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Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

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l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km (European combined cycle with standard diesel SKYACTIV-D 2.2 This makes i-ELOOP an ideal companion for i-stop, as there is no need to revert to battery power even when Mazda’s idle-stop system has shut the car off. equipped with i-ELOOP, its brake energy regeneration system.

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Johnson Controls’ Lithium-ion batteries power Hybrid Range Rover

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The hybrid system, including lithium-ion battery pack, inverter and electric motor weighs less than 120 kg (282 lbs). mpg US) on the combined cycle, with CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km. The Range Rover Hybrid powertrain features three driver-selectable modes and combines Land Rover’s popular 3.0-liter Fuel consumption is 6.4 l/100 km (36.7

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 In addition to the standard driving mode, Prius v drive system also includes an Eco driving mode, an EV driving mode, and a Power mode. L/100km, respectively).

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Electric drive components must be reliable and provide long vehicle service equal to or better than conventional petroleum powered vehicles. Greater Efficiency. The efficiency of the components must continue to improve to provide value to the customer (e.g.

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Subaru launches Impreza Sport Hybrid in Japan; 48 mpg US on JC08

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km/liter (JC08 mode) (48 mpg US, 4.9 The hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter The energy management controls for the hybrid system batteries have been re-engineered to utilize regenerated energy at high speeds. Fuel economy has been enhanced by altering controls to boost regeneration frequency and make active use of battery power.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Furthermore, battery power level is constantly managed via the engine driven generator to obviate any requirement to recharge the system from an external source. With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8

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ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

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While oil will remain the most widely used fuel, overall energy demand will be reshaped by a continued shift toward less-carbon-intensive energy source as well as steep improvements in energy efficiency in areas such as transportation, where the expanded use of advanced and hybrid vehicles will help push average new-car fuel economy to 48 mpg (4.9

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