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APRIL 16, 2014

Illustration of drivetrain in the S60L plug-in hybrid concept. Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) will reveal the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show. S60L PPHEV Concept. l/100 km (118 mpg US). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

billion over the 2010-2014 period for the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support a broad range of research activities for advanced technology vehicles. The Federal Government should balance its role in researching longer-term exploratory concepts and developing nearer-term transformational technologies for vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Peugeot QUARTZ Concept. Peugeot will showcase the plug-in hybrid QUARTZ Concept for the Crossover segment at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The 2L stands for two liters per 100 km, equivalent to 118 mpg US, and is based on a production version of the Peugeot 208 1.2-liter Click to enlarge. 208 HYbrid Air 2L Demonstrator.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

At the Manhattan stop on its year-long “Born Electric” World Tour, BMW i featured the BMW i8 Concept Roadster—shown for the first time in North America—and the BMW i3 Concept. i3 Concept. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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JULY 29, 2011

The i8 (left) and i3 Concepts. BMW unveiled the i3 and i8 Concepts in Frankfurt, providing a look at first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the i8 in 2014. The 4-seat i3 Concept has a 200-liter (7 ft 3 ) luggage compartment. i3 Concept.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. System configuration. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 21, 2014

Among Volkswagen’s premieres at Auto China 2014 in Beijing was the MQB-based New Midsize Coupé concept car. Volkswagen said that the concept—a fusion of A and B segments—demonstrates the flexibility of the MQB toolkit. New Midsize Coupé, four-door design concept. New Midsize Coupé, four-door design concept.

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AUGUST 15, 2013

The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. Earlier post.) l/100 km (54.7 Pricing is still to be announced.

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. BMW Concept X5 eDrive. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). All prices include $925 Destination & Handling fee.

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AUGUST 21, 2013

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-In Hybrid may not have a catchy name, but we''ve been expecting it for some time--ever since the marque showed off its Vision S500 Plug-In Hybrid Concept back in 2009, in fact. No self-respecting luxury automaker can be without a plug-in model these days.

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JUNE 23, 2014

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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MARCH 11, 2013

As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. 100 km (59 mpg US).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen will introduce the 4WD T-ROC SUV concept. In 2013, Volkswagen showed how a large SUV for the USA or China might look with the CrossBlue and CrossBlue Coupé concept vehicles ( earlier post , earlier post ); development of the production vehicle is ongoing. Sketch of the T-ROC. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% 2014-01-1190. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. D-EGR demonstrator at SAE 2014 World Congress. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1%

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

At the Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi, Volkswagen is presenting an advanced version of the near-production concept of the Taigun SUV. l/100km (50 mpg US), or around 110 g/km CO 2. The concept vehicle (weight: 998 kg / 2,200 lbs) accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.2 Earlier post.) Average fuel consumption is 4.7 Taigun SUV.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The Audi engineers have also further improved the crash safety through the intelligent composite concept in the TT Roadster. US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 With the 2.0 Compared with the Coupé, the body of the Roadster has been modified in important areas. The aluminum A?pillars

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MARCH 27, 2013

It might not look too different from the old model, but the car you're looking at here is the new 2014 Kia Soul. The Sould might have dropped a few MPG in Kia and Hyundai's gas mileage fiasco but there was little wrong with the way it looked, and the new car simply incorporates a few cues from last year's Kia Track'ster concept.

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APRIL 8, 2009

The E 250 BlueTEC concept. At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased a concept E 250 BlueTEC designed for the North American market. When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0

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JULY 14, 2014

The new mid-size SUV is based on the CrossBlue concept. The midsize SUV, which is based on the MQB-based CrossBlue plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, was developed especially for the North American market. l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 29, 2012

Last year at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show, Volkswagen wooed the audience with its XL1 plug-in hybrid concept car, a vehicle it said would get an amazing 0.9 liters per 100 kilometers, or 260 mpg.

