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AUGUST 7, 2012

100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). —Ford Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Joe Bakaj. The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km),

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MPG Plug-in MPH Plug 312

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MARCH 28, 2012

Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. Motor output. Motor torque. Motor torque. In 2009, Mercedes-Benz introduced the S 400 HYBRID. Earlier post.). E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID. Displacement.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. liter inline-four cylinder engine and a higher-output rear electric motor. liter inline-four cylinder engine and a higher-output rear electric motor. Additionally, this also allows increasing the top speed of all-electric operation from 79 mph to 83 mph.

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PHEV Mitsubishi Batteries Battery 243

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Volkswagen introduced the new Polo BlueGT at the Geneva Motor Show. With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines. Polo BlueGT. Click to enlarge. The system was realized with the new 1.4-liter

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MPG Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine 257

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MAY 22, 2014

liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. The Impala comes standard with a four-cylinder engine, which currently accounts for more than 30% of Impala retail sales. engine with stop/start, and a premium 3.6L six-cylinder engine.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

At the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show in December, Audi of America announced the significant expansion of its diesel model line-up with the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. The all-new Audi A3 sedan arriving in 2014, will also be available with a TDI clean diesel engine.

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Fuel Economy Audi 2014 Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. Fuel economy at idle improves 35% on the Police Interceptor sedan and 32% on the Police Interceptor utility vehicle. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2013

Using a new optimization framework, Dr. Andreas Malikopoulos of the Energy & Transportation Science Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has explored the impact on fuel economy and GHG emissions of varying the size of the motor/generator and battery pack in pre- and post-transmission hybrid configurations of a medium-duty PHEV.

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PHEV Motor Motors Motoring 252

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JUNE 4, 2018

Toyota Motor is introducing a mid-lifecycle model change for the AYGO, its successful A-segment entry in the European market. With my 14 years of experience in being a Chief Engineer for joint venture projects, I know the importance of sustaining modernity during a vehicle’s lifecycle. —David Terai, AYGO Chief Engineer.

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. Fuel economy at idle improves 35% on the Police Interceptor sedan and 32% on the Police Interceptor utility vehicle. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a more powerful 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Hybrid 150

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 engine with start/stop. 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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APRIL 16, 2015

The US MSRP of Volvo Cars’ new XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) entry-level Momentum model is $68,100, not including any tax credit incentives or $995 destination charge. liter supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E engine and a rear axle electric motor. The T8 can achieve 394 hp and 0-60 mph in 5.7

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Tax Credit Volvo Engine PHEV 150

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MARCH 3, 2014

Audi is unveiling the third-generation of its TT compact sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. The new TT and TTS models will be available with three different four-cylinder engines with turbocharging and direct injection. The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 Click to enlarge.

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Audi Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 310

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AUGUST 29, 2011

General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on August 25. liter SIDI intelligent direct injection engine along with advanced eAssist intelligent technology (light electrification, earlier post ), which work together to reduce fuel consumption by 20% compared with the standard model. The new model features a 2.4-liter

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General Motors Buick Motor Motors 186

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Powertrain evolution targeted by TNGA, based on improving and maximizing the efficiency of powertrain systems (engines, transmissions and hybrid systems).

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” with 0-60 mph times of 5.9

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 72

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius.

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Prius 2019 All-Electric Nickel Metal Hydride 294

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The Morgan Motor Company is “relaunching” a modern version of the vehicle upon which the company was founded: the Morgan Threewheeler. The 2011 Threewheeler features a “Screaming Eagle” 1800 cc engine from Harley Davidson and a Mazda 5-speed gearbox. Click to enlarge.

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Motor Motors Motoring Mazda 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2012

When the new A3 is launched ( earlier post ), Audi will be offering one TDI and two TFSI engines, with a 1.4L The initial three four-cylinder engines all make their appearance as new developments. Their engine displacements range from 1.4 TDI with its 1,968 cc engine displacement (bore x stroke: 81.0 Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 4, 2015

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota introduced the facelifted Auris. liter direct injection turbocharged engine from Toyota’s new family of efficient engines announced last year ( earlier post ) joins the existing gasoline line-up. Every engine in the range now meets Euro 6 emissions regulations. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

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AUGUST 7, 2013

The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. Plug-in hybrid system of the i8: 3-cylinder engine in the rear, battery in the center, eDrive unit in the front. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

liter hybrid engine and the all-new 10-speed modular hybrid transmission can tow up to 5,000 pounds—the same as a properly equipped 2019 Explorer with 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost engine. liter gas engine—and is projected to save taxpayers between $3,500 and $5,700 per vehicle in fuel costs annually. seconds better.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

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MARCH 5, 2020

At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors). This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design.

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GM Global Batteries Battery 362

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MARCH 9, 2016

The new generation features technology innovations in a number of areas, including driver assistance and powertrains, with new efficient engines and a plug-in hybrid version. Its four-cylinder gasoline engine, in conjunction with the electric motor, gives it a total system output of 210 kW (286 hp) with a system torque of 550 N·m.

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Mercedes Engine PHEV MPH 150

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, equipped with a 1-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine, delivers 4.1 Diesel engines.

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) transaxle. At mid-range and high engine loads, the preload differential functions as an open differential. Earlier post.).

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. In addition to the technological equivalents of features found on combustion engines, such as charge air coolers, air filters, control units and sensors, the BMW Group also developed special hydrogen components for its new fuel cell system.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and a small high-torque electric motor through its unique transaxle, delivering a combined 194 system horsepower and 206 lb-ft (279 N·m) of torque. The system varies power between the gasoline engine and electric motor, or combines both as needed, all seamlessly.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

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JUNE 16, 2016

Local Motors, creator of the first 3D-printed cars ( earlier post ), introduced the first self-driving vehicle to integrate the advanced cognitive computing capabilities of IBM Watson. Olli was unveiled during the grand opening of a new Local Motors facility in National Harbor, MD and transported Local Motors CEO and co-founder John B.

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Motor Motors Motoring Las Vegas 150

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

The Tazzari Group gave the ZERO electric vehicle its debut at the Bologna Motor Show (4-8 December). The ZERO features a 150 N·m rear-wheel drive 3-phase asynchronous motor, powered by a lithium-iron phosphate battery pack. The estimated range in Economy drive—one of four drive modes—is 140 km (87 miles).

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Motor Motors Motoring MPH 191

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

DIG-S engine. Nissan is launching a version of the Micra city car equipped with a new supercharged gasoline direct injection engine. The Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharger (DIG-S) engine produces 72 kW (97 hp) and 142 N·m (105 lb-ft), while CO 2 emissions are 95 g/km for the manual version and 115 g/km for the CVT version.

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Gasoline Nissan Engine Gasoline-Electric 218

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APRIL 23, 2012

Protean Electric, the global leader in electric in-wheel motors, will showcase its award-winning in-wheel motor Protean Drive system in a BRABUS Hybrid at the SAE 2012 World Congress 24-26 April. Each Protean motor adds 80 kW (110 hp) and 800 N·m (590 lb-ft) of peak torque, which, when combined with the 2.2-liter

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Congress Hybrid MPH Fuel Economy 225

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JUNE 2, 2011

liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine—the first three-cylinder engine Ford has built for a regular production car—and an new eight-speed automatic transmission to its line-up. liter engine is a little dynamo.” unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. liter gasoline engines.

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MAY 29, 2022

kWh per mile, taking advantage of the powerful motor regeneration that returned electricity to the battery when coasting or braking. seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves.

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