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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 Regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the still-turning wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery pack. miles at lower speeds (below approximately 25 mph).

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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Unlike traditional [power-split] hybrids that trade off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, the Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, while still delivering about a 40 percent improvement in city fuel economy compared to a Sonata equipped with the Theta II GDI engine.

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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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Total system output is 380 PS (375 hp, 279 kW) and 428 lb-ft (580 N·m) of torque; combined-cycle fuel consumption is 8.2 The Touareg Hybrid attains a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.5 This is even possible at higher speeds (up to 160 km/h, 99 mph), i.e. on the freeway as well. L/100km (28.7

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Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

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Optional low-rolling-resistance tires developed especially for the Panamera help this hybrid performance sedan deliver its NEDC fuel economy figure. With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1 Official US EPA fuel economy estimates will be available closer to the car’s on-sale date.

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch ML450 HYBRID 4MATIC in US on 16 November

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liter V6 gasoline engine, optimized via the Atkinson cycle, and the two-mode hybrid system to produce 46% better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. kWh 288-volt NiMH pack that’s enclosed under the rear cargo floor. The ML450 HYBRID can drive solely on electric power up to a maximum speed of 34 mph.

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Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept Uses Same Powertrain as the Prius

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) engine, 60 kW traction motor, and NiMH battery pack, the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in around 10 seconds, while returning what Toyota calls class-leading combined cycle fuel economy and sub-100g/km CO 2 emissions. miles (2 km) at speeds up to 31 mph (50 km/h). Equipped with a 1.8-liter,

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2013 Toyota Avalon features both gasoline and hybrid powertrains; hybrid expects a 40-mpg combined EPA-rating

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The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 hp (200 kW) and 248 lb-ft (336 N·m) of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under seven seconds. The new transaxle is equipped with a numerically lower differential gear drive ratio (3.23), designed to help improve fuel economy. L/100km, respectively).

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