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Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, L/100km, respectively). Total system output is 338 hp (252 kW).
Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 The V6-powered 2013 Avalon achieves an EPA-rated 25 mpg combined, 21 city, 31 hwy (9.4, volt NiMH battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle. L/100km) combined. The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter,
The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.) l/100 km), a gain of 1 mpg highway.
The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 liter supercharged V6 direct injection gasoline engine; a hybrid module integrating a 35 kW electric motor and disengagement clutch; an 8-speed automatic transmission; and a NiMH battery pack. The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6 Earlier post.)
mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. kWh, it offers five times the storage capacity of the NiMH battery in the previous conventional hybrid model, yet it does not require any additional installation space. l/100 km (53.4
Ford calculates that its third-generation hybrid system, which among other enhancements replaces NiMH batteries with Li-ion batteries, could reduce the company’s use of expensive rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds (227,000 kg) a year, based on its past hybrid sales and projections for the future.
Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 The NiMH battery pack is the same as on the third-generation Prius liftback, but with a cooling duct located under the rear seat. L/100km, respectively).
mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 The Aqua features a small 1.5-liter liter Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with reduction gear, which achieves fuel efficiency of 35.4 L/100km) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT’s) JC08 test cycle and 40.0 L/100km) under the MLIT 10-15 test cycle.
litres/100 km (62 mpg US), with 99 g/km of CO 2. High-voltage NiMH battery pack. The NiMH batteries are located under the trunk sill, near the electric motor. Sanyo is the provider of the NiMH batteries. On higher specification versions, emissions can rise to 104 or 108 g/km of CO 2 in the combined cycle. Energy recovery.
seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The Lexus Hybrid Drive system’s 202V NIMH battery allows the new CT 200h to operate in EV mode, driving under electric motor power alone. With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 High Output Battery.
The 2012 Fusion Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway; Ford expects the upcoming 2013 Fusion Hybrid to offer about 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. With the final system, Ford was able to deliver 140 kW of power from a combined engine peak power of 105 kW and its new 35 kW battery.
mpg US, 3.0 The NiMH hybrid battery is placed under the rear seat for more efficient use of interior space. Monthly sales target for Japan are 1,000 units of the Corolla Axio hybrid and 1,500 units of the Corolla Fielder hybrid. The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter
EPA rating is 21 mpg city, 24 mpg highway. kWh 288-volt NiMH pack that’s enclosed under the rear cargo floor. The new Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter Integrated within the modified automatic transmission, each of the two electric motors serves a specific purpose.
km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 The NiMH hybrid battery is located below the front seat, creating a comfortable riding space and large cargo space. km/L (38 mpg US , 6.25 For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter In the on-hybrid models, the 2.0-liter
liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km) 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway. Fusion Hybrid also features an all-new 2.0-liter
l/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 79 g/km, while allowing customers frequent electric driving mode. liter engine with a 60 kW motor and NiMH battery pack; combined cycle fuel consumption is 3.6 l/100 km (65 mpg US), with 84 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (65 mpg US), with 84 g/km CO 2. mpg US), with 85 g/km CO 2.
The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4 mpg US cty/hwy]. This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Hybrid system. Power split. Power split. Power split. Power split.
Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6 Click to enlarge.
mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 193 g/km. Regenerative Braking : During braking, the E-Motor recovers kinetic energy, which is then stored in the high-voltage NiMH battery pack. L/100km (32 mpg US) and emitting 195 g/km of CO 2. L/100km (26 mpg US) on the European combined cycle while emitting 239 g/km of CO 2.
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, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.
The hybrid has also achieved comparable MPG performance with that of the same model powered by Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries but at a significantly lower cost, ALABC said. The vehicle delivers an average of a 44-mpg (5.3 This drops to approximately 35 mpg (6.7 The UltraBattery Retrofit Project DP1.8
Useful to be sure, but more a green merit badge on a $30,000+ SUV with real world mpg still under 30 than a significant environmental choice. The 24 NiMH batteries in my Toyota RAV4 EV take the car 120 miles without gasoline. Toyota could deliver a plug-in hybrid highlander, get 20 miles all-electric and 75 mpg using NiMH today!
The new Prius v, with “v” expressing the vehicle’s versatility, shares the current generation Prius’ platform and Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, including the NiMH battery pack. Emission rating: SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 3. A new vehicle designed from the ground up, Prius v has a shape that evolved from Prius rather than being an elongated version.
