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From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fueleconomy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Color is integral to the new schemes.
To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. 1 in the Civic Sedan’s gasoline-powered engine. A modified 1.8-liter,
100km), bettering the fueleconomy 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. C-MAX Hybrid.
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.
The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, rated by the EPA at 115 MPGe1 in all electric mode went on-sale at select New York and California Honda dealers on 15 January 15 with an MSRP of $39,780 and a monthly lease price of $429. Electric-only operation is supported by a 6.7-kilowatt-hour Earlier post.).
Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. range, convenience to charge and purchase price of the vehicle.
Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fueleconomy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fueleconomy performance in cold weather. It is due in Chevrolet dealer showrooms in spring 2016.
At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fueleconomy rating on the Blue trim. The car’s electric motor delivers power output of 39 kW (51 HP) and maximum torque of 151 lb-ft (204.8 N·m) of torque.
Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. The electric vehicles that are the focus of this study fall into two broad classes: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles. Source: CBO.
In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. Noah G (hybrid model with options). Click to enlarge. For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter
ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fueleconomy from 80% to 200%. The system’s “plug-and-play” modularity enables the powertrain to expand or contract depending on the vehicle type, and can be applied to vehicles using any type of fuel. Tom LaSorda.
Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now. Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles.
(FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, introduced the Subaru XV Hybrid—Subaru’s first hybrid—which goes on sale today at Subaru dealers throughout Japan. Fueleconomy in the JC08 cycle is 20.0 The full-time AWD system can distribute torque to the four wheels even in all-electric driving at low speeds.
In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.
Mazda Motor Corporation will begin taking pre-orders for the new Mazda Axela sports compact (known outside of Japan as Mazda3) on 10 October 10, 2013 at its dealers throughout Japan. Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version. liter gasoline engine.
The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. The gasoline-powered model is loaded with functions that offer a satisfying SUV driving performance, including Multi-terrain Select that allows the driver to choose between three modes to adjust to road surface conditions. km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25
gasoline engine cutaway chassis. Propane fuel, when compared to diesel and gasoline, provides a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and has the potential to reduce fuel costs with the federal tax credit of $0.50 Tags: Emissions Engines Fuels. the Collins Super Bantam). per gallon for propane. Earlier post.).
Californians purchasing a new Civic Natural Gas vehicle are now eligible for an immediate California Energy Commission $1,000 purchase credit supplied directly by certified Honda Civic Natural Gas dealers at the time of purchase. Per California’s AB 266, the expiration date for the white stickers has been extended to 1 January 2019.
Volkswagen will formally unveil the Golf GTE—a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Golf hatchback combining electric mobility with the dynamics of a Golf GTI—at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Golf GTE will arrive at dealers in the first markets world-wide in autumn 2014. The Golf GTE packages a 1.4-liter
Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. It also achieves an all-electric driving range of 95 kilometers (59 miles), and a hybrid fueleconomy of 22 km/L (51.7 The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.
Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fueleconomy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Arriving in Kia dealer showrooms early next year, the 2011 Optima Hybrid is the brand’s first hybrid for North America and uses a full parallel hybrid system to deliver a 40.7%
Although the company (both the brand and the larger Volkswagen Group) has been researching electromobility for a number of years; has previously outlined accelerating implementation of electric drive projects (e.g., earlier post ); and currently has two battery-electric passenger cars on the market (e-Up! e-Golf driving impressions.
launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. liter gasoline engines, Nissan said. All the grades will achieve fueleconomy-based tax exemptions in Japan. The overall improved system also helps achieve fueleconomy gains. Nissan Motor Co.,
This is a big deal as the brands only other hybrid efforts were the 2014-2016 Crosstrek Hybrid and the 2019-2023 Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid , with the only other venture into electric propulsion being the Solterra EV. The appeal of the Forester will only grow having a hybrid option that offers more power and increased fueleconomy.
