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The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. The hybrid group accumulated 33% fewer miles than the conventional group during the complete 18-month study.
mpg (34 l/100km) on the industry-standard ADB duty cycle—110% better than conventional diesel buses on the road today and 30% better than the best-in-class electric hybrid buses available today, according to the final report on the project published by the US Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The series hydraulic transit bus.
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lasting service with no additional maintenance; a 12V enhanced. Studies show drivers encounter an average of 10 to 15 red lights and stop signs on a typical 20 mile commute, which can add 5 to 15 minutes of idle time and wasted gas. liter EcoBoost: projected 37 mpg highway. 2013 Fusion Hybrid: projected 47 mpg.
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Features include checking whether the car is secure (if not, users can lock the doors remotely), locating the vehicle on a map (useful if you've parked in an unfamiliar city), see fuel level, average mpg, mileage and trip meter data, plus basic maintenance details such as bulb faults, and brake fluid, oil and coolant levels.
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Audi partners replenish the additive during regular maintenance servicing. mpg US) to 9.9 The 176 kW (240 bhp) Q7 3.0 TDI delivers as much as 550 N·m (406 lb-ft) between 2,000 and 2,250 rpm, yet on the EU cycle it consumes 9.1 L/100km (25.85 The optionally available 3.0 TDI clean diesel even consumes 0.2 liters (0.05 US gallons) less.
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19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile. Combining this with greatly improved vehicle efficiency, at 21 MPG equivalent, and reduced vehicle maintenance costs will result in a savings of about $1.8 In addition to traveler benefits, the operational cost of electricity, at $.19/mile,
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kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. 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
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seconds Trims/Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat/230 miles Payload: 2,235 pounds Maximum Tow Rating: 7,700 pounds Extended Range Battery 4×4 with a single speed transmission Dual electric motors 131 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery 580 hp 775 lb.-ft. We put on a total of 510 miles. 470 miles were on the highway, delivering 2.7
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Fleets will maintain the complete OEM warranty, and get a three-year, 75,000 mile warranty from XL Hybrids on the XLP powertrain. The XLP system will have no special maintenance requirements. looking forward to accepting XLP ship-thru deliveries beginning fourth quarter 2017.
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