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MARCH 31, 2010

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.) Click to enlarge.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

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MAY 22, 2014

Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 l/100 km), 31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km) for the highway and 25 mpg (9.4 —Mark Meyers, Chevrolet Global Vehicle Performance manager. million in 2013 to 55.4 million in 2022. Earlier post.). l/100 km) combined.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

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JULY 3, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle (generations I, II and III) passed the 3-million mark. Total global Prius nameplate sales (the expanded Prius family) are at 3.436 million units. mpg US to 89.4

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Prius Sale 2003 Japan 259

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APRIL 23, 2014

Land Rover introduced the Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase at the Beijing motor show. liter SDV6 diesel engine with a 35 kW electric motor, integrated with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. The complete system, including a lithium ion battery pack, inverter and electric motor, weighs less than 120 kg. l/100 km (36.8

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Land Rover Diesel Hybrid China 230

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Ltd, China’s leading vehicle exporter, will launch a new model line of passenger cars and SUVs globally—with plans to begin sales in Europe within the next few years—under a new nameplate: EXEED. With the combined power of the combustion engine and e-motor, the compact SUV will reach 100km/h in 6.0 mpg US) (NEDC).

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Chery Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Toyota didn’t add another motor, however.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The RunWise hybrid drive system is built around the company’s proprietary Power Drive Unit (PDU); C24 Variable Displacement Bent-Axis Hydraulic Pump/Motors; and Composite Bladder Accumulators, all designed specifically for high power, high start-and-stop applications. The primary pump supplies the pressure to drive two hydrostatic motors.

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Hybrid MPH Diesel Oil 246

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MARCH 4, 2011

Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week. liter TDV6 diesel engine, working with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and a 69 kW electric motor. —John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director. The Range_e development 4WD diesel PHEV. Click to enlarge.

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Land Rover Plug-in Diesel Hybrid 218

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JULY 18, 2012

It has a range of 135 kilometers (84 miles), a power output of 115 hp (85kW), an engine torque of 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) and a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). liters/100 km (138 mpg US), emissions are under 39 g/km, and top speed is 170 km/h. SEAT is involved in other projects to promote electrical motoring in Spain.

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PHEV Spain MPG All-Electric 236

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MAY 3, 2012

BMW will bring the globally successful (275,000 units sold so far) X1 to the US in the fall of 2012. This combination powers the X1 sDrive28i and xDrive28i from 0-60 mph in 6.2 Preliminary EPA mileage estimates are 24 mpg city/33 mpg highway/27 mpg combined (9.8, Earlier post.) seconds respectively.

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BMW 2013 MPG EPA 210

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JULY 23, 2009

According to Velozzi, the SOLO will reach 100 mpg (2.4 L/100km), accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6 seconds, and have a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h). Velozzi says it has 17 global OEM suppliers engaged in building the Velozzi super car and the SOLO. ETV Motors Ltd. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 15, 2024

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 32.5 In 365 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 26.1

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

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MARCH 4, 2015

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota introduced the facelifted Auris. l/100 km (67 mpg US) currently accounts for more than 50% of all Auris sales in West Europe, a mix Toyota expects to grow further over the next few years. seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). seconds, and the top speed is set at 200 km/h (124 mpg).

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

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JANUARY 4, 2012

In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. The combination brings the ingenious plug-in hybrid solution into the global context we are aiming for with all our car models. L/100 km, 102 mpg US). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

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JULY 9, 2012

The fifth annual report on China’s auto industry—2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report—says that the next 20-30 years will be a “critical period” that will see the formation of a global new-energy vehicle industry. L/100km (34 mpg US) with the fuel consumption of energy-efficient vehicles dropping to 5.9

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The eMO study. kWh air-cooled battery pack.

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Low Cost Detroit Engine Personal 268

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JULY 15, 2016

The trio source their power from a latest-generation four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 50–45 grams per kilometer (BMW 740Le iPerformance: 51–45 g/km). mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 50–45 grams per kilometer (BMW 740Le iPerformance: 51–45 g/km).

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles. The plug-in hybrid leverages Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems.

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Beneath the 2019 RAV4’s bolder sheet metal, the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K) platform provides the foundation for capability, comfort and safety. vs. 5.425), resulting in quicker and smoother acceleration, getting drivers from 0 – 60 mph in 8.2 Front tread width is 63.0 inches on 17-inch and 18-inch wheels and 62.6

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 30.9

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW revealed first details of the new sixth-generation 3 Series; the 3 Series accounts for one-fifth of the company’s global sales. l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

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MAY 23, 2021

Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. But on a 180-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 28.8 When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

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MAY 29, 2015

l/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions figures as low as 79 g/km in the European homologation combined cycle. liter VVT-i gasoline engine and electric motor generate a maximum power output of 136 DIN hp (101 kW), equipping the Auris Hybrid with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mpg).

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Toyota Hybrid Engine MPH 150

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MARCH 3, 2016

mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 194 grams per kilometer (312.2 mph) (governed). Audi engineers will present a paper on the new V8 TDI at the upcoming Vienna Motor Symposium in April. Driven by a compact electric motor, its compressor wheel spins up to 70,000 revolutions per minute. The newly developed 4.0-liter

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JULY 16, 2014

mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. l/100 (49 mpg US) for the 1.33L gasoline unit and 3.8 l/100 (62 mpg US) for the 1.4

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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MAY 26, 2015

Combined fuel economy (mpg). The electric drive motor is smaller (-0.4L), lighter (-3.7 In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 40 mpg (5.88 EV mode, or all-electric battery charge depleting mode, can handle speeds up to approximately 75 mph (121 km/h). Charge by traction motor. 40 93 MPGe.

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APRIL 25, 2016

The concept car is powered by a 375 hp plug-in hybrid drive, incorporating an electric motor, turbocharged gas engine, and battery, which can charge externally or during the drive. GTE mode forms an efficient alliance between the electric motor that is integrated into the housing of the 8-speed automatic gearbox and the 2.0-liter

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Plug-in Concept SUV 2016 150

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

liter non-turbo 4-cylinder engine that produces 163 horsepower by itself, but adding in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. The hybrid powertrain The Environmental Protection Agency rates the all-electric range (AER) at 37 miles and fuel economy at 40 mpg highway and combined when running in gasoline-only mode.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

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JANUARY 10, 2011

The plug-in hybrid and third-generation full hybrid leverage Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems. C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient sedan in America today.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

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MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). Major components, including motor-generators, from the 2 nd generation Prius transaxle (left) and the new 2010 Prius transaxle (right). by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. The 2010 Prius.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. It’s a whole new world.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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MARCH 13, 2023

rear 0-60 mph: 5.0 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. front and 124.3 seconds 71.4 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery 6.6 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 80

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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MAY 28, 2021

Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9 In 286 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 27.2

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The eDrive system for the battery-electric i3 features an electric motor that develops 125 kW/170 hp with peak torque of 250 N·m. The electric concept model accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than four seconds, and to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds. mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

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JANUARY 9, 2012

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 reduce costs and simplify widespread global implementation of electric mobility, Volkswagen points out. TSI (110 kW / 148 hp) engine, a 7-speed DSG transmission and an electric motor (20 kW).

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