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What watts?

Electric Auto Association

When you drive an old-fashioned gasoline-powered vehicle, you know your tank’s gallon capacity, as well as your typical mpg in town or on the highway. It is tempting to try to translate that mpg model directly to electric vehicles (EVs), but refueling your EV is a bit more complicated. More info) 3.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

Green Car Congress

The NEDC consumption (for hybrid vehicles) is more than 117 mpg US (under 2.0 Additional components of the hybrid drive include the power electronics (converts DC power from the battery to AC power for the electric motor) and a charger. The engine develops 156 PS (115 kW) at 5,000 rpm; the electric motor, powered by a 9.9 inch display.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

Green Car Congress

l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. mpg US), an 11% improvement on its 160 kW/218 hp predecessor. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions at 147 grams per kilometer (-15%). mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 118 grams per kilometer mark a 4% improvement on the predecessor model. liters per 100 kilometers (37 mpg US).

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

The driver cockpit works well with HUD and info galore. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Next stop: Behind the wheel.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

Green Car Congress

The NEDC consumption (for hybrid vehicles) is more than 117 mpg US (under 2.0 Additional components of the hybrid drive include the power electronics (converts DC power from the battery to AC power for the electric motor) and a charger. The engine develops 156 PS (115 kW) at 5,000 rpm; the electric motor, powered by a 9.9 inch display.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

Green Car Congress

liter inline-3-cylinder turbocharged engine (134 hp/100 kW) paired with a compact electric motor (161 hp/121 kW) with a high-boost converter and a main drive lithium-ion battery pack with storage capacity of 14 kWh (located beneath the floor of the cabin). Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 Connected car technology.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

Green Car Congress

They include systems such as Active Info display (a completely digital instrument cluster); extendable head-up display; new Rear Seat Entertainment; Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring; Emergency Assist (vehicle stops in emergency); Trailer Assist (assisted maneuvering with a trailer); and Traffic Jam Assist.

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