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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 In conventional four-cycle gas engines, fuel enrichment is sometimes necessary to cool the exhaust gases, preventing degradation or destruction of the catalytic converters. With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8

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Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 mpg, highway 40.0 mpg improvement compared with a regular Optima. When braking, the electric motor converts kinetic energy into electricity for storage in the battery pack.

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L/100km (168 mpg US). L/100km (147 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36g/km. This comprises the DC:DC converter and the 7kW on-board charger used to charge the hybrid battery when the vehicle is plugged in. The Discovery Sport P300e can travel up to 62 km (38 miles) using all-electric power and delivers fuel economy of 1.6

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Both the front and rear motors capture kinetic energy during vehicle deceleration and braking and convert it to electricity to supply the Intelligent Power Unit’s 72-cell, 1.3-kWh km/L (40 mpg US, 5.95 As a comparison, the EPA-rated fuel economy numbers for the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD are 28/32/30 mpg US city/highway/combined.).

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One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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litres/100 km (62 mpg US), with 99 g/km of CO 2. An inverter and a converter are used to control the electric power. The converter converts the 200 volts from the high-voltage battery pack into 12 volts to supply the vehicle’s onboard systems. This operates in a voltage range of between 150 and 270 volts.

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mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 45 grams per kilometer (72.4 The infrastructure side—a plate with a coil and an inverter (AC/AC converter)—is placed on the parking spot of the Audi TT offroad concept and connected to the power grid. Powered by the engine, it recharges the battery and thus extends the electric range.

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liter V6 gasoline engine with a next-generation direct injection system; a 44 kW/60 hp hybrid module that delivers 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque; and a lithium-ion battery with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity that can be recharged at charging stations. kW takes about four-and-a-half hours to recharge a completely discharged battery.

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The 2017 Rogue Hybrid produces projected fuel economy of 33 mpg city, 35 mpg highway and 34 mpg combined (estimated) (7.12, 6.71 Rogue Hybrid all-wheel drive models are projected at 31 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (estimated) (7.58, 6.91 33 mpg city 35 mpg highway 34 mpg combined.

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REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC. —REV Founder Jay Giraud.

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Blue-Will promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 40 miles on a single charge and a fuel economy rating of up to 106 mpg US (2.2 Fuel economy for the Blue-Will in charge sustaining mode (regular hybrid mode) is projected to be 50-55 mpg US (4.7-4.3 liter engine mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

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Plug-in PHEV Hyundai Concept 186

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liters per 100 km (32 mpg US), 172 g CO 2 per km (277 g/mile). liters per 100 km (27 mpg US) and emits 190 g CO 2 per km (306 g/mile)—an advance of 13% over the previous model, which produced 213 kW (290 hp). liters per 100 km (48 mpg US) and emits 129 g CO 2 per km (208 g/mile). It consumes on average 8.2

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Battery electric vehicles are a great technology but like the fax machine they are only temporary and there is a great deal of consumer resistance towards them for all manner of reasons, including range and the time it takes to recharge them. mpg US or 3.5 With a tank capacity of 5.6 Hydrogen has around the same energy content of 3.7

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London Hydrogen Hyundai Fuel 344

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The most important components are the pulse-controlled inverter, which serves as the controller between the electric motor and the battery; the DC converter, which connects the high-voltage network with the 14 volt electrical system; a breaker unit to protect the high-voltage components; and the charging module. L/100 km (123.80

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Extended Range Audi Range Electric Vehicles 247

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The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 The motor and two clutches are installed co-axially in the space of the torque converter. An Intelligent Regenerative Braking system partially recharges the battery during vehicle braking. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Regenerative Braking: By using the on-board electric motor as a generator, the energy recovered while braking is converted to electricity to recharge the onboard battery system. The 2016 Silverado eAssist will have an EPA estimated 18 mpg (13 l/100 km) city, a 2 mpg improvement over the equivalent Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L

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Fuel Economy Silverado Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 150

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liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) on the highway and 42 mpg (5.6

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l/100 km (157 mpg US), or 35 g/km of CO 2. The catalytic converter is heated with the engine-disconnect clutch opened, and therefore independently of the driving profile. This mode also provides for moderate recharging. Earlier post.). Once the two components are synchronized, the engine-disconnect clutch is closed.

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liter engine, with high-efficiency combustion, cooled EGR and an optimized ITMS cooling system, features 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb-ft (241 N·m) of torque at 4,000 rpm, with an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 29 mpg with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg with all-wheel drive. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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l/100 km (112 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 49 g/km) ( earlier post ), the C- and E-Class plug-in diesel hybrids will use third-generation hybrid technology. A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in two hours at a wallbox. The torque converter, clutch and electric motor are housed in the hybrid drive unit.

