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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Batteries Battery Fuel Electrical 448

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2020

Hyundai officially launched its all-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid in West Hollywood, CA. The 2021 Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous Sportiness design identity, hybrid-electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. We’ve sold more than 3.4

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Hyundai Hybrid EPA MPG 243

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JUNE 1, 2023

The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale ( earlier post ) has completed final US EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. The Tonale’s efficiency and performance is bolstered by a 15.5-kWh

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PHEV EPA Miles Range 243

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MAY 23, 2018

The LightningElectric is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the heavy-duty Ford Transit, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. This compares to 13 and 15 MPG respectively for the identically configured gasoline Ford Transit 350HD. Ford QVM dealers and upfitters perform installations and service.

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Miles Ford All-Electric Range 170

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JANUARY 17, 2024

An entry-level Toyota EV is unlikely in the near future due to high battery costs, an executive said in a recently published interview with Autocar. And it definitely won’t be among the five new electric SUVs Toyota plans to launch by 2026, Autocar noted. That model will start around 32,000 euros ($35,000), Carlucci revealed.

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Affordable Toyota Batteries Battery 97

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

The report also shows all 14 large automotive manufacturers achieved compliance with the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas (GHG) standards through at least MY2020. Highlights of the report: For MY 2021, vehicle fuel economy remained at an all-time high of 25.4 In model year 2021, hybrid vehicles reached a new high of 9% of all production.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 243

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers increased fuel efficiency and operation in all-electric mode more often and for longer periods of time, with an advanced version of the brand’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture. The Hybrid has estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The all-new 2023 Prius is slated to arrive in US dealerships in January. Toyota unveiled the all-new Prius in Japan in November, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023. Earlier post.).

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Prius Toyota MPG Fuel Economy 195

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APRIL 23, 2018

liter Dynamic Force ( earlier post ) four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650V electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34

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Fuel Economy MPG 2019 Economy 186

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AUGUST 14, 2019

The all-electric range is more than 50% greater than that of its predecessor—66 kilometers (41 miles) (WLTP) is possible with zero tailpipe emissions. mpg US) (WLTP) and 43 – 37 grams of CO 2 per kilometer. mpg US) (WLTP) and 43 – 37 grams of CO 2 per kilometer. liters per 100km (123.7 – 146.9

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BMW All-Electric Miles PHEV 223

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2012

Ford projects that its upcoming C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) will achieve an EPA-rated 47 mpg city (5.0 L/100km) and 44 mpg highway (5.3 L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 L/100km city and 40 mpg / 5.9 When powered by gasoline, the C-MAX Hybrid uses the all-new 2.0-liter

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MPG Hybrid Ford Prius 252

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Infiniti announced official EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) fuel economy figures of 32 mpg highway, 27 mpg city for its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the all-new 2012 Infiniti M35h. The Infiniti M Hybrid mates a 350 hp V6 with a 50 kW electric motor; combined system output is 360 hp.

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Infinity MPG 2012 Hybrid 210

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MARCH 26, 2018

The all-new, production version of the 2019 Insight ( earlier post ) will make its global production debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). liter Atkinson cycle engine, electric propulsion motor, and lithium-ion battery pack. Honda estimates the Insight will deliver up to 55 mpg (4.27

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Honda Insight Insight New York Honda 225

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

With an all-new, hybrid powertrain that uses a slightly modified drive unit and electric motors used in the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the Malibu Hybrid offers a GM-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway, and 47 mpg combined (4.9, kWh Li-ion battery. Bottom: Malibu Hybrid battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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Malibu Hybrid Chevrolet MPG 2016 150

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4x2 scored 32 mpg highway and 29 mpg highway for 4x4 models. Ram EcoDiesel’s range exceeded 1,000 miles per fill-up, the highest among all pickup trucks. The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel was available in all models and configurations, including a first-time offering in the Ram Rebel.

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Production MPG Diesel 2020 195

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Debuting a more powerful hybrid system and available Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, the 2023 Corolla Hybrid also gains new safety and multimedia systems, updated styling and new paint colors. All Corolla Hybrid models upgrade to new Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 All models add two rear-seat USB-C ports for a total of four in the car.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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MARCH 24, 2021

Following a successful initial pilot program using nine Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans in the US late last year, DHL Express plans to deploy the remaining 89 electric vehicles this year in New York and California. Earlier post.).

