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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles).

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Lucid set-up a mini drag strip, where after some expert instruction on how to use the launch control, we did 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and hit 88 mph before lifting. Speed, captured Charging and Regeneration There are three charging speed options for the 92 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Don’t blink.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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Acceleration in Sport with the AWD returned 0-60 mph times of about 5.0 kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries that have 480- or 697-volt internal systems, depending on the battery pack. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. kWh and 77.4

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Driving Hyundai’s electrified Ioniq line-up; cost-effective efficiency and dynamics

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The Ioniq Hybrid offers up to the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg / 4.05 In driving the PHEV variant, for example, there was little change in the cabin noise level (~60-65 dB as measured on an iPhone) when switching from all-electric operation at 60 mph to hybrid operation (when the engine kicked in). Earlier post.)

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