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Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 Maximum motor drive voltage is 650 volts DC. L/100km, respectively). Hybrid Synergy Drive is built around a specially adapted, efficient 98 hp (73 kW) 1.8- Connectivity.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 To improve cold weather fuel economy and cabin comfort, the engine heat management system combines a heat recovery system with an electric water pump. To reduce mechanical losses, an electric system replaces the water pump drive belt. High Output Battery.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
That’s much less than a conventional NiMH battery with the same capacity, as the weight of such batteries ranges from 180-200 kg. The lithium-ion battery pack is also linked via a DC-DC converter to the 12-volt on-board network, which provides power to standard consumers such as the headlamps and various comfort devices.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
The V6 TSI makes use of a switchable engine water pump that remains off during the warm-up phase, ensuring rapid achievement of fuel efficient operation. 100km (26 mpg US) for the full-size SUV—about a 25% improvement in city driving over a conventional gasoline SUV of the same size. Fuel consumption is expected to be less than 9.0L/100km
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 24, 2012
Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, L/100km, respectively). Total system output is 338 hp (252 kW).
Plugs and Cars
JULY 26, 2007
Lately Goldman has been driving one around DC, meeting with policy makers and pushing for consumer incentives for hybrid conversions. See my 7/12 post Plug-in Hybrid Bills in Congress Scare Auto Makers ) With the addition of the A123 battery module, a Prius gets between 125 and 175 mpg. Let the people convert!
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 23, 2011
The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). The new Power Control Unit combines the inverter and DC/DC converter into one unit. An electric water pump, a roller-rocker type valvetrain and a variable-output oil pump help to reduce internal friction, boosting economy. Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid.
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