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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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Features include omission of the hydraulic torque converter and the addition of a wet clutch of the kind also found in the high-performance AMG models. The omission of the converter allows all-electric motoring as well as sailing, thus significantly boosting the potential to reduce fuel consumption.

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Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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The PbC batteries accept fast recharge so they are capable of taking full advantage of the regenerative braking functionality of our system. ePower showed its first converted truck—a Peterbilt 387—at the 2011 Mid-America Truck Show. Batteries are recharged during coasting and braking. when accelerating or climbing.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2 seconds, and the top speed is 121 mph (195 km/h). Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2 L/100km) (city 36.0 mpg, highway 40.0

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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Combining the cylinder head, exhaust manifold and intercooler with variable wastegate control enhances low speed torque fuel economy. The late intake valve closing of the Atkinson cycle reduces pumping losses and boosts fuel economy. It also converts AC from the generator to DC for storage in the hybrid battery.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain.

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Technology Architecture of Audi A8 Hybrid Shown in Geneva Previews the Production Q5 Hybrid, Due This Year

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Both the car’s performance and its fuel economy benefit substantially from the A8 series’ lightweight aluminum body based on the Audi Space Frame principle (ASF). In conjunction with the electric unit, this functions as a torque converter. Average fuel consumption amounts to 6.2

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 Battery and Charging The hatch opens to ample inside space When slowing or stopping regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The Long Range puts-out 421 hp and 546 lb.-ft. of torque that is good for 4.3

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