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: The Hyundai Intrado fuel-cell concept is coming to the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, how all-wheel drive cars can be kept fuel-efficient, and which states are doing it right when it comes to electric cars. The new Hyundai Intrado fuel-cell concept will be unveiled at the 2014 Geneva.'

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JULY 31, 2013

The basic concept of GM’s variable swirl mechanism. The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel’s ( earlier post ) 2.0L Cruze’s diesel offers a segment-leading EPA-estimated 46 mpg highway (5.1 Click to enlarge. engine uses a variable-swirl intake mechanism to enhance performance while reducing emissions.

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MARCH 5, 2018

The lightweight construction concept typical of BMW i automobiles was adapted to the specific requirements of the Roadster. l/100 km (112 mpg US); power consumption combined of 14.5 l/100 km (112 mpg US); power consumption combined of 14.5 l/100 km (124 mpg US); power consumption combined of 14.0

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The ORNL team analyzed two categories of vehicles: current vehicles as well as future technologies that are not currently in the market but are conceptually valid—for example, CNG hybrid electric concepts. L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Volkswagen has provided an update on its Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle ( earlier post ), now scheduled to arrive on the market in 2014. At the presentation of the concept in Germany earlier this year, VW had said the EV would launch on the market in 2013. kWh lithium-ion battery pack. kWh lithium-ion battery pack. On average, 45.8%

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The Department Of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of its Vehicle Technology Office (VTO), a program-wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000991) for fiscal year 2014 on or about January 2014. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7

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MARCH 18, 2015

At the Geneva Motor Show, the company showcased the new MPV plug-in hybrid Concept V-ision e study. The modular hybrid concept is scalable to allow it to be transferred to a large number of model series and body versions as well as left and right-hand drive variants. 2014: C 300 BlueTEC Hybrid. 2014: B-Class Electric Drive.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

The Tiguan GTE—a concept vehicle with a plug-in hybrid drive (160 kW / 218 PS of system power) ( earlier post )—offers an outlook on future development of the best-selling SUV. In 2014, more than 500,000 Tiguan cars were produced—9% more than in the prior year. Its average fuel consumption (combined) is a mere 1.9

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter mpg US), fuel consumption is a substantial 13% less than that of the outgoing engine. l/100 km (30 mpg US). l/100 km (32.7

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JULY 7, 2010

billion) to be invested by 2014 supports the H2moves project together with national funds from the Norwegian Transnova program and the Danish EUDP programme as well as industry contributions. mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Earlier post.) The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL offers performance on a par with a 2.0-liter

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AUGUST 28, 2013

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. Ogiso said verification work on the system will be conducted in Japan, the US and Europe in 2014. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. BMW eDrive. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1

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MARCH 2, 2014

discussed the fundamentals of a new concept for an engine operating according to an hybrid thermodynamic cycle between the Otto cycle and the Atkinson cycle. Lexus is targeting fuel consumption lower than that of the IS F (the 2014 IS F, with its own 5-liter engine, is EPA-rated at 18 mpg US (13 l/100 km)). The Lexus 5.0-liter

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APRIL 15, 2014

Fuel economy (mpg). Fuel economy (mpg). The engine concept also exhibited excellent vibration characteristics, and can be packaged in a typical full-size, light duty truck. Achates Power, Inc., Results of the study for the LA-4 cycle and the highway fuel economy cycle were: LA-4 Cycle. NO x (g/mile). PM (g/mile). HC (g/mile).

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

The revamped models will be making their way to dealerships from 29 November 2014. to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 mpg US); alternative drive systems (B 200 Natural Gas Drive and B-Class Electric Drive); as well as optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive. l/100 km (65.3 l/100 km (43.6

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JANUARY 26, 2012

mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 165 g/km. liter diesel engine features a novel tie rod concept for the assembly of the main bearing caps and cylinder head. The BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, the most fuel-efficient of the new series, accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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JULY 15, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. mpg US) NEDC. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. liters of diesel per 100 km (62 mpg US) in NEDC combined mode (equivalent to 99 grams of CO 2 ). l/100 km (54.7 l/100 km (43.6

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