Pricing for the 2016 Chverolet Volt ( earlier post ) will start at $33,995 MSRP, including an $825 destination fee (excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees). The 2016 Volt will provide owners with fueleconomy of a GM-estimated 102 MPGe (electric) and 41 combined mpg on gasoline power.
In the case of the 2500HD bi-fuel, the two main trade-offs are a reduction in power and torque in CNG mode compared to gasoline mode, and the loss of a portion of the bed of the truck to the 3,600 psi CNG tank and its box-like enclosure. (It Emissions reductions (%) of new NGVs compared to new gasoline and diesel vehicles (2012).
The eighth hybrid in the Toyota lineup, the RAV4 Hybrid offers more power as well as better fueleconomy than the conventional RAV4, according to Toyota Group Vice President and General Manager Bill Fay. Toyota has yet to release specific performance and fueleconomy numbers.). Fuel Efficiency Hybrids'
The early interest in the Prius v has drawn strong traffic to dealers, with some of those new Prius buyers liking the v but actually deciding that the Liftback fit their needs best. Estimated EPA fueleconomy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 —Bob Carter. Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6
Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets.
Retail leasing of the Clarity Fuel Cell is now available through Honda’s expanded network of 12 approved dealerships located in select California markets, including six dealerships in Southern California, five in the Bay Area, and one in Sacramento. The first deliveries of the Clarity Fuel Cell were celebrated on the Torrance, Calif.,
3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Fueleconomy city/hwy/comb.
As of its launch in 2016, IONIQ was the world’s first car planned from the start to offer three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. New Hyundai IONIQ Electric. The electric version will follow in September 2019. The IONIQ Hybrid’s permanent magnet electric motor delivers 43.5 kWh battery.
direct injection, spark ignition V6 gasoline engine, while requiring no more space than a conventional six-speed automatic transaxle. Design parameters of the current design include a 50% improvement in EPA composite fueleconomy as compared to a conventional Saturn VUE, as well as a 7.5 four-cylinder turbo-diesel to a 3.6L
When it arrives in dealers on June 19, costing $29,845 including the $1,095 destination charge, the Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid will sit atop the Civic lineup. With the electric motors’ instant torque delivery the Civic leaps off the line like no Civic before, except for those wearing an Si or Type R badge.
Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. FuelEconomy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. EPA FuelEconomy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined.
New Compact Crossover—the Most Efficient Mazda The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is the third iteration of this compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV), following turbocharged and non-turbocharged gasoline-only models. liter non-turbo engine mated to three electric motors. The fueleconomy is rated at 39 mpg city/37 highway/38 combined.
liter T-GDi (turbo gasoline direct injection) “Kappa” engine and new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in Europe. liter T-GDi is a downsized, three-cylinder power unit engineered to improve fuel consumption and emissions while offering strong performance and immediate response. Kia cee’d GT Line. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
Nineteen Kia dealers will be certified to sell and service the Soul EV across these four states, and customers will have access to charging stations installed at these facilities. The Soul EV also has an EPA estimated range rating of 93 miles with an MPGe of 92 miles highway and 120 miles city for a combined fueleconomy of 105 miles.
The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. The transmission uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency.
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All-Electric Full-Size Pickup Built For Work Ford says the all-electric 2025 F-150 Lightning Pro is built Ford Tough for commercial customers. Joining the E-Transit cargo electric van, these two are designed for those who need a rugged vehicle for work. The challenge is to lower the resistance to owning an electric vehicle.
Sixth Generation Brings New Styling, Hybrid, Same Off-Road DNA Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of adding a hybrid option to any existing gasoline-powered vehicle, so the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid is welcome news. Here is how the models breakout. Liter Turbo 4-cylinder (non-hybrid) 278 horsepower (hp) 317 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.)
GM’s dealer count is also projected to be further reduced, from 6,246 in 2008 to 4,700 by 2012, and to 4,100 by 2014. GM FuelEconomy plans. Chrysler said that it plans on launching additional small, fuel-efficient vehicles as well as a breakthrough family of all-electric and range-extended electric vehicles.
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