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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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L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. 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. motor alone until the battery needs recharging. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet to offer small number of 2016 Silverados pickups with e-Assist mild-hybrid technology; 13% better city cycle fuel economy

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Regenerative Braking: By using the on-board electric motor as a generator, the energy recovered while braking is converted to electricity to recharge the onboard battery system. The 2016 Silverado eAssist will have an EPA estimated 18 mpg (13 l/100 km) city, a 2 mpg improvement over the equivalent Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 In conventional four-cycle gas engines, fuel enrichment is sometimes necessary to cool the exhaust gases, preventing degradation or destruction of the catalytic converters. With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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l/100 km (112 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 49 g/km) ( earlier post ), the C- and E-Class plug-in diesel hybrids will use third-generation hybrid technology. A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in two hours at a wallbox. The torque converter, clutch and electric motor are housed in the hybrid drive unit.

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REV Becomes First Hymotion Dealer in Canada; Offers L5 Conversion Kit for Prius

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REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC. —REV Founder Jay Giraud.

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Mercedes-Benz 48V system debuts in new S-Class

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As the power requirement increases, the limited voltage of the conventional 12 volt network leads to a constant increase in current levels, and therefore to supply lines with large cross-sections. The conventional 12 volt network is likewise supplied from the new network using a 48 volt/12 volt DC/DC converter. l/100 km/ 35.8

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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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.