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Ford calculates that its third-generation hybrid system, which among other enhancements replaces NiMH batteries with Li-ion batteries, could reduce the company’s use of expensive rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds (227,000 kg) a year, based on its past hybrid sales and projections for the future.

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These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). or 42 mpg US) makes it the world’s most economical V6 diesel and puts it on a par with the previous four-cylinder S 250 CDI model. mpg US)—0.7

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MAY 23, 2012

km/liter (30 mpg US, 7.8 The new Canter Eco Hybrid incorporates a light and efficient 3.0L The hybrid truck delivers best-in-class (2-ton class) fuel efficiency of 12.8 L/100km), with all models over-fulfilling the 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standard.

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The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4 2010 Fusion. mpg US cty/hwy]. Li-poly battery pack. This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid. Click to enlarge. 2011 Sonata. 2011 Camry.

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Combined fuel economy (mpg). kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 kWh Li poly pack. In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 40 mpg (5.88 Fusion Energi. MPG (charge sustaining).

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. This is a very important tool for Ford, Gray said. Click to enlarge. This, noted Gray, results in a reduction in acceleration and vehicle speed. Click to enlarge.

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