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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. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins Weight reduction' Hybrid system.

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Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

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Chevrolet has sold 100,000 Volts in the US since the plug-in’s introduction. mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. The second-generation Volt is 220 pounds lighter than the first-generation and delivers 19% stronger 0-30 mph electric acceleration while providing 39% greater pure EV range.

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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The executive also noted that a series hybrid is not the best during highway usage or at a steady state of 70 or 75 mph. liter V-6, which altogether might return about 20 mpg on the highway. What they do want is a plug-in hybrid,” Pandikuthira said. That’s not while towing. Both will be built in Mexico.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 Plug-in Hybrid System Specifications. mpg US, 3.16 The EV mode can be maintained up to 100 km/h (62 mph). Prius PHV S. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Engine Type.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The Plug-in Hybrid Option. A plug-in hybrid vehicle is especially good for local electric motoring with the freedom to burn gas on a longer trip. What does all this add up to?

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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Serious, Affordable Performance. Sharp-looking, powerful and affordable (with a base price of $36,090), this gran turismo has a place in both around-town and open road driving. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Gets more than 50 mpg. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. We got this stellar number by setting the adaptive cruise control to 65 mph, which is the posted speed on Interstate 5.

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