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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economy

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One of the electric motors is for propulsion and always connected to the wheels, and it’s connected to the gas engine via a clutch, while the other is connected to the engine primarily as a generator. He wasn’t wrong, except for the part when the gas engine does fire up.

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4 Powerful Reasons to Choose EV Connect for Your Fleet Charging

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Here’s why EV Connect offers the best solution to lock in the full cost and time savings. The Economics of EV Fleet Adoption Transferring to an electric vehicle fleet isn’t just a reactive measure to capitalize on new tax credits or comply with recent regulations. What Makes EV Connect the Ideal Partner?

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Toyota implements Atkinson cycle in non-hybrid ESTEC engine; up to 38% thermal efficiency and improved fuel economy

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Further, at low loads, the ESTEC engine improves fuel consumption by 11% in the JC08 mode. Improving the vehicle fuel economy is a must due to the climate change and energy issues. An electrical Variable Valve Timing system (VVT-iE) is a key element for implementing the Atkinson cycle. 1 and water-cooled EGR.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Project description.

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NSF and DOE form Partnership on Advanced Combustion Engines; goal 25-40% better LDV fuel economy and 55% BTE in heavy-duty engines; $12M in awards for FY 2012-2014

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The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. wind, solar, electric) are not yet at the stage where they can significantly impact petroleum use. The potential is significant.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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What To Expect From Your Electric Car and Charging Station Performance in Cold Weather

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When winter rolls in and temperatures drop, electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to climb. How Weather Affects Electric Cars For an EV, everything from the charge time and operating range to vehicle handling is affected by the weather. This figure is far closer to the EPA-estimated 15% efficiency loss of gas-powered cars.