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Volkswagen will bring to Geneva a new diesel-engined variant of its Cross Coupé Concept plug-in hybrid electricvehicle, first introduced with a gasoline engine at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011 ( earlier post ). l/100 km (131 mpg US), equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 46 g/km. Cross Coupé Concept. Click to enlarge.
The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. This mode is useful for operating the vehicle in parking lots or indoor parking garages, for example.
The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds, and has a top track speed of 125 mph (201 km/h), electronically governed in the US. This helps to save fuel when, for instance, the car is going down a gentle slope or is coasting to a halt.
EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). range of electricvehicles. EOLAB Aerodynamic elements.
Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
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Velozzi released a rendering and some preliminary detail on its upcoming electric-drive crossover, the SOLO. The SOLO is an extended range electricvehicle equipped with a combination of supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage and a multi-fuel micro-turbine for the range-extending genset. Click to enlarge.
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Hyundai Motor America has introduced its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell ElectricVehicle (FCEV). It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 liter Nu engine delivering 40 mpg highway for the Elantra. Energy storage system. 21 kW (battery).
The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.2 seconds and has a top speed of more than 130 km/h (81 mph). US mpg), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 45 g/km (72 g/mile). In electric mode, there are zero local CO 2 emissions. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Performance.
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The positive results from this test indicate that we can downsize our battery pack, reducing cost and weight of the vehicle, and still achieve the 40 mile all-electric range needed for optimized typical driving. SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power. Jim Spellman, Raser Vice President of Business Development.
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Gasoline-electric hybrid fuel efficiency. km/L (72 mpg US) (76 g/km CO 2 ). km/L (134 mpg US) (41 g/km CO 2 ). Electricity efficiency. Due to the battery’s expanded capacity, the vehicle has an extended electric-vehicle driving range of 23.4 Maximum speed in EV mode is 100 km/h (62 mph).
The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electricvehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. Additionally, the extra capability of the e-Drive increased the all-electric speed range up to 62 mph. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
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BYD all-electric e6 Taxi in service in Shenzhen. In conjunction with the one-year anniversary of its all-electricvehicle Taxi fleet test, BYD announced high-level results of several pilots of its plug-in electricvehicles—the F3DM, e6 and eBUS-12—in fleet testing across the world. Click to enlarge.
The energy for powering the 85 kW (114 hp) electric motor is stored in a 28.3 Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 10.9 This will require the development of a new, uniform industry standard for the plug connectors of future electricvehicles that will be available to all manufacturers. liter turbocharged gasoline engine.
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The CVRP program offers rebates to individuals, business owners, non-profit groups, and government entities that purchase or lease new eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid electricvehicles. These grants are available when a vehicle is either purchased or leased for 36 months or longer.
MMNA) announced pricing and availability of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid ElectricVehicle (PHEV) crossover. Outlander PHEV is substantially upgraded for 2021, and features a revised powertrain, an enlarged battery pack offering extended all-electric range, and increased performance from a new, more efficient, 2.4
The vehicles will be tested by Barcelona City Hall in its municipal car fleet for an initial six-month trial period, during which SEAT will gather information and assess performance prior to mass production of electricvehicles. The Altea XL Electric is SEAT’s first all-electric car.
The cabin is free of even slight audible cues of earlier electric drives (light whining, fan noise, etc.). In short, Volkswagen met its design target; the e-Golf drives like a Golf that happens to have a battery-electric powertrain, rather than a battery-electricvehicle that is labelled a Golf. kWh per 100 km.
Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electricvehicle. seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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The new MINI Cooper SE electricvehicle (fuel consumption combined: 0.0 l/100 km; electric power consumption combined: 16.8 – 14.8 l/100 km; electric power consumption combined: 13.9 – 13.5 The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor drives the front wheels and accelerates the car from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 3.9
liter 150 PS (148 hp, 110 kW) TSI direct-injection gasoline engine with a 75 kW electric motor; combined system power is 204 PS (150 hp), with torque of 350 N·m (258 lb-ft). seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). The Golf GTE offers combined cycle fuel economy (provisional) of about 157 mpg US (1.5
Toyota will display a new electricvehicle concept—the FT-EV II—at the 41 st Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The vehicle offers a top speed of more than 100 km/h (62 mph), and range on a single charge of up to 90 km (56 miles). The Plug-in aims to have fuel efficiency of 55 km/L (130 mpg US, 1.8
In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a
The Fisker Karma PHEV is an extended range electricvehicle. With seating for four, the Karma has a range of 50 all-electric miles on a full charge of its lithium-ion battery, and a total range of 300 miles thanks to an on-board generator turned by the traditional but efficient 2.0L Q-DRIVE can average more than 100 mpg.
US mpg) (156-152 grams CO 2 per kilometer (251.1–244.6 mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 The three TDI units come standard with Audi’s mild hybrid technology (MHEV = Mild Hybrid ElectricVehicle), which makes driving even more convenient and can reduce fuel consumption in real driving conditions by up to 0.4
seconds on its way to an electrically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mpg US), corresponding to 172 – 177 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (276.8 – 284.9 A compact electric motor with an output of 7 kW accelerates the compressor wheel to 65,000 rpm in roughly 300 milliseconds, producing a relative boost pressure of 1.4
The complete system, including a lithium ion battery pack, inverter and electric motor, weighs less than 120 kg. The electric motor produces 170 N·m (125 lb-ft) torque and operates to boost acceleration when required, and to drive the vehicle in EV (electricvehicle) Mode. l/100 km (36.8 Click to enlarge.
100% Electricvehicles. Peugeot will initially launch the i0n in Europe into the private electricvehicle market from the end of 2010. Offering good response when starting off, excellent acceleration and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), it is designed for the urban and suburban traffic of Europe’s large cities.
Power and Efficiency The 2025 RX 450h+ Luxury AWD is a plug-in hybrid electricvehicle or PHEV. liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two electric motors (front and rear), the total system puts out 304 horsepower and 233 pound-feet of torque. Powered by a 2.5-liter Your numbers may differ.
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