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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. That means finding economically viable solutions that our customers can afford. —Laurent Taupin, EOLAB Project Leader. —Laurent Taupin.

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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Despite higher upfront costs, eco-friendly vehicles are better for not only the planet, but also your wallet. A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less.

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Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

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If the average mpg of manufactured vehicles cannot satisfy the standards, the manufacturer is fined for each 1 mpg that falls below the CAFE levels. Hence, there is a chance that, in the long run, the CAFE standards incur a “co-impact”, resulting in consumers not being able to find or afford a vehicle that best meets their needs.

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Bosch: Electrification is Coming, But Combustion Engines to Dominate for Another 20 Years

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Comparison of drive concepts for diesel engines, with reductions in fuel consumption. Hybrid drives and electric cars are playing an increasingly important role.However, CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption can be reduced much more quickly and cost-effectively by exploiting the development potential of gasoline and diesel engines.” —Dr.

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Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Achieves 431 Mile Estimated Range; Toyota Targeting Commercialization Within Six Years

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miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast. For comparison, the 2009 Toyota Highland Hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated rating of 26 mpg combined fuel economy and has a full-tank range of approximately 450 miles.

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Wall Street Report

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By comparison, conventional hybrids must rely on gasoline-powered engines to recharge their batteries and get between 40 and 60 mpg. While running on electricity, the plug-in's fuel cost drops to 70 cents a gallon, or lower, Dr. Frank estimates. Frank about $100,000 to customize a car.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership. And we are the best in operating costs. The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05

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