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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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Of the top 50 vehicles searched on fueleconomy.gov in fiscal year 2021, 44 were hybrids or all-electric. Four of the models on the guide’s “best in class” list of cars by size are conventionally fueled.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

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The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (HEV) is the third model in an ongoing cadence of eco-minded offerings guided by Kia’s global EV strategy, ‘Plan S.’. This Sportage’s electrified performance comes from a seamless hybrid powertrain combining a 1.6-liter The Sportage Hybrid is offered in three trim levels: LX, EX, and SX-Prestige.

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Demonstration series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 mpg, 110% better than conventional diesel, 30% better than electric hybrids

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The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 Elements of the hydraulic hybrid powertrain. The following table shows a list of the design innovations made it into the final design of the LCO-140H. Click to enlarge.

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Ford’s EV+ feature learns frequent destinations and adjusts hybrid powertrain to deliver more electric-only driving

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Ford has developed EV+, a patent-pending feature that helps hybrids and plug-in hybrids learn frequent destinations, and then deliver more driving time in electric-only mode. We realized that harnessing data already available was the way we could achieve our goal of improving the entire hybrid vehicle driving experience.

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Honda tests next-generation INDYCAR internal combustion engine; full hybrid unit in 2024

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liter internal combustion component of the next-generation (4 th ) NTT INDYCAR SERIES hybrid power unit its on-track debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In addition, hybrid systems will also be introduced. Honda gave the 2.4-liter The fourth-generation IndyCar engine will see engine displacement increased from 2.2 The all new 2.4-liter

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2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid makes the list of safest SUVs

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Plug-in hybrid versions of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover SUV have received the highest Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), C-MAX Hybrid. Hybrids traditionally have been more economical in city driving than on the highway, unlike conventional vehicles. —Ford Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Joe Bakaj.

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