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Toyotas Yaris hybrid concept anticipates B-segment hybrid strategy with first downsizing of HSD; Prius +

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Making its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Yaris HSD concept anticipates Toyota’s intention to bring its full hybrid Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) technology to the B-segment, the biggest volume segment in Europe. This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. Yaris HSD concept. Click to enlarge.

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Ford’s 3rd generation powersplit hybrid system

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With the Generation 3 HEV system, Ford decided to downsize the engine from a 2.5L Atkinson to improve fuel economy. The 2012 Fusion Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway; Ford expects the upcoming 2013 Fusion Hybrid to offer about 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. Atkinson to a 2.0L kW/kg vs. 0.47

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Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

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Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring a launch gear; a new 6-speed manual transmission; a new 2.0-liter Shift responsiveness has improved through downsizing of the pulley and reduction of inertia by 40%. kWh NiMH pack with 180 cells (6.5 kWh NiMH pack with 180 cells (6.5

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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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liter supercharged V6 direct injection gasoline engine producing 333 PS (328 hp, 245 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque; a hybrid module integrating a 47 PS (46 hp, 35 kW) electric motor and disengagement clutch; and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The new Touareg Hybrid combines a 3.3-liter L/100km (28.7 Conventional drive.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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