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kWh NiMH battery pack. Fuel-economy numbers will be announced at a later date. There will be just one powertrain -- an i-Force Max hybrid setup that pairs a 2.4-liter liter four-cylinder with a 48-horsepower electric motor that's juiced by a 1.87-kWh

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Toyota NiMH Juice Fuel Economy 90

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MARCH 31, 2010

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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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

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JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE.

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

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MAY 26, 2014

While there are no 48 V models in production today, these are the next phase of an incremental multi-generational product plan for cost-effective improvement in vehicle fuel economy. Click to enlarge. There is not a clear winning 48 V power system architecture and associated components.

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Li-ion Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Market 265

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OCTOBER 21, 2013

We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48-volt mild hybrid systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA.

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Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

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 new Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter

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MARCH 2, 2011

This engineering solution targets the independent powering of the air-conditioning unit for improved full hybrid powertrain fuel economy. The smaller Prius v introduced in January at the Detroit show features a NiMH pack.). Solar panels have been applied to the entire roof surface of the Yaris HSD concept.

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Prius Downsizing Hybrid Toyota 231

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

Traditionally, maximizing fuel economy and minimizing GHG emissions are the main objectives of the control development. Although for the paper they worked with a NiMH battery system, the analysis can be easily extended to a Li-ion battery system.

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Austin Motor Motors Motoring 199

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MARCH 9, 2011

The hybrid models are equipped with a NiMH battery pack. The Hybrid Adaptive Control System continuously communicates with the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to evaluate driving and road conditions to optimize the truck’s fuel economy and performance.

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Diesel Hybrid Market Philadelphia 225

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FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Panasonic Corporation has developed a NiMH-based 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop systems in vehicles. The system is also designed to supply power to the drive assist motor, improving fuel economy. Concept of the 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop. Click to enlarge.

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NiMH Fuel Economy Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride 225

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

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. Equipped with a 1.8-liter,

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system. Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6 The Fit Hybrid offers Honda’s Eco Assist (Ecological Drive Assist System) to help drivers achieve more fuel efficient driving.

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 210

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

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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FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Start-stop systems are becoming increasingly prevalent in the vehicles we drive: helping to reduce our fuel consumption by switching the engine off whenever the vehicle is stable. However, now their contribution to fuel economy may be about to double thanks to a breakthrough from the Panasonic Corporation.

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liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. The powertrain development program focused not just on outstanding fuel economy, but also on a high level of driving appeal. UX 200 with new 2.0-liter

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MAY 11, 2009

NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system. In the US, the Insight carries an EPA city/highway/combined fuel-economy rating of 40/43/41 miles per gallon US.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

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JUNE 25, 2012

Compared to the previous-generation Avalon, this 2013 powertrain combination offers improved fuel economy, performance, superior shift feel and response, with upgraded drivability and quietness, according to Toyota. volt NiMH battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle. L/100km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 EPA Hybrid 225

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JANUARY 9, 2012

It shuts off engine power smoothly when the car is stopped and seamlessly restarts as the driver releases the brake pedal, helping Fusion to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by approximately 3.5%. This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km)

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford 236

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APRIL 9, 2009

The system combines a 100 kW AC induction traction motor, power electronics and 288 V NiMH battery pack with the conventional 5.4-liter The Balance hybrid can deliver up to a 40% increase in fuel economy, 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and 30% reduction in maintenance costs. A Collins bus. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid NiMH Kansas Canada 150

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

When drivers adopt an anticipatory style of driving, this has a direct and positive impact on fuel economy. Regenerative Braking : During braking, the E-Motor recovers kinetic energy, which is then stored in the high-voltage NiMH battery pack.

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Hybrid MPH Gasoline-Electric MPG 218

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 78

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APRIL 16, 2007

Asked why not Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the Volt, at least to start, he says "NiMH just doesn't do it." Interestingly, Lutz says GM is being approached by NiMH manufacturers to use this proven battery chemistry in the Volt. And if Lithium proves problematic, he says GM will again consider NiMH. But hold on.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The trick to getting the highest fuel economy in a hybrid is learning how to drive it efficiently. Fuel economy for the 2022 UX 250h, which runs on 87 octane gasoline, is EPA rated at 41 mpg city/38 highway/39 combined, but in the Eco drive mode our time traversing Southern California highways covered 221 miles at an average of 42.7

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 80

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Together, these technologies minimize situations when fuel enrichment is necessary to protect the catalytic converter from overheating damage, thereby improving fuel economy and lowering emissions. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter,

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. —Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will feature improved batteries with higher energy density.

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Prius Hydrogen Toyota Plug-in 277

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

As a result, government incentives and emissions or fuel economy regulations will continue to play a very important role in promoting hybrids and plug-in trucks. Pike Research’s analysis further indicates that most HEV, PHEV, and BEV trucks will utilize different chemistries of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

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2017 Nickel Metal Hydride Sale Li-ion 218

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Adopting a laser clad valve seat for the intake valve seat to make the intake port compatible with strong tumble flow (fuel consumption performance) and intake flow rate (output performance). kWh NiMH pack with 180 cells (6.5 A new parallel reduction gear format helps to reduce the loss in the transaxle. The new system uses a 1.4

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AUGUST 20, 2012

activity, although China is not pushing as aggressively in fuel cell as with battery electric buses. Fundamentally, all of these buses require either government emissions or fuel economy policy. China and Japan will also see development and deployment. grants to offset the price premium. storage market share for hybrids.

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2018 Li-ion Hybrid Fuel 276

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.)

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Li-ion Fuel Economy 2013 Honda 244

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MARCH 2, 2010

However, research suggests that most consumers have little experience or understanding of electric drive, and have difficulty quantifying their valuation of fuel economy. They note that other requirements may make NiMH unsuitable for PHEV applications. Axsen et al.

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Davis Commercial PHEV EPRI 210

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MARCH 23, 2010

The NiMH battery pack is located under the rear cargo area within the wheelbase for optimized balance. The Eco mode adjusts air conditioning settings and the throttle for the best possible fuel economy. The engine-driven generator can charge the battery pack or provide additional power to the drive motor as needed.

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JULY 2, 2009

Environmental impacts will be assessed through both fuel use and also emissions testing in a controlled-environment test. Designline Ecosaver IV hybrid propulsion system (2 units); power 120 kW (160 hp) continuous, 190 kW (253 hp) peak. Allison EV40 drive unit (2 units); Power 75 kW (100 hp) continuous, 150 kW (200 hp) peak. Energy storage.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) project, funded by GM, found that an ultracapacitor-based energy storage system (ESS) in a Saturn VUE BAS (belt alternator starter) mild hybrid performed at least as well or better than the NiMH battery system in the production hybrid. Pesaran, A.; Lustbader, J.; Tataria, H.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009

The vehicle uses a 3.5litre V6 petrol engine and a two-mode hybrid system to produce 46 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. With a total system performance of 335hp and 517Nm of torque, the electric motors are powered by a 288V NiMH pack that’s enclosed in the rear cargo floor.

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Mercedes Hybrid NiMH Petrol 60

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 The NiMH battery pack is the same as on the third-generation Prius liftback, but with a cooling duct located under the rear seat. L/100km, respectively).

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