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JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. liter EcoBoost engine, 2015 Transit low- and medium-roof regular wheelbase wagons deliver a 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating (16.8

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

At the upcoming 44 th Tokyo Motor Show (30 October to 8 November), BMW will showcase its four plug-in hybrid models: the BMW 3303, BMW 225xe, BMW 740e and BMW X5 xDrive40e. kWh; CO 2 emissions combined: 0 g/km) and the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car (fuel consumption combined: 2.1 Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 A plug-in hybrid variant—to be Hyundai Motor’s first PHEV—will join the lineup next year. 42 mpg US / 5.7 Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-new Sonata Hybrid in Seoul, Korea. l/100 km). The company also plans to introduce its first dedicated Hybrid model in the second half next year.

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APRIL 3, 2014

The MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain serves both the A3 e-tron and the Golf GTE. The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., Example of an MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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MARCH 18, 2015

Mercedes-Benz is making a strategic push on plug-in hybrids: the Stuttgart-based automaker will introduce 10 new plug-in hybrid models by 2017. The company said that the main emphasis as regards alternative drives in years to come will be on plug-in hybrids. 2014: S 500 Plug-in Hybrid. 2015: C 350 e. Background.

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MARCH 11, 2013

As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. 100 km (59 mpg US).

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JUNE 27, 2015

KS) awarded the 2015 Energy and Environment Prize to the Volkswagen Group for the plug-in hybrids Golf GTE ( earlier post ) and Audi A3 e-tron ( earlier post). Despite strong competition, the awards committee was unanimous in its choice of the plug-in hybrids from Volkswagen. The German automobile club Kraftfahrer Schutz e.V. (KS)

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APRIL 21, 2016

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.).

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JUNE 17, 2015

liter, three-cylinder hybrid drive unit in the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid being declared the overall winner—as well as picking up two class wins—edging out Ford’s 1.0L seconds, yet combined fuel consumption—as calculated in the EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles—stands at 2.1 135 mpg imp) plus 11.9

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JANUARY 14, 2015

According to the latest annual life-cycle study from the Automotive Science Group ( ASG ), the all-new lightweight aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 leads the full-size light-duty truck competition in all environmental and economic performance areas; accordingly, ASG selected the F-150 as its Best Full-size Truck of 2015. —Colby Self.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

As a direct result of the state’s Clean Cars 4 All program, more than 10,000 Californians have now scrapped old, dirty cars and replaced them with cleaner alternatives such as new and used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid cars. The average replacement vehicle has a fuel economy of 80 mpg equivalent.

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. Earlier post.). The X3 xDrive28d will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just under eight seconds.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016. Earlier post.) This fall, Hyundai will launch the 2.0T

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Toyota calls this concept model “ a highly practical fuel-cell vehicle ” that is planned for launch in about 2015. Toyota says that the Aqua represents the future of compact vehicles with a fuel efficiency of approximately 35 km/L (82 mpg US, 2.86 mpg US, 2.5 L/100km) under the JC08 test cycle; 40 km/L (94.1

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APRIL 16, 2015

Audi is introducing two new models with plug-in hybrid drive systems to the market in China in 2016, both of which are having their world premier at Auto Shanghai 2015: the Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro, the company is combining a TFSI plug‑in hybrid with quattro drive for the first time. TFSI quattro and the Audi A6 L e tron.

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JULY 9, 2012

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. Under the plan, by 2015 average passenger car fuel consumption is targeted to drop to 6.9 L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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MARCH 27, 2013

announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. Click to enlarge. Audi of America, Inc. Earlier post.). A3 Sportback e-tron.

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

Porsche unveiled the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid ( earlier post )—the fourth model in the Panamera line—at the Paris Motor Show. l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. Energy consumption is 15.9 kWh/100 km.

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JULY 3, 2014

The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is nearly entirely new--save for the steadily improving Hybrid edition. Hyundai says the Sonata Hybrid will stick with its existing gas-electric drivetrain and body style through the 2015 model year, while the rest of the range takes on a more subdued look and more refined powertrains for the new model year.

