Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2015
The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. These Gen 1 Volt drivers were able to travel 74% of their total miles in EV without requiring the ICE’s support. Earlier post.). Tarnowsky, S.,
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2015
The cost to operate an EV, per mile, is already well below the cost to drive a standard ICE-age model, and the advantage is likely to widen. The average US residential customer pays 12 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) , which means the cost to drive one mile in an EV is somewhat less than 4 cents. New cars in 2015 get 25 mpg.)
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, miles at lower speeds (below approximately 25 mph).
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2019
According to its initial assessment, XL is reporting that the XLP F-250 truck will provide up to a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon (MPG) over conventional factory units, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 33% during normal operation.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 21, 2010
mpg US), equivalent to 189 grams CO 2 per km (304 g/mile). A start-stop system deactivates the engine as soon as the vehicle comes to a stop, and an energy recovery system—standard for the entire model line—stores energy during deceleration. Audi has added a new 3.0L diesel to its Q7 large SUV lineup. The new 3.0L
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2019
The all-electric range is more than 50% greater than that of its predecessor—66 kilometers (41 miles) (WLTP) is possible with zero tailpipe emissions. mpg US) (WLTP) and 43 – 37 grams of CO 2 per kilometer. Energy stored in the high-voltage battery is used to power the auxiliary heating. liters per 100km (123.7 – 146.9
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 24, 2024
In just about every trim (inducing the hybrids), the RAV4 is more efficient on the highway whereas the CR-V offers better miles per gallon around town. However, the resulting MPG victory will typically come down to who is doing the driving. It’s a similar story with the hybrid models. Cargo volume is also better behind the rear seats.
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