the 6.0L There were 152,995 total retail fueling (gasoline and diesel) sites in the United States in 2013, according to the National Petroleum News ’ MarketFacts 2013. Vortec delivered smooth, quiet power with CNG under a range of different load conditions.

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MARCH 6, 2014

Mercedes-Benz’ new 9-speed 9G-TRONIC, the first rear-wheel drive nine-speed automatic transmission with torque converter, is making its debut in the E 350 BlueTEC as the standard transmission paired with the 185 kW (252 hp) V6 diesel. ECO start/stop is standard. liters of diesel per 100 km (44.4 Structure of the planetary gear set.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

It is fully connected in a parallel configuration to the crankshaft. To be introduced in two weeks at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Spark EV will arrive in California showrooms in summer 2013 offering what GM says will be among the best EV range in its class—as yet unspecified. A 120V charge cord set is standard.

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Extended Range GM Light Plug 286

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JANUARY 6, 2015

seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). A sturdy interconnected system with mechanical locking elements ensures exemplary safety standards. Passengers can interact intuitively with the connected vehicle through gestures, eye-tracking or by touching the high-resolution screens. to 100 km/h in 4.9 Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 21, 2021

On our 985-mile California Cruising road trip we spent the majority of our time in the 55-65 mph range. When it does come to using the brakes, the ID4 has standard ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), and power-assisted front vented and rear solid discs. The first electric vehicle I reviewed for Clean Fleet Report was the 2013 Nissan Leaf.

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