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The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent AlternativeFuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. Shot of the CNG-fueled LS-7. Fuel tanks.
TDK, 100A output DC/DC converter. The electric van will accelerate at approximately the same rate as the gas-powered Transit Connect and will have a top speed at 0% grade of 75 mph (121 km/h), with a targeted range of up to 80 miles (129 km) on a full charge. Borg-Warner 31-03 single speed transmission, gear ratio 8.28:1. kW charger.
seconds; its top speed is 164 km/h (102 mph). Although the 12-valve engine was specially configured to operate with natural gas, as an alternative it can be fueled with unleaded premium gasoline. However, any unburned methane must be converted in the catalytic converter. The eco up!
We are starting with optimizing our conventional drive trains—the TDI diesel engines, the TSI engines, the DSG transmission, all of those technologies have helped us to lower our fuel consumption a lot. We have different alternativefuels in our program such as CNG and LPG, we are working on some synthetic fuel.
The first thing we noticed was the performancethe 300 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque comes on quick and smooth, turning 0-60 mph in about 4.7 The variable regeneration, with one pedal driving, when coasting or braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery adding driving range.
We made 0-60 mph runs in 7.1 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. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
The ix35 Fuel Cell—Hyundai’s third-generation fuel cell vehicle—delivers large improvements over its predecessor, including a driving range that has been extended by more than 50% and fuel efficiency gains of more than 15%. In addition, the FC system is equipped with Toyota’s high-efficiency boost converter.
The CityCat model will clock out at 68 mph with a driving range of 125 miles. 18% Alternativefuel hybrid. 37% Higher fuel economy. At Austin Energy we recently converted two of the utility’s Priuses to plug-ins. It is anticipated that approximately 6000 Air Cars will be cruising the streets of India by 2008.
As with any alternativefuel, be it CNG, LPG, electricity, hydrogen or E85, one of the challenges facing its adoption is both the availability of the fuel as well as the mechanics of refueling. We’ll set aside the business challenges facing alternativefuel providers.). Equipped by default with a 4.10
The performance was impressive, with the i4 returning 0-60 mph runs at 5.5 Fast charging with friends Powerful regeneration when coasting or braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0
seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if you’re daring enough to do so, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. Regenerative braking, which uses the motors to slow the car, recharges the battery when slowing or coasting converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery.
0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. 1,200 pounds of payload. Available only as a Crew Cab.
0 – 60 mph: 7.1 0 – 60 mph: 6.5 There are two drive modes–normal (the default) and Eco, along with a button that increases the amount of regeneration to replenish the battery by converting kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. of torque. kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery. kW onboard charger. of torque.
We are developing a portfolio of options to decarbonize Vale’s operations, including electrification and the use of alternativefuels in the mines. There, the 240-ton truck was able to achieve a top speed of over 37 mph (60 km/h) fully loaded. mile test course at the company’s Tucson proving grounds.
with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 Battery and Charging The hatch opens to ample inside space When slowing or stopping regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The Long Range puts-out 421 hp and 546 lb.-ft. of torque that is good for 4.3
In a few unofficial runs, the Prius AWD we were driving, with dual motors and 196 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque, did 0-60 mph in about 7.0 Toyota lists the Prius FWD with a single motor going 0-60 mph in 7.2 In our short time driving the Prius AWD, the fuel economy dash meter was reading 54 mpg. seconds, which is 2.6
Powered by a 42-kWh battery, the 500e scoots along from a stop to 60 mph in about 8.5 Its top speed is 94 mph. Regenerative Charging and Drive Modes Charging also occurs through motor regeneration when coasting or braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery.
