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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine is more fuel efficient, runs cleaner, and is more powerful than previous iterations, and excels at dissipating thermal inefficiencies. l/100 km) combined.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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and has higher capacity than the nickel metal-hydride battery used in the first-gen model (310.8v Direct current from the battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the FC air compressor and the electric drive motor. In the 2021 Mirai, a lithium-ion battery is smaller and lighter (98.3

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48-volt mild hybrid systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. In addition, a starter alternator motor is used to supplement the internal combustion engine with some level of power assist during acceleration.

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2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

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Toyota’s hybrid technology integrates a gasoline engine, an electric motor within a Continuously Variable Transaxle, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a power control unit (inverter), a DC-DC converter, a step-up converter and a hybrid control computer. The Prius c’s SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)-rated 1.5-liter

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TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

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A wider range, specifically at the increased 8 th gear ratio, allows for improved high-speed cruising fuel economy. A new torque converter provides a wider range of lock-up operation (versus the outgoing 6-speed automatic transmission) to imbue a more enveloping and direct driving feel.

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. Normal balances both fuel economy and acceleration feel; Power prioritizes acceleration feel. Final EPA figures pending.) 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring. The retuned 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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Fuel economy is rated at an EPA-estimate of 29 mpg city/41 mpg highway/34 mpg combined), a 26% improvement for combined mpg over the previous model. Fuel efficiency is further enhanced by decreasing pumping losses from the delayed closing of the intake valves. Other important new technological innovations for the 2.5-liter

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