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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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This means the wheels are turned by power coming directly from the gasoline engine, or the electric motor, or both together, as conditions demand. Gasoline engine engagement depends on state of charge, acceleration and vehicle speed. Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive has an all-electric mode and a parallel drive mode.

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

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The engine leverages the spectrum of Toyota’s advanced engine technologies: Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor); D-4S (Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version) direct injection and laser-clad valve seats; longer stroke (4.07 inches; bore remains at 3.44

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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The RAV4 gasoline version comes in four grades: LE, XLE, Limited and the new SE. MSRP for the 2016 RAV4 gasoline models will range from $24,350 for the LE 2WD to $32,910 for the AWD Limited. The system varies power between the gasoline engine and electric motor, or combines both as needed, all seamlessly.

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

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NiZn offers superior energy and power density compared to lead-acid and Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and avoids the high costs and safety issues associated with Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.

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TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

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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. The converter contributes to low fuel consumption and passenger comfort, since engine revving is kept to a minimum. A new TNGA 2.5-liter inches; bore remains at 3.44

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