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New software, electric motors for 2017 Ford Fusion hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Sales of all Fusion models in the US in 2015 dropped 2.2% The 2016 Fusion Energi features a 7.6

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Fuel cell stack research. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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Honda includes stop-start system in new 2016 Honda Pilot for improved fuel economy, new 9-speed

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Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This makes intake easier for the active cylinders, reducing intake pumping losses for improved fuel economy.

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Geely Auto’s flagship Bo Rui GE hybrid selected as part of China’s diplomatic fleet; 48V MHEV or PHEV

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Geely Auto’s flagship B-segment hybrid sedan Bo Rui GE has been selected as an official diplomatic concierge vehicle by the Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions. The Bo Rui GE comes in either a MHEV 48V mild hybrid or full PHEV plug-in hybrid version. It improves fuel economy by 42.4% 100 km (40.5 With an 11.3

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Honda to add battery-electric, plug-in hybrid variants to Clarity platform; new 2017 Accord Hybrid

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Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. Hyundai’s IONIQ platform comes with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. Earlier post.). Accord Hybrid.

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Hyundai launches all-new Sonata Hybrid with GDI engine; plug-in hybrid variant coming next year

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The new Sonata Hybrid features an upgraded powertrain incorporating a new hybrid system with a new gasoline direct injection engine that delivers fuel economy of 18.2 A plug-in hybrid variant—to be Hyundai Motor’s first PHEV—will join the lineup next year. Hybrids Plug-ins' km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 l/100 km).

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CAFE Credits For Safer Cars, Tesla P85D Delivered Quickly, 2015 BMW i8 Video Road Test: Today's Car News

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Today we''ve got a proposal from an auto industry trade group that wants to give carmakers extra fuel-economy credits for building safer cars, a report on Tesla Model S delivery times, and a video road test of the 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid. Check out our video road test of the 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid coupe.

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