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MAY 3, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid will be priced from $33,995 when it goes on sale sometime this fall, a GM executive said this morning. The price, which includes delivery, is $1,175 lower than that of the outgoing 2015 Volt.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Among the broad technology advances Ogiso outlined during his talk were: “In its three generations, Prius MPG has improved on average by about 10%, each generation. The next-generation Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) is being developed in parallel with the standard Prius model.

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MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. The GTE designation indicates a plug-in hybrid drive system ( earlier post ). l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. The turbocharged 3.0-liter

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JULY 26, 2016

Based on Ford June sales figures, Fusion Energi (the plug-in hybrid variant) sales jumped nearly 40% in LA compared to June 2015. Consumer demand for trucks and SUVs continues to rise in Los Angeles and across the country, but sales of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi plug-in are moving ahead.

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APRIL 28, 2015

MLIT and METI will use the proposal as a basis for revisions to relevant laws and regulations, with a target for completion in spring of 2015. km/L (42 mpg US, 5.6 mpg US, 7.0 This represents a 26% increase in fuel economy from 2012 values, and a 23% increase from the 2015 standard of 14.5 mpg US, 6.9 mpg US, 6.9

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MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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MAY 27, 2014

A plug-in hybrid drivetrain will be on offer, also, making Passat Volkswagen’s third model with a PHEV option. A plug-in hybrid model will also be offered, with potential to travel 31 miles (50 km) powered by a 9.9 Plug-in hybrid. The new Passat is the third plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen, after the XL1 and Golf GTE.

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JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. 100 km (62 mpg US) and 99g of CO 2 /km. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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MAY 27, 2016

Ford’s 2017 Fusion Energi—incorporating enhancements announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post )—can travel 610 miles (982 km) on a full tank of gas and battery charge according to EPA estimates to be posted to fueleconomy.gov—the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

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MARCH 6, 2014

The proposed regulations cover passenger cars sold in China from 2016 to 2020, and project an overall fleet-average fuel consumption of 5L/100km (47 mpg US) for new passenger cars in 2020, as measured over the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), from an expected fleet average of 6.9L/100km 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. Source: ICCT.

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MAY 5, 2015

The Volkswagen Group plans to offer more than 20 electric vehicle models—from small cars to large sedans and SUVs, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles—to Chinese customers “ in the near future ,” according to Prof. l/100 km (34 mpg US). per year, between 2015 and 2020. Jochem Heizmann. Jochem Heizmann.

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JUNE 13, 2010

Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. The joint venture between GM and SAIC intends to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by 15% while improving performance 14% by 2015. Several targets announced in 2008 have already been achieved.

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MAY 1, 2014

l/100 km, or 118 mpg US. l/100 km, or 118 mpg US. BYD introduced its first 5-4-2 vehicle at the show, the Tang plug-in hybrid SUV. The Tang, the Han for 2015 and the Ming for 2016 will all meet the 5-4-2 standard. Last year, BYD launched its Qin plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) with a racing competition in Beijing.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

The Bo Rui GE comes in either a MHEV 48V mild hybrid or full PHEV plug-in hybrid version. 100 km (145 mpg US). 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. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 8.9 100 km (40.5

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JANUARY 23, 2015

BYD has begun taking pre-orders for the Tang plug-in hybrid SUV ( earlier post ) in China with a starting price of 300,000 RMB (US$48,306) before EV incentives. The BYD Dual Mode (DM) system allows drivers to switch between an all-electric mode (EV mode) and a plug-in-hybrid-electric mode (HEV mode). China Hybrids Plug-ins'

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

EPA found that the long-term standards are achievable with very low penetration of strong hybrids, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This finding is also consistent with the conclusions the National Academy of Sciences found in a comprehensive 2015 study.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Automatic provides a widget that plugs into the OBD port and uses a car’s onboard computer and the driver’s smartphone’s GPS and data plan (via Bluetooth) to upgrade the car’s capabilities. The app will display actual mpg for all trips; detect fill-ups; and track local gas prices. Finally, Automatic can help you locate your parked car.

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APRIL 21, 2016

The new model uses an updated version of the two-motor hybrid powertrain fitted to earlier hybrid Accords, which were sold as 2014 and 2015 models, but the plug-in.

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