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achieved fuel economy of 36.4 Atkinson cycle (high expansion ratio cycle) engine, the sport hybrid i-DCD consists of a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) system with a built-in high-output motor, and IPU (intelligent power unit) equipped with a built-in lithium-ion battery. Honda Motor Co., mpg US, 2.7 Earlier post.)

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APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

Laboratory and in-use fuel economy results Source: NREL. The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 23, 2018

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 liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine is more fuel efficient, runs cleaner, and is more powerful than previous iterations, and excels at dissipating thermal inefficiencies. l/100 km) combined.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec began testing battery-electric locomotive technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions. —Alan Hamilton, Wabtec vice president, Engineering.

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MARCH 7, 2019

The XLP F-250 features a high voltage 15 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is compatible with Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations using an industry-standard J1772 plug interface. The battery is also charged by regenerative braking during driving, which captures and stores energy while slowing the vehicle.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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JUNE 10, 2023

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment for an $850-million loan to help finance the construction of KORE Power ’s advanced battery cell manufacturing facility in Buckeye, Arizona. The project will support KORE’s ability to sell US-made batteries to a number of established offtakers.

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JUNE 30, 2016

Electric vehicles (EVs) will need to increase their combined market share to 16% by 2020 for markets to achieve the aggressive fuel economy standards set by regulators, according to new research by the World Energy Council, the UN-accredited global energy body representing the entire energy spectrum. In the EU, the EV gap is 1.4

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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 We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. —Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6.

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MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030.

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APRIL 13, 2022

The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE FWD is 131 MPGe city, 107 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE AWD is 114 MPGe city, 94 MPGe highway and 104 MPGe combined. Handling is due in part to the battery cross-framing structure, which adds to overall vehicle rigidity.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu arriving in dealerships this fall will offer fuel-saving stop/start technology as standard on its 2.5L l/100 km, respectively)—a 14% improvement in city fuel economy—at a starting price of $22,965, including an $825 destination charge but excluding tax, title, and license and dealer fees.

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MARCH 27, 2013

Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 gallon fuel tank, the same as non-hybrid models, driving range is estimated at more than 526 miles (847 km). gallon fuel tank, the same as non-hybrid models, driving range is estimated at more than 526 miles (847 km).

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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 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System, 1.8L EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather.

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JUNE 6, 2012

City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. The FIT EV’s fuel consumption rating is 29 kWh per 100 miles; EPA-rated annual fuel cost is $500. Battery Capacity. The Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point with its 6.6

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) and Ricardo are collaborating on a project to develop the Ricardo HyBoost concept ( earlier post )—a combination of low-cost technologies to deliver improved performance and fuel economy which featured recently in the Ricardo Centenary celebrations —into volume production on a JAC vehicle.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Volkswagen of America announced another round of fuel economy figures for the 2021 ID.4 The EPA-estimated fuel economy for ID.4 The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the AWD Pro S is 98 MPGe in city driving; 88 MPGe in highway driving, and 93 MPGe in combined city/highway driving. 4 electric SUV. The AWD ID.4

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JUNE 24, 2014

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment.

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JULY 8, 2017

A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released the second report summarizing the results of the battery-electric bus (BEB) demonstration underway at Foothill Transit in California. The CNG buses had an average fuel economy of 3.89 kWh per mile—17.35 miles per diesel gallon equivalent (mpdge).

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. Key assumptions for these two scenarios (e.g., powertrain efficiency, component weights, etc.)

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), which is 1.2 mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Laboratory and in-use fuel economy comparison. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. Source: NREL.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The new mild-hybrid electrical system leverages many of the technologies and components from Chevrolet’s lineup of electrified vehicles, including battery cells from the Malibu Hybrid and software controls developed for the Volt. Silverado already leads the full-size truck segment in V8 fuel economy. V-8 and 8-speed automatic.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

GILLIG announced that it received the highest-ever score for a battery-electric bus tested at Altoona, with a total score of 89.5. GILLIG Battery Electric Bus by Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), Charlotte, North Carolina. During more than 15,000 miles of testing, the GILLIG Battery Electric Bus required only 15.2

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JANUARY 5, 2021

Since 2011, significant improvements in battery technologies and overall EV efficiency have led to an expanding number of EV models and increased driving ranges. Environmental Protection Agency, Fuel Economy website. Source: US Department of Energy and U.S.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. Sonata Hybrid’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED) delivers the same responsive, engaging driving characteristics Sonata owners expect while improving fuel economy through the use of the larger electric motor.

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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 In practice, the temporary engine shut-off reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.4 l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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MAY 22, 2014

liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 The technology helps improve the Malibu’s city fuel economy by 14%. engine with stop/start, and a premium 3.6L

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. 179 hp at 6,700 rpm; 233 N·m torque) supplemented by a small Li-ion battery pack and a 17.6-kW, The Alpheon eAssist offer fuel economy of 14.1

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MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. It first added battery-electric power to the GM Sky two-seat roadster. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

The entire redesigned ninth-generation Honda Civic lineup will become more fuel efficient with two models—the all-new 2012 Honda Civic HF and the Civic Hybrid—each delivering fuel economy estimates of more than 40 mpg (5.9 L/100km) on the highway. Equipped with a 140 hp (104 kW), 1.8-liter L/100km) on the highway.

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MARCH 6, 2014

The proposed Phase 4 standard provides three types of credits: New-energy vehicles (battery-electric, fuel cell and plug-in hybrids). For the CAFC calculation, the energy consumption of battery-electric vehicles, the electric-drive part of plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles are counted as zero. in 2020.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

After completion of five-cycle testing, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the battery-electric Nissan LEAF with an mpg-equivalent rating of 106 city, 92 highway for a combined 99 mpge. The new fuel economy label also notes consumption of 34 kWh per 100 miles. EPA fuel economy label for the LEAF.

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MARCH 28, 2011

improvement in fuel economy in the Chevrolet Cruze. With RVC, the power that runs from the alternator to the battery is reduced from 14 volts to 12.8 This allows the alternator to focus the power on the vehicle’s electrical loads and avoid charging the battery with current it doesn’t need. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Gregory Keoleian, Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

A research vehicle fitted with a flywheel hybrid system including stop-start has demonstrated improvements in fuel economy of up to 22.4% From Torotrak’s work in this market, the directional costs of the system look to be less than half of the cost of equivalent battery/electric hybrids. FHSPV flywheel CVT system layout.

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