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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

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liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. The lithium-ion battery pack in the rear storing 14.1 kW of power as provided by a wall socket with a maximum of 16 amps of charging current. Overall design.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery). L/100 km (41 mpg US) with associated CO 2 of 151 g/km. Start-Stop system.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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When on the freeway, take a glance at the center round gauge that shows whether the hybrid system is in the charging, eco or power mode. Learning how to modulate the accelerator pedal to stay in the eco and charge range will produce the best efficiency. Your numbers may differ. When to use the drive modes is self-explanatory.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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It chooses the one best-suited for that particular driving condition, taking onto consideration the remaining battery charge level within the main-drive lithium-ion battery pack. Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 and will allow EV driving for a limited distance/duration). Auto Hi-beam Headlights.

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Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport now available as PHEVs: P300e

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L/100km (168 mpg US). L/100km (147 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36g/km. The operating strategy adapts to driving conditions and the remaining charge in the battery. SAVE mode – prioritizes the combustion engine as its main power source, maintaining battery State of Charge at the chosen level. PHEV technology.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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We’re focused on the customers’ most critical issue—smaller packaging. Hybrid-electric vehicles have significantly reduced the time the engine is on, which inhibits the ability to purge fuel vapor stored in the carbon canister. This allows our customers to reduce vehicle weight up to 300 lbs. —Dave Genise.

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The latest Volkswagen vans look to be become greenest in their class

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Stored in an auxiliary tank, the AdBlue® solution is continuously sprayed into the exhaust gas, upstream of the SCR catalytic converter. The 25-30 litre AdBlue® tank will be refilled free of charge by the Volkswagen Van Centre network and authorised repairers during the first three years. ’ Tags: Volkswagen crafter vans.

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