Ah NiMH battery pack. mpg) and diesel vehicle (6.1 – 11.7 mpg) and diesel (7.9 mpg) study groups. The AZD parallel hybrid system consists of a 100 kW AC induction motor with regenerative braking; a 120 kW inverter; electric 5-speed Torqshaft automatic O/D transmission; and Cobasys 288 V, 60 kW, 8.5
The battery pack is NiMH. mpg US, 4.3 The new, exclusive rear-wheel-drive hybrid system combines a 2.5-liter, liter, 4-cylinder inline Atkinson cycle engine featuring next-generation D-4S4 technology with a high-torque motor to provide the drive performance of a 3.0-liter liter V6 vehicle. Fuel efficiency is 23.2
NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system. mpg US, 3.33 The powertrain consists of a 1.3-liter liter aluminum alloy i-VTEC engine and CVT, with the fifth generation of Honda’s IMA hybrid system. Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6
Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack is located under the rear load area floor, near the electric motor. In the medium term, said Peugeot, NiMH remains the most suitable technology, in terms of cost and manufacture, for vehicles produced in significant volumes. Sanyo provided its expertise on the NiMH high voltage batteries.
L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. L/100 km (33 mpg US) (167 g/km CO 2 ). The electric motor is connected to a nickel metal hydride (NiMh) battery that stores electric energy recovered from braking and other driving situations.
100km (25 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 244 g/km. The new hybrid system, which combines a gasoline direct injection V6 from Audi with an electric motor and eight-speed automatic transmission, uses a NiMH battery pack and can cruise at high speed on electric power, although only for about 2 km. The diesel accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.3
Hybrid MAX produces powerful torque at low RPM for sporty, exhilarating driving and has an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined city/highway fuel economy rating. This highly efficient hybrid system can achieve an EPA-estimated 41 MPG combined city/highway rating. liter turbocharged engine and direct shift 6-speed automatic transmission.
L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving. L/100 km (39 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. L/100 km (40 mpg US) and 136 g/km respectively. Thus equipped, the 1.33 liter unit.
The plug-in Priuses are almost doubling the fuel efficiency of Google standard Prius fleet, getting 74 MPG rather than 41 MPG. That's great, but because most driving down Silicon Valley way is on the freeway for rather short distances, the plug-ins don’t do much all-electric driving and the MPG isn't approaching the much touted 100MPG.
Among the broad technology advances Ogiso outlined during his talk were: “In its three generations, Prius MPG has improved on average by about 10%, each generation. The performance of this new generation of powertrains will reflect significant advances in battery, electric motor and gasoline engine technologies. —Satoshi Ogiso.
km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 mpg US, 5.1 The Sai uses a NiMH battery pack. By delaying intake valve closure, the engine achieves a high expansion ratio at low pressure, thus raising heat efficiency. The Sai offers fuel efficiency of 23.0 L/100km) under the 10-15 cycle—on par with 660 cc minivehicles.
The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). The NiMH battery module in the 2012 Camry Hybrid is more compact, with the air intake, junction box and service plug reconfigured to reduce footprint. The pack comprises 34 NiMH modules, each 7.2 Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Battery module.
L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. The new, downsized full hybrid powertrain also features a smaller, NiMH battery with a more efficient management system. As a result, the Yaris Hybrid maintains identical occupant space and the same 286 liter luggage capacity as that of the standard model. Fuel consumption is 3.5
That’s much less than a conventional NiMH battery with the same capacity, as the weight of such batteries ranges from 180-200 kg. liters of fuel (52 mpg US) (preliminary value). The concept vehicle has an all-electric range of up to 30 km (19 miles). liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (73.5
One possible scenario he described for 2050 consisted of 10% conventional internal combustion vehicles achieving approximately 40 mpg US; 18% biofuel and hybrid-electric vehicles achieving approximately 60 mpg US; and 72% electric and hydrogen vehicles, achieving 80+ mpg US.
HYBRID MAX has a manufacturer-estimated 28 mpg US combined city/highway fuel economy rating. XLE and Limited grades are equipped with THS, a highly efficient hybrid system with a newly developed, high-output bipolar nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery that can achieve a manufacturer-estimated 38 mpg US combined city/highway rating.
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). Nominal pack voltage of the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery remains at 201.6 This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation.
100km (26 mpg US) for the full-size SUV—about a 25% improvement in city driving over a conventional gasoline SUV of the same size. During braking, the E-motor operates as a generator and recovers energy, which is then stored in the high voltage NiMH battery pack. The NiMH battery pack is located in a space saving area.
mpg US mpg), with a CO 2 emission rating of 231 grams/kilometer. The electric motors receive their energy from a nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) high-performance battery pack fitted beneath the floor of the luggage compartment and feeding power also to the vehicle’s on-board network. liters/100 km (equivalent to 23.8
The ML 450 HYBRID offers a system output of 250 kW (340 hp) and a combined torque of 517 Nm (381 lb-ft), with city fuel consumption of 21 mpg (11.2 L/100km) and highway consumption of 24 mpg (9.8 As a point of comparison, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2WD two-mode hybrid carries an EPA rating of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway (11.8
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