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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Click to enlarge. The lithium-ion battery differs from the batteries that equip Renault’s Z.E.

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) for a vehicle of that size.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. L/100 km (112 mpg US) is attained (equivalent to 49 g/km CO2). kWh, while the Touareg Hybrid battery stores 1.7

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 The Volkswagen executives presenting at the reveal hinted very strongly about the production prospects for the mid-size SUV.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. The pre-set level of regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal hydride battery, provided a small assist in slowing and stopping.

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Mercedes Introduces E 300 BlueTEC Diesel Hybrid; New C- and E-Class BlueEFFICIENCY Diesels

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liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (57 mpg US) on the NEDC, with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. In this case, the electric motor functions as an alternator and converts the kinetic energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the high-voltage battery. liters per 100 kilometers (52 mpg US)—0.3 The new C 220 CDI now consumes 4.5

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