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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. This performance increase of the three-phase synchronous motor is attributable to a modified number of windings on the coils and an increased voltage level. l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (75.9

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Toyota introduces the B-segment Yaris Hybrid at Geneva; anticipating 20% of Yaris model range sales in first year

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L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. The electric motor has been made smaller through the optimisation of the magnet material, and the winding of the coils with flat, rather than round, wire. The new, downsized full hybrid powertrain also features a smaller, NiMH battery with a more efficient management system.

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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. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6 Click to enlarge.

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Toyota introduces 7th generation Camry for 2012 with improved fuel economy and performance across all models; ~39% jump in EPA city cycle fuel economy for the hybrid

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The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). The NiMH battery module in the 2012 Camry Hybrid is more compact, with the air intake, junction box and service plug reconfigured to reduce footprint. The pack comprises 34 NiMH modules, each 7.2 Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Battery module.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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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 Toyota’s goal was to reduce the cost, weight and volume of the pack from the NiMH system used earlier. L/100km equivalent and 4.8

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