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L/100km (38 mpg US), equivalent to 144 grams CO 2 per km (231.75 In conjunction with the electric unit, this functions as a torque converter. The power electronics unit—including the pulse control inverter and DC-DC converter—is located in the engine compartment. seconds and to achieve a top speed of 235 km/h (146).

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Two Toyota Prius hybrids have been converted with the Hymotion L5 Plug-in Conversion Module from A123Systems. The 5 kWh L5 pack, built with A123Systems’ nanophosphate Li-ion batteries, supports fuel economy of up to 100 mpg for 30-40 miles within the electrically assisted driving range.

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The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4 mpg US cty/hwy]. Hyundai’s strategy involves an adaptation of the modular 6-speed transmission, replacing the torque converter with an electric motor and high-efficiency oil pump. The Sonata Hybrid.

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liters per 100 kilometers (41 mpg US) NEDC, corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 149 grams per kilometer. L/100 kilometers (35 mpg US, 177 g CO 2 /km). Following the first spark discharge and a brief combustion period, the coil is rapidly recharged and a further spark is discharged. L/100km, 31 mpg US). Earlier post.).

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Engine Mercedes Fuel Diesel 210

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US mpg), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of less than 160 grams per km (257.5 A largely modified eight-speed tiptronic serves the power transmission without the aid of a torque converter. The component includes a DC/DC converter that couples the electric consumers in the 12 V electrical system with the high-voltage network.

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Recharging takes as little as two and a half hours with a Level 2 charger. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid uses a six-speed automatic transmission with Hyundai’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED), a 50 kW electric motor, in place of a torque converter. In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 38 mpg (6.19

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This power will be applied to the road through a six-speed automatic gearbox and the transmission-mounted 50 kW electric motor, which replaces the traditional torque converter in non-hybrid Optima models. The upgraded transmission houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch to replace the traditional torque converter. Optima Hybrid.

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The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Ferdinand Piëch—currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG—more than 10 years ago to produce a practical car that had a combined fuel consumption of one liter per 100 km (235 mpg). Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. (In

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If the driver eases up on the accelerator, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting the kinetic energy into electricity which is then fed back into the battery. mpg US) in the European test cycle. Intelligent power electronics ensure that the electric power onboard the BMW i3 Concept is used economically and efficiently.

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of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a targeted combined fuel economy of 28 mpg with front-wheel drive. A multi-disc and individually controlled hydraulic channel torque converter improves responsiveness by expanding the direct connection band, while a downsized oil pump and double ball bearings minimize frictional losses.

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We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. Using existing technology, we can convert many of them into plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. We won’t need new power plants, since we have enough off-peak electricity to recharge as many retrofits as we can build.

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liter inline-3-cylinder turbocharged engine (134 hp/100 kW) paired with a compact electric motor (161 hp/121 kW) with a high-boost converter and a main drive lithium-ion battery pack with storage capacity of 14 kWh (located beneath the floor of the cabin). Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 Connected car technology.

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With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7 The PCU features a compact inverter design with direct cooling of IGBT transistors, and converts DC to 3-phase AC to drive MG1 and MG2.

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liters per 100 km (62 mpg US), corresponding to 98 g of CO 2 /km. liters (48 mpg US). liters/100 km (55 mpg US) (provisional figure). liters (41 mpg US), 149 g of CO 2. liters/100 km (43 mpg US) (129g CO 2 /km), which is 26% less than its predecessor (100 kW, 185 N·m, 7.4 The figures for the preceding ?A

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Engine Mercedes Fuel Exhaust 218

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l/100 km, 71 mpg US). l/100 km, 44 mpg US under the European cycle), while delivering the performance of a V8 model. kWh lithium-ion battery pack which can be recharged using public charging stations, the wallbox charger at home or on a conventional 220 volt power outlet. EPA fuel economy (mpg US). G unchanged.

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l/100 km (39 mpg US) with 158 g CO 2 /km) and has a range of up to 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) when equipped with an optional larger tank (93 liters vs. the standard 70 liters, the latter good for 1,150 km or 715 miles). l/100 km (35 mpg US), a 24% improvement compared to the previous ML 350 CDI 4MATIC model.

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l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. l/100km / 94 mpg US. This transmission replaces the eight-speed automatic torque converter transmission on the predecessor model. That corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 56 g/km. kWh/100 km.

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