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Researchers find HEV under real-world conditions delivers significantly greater fuel economy benefits than EPA “sticker” values

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We compare real-world tailpipe emissions data for one HEV to the same manufacturer and model year CV counterpart to quantify the CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption benefits of the HEV during real-world driving across all northern Vermont seasons on terrain that includes steep and rolling hills. Road grades varied from −13.2

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7

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