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Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. The onboard gasoline engine used to generate electrical energy is also more efficient, resulting in both increased power and better fuel economy. The new inverter is 40% smaller and 30% lighter.

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Sales of Nissan e-POWER electrified vehicles in Japan surpasses 500,000-unit cumulative milestone

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The e-POWER system uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. In March 2018 an e-POWER version of the popular Serena minivan was launched, which was followed by the all-new Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020. e-POWER power train (for New Note). Earlier post.)

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Worldwide sales of Toyota hybrids surpass 9 million units; Prius family accounts for 63%

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In 2015, Toyota added a hybrid model of the popular minivan, the Sienta and began selling the latest hybrid icon: the fourth-generation Prius. million units, and cumulative sales of 15 million units by 2020. billion gallons US) of gasoline compared to the amount used by gasoline-powered vehicles in the same class.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6.

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EVs start to go into Toyota’s wide, increasing lineup

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spice up in mixed gasoline financial system over the nonhybrid model. Sienna: The redesigned minivan arrived in overdue 2020 and can get a midcycle freshening in 2025, with a reengineering scheduled for 2027. The Corolla Go will likely be due for a freshening in 2026. in the second one part of 2024.

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SETEC POWER provides the perfect solution for mobile EV charging

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SETEC Power mobile charging system can be installed on trailers or minivans and provide emergency charging services for electric vehicles anywhere. Compared with gasoline-powered or similar generators internally, this mobile charging system is fully green and not polluted. Mobile charging currently represents only 0.5% Actual Use.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 20 mpg with the gasoline engine only. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. The engine alone is not that impressive.

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