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APRIL 23, 2018

liter Dynamic Force ( earlier post ) four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650V electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 Meanwhile, the mixture also benefits from increased expansion in the knock-limited range. l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. The FIT EV’s fuel consumption rating is 29 kWh per 100 miles; EPA-rated annual fuel cost is $500. EPA Label Range. Ford Focus Electric. Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison. EPA Combined MPGe. EPA Combined kWh/100m. Honda Fit EV.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The new Corolla SE Hybrid grades (FWD and AWD) inherit the Gas SE’s sport suspension and the firmer-feel Electronic Power Steering. liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gas engine with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. The upgraded hybrid system improves acceleration and mid-range power.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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MAY 27, 2016

Ford’s 2017 Fusion Energi—incorporating enhancements announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post )—can travel 610 miles (982 km) on a full tank of gas and battery charge according to EPA estimates to be posted to fueleconomy.gov—the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

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Fusion 2017 Miles Ford 199

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its fuel economy ratings and accompanying fuel economy label for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. The new fuel economy label for the 2011 Volt. gallons per 100 miles). gallons per 100 miles). Click to enlarge.

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MPG Volt Gas-Electric EPA 240

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Proterra battery-electric buses in service in a 12- vehicle demonstration by Foothill Transit in California offered significant fuel savings compared to similar conventional vehicles, according to a recently published analysis of the results of the demonstration by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). miles per DGE.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2021

one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, have announced a partnership to electrify ARBOC Freedom low floor buses with the XL Hybrid (XLH) electric propulsion system. XL Fleet Corp. and ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.,

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. The Mach-E has a 91 kilowatt-hour (kWh) extended range battery, and a 10.5 Here’s an overview.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. miles per kWh.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 82

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

In Shanghai, Ford Motor Company outlined an ambitious vehicle electrification strategy for the China market, confirming two new electrified vehicles for China and a broad range of electrified vehicles by 2025. If the battery of the Mondeo Energi is running low, it can easily be charged at home or the office. kWh battery.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. Many companies have made commitments to transition portions of their delivery fleets to electric over the next five to 10 years.

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EV Connect

JANUARY 20, 2022

When winter rolls in and temperatures drop, electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to climb. How Weather Affects Electric Cars For an EV, everything from the charge time and operating range to vehicle handling is affected by the weather. This figure is far closer to the EPA-estimated 15% efficiency loss of gas-powered cars.

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Electric Cars Charging Gas-Electric Cars 111

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Capstone Turbine Corporation successfully completed track testing of a Kenworth Class 7 hybrid electric work truck using its 65kW microturbine as an on-board range extender. The Kenworth Class 7 work truck features a Capstone C65 microturbine that is installed onboard and operates on compressed natural gas. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2014

Chevrolet Volt owners have accumulated more than half a billion all-electric miles since the vehicle’s launch in 2010. Volt owners who charge regularly typically drive more than 970 miles between fill-ups and visit the gas station less than once a month. Volt owners are doing more than 63% of their overall driving in EV mode.

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Volt Chevrolet Miles Idaho 285

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2016

Based on an average new car fuel economy of 25.3 mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. The second-generation Volt improves on the pioneering work of the original, adding additional electric-only range, improved fuel economy of 106 mpg-e and 42 mpg, and a chassis that is lighter than the original.

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Volt Miles All-Electric Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2021

In addition to GM’s carbon goals, the company worked with the Environmental Defense Fund to develop a shared vision of an all-electric future and an aspiration to eliminate tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035. Electrification. The use of GM’s products accounts for 75% of carbon emissions related to this commitment.