Lexus LC 500 Convertible. – If being looked at is your thing, don’t go any further than the LC 500 Convertible. seconds to 60 mph. The Lexus LC 500 Convertible starts at $101,100. Lexus LC 500 Convertible. Pricing will be released when the ES 300h F-Sport goes on-sale in this fall. of torque in the 5.0L
The one in WTF mode (Watts To Freedom in GM’s sanitized parlance) that takes the 9,200-pound pickup 0-60 mph in three seconds? If you have driven any electric vehicle, you know the acceleration is quick, with manufacturers trying to outdo each other with the shortest time to 60 or 100 mph. Like Nothing Else On the Road.
Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. The average fuel economy was 46.3 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). liter 4-cylinder engine.
Additional battery energy is through regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. Acceleration was peppy, in the mid-five-second range to 60 mph, which is about two seconds faster than the single motor rear-wheel drive ID4. Underneath the ID4 is VW’s basic EV platform.
This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. Shhh, don’t tell the CHP ).
Playing with the drive modes tells the story of how performance and fuel economy can be affected. On a straight, flat section of freeway at 65 mph in Tour drive mode, the tachometer was showing 1,500 rpm. mpg, with 180 miles on an all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in Tour, we averaged 31.2
Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Top speed: 115 mph. Top speed: 117 mph. Regenerative braking, which uses the electric motors—not the brakes—to slow the car, recharges the battery when slowing or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. Wind and GT-Line RWD.
Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5 seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( Additional charging is through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting.
Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9 In 286 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 27.2 powered models).
Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Regenerative braking uses the motors not the brakes to slow the car and recharges the battery when slowing or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. Single electric motor. 225/320 hp.
When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. On a 110-mile freeway run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph, after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg.
seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 38.9 seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 43.2 You may not need the brakes as much as you’d think Battery and Charging When slowing or stopping regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. torque 0-60: 4.8
Straight-line performance hauls the 5,765 pounds 0-60 mph in 5.5 Charginy entertainment The E-Tron has regenerative braking, where kinetic energy is converted into electricity when braking or coasting. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
As the power, torque and transmissions indicate, the Hybrid Max does 0-60 mph runs in 5.7 Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Two options under the hood. seconds while the Hybrid comes in at 7.6 Drive Time.
When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. A capable and efficient engine. 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV AWD.
As the power, torque and transmissions would indicate, the Hybrid Max is quicker in 0-60 mph runs at 5.7 Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Both engines run on 87 octane, but don’t plug in for electricity.
The engine was quiet at 65+ mph, but when under demanding acceleration it was buzzy and loud. Balanced, but not sporty The lithium-Ion battery is charged by the regenerative charging system when applying the brakes or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy and storing it in the battery.
Fuel economy for the 2025 Camry is rated at 48 mpg city/47 highway/47 combined. Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California cruising put on 210 miles, with the majority being on highways with speeds averaging 65 mph. The average fuel economy for our time behind the wheel was 46.4 Your numbers may differ.
rear 0-60 mph: 5.0 The amount of regeneration that replenishes the battery, by converting kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting, can be controlled with paddles on the steering wheel, but I would have liked the option to set the regeneration one click higher. front and 124.3 seconds 71.4
Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Your numbers may differ.
The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and helps with fuel efficiency, using a 48V lithium-ion battery that is replenished through regenerative braking. Regen converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Hitting the Road.
Power and fuel economy The total horsepower of the system is 430 with 570 lb.-ft. That wonderful torque becomes very obvious as the 5,540-pound F-150 SuperCrew 4X4 PowerBoost Hybrid did 0-60 mph in 5.3 Selecting the Eco drive mode and setting the adaptive cruise control to 65 mph, we averaged a stout 27 mpg.
The SE scooted to 60 mph in about 6.1 Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting, and stores it in the battery. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. Happy to report we came through unscathed.
High eficiency means less plugging in Battery and Charging When slowing or stopping, regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The pixel LED active bending head and fog lights turn up-to 15-degrees at speeds to 25 mph, illuminating curves. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [
Lucid set-up a mini drag strip, where after some expert instruction on how to use the launch control, we did 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and hit 88 mph before lifting. Charging is also through motor regeneration that when coasting or braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. Don’t blink.
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