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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) project, funded by GM, found that an ultracapacitor-based energy storage system (ESS) in a Saturn VUE BAS (belt alternator starter) mild hybrid performed at least as well or better than the NiMH battery system in the production hybrid. Pesaran, A.; Lustbader, J.; Tataria, H.

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NiMH Energy Storage VUE Saturn 299

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AUGUST 24, 2012

Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, L/100km, respectively). Total system output is 338 hp (252 kW).

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Not only is friction loss reduced, coolant flow rate can be very precisely controlled, contributing to improved fuel economy. The NiMH hybrid battery is placed under the rear seat for more efficient use of interior space. The water pump is driven by an electric motor, thus eliminating the need for a drive belt.

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Japan Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy 294

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JANUARY 20, 2014

liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine, evolved and matured from the third-generation Prius, together with a class-first full hybrid system (THS II with reduction gear) achieves fuel economy of 23.8 The NiMH hybrid battery is located below the front seat, creating a comfortable riding space and large cargo space. Both the 1.8-liter

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Minivan Japan Hybrid Toyota 236

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The new Ford in-house Li-ion hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) pack delivers peak charge and discharge power of 35 kW, compared to 25 kW and 27 kW, respectively, in the older Fusion hybrid NiMH pack, said Chuck Gray, Chief Engineer - Ford Electrification Engineering, at the SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Atkinson from the earlier 2.5L

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MARCH 31, 2010

Unlike traditional [power-split] hybrids that trade off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, the Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, while still delivering about a 40 percent improvement in city fuel economy compared to a Sonata equipped with the Theta II GDI engine.

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Atkinson to improve fuel economy. The 2012 Fusion Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway; Ford expects the upcoming 2013 Fusion Hybrid to offer about 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. All of that contributes to the overall fuel economy improvement, Gray noted. Atkinson to a 2.0L

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AUGUST 1, 2023

kWh NiMH battery pack. Fuel-economy numbers will be announced at a later date. There will be just one powertrain -- an i-Force Max hybrid setup that pairs a 2.4-liter liter four-cylinder with a 48-horsepower electric motor that's juiced by a 1.87-kWh

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Toyota NiMH Juice Fuel Economy 98

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Hybrid MAX produces powerful torque at low RPM for sporty, exhilarating driving and has an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined city/highway fuel economy rating. The variable range for the valve timings of both the intake and exhaust are set to maximize both fuel consumption and output.

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Hybrid Toyota Standards Motor 293

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JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE.

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

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MAY 26, 2014

While there are no 48 V models in production today, these are the next phase of an incremental multi-generational product plan for cost-effective improvement in vehicle fuel economy. Click to enlarge. There is