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General Motors Carbon Emissions GM 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Ford Motor Company will offer three years of complimentary charging to California and Maryland customers who purchase or lease a 2016 C-MAX Energi with its pilot EV 1-2-3 Charge program. C-MAX Energi is capable of being fully charged in approximately 2.5 C-MAX Energi is capable of being fully charged in approximately 2.5

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

At what Volvo is calling 90/90 Day, the Swedish car brand will show off its latest version of the flagship XC90 SUV alongside the long-awaited arrival of the all-electric EX90. The Volvo XC90’s new look was revealed and it now shares more features with Volvo’s electric lineup. Its fuel economy is 58 MPGe combined.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. Qashqai with e-POWER not only realizes a high level of fuel efficiency and low CO 2 emissions, but also responsive and powerful acceleration. DiG-T 140PS/160PS 12V ALiS Mild Hybrid.

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Europe Nissan Power Powered 243

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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Setec Powerr

JUNE 19, 2023

With the progression of electric vehicles, an increasing number of people are looking to embrace this technology. MPGe: Miles Per Gallon Equivalent MPGe, short for miles per gallon equivalent, offers a direct comparison of fuel efficiency between traditional gas-powered vehicles and electric vehicles.

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Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric Miles Gasoline 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Plug-in Hybrid Miles Plug 220

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2011

The ALTe system converts conventional light-duty trucks into a range-extended electric vehicle. ALTe, the developer of a range-extended electric powertrain used to repower light commercial vehicles, is collaborating with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to help validate the ALTe powertrain for the fleet industry.

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Fleet Lithium Ion Range F-150 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite of active safety systems comes standard on the hybrid.

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

Baua Electric

JULY 9, 2024

liter inline-4 with a battery pack and three electric motors. Mazda pegs the fuel economy of the CX-50 Hybrid at 38 mpg combined , prior to official EPA confirmation. That’s about 40% better than the gas-only CX-50 2.5 Mazda confirms it’s adopted Toyota’s hybrid system, which pairs a 2.5-liter

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Mazda SUV Hybrid MPG 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

EDI), a producer of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) solutions ( earlier post ), is partnering with Greenkraft , CALSTART, and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a Class-4 vehicle that combines the benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG) and PHEV technology.

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas. The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. gasoline-powered electric generator.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

Now you can run it solely on electric power for up to 21 miles and plug it in to charge. I didn’t get a chance to take the 4xe off-road during my loan, but the Rubicon comes with all the off-road goodies such as Dana 44 heavy-duty axles at the front and rear and a full-time transfer case with a 4:1 low-range gear ratio.

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Jeep Charging Plug-in PHEV 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). We’ve done this with innovation—represented by nearly 500 hybrid patents—while driving costs down 30 percent so we can bring these fuel-saving vehicles to more customers.

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MPG Plug-in MPH Plug 312

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. wind, solar, electric) are not yet at the stage where they can significantly impact petroleum use. The potential is significant.

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Fuel Economy Engine Economy Fuel 240

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Click to enlarge. A recently published paper by M.J.

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Europe China Charging Grid 244

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Thus, the efficiency of battery electric vehicles can vary with ambient temperature due to battery performance—as well as the energy required for cabin climate control. Reduced efficiency results in increased energy consumption and increased emissions from the electricity grid when BEVs charge. —Yuksel and Michalek.

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Emissions Range Grid Nissan 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2023

Offered in three models with gasoline or electric propulsion, the updated Kona will be an important part of the growing Hyundai electrified line-up. An EV-first philosophy EV First Designed Exterior Hyundai says the Kona has an “EV-centric exterior” that is also the basis for the gas-powered Kona.

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Hyundai Gasoline-Electric SUV Gasoline 115

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

In the US, Volkswagen’s updated 2017 e-Golf now carries an an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles—a 50% increase over the previous model year. kW on-board charger is now standard on both SE and SEL Premium trims, which enables the battery to be charged in less than six hours at a 240V charging station.

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2017 EPA Miles San Diego 150

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Compression ignition combined with a supercharger will improve fuel economy while delivering tremendous engine response and increased torque of 10–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). the greatest contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Yamasaki, Y., Umahashi, S.,

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186