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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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6-speed automatic transmission with an improved efficiency electric oil pump. Comparison of Mid-size Hybrid Sedans. To further improve fuel economy, all of the Theta II major driveline and cooling system components have been optimized to reduce friction, while the crankcase has been filled with low friction oil. Theta II 2.4-liter

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC. The 144V NiMH air-cooled battery pack in the Prius c has been made more compact and lightweight and is installed under the rear seat. The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Battery pack.

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ICCT: ongoing cost reductions in full- and mild-hybrid systems could bring them into consumer mainstream by 2025

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Further, German observes: The Vincentric Hybrid Analysis provides a direct comparison of the efficiency benefits and costs of hybrid systems. Although this minimizes the amount of redesign required, it requires a separate case, cooling system, oiling system, and clutch for the motor. It also compromises powertrain packaging.

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The 80-20 Rule

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The proper comparison between vehicle types is the “wells-to-wheels” basis, where the pollution from extracting the raw materials, shipping, transformation (e.g. Those emissions are however much lower than the corresponding crude oil extraction, refining, and tailpipe emissions. refining), and use are added. 2) The U.S.

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BMW Provides Update on ActiveHybrid X6

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The position of the oil filler manifold has been modified, the conventional torque converter is replaced by a two-mass flywheel, and the exhaust system has been modified for an optimum acoustic effect when the combustion engine fires and cuts in in the all-electric mode. High-performance battery pack with separate liquid cooling systems.

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two-Mode Hybrid ML450 SUV at New York Auto Show

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As a point of comparison, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2WD two-mode hybrid carries an EPA rating of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway (11.8 kWh, 288V liquid-cooled high-voltage NiMH battery pack. The ML 450 HYBRID offers a system output of 250 kW (340 hp) and a combined torque of 517 Nm (381 lb-ft), with city fuel consumption of 21 mpg (11.2

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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For people looking for the most effective way to end our addiction to oil, PHEVs have made sense because carmakers can build them now, with todays technology and using todays infrastructure. Adoption of plug-in hybrids will transfer the overwhelming majority of our miles driven to nearly oil-free electricity.

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