Remove Charging Remove Exhaust Remove Miles Remove MPG
article thumbnail

Chevy Equinox diesel offers EPA-rated 39 mpg hwy; starts at $31,435

Green Car Congress

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). million miles of driving. turbo-diesel engine. Earlier post.).

MPG 150
article thumbnail

Raleigh-Durham Airport to buy 4 Proterra electric buses and charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Authority has approved the purchase of four Proterra Catalyst E2 zero-emissions battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure. Riders will enjoy a smoother, exhaust-free ride, experiencing less noise as the bus travels between the terminal and parking lot shuttle stops.

Raleigh 150
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz introducing A- and B-Class plug-in hybrid models

Green Car Congress

mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 36-32 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.4-14.7 miles)(NEDC). It can be charged at an external electric energy source. The A 250 e and B 250 e can be charged with alternating or direct current.

Plug-in 317
article thumbnail

Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

Green Car Congress

mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 45 grams per kilometer (72.4 miles) solely on electric power, and has a total range of up to 880 kilometers (546.8 in hybrid drive with the option of inductive charging is a major step toward the mobility of the future. An Audi wall box is used for stationary charging. Fuel consumption is 1.9

Audi 385
article thumbnail

Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

Green Car Congress

liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. An exhaust gas recirculation system, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter are used to reduce emissions values. kWh lithium-ion battery that can be charged by the TDI. can cover a range of 50 km (31 miles).

Plug-in 297
article thumbnail

BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

Green Car Congress

l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. seconds, accompanied by an energy-charged soundtrack of rare emotional appeal for an eight-cylinder unit. kWh of usable energy.

BMW 259
article thumbnail

Audi developing electric biturbo for enhanced performance at lower engine speeds

Green Car Congress

Turbochargers are typically driven by energy from the exhaust—i.e., starting from very low revs, the rise in boost pressure and therefore torque becomes gradually greater only as the exhaust energy increases. The electrically driven compressor is placed after the main turbocharger and intercooler in the charge air path.

Audi 244