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liter Subaru Boxer engine, running on 87 octane, is mated to a series-parallel hybrid system with two electric motors. The non-hybrid 2025 Forester is EPA rated at up to 26 mpg in the city, 33 on the highway. Fuel economy drops by one mpg on some trim lines. The system, with a 1.1 Story by John Faulkner.
liter 4-cylinder and twin electric motors, one each on the front and rear axles, that enable the electronic on-demand all-wheel drive. Toyotas hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.
Clean Fleet Report recently spent a week in the 2025 RX 450h+ Luxury AWD plug-in hybrid, which lived up to the Lexus premium reputation while delivering impressive hybrid fuel economy. Running on 91 octane, the fuel economy is rated at 35 mpg on gasoline alone in city and highway tests with 37 all-electric miles when fully charged.
The weather was clear and dry so the dual motor eAWD system wasnt put to a test. As with all General Motors vehicles, the Optiq will be equipped with OnStar. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other efficient powertrains.
liter four-cylinder with two electric motors, one of which functions as a generator) is adequate to get the job done. It's a daily driver for those who want fantastic fuel economy -- 50 mpg city/45 highway/48 combined -- and can't or won't make the sacrifices required by the Si or Type R.
A hybrid would help with that issue, as electric motors low-down torque assists with off-the-line power. It should also boost fuel economy from todays up to 24 mpg on the highway. The current Frontier comes with a 3.8-liter
kWh useable capacity) battery drives three 300-kilowatt motors, one for the front axle and two rear powering each wheel, producing 751 total system horsepower and 995 pound-feet of torque. This power and grunt drives all four wheels with the option to disable the front motor so it becomes rear-wheel drive.
Subaru says thats intentional, and it doesnt want to broadcast the new electric motors, regenerative braking, or battery in the trunk to the world at large. Two electric motors and a battery later, the Forester has fixed many of the issues I had with the gas-powered model. The hybrid system is the big news here.
The appeal of the Forester will only grow having a hybrid option that offers more power and increased fuel economy. liter Subaru boxer engine, which runs on 87 octane, is mated to a hybrid system with two electric motors, powered by a 1.1 Fuel economy is rated at 35 mpg city and combined with 34 on the highway.
Standard front-wheel drive (FWD), optional all-wheel drive (AWD) Designed with the American driver in mind Three different BZ trim levels: XLE, Limited and Woodland NACS charging standard Wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto Power and Range The 2026 BZ has either one or two electric motors. seconds Battery: XLE: 57.7
F-150 Lightning Pro Specifications Standard Range Battery Where work meets play 4×4 with a single speed transmission Dual electric motors 98 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery 452 horsepower (hp) 775 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.) We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.
Taming a Beast The all-wheel drive (AWD) 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5N is powered by dual motors that scoot it along 0-60 mph in a seat-pinning 3.4 IONIQ 5 N: Powering-up Dual Electric Motors 84 kWh Lithium-ion Polymer battery Base Horsepower: 601 Base Torque: 545 pound-feet N Grin Boost Horsepower: 641 N Grin Boost Torque: 568 lb.
With 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 pound-feet of torque coming through three motors to drive all four wheels, the Hummer EV makes a statement even before you get behind the wheel. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.
It had a single rear motor, 340 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque propelling the rear wheels. Single motor Rear-wheel drive 0-60: 5.8 torque Single motor Rear-wheel drive 0-60: 5.5 torque Dual motors All-wheel drive 0-60: 4.9 torque Dual motors All-wheel drive 0-60: 3.7 miles per kilowatt-hour.
Silent Propulsion Clean Feet Report drove the EQE 500 4Matic SUV, with dual motors (front and rear) that produce 402 horsepower and 633 pound-feet of torque. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other efficient powertrains.
Ready to (rock and) roll Launched in 2022, the R1T exterior design remains pretty much unchanged, but the 2025 R1T has updates to its software, drive motors and performance, so-much-so Rivian considers this to be the second generation of the truck. The signature look R1T Dual Standard Dual Motor AWD Horsepower: 533 Torque: 610 pound-feet (lb.-ft.)
Next was the efficient all-electric 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor Rear Wheel Drive EV, followed by the 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor EV Performance Plus with all-wheel drive. Then in 2024, came the Polestar 2 with a larger single electric motor and then company’s first SUV, the midsize 2025 Polestar 3 Dual Motor AWD.
