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University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions

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mpg US) was recorded for the overall trip distribution. The fuel consumption figure, and the computed CO 2 figure, are in close agreement with the newly introduced world-wide harmonized light vehicle test (WLTP) figures for the Toyota Prius IV vehicle that have been published by Toyota. liters per 100 km (47.76

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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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The light duty truck, which celebrated its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show in November 2011, will also be introduced by Fuso in Europe and other international markets in the third quarter of this year. The right-hand drive hybrid vehicle has been sold more than 1,200 units in markets like Japan, Australia, Ireland, and Hong Kong.

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UK Manufacturer Axon Automotive Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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The Axon gasoline-powered city car uses existing engine technology and carbon fibre material advances to offer 100 mpg UK (83.3 mpg US, 2.8 By designing light cars and giving them good aerodynamics you can radically lower vehicle emissions. Axon’s Managing Director, Dr Steve Cousins. Axon Automotive Ltd. Axon Automotive Ltd.

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Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid available for order in Europe, deliveries by year-end

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kWh lithium-ion battery pack. l/100 km fuel efficiency (87 mpg US) and 60 g/km CO 2 emissions NEDC. m 3 are facilitated by careful packaging of the compact battery pack beneath the floor. m 3 are facilitated by careful packaging of the compact battery pack beneath the floor. kW electric motor powered by a 13.6

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