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Los Angeles Isuzu Colorado Ford 545

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JUNE 26, 2012

liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine at 32 mpg (7.35 liter EcoBoost helps Taurus deliver a 26 mpg (9.05 All three engine options for the 2013 model have now been certified at 25 mpg (9.41 Smart battery management. Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS). L/100km) highway. L/100km) combined EPA rating.

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MPG 2013 EPA Ford 246

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg per year.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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JULY 31, 2014

seconds, and the plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of up to 33 km (20.5 liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. All second-generation hybrid drive systems share the same integration into the powertrain. The combustion engine can be completely decoupled from the electric motor.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug MPG 262

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AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90% of trips.

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Volt Chevrolet EPA All-Electric 150

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APRIL 14, 2022

The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. The Niro HEV features a 1.6-liter

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The new engine, standard across all gasoline grades, is also more environmentally conscious, with more than a 50% reduction in NO x and NMOG compared to the outgoing V6 engine. liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m).

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Highlander Engine Toyota Emissions 195

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 An all-new direct-injection 1.8L 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System, 1.8L engine with start/stop. Engine and Drive Unit. An 80-cell, 1.5

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km (European combined cycle with standard diesel SKYACTIV-D 2.2 i-ELOOP (short for “intelligent Energy Loop”) uses a supercapacitor to store electricity recovered during deceleration to power the vehicle’s electrical systems, thereby improving fuel economy. Mazda6 Engines.

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MPG Diesel Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy 311

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2021

So you’re the proud new owner of a Honda Civic EX Sedan (42 mpg highway; 32 mpg city). Or even more impressive, maybe you own a BMW X5 xDrive40e PHEV (56 mpge or miles per gallon equivalent, for electric vehicles). Not a way to help your MPG. #1 You are now the epitome of fuel efficiency. Not so fast.

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MPG Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 72

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MAY 29, 2014

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and falling below the top-performing and smaller Toyota Prius hatchback by only 4 mpg. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Honda 199

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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. million had been spent on incentives within Clean Cars 4 All. As of 30 September 2020, $82.5

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

The Panamera Sport Turismo is designed to be driven in pure electric mode up to a speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and can cover distances of more than 30 km (19 miles). liters per 100 km (60 mpg US), combined NEDC, while CO 2 emissions are below 82 g/km. The new electric motor produces about. Combined fuel consumption is less than 3.5

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Porsche Plug-in MPG Concept 294

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

42 months and now all mine. It’s now what’s know as an orphan car—no longer in production as GM moves to full electrics. I love several things about the Volt that tipped my decision to buy out the lease and keep on driving—mostly on electricity: The Lectron charger has style and speed. This post may contain affiliate links.

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Volt Personal All-Electric Chevrolet 52

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. All new Volkswagen vehicles are configured to accept alternative drive systems as well as conventional ones, making installation of the compact XL1 plug-in hybrid system in the twin up! The electric motor is supplied with energy from the 8.6

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Plug-in MPG Plug Concept 297

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is expected to deliver 550 hp (410 kW) with fuel consumption of 5.5 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. Drivers can manually opt to stay in all-wheel drive too. L/100 km (42.8 Infiniti plans to double its powertrain range over the next five years.)

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Infinity Fuel Economy MPG Concept 281

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APRIL 4, 2018

The LightningElectric is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the heavy-duty Ford Transit, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. Depending on battery option and drive cycle, LightningElectric has a payload capacity of up to 4,000 pounds.

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MARCH 17, 2021

The Plug-in Hybrid battery is larger than the hybrid battery, with 13.8 kWh of power, yielding an estimated all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles and estimated fuel economy of 70 MPGe. Tucson’s new Plug-in Hybrid model features an estimated 261 horsepower, 1.6-liter The Plug-in Hybrid even offers a tow rating of 2,000 lbs.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. The plug-in diesel-electric hybrid, which Volkswagen will showcase at the Geneva show, can cover a distance of up to 50 km (31 miles) in all-electric mode. In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1

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