The Nikkei reports that the hybrid version of Honda’s next-generation Fit, powered by a newly developed engine and electric motor, is capable of delivering fuel economy of about 36 km/l of gasoline (84.7 mpg US, or 2.8 mpg US, 3.8 This would edge past Toyota Motor’s Aqua subcompact, the Nikkei noted.
Laboratory and in-use fuel economy results Source: NREL. The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. mpg, 13% greater than the 9.2
Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5 l/100km to 10.9
Audi is unveiling the third-generation of its TT compact sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). 3 rd generation Audi TT. Click to enlarge.
The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc.
Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. Combined engine and motor system torque is 750 N·m (553 lb-ft).
At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. The car’s electric motor delivers power output of 39 kW (51 HP) and maximum torque of 151 lb-ft (204.8 N·m) of torque.
Toyota’s new AYGO, introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, is equipped with an improved version of Toyota’s award-winning 3-cylinder, 1.0-liter We wanted to improve performance, as well as economy. l/100 km (fuel economy of 53.5 mpg US increasing to 57.4 The Eco unit does even better, with fuel economy of below 3.9
The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 mpg US ) and 106 g/km CO 2. The new generation of engines has improved TDI fuel economy significantly. mpg US ) to 3.2 mpg US )—from 88 g/km CO 2 to 82 g/km). l/100 km (73.5 l/100 km (57.4 l/100 km (42.8
liter Dynamic Force ( earlier post ) four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650V electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined.
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 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. engine with start/stop.
Motor Trend named the Volkswagen Golf family—Golf 1.8T, Golf TDI Clean Diesel, Golf GTI and e-Golf models—as the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. —Motor Trend. Motor Trend ’s Car of the Year program is open to any all-new or substantially upgraded 2015 automobile. liter turbocharged I-4 gas engines.
Production of the 2021 Elantra starts in the fall in Ulsan, Korea and at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, and sales begin in the fourth quarter. The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. —Brian Smith, chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor America.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.
liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gas engine with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. A new compact high-output/low-loss drive motor for the transaxle/motor uses a redesigned magnet and electromagnetic steel plate configuration, with two additional magnets for increased output.
Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. It features an in-house-designed and manufactured electric traction motor.
The relative shift away from motor gasoline to diesel is driven by improving light-duty vehicle fuel economy and the growth in commercial transportation activity. Sources for fuel economy gains in light-duty vehicles. By 2040, new cars globally will average around 47 mpg US (5.0 Click to enlarge. l/100km) today.
kWh of power, yielding an estimated all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles and estimated fuel economy of 70 MPGe. The Plug-in Hybrid powerplant delivers power through a PHEV-tuned six-speed automatic transmission for smoothness and efficiency, with an estimated combined fuel economy rating of 30 mpg with all-wheel drive.
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. FWD models will feature a Li-ion battery.
According to its initial assessment, XL is reporting that the XLP F-250 truck will provide up to a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon (MPG) over conventional factory units, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 33% during normal operation.
Aggressive CO 2 and Miles Per Gallon (MPG) regulatory targets helping drive EV adoption and aluminum growth. Recent federal regulation ushering in more stringent CO 2 and MPG targets expected for 2027 to 2030 incentivizes EV adoption and helps further drive aluminum growth.
US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 TFSI and the transmission is a disc-shaped electric motor that produces 110 kW and 400 N·m (295 lb-ft). An intelligent management system controls the interplay of engine and motor on demand. l/100 km (94.09 Located between the 4.0
It comprises two compact, electric motors connected to a 1.5-liter The hybrid system produces CO 2 emissions from 102 g/km (WLTP) and fuel economy of 4.5 l/100km (52 mpg US) (WLTP) on the standard model and 110 g/km (WLTP) and 4.8l/100km 100km (49 mpg US) (WLTP) on the Crosstar.
Fuel economy matters in pickups. General Motors announced new EPA fuel economy ratings Thursday for its 2020 Chevrolet Silverado light-duty pickup powered by its new 3.0-liter The 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel will rate 23 mpg city, 33 highway for two-wheel drive models with a 10-speed automatic transmission, Chevy said.
Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.
Although Honda’s presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by the debut of the 2013 Civic, the company also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, featuring Honda’s new two-motor system ( earlier post ) earned an EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on 15 January with an MSRP of $39,780.
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