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RIT study ranks 10 most efficient powertrains, 10 lowest energy consumption chassis

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Hochgraf found that in 2010, the top 10 most efficient powertrains on the city cycle all had CVTs and were hybrids. PABE is affected by hybridization, by engine efficiency, by accessory loads (e.g., air conditioning, lighting) and by powertrain operating strategies including non-hybrid strategies.

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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Honda Civic Hybrid. Toyota Camry Hybrid LE. This year saw the arrival of a number of new hybrid options for drivers from Hyundai, Kia, and Infiniti, but none broke into the top twelve. Honda Insight. 4, auto CVT. Smart fortwo Cabriolet / Coupe. ULEV II / Bin 5. 4, auto CVT. ULEV II / Bin 5. 4, auto CVT.

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