Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The score relates to a vehicle’s combined performance on fuel economy and greenhouse-gas emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2018

The Miller cycle also has been shown to improve fuel economy at partial loads, owing to a more widely open throttle (WOT) and lower pumping loss. Knock is suppressed when using these methods, however, the thermodynamic efficiency and fuel economy are degraded. —Wei et al. L and a compression ratio of 10:1.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

Also at the Paris Air Show, EADCO and PC-Aero are presenting their two-motor electric aircraft project “Elektro E6”. The Elektro E6 is envisioned to feature a full carbon composite structure, two motors, high wing propeller, solar cells technology, 6 seats, 480 kg (1,058 lb) payload and 500-km (311-mile) range.

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