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Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 24, 2023
But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor. Regular Hybrids Regular hybrids recharge their onboard nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion battery packs by reclaiming energy through a process called regenerative braking. Here’s a brief overview.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2013
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA.
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” For brevity, we will stick with sedan.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 5, 2018
—Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product at Hyundai Motor Europe. kW/h 48-volt lithium-ion battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG), a LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC) and an inverter. Under acceleration the MHSG supports the engine with up to 12 kW and thereby reducing fuel consumption.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 22, 2015
The Spark EV delivers an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent and 82 miles of EPA-estimated combined city/highway range. The GM-built motor and drive unit deliver 327 lb-ft (444 nm) of torque, enabling a 0-60 time of 7.2 foot overall length and a tight 33.8-foot
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Both the wagon and sedan versions of the new Mazda6 made their collective debut at the Paris Motor Show. i-ELOOP joins the i-stop idle-stop system and SKYACTIV powertrains, chassis and body (introduced on the CX-5) to deliver fuel consumption as low as 3.9 Mazda6 Sedan & Wagon (European Specification). Click to enlarge. Mazda6 Engines.
Green Car Congress
JULY 7, 2014
The combination of direct fuel injection and additional port fuel injectors, as used on some other Lexus models, ensures ample power and crisp responsiveness at all engine speeds. Combining the cylinder head, exhaust manifold and intercooler with variable wastegate control enhances low speed torque fuel economy.
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