Green Car Congress
MARCH 27, 2015
mpg (19.26 Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. Engine: Air Squared, Aradex, Atkinson LLC, Bowman, Daimler, Gigatronik, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Obrist.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7 In place of a spare tire, the Prius Plug-in carries a tire-sealing kit and inflator. L/100km equivalent and 4.8 L/100km, respectively.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JANUARY 22, 2009
But the new rules could make it virtually impossible for current Prius owners to transform their cars into super-efficient vehicles that get up to 150 mpg. Plug-ins also get far better gas mileage than traditional hybrids — a regular Prius gets 50 to 60 mpg, compared to a plug-in Prius’ 100 to 150 mpg. Protheroe asked.
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