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Chevrolet announced that Volt owners collectively have driven more than 100 million all-electric miles since the vehicle went on sale two years ago this month. The average Volt owner travels more than 65% of the time in pure electric mode as the car was designed, only using the gasoline-powered generator for longer trips.
mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. l/100 km (62 mpg US) ( earlier post ); first deliveries of the production version of this Golf BlueMotion were made in October of the same year. l/100 km fuel consumption, the new Golf has a theoretical range of 1,562 km (971 miles). This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter
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 fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. SRS can increase the driving range by a couple of miles after 6 hours of charging. The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Smartstream G2.0
liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). The special pump design reduces weight by around 1.5 The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 quattro drive.
EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. To achieve such low figures, the designers focused their efforts on three main areas: minimizing weight; leveraging aerodynamics with active systems; and using the “Z.E. Carefully designed rear body panels.
Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) on the combined cycle—nearly five MPG better than the proposed CAFE 2025 requirements for a vehicle of a similar size. liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine.
The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale ( earlier post ) has completed final US EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG.
If Toyota’s minivan goes hybrid and sips fuel at 36 miles per gallon, is the era of the “swagger wagon” over? After spending a couple of days with the 2021 Toyota Sienna, I’ll roll my eyes to swagger but give a solid nod to the newfound interior design sensibilities of this 7- or 8-passenger van.
US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 g/mile); higher performance laser headlights; and new user control and display interfaces and lighting technology. kWh lithium-ion battery pack at the rear—enough for up to 50 km (31 miles) of all-electric driving. l/100 km (94.09 Located between the 4.0
The aluminum industry is committed to ensuring consumers experience the performance and environmental benefits of aluminum as more and more vehicles are designed with the metal in the years ahead. Aggressive CO 2 and Miles Per Gallon (MPG) regulatory targets helping drive EV adoption and aluminum growth.
liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. A central acoustic capsule unites design themes from the world of combustion engines and electric motors; the electric elements are coded in the color blue. can cover a range of 50 km (31 miles). Phantom views of the twin up! Click to enlarge.
mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9 At the recent 2103 SAE World Congress, Cummins discussed key engine technology enablers—including air-handling, fuel system, and base engine design— and development of the combustion system that will help in achieving the target emission levels and fuel economy. Tailpipe emissions [g/mile].
IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric cars all receive refreshed exterior and interior designs, added infotainment technology and new Hyundai SmartSense active safety features and driving assistance systems. Drivers of the new 2020 IONIQ Electric can also enjoy 170 miles (274 km) of range thanks to an upgraded 38.3-kWh
Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. It features an in-house-designed and manufactured electric traction motor.
The 2014 Accord Plug-in has been rated by the EPA with a maximum all-electric EV mode range of 13 miles (21 km) (Honda had earlier projected 10 to 15 miles), and a fuel-economy rating of 47/46/46 mpg city/hwy/combined (5.0/5.1/5.1 l/100km respectively). I.e., SULEV20 represents NMOG+NO x emission standards of 0.020 g/mi.
At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating.
The Lion8 supports a battery capacity of up to 480 kWh (LG Chem NMC cells) for a range of up to 250 miles on a single charge. The battery management system is designed by Lion. The Lion8 has a maximum speed of 65 mpg (105 km/h). The standard on-board charging system is 19.2 The on-board charger has V2X capabilities.
The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. In 226 miles of driving, mostly in the Normal drive mode, on highways in Southern California we averaged 41.4 We particularly liked the nose and tail, especially how they utilized LED lighting for a clean look.
kWh of power, yielding an estimated all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles and estimated fuel economy of 70 MPGe. The Plug-in Hybrid powerplant delivers power through a PHEV-tuned six-speed automatic transmission for smoothness and efficiency, with an estimated combined fuel economy rating of 30 mpg with all-wheel drive.
The VELITE 7 is the first all-electric SUV in Buick’s new energy vehicle portfolio, offering 500 kilometers (311 miles) of range on a single charge. It has a driving range of up to 780 kilometers (485 miles), including an electric-only range of 60 kilometers (37 miles).
The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. These Gen 1 Volt drivers were able to travel 74% of their total miles in EV without requiring the ICE’s support. Earlier post.).
The GWP improvement was calculated using industry-standard software that examines multiple factors associated with a vehicle’s design, production and on-road performance. Determinations are based on 150,000 miles of operation. 2020 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition. liter turbocharged I-4 or the 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6.
GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,
For example, in Chicago (calculations via the US Department of Energy (DOE) fueleconomy.gov site) the Ioniq PHEV is responsible for 200 g GHG/mile, upstream and downstream. The Ioniq Electric: 180 g/mile. 115 mpge (electric) 52 mpg gas+electric. The powertrain components were designed to be compact and highly efficient.
Ford estimates that its customers now have logged 65 million all-electric miles, increasing at a rate of 290,000 electric miles per day. Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi have EPA-estimated MPG ratings of 44 mpg US city, 41 highway and 43 combined and have an EPA-estimated range of 21 miles (34 km) electric.
kWh battery provides an electric-only range of up to 36 miles, with CO 2 emissions from just 39g/km. Fuel economy (on the WLTP combined cycle) is up to 147 mpg US. The 0-62mph sprint takes just 4.6 The T8 Twin Engine's 11.8 Like the T5, the T8 Twin Engine uses a Volvo Drive-E gasoline engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The driver can switch to pure electric power where the range will be around 40 kilometers (25 miles), and then, when needed, immediately revert back to the combined capacity of the gasoline engine and electric motor, with its combined output of around 400 hp and 640 N·m (472 lb-ft) of torque. Earlier post.).
The all-electric range is more than 50% greater than that of its predecessor—66 kilometers (41 miles) (WLTP) is possible with zero tailpipe emissions. mpg US) (WLTP) and 43 – 37 grams of CO 2 per kilometer. Fuel consumption and emissions are down by more than 15% on the levels of the predecessor model—to 1.9 – 1.6
The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.
The new Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport premium compact SUVs are now available with plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology, with an electric-only range of up to 66 km (41 miles) and CO 2 emissions as low as 32 g/km. L/100km (168 mpg US). L/100km (147 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36g/km.
The compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) developed exclusively for the Chinese automotive market with extended wheelbase and plug-in drive now achieves an electrically powered range of up to 110 kilometers (68 miles) due to its new battery technology.
l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 181g/km. The all-aluminium 2.0-liter l/100km fuel consumption level, while the 180 PS (178 hp, 132 kW) unit offers 4.8
During EPA testing the DuraDrive DI set a record for efficiency on an eight-cylinder natural gas truck, achieving 23 mpg (10.2 The half-ton CNG upgrade from Nat G comes standard with a 24 gasoline gallon equivalent (gge) natural gas cylinder giving the vehicle a combined natural gas and gasoline range of more than 1,000 highway-miles.
It carries a $6,800 price tag, gets 672 miles (1,081 miles) of highway driving on one tank of gas (84 mpg / 2.8 l/100km highway), can reach speeds of over 100 miles per hour, and is engineered to a 5-star safety rating.
Set to go on sale in early 2013, Honda’s 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan ( earlier post ) will offer the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles and a calculated total driving range of more than 500 miles. EPA fuel economy ratings and gas-electric range rating determined by Honda.).
Combining zero-emission driving capability and no range anxiety, the first-in-class Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid van can be charged with grid electricity for a pure electric NEDC driving range of up to 56 km (35 miles). liter EcoBoost gasoline engine acts as a range extender for total driving range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles), 2.7
mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 45 grams per kilometer (72.4 miles) solely on electric power, and has a total range of up to 880 kilometers (546.8 The show car is also designed for use with Audi Wireless Charging technology for contactless inductive charging. The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2
liters/100 km [35 – 39 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 178 – 160 g/km in the WLTP cycle), with a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine boosted by 48V mild hybrid technology. liters/100 km [181 – 235 mpg US]; electric power consumption combined: 26.0 – 23.7 The new BMW M760e xDrive and the new BMW 740d xDrive.
In the final phase of Car of the Year, Motor Trend judges debate and evaluate each vehicle against the award’s six key criteria: Design Advancement—well-executed exterior and interior styling; innovative vehicle packaging; good selection and use of materials. liter turbocharged I-4 gas engines. The Golf TDI and its 2.0-liter
Combining eight-speed automatic transmission with the electrification of Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system, M Hybrid Boost, all three units are designed to significantly improve power delivery and driving pleasure, while at the same time enhancing environmental performance. l/100 km (157 mpg US), and WLTP combined CO 2 emissions of 33g/km.
The look is handsome with styling forgoing sharp edges and a busy design for a more mature and finished feel that hints Euro. Hondas best-selling passenger car, and its second best-selling model behind the CR-V crossover, will not lose any sales with this newly designed and highly efficient sedan. miles per gallon.
million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre—consisted of 20 Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid vans ( earlier post ) covering 240,000 km (150,000 miles) over a 12-month period. The new vehicles target a zero-emission driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and use a 1.0-liter million (US$5.9-million)
It has newly designed, frameless, CFK hinged doors with aluminum outer skin. l/100 km (112 mpg US); power consumption combined of 14.5 l/100 km (124 mpg US); power consumption combined of 14.0 The lightweight construction concept typical of BMW i automobiles was adapted to the specific requirements of the Roadster.
The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. Click to enlarge.
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