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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves. With EV charging infrastructure not available widespread, companies like Maruti and Toyota are betting big on hybrid tech. Sometimes the electric motor does all of the work, other times the combustion engine does, and sometimes both work together.

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CFA study shows better gas mileage standards offset cost of modern safety tech

Green Car Reports

In fact, gas savings have more than paid for safety improvements in modern cars, as well as for the technology needed to make the gains in fuel economy. Cars that get good gas mileage aren't unsafe.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

Green Car Congress

They also found that the total costs of ownership (TCO) of the electric and diesel trucks are similar. For the diesel truck, the overall energy use is composed of upstream efficiency of diesel fuel production and vehicle operation efficiency. Click to enlarge. System boundary diagram. Credit: ACS, Lee et al. Click to enlarge.

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Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

Green Car Congress

Cost-competitiveness of the electric truck diminishes in drive cycles with higher average speeds. Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Soft-touch and full tech.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 18 mpg city/27 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Tech Abounds Sliding behind the wheel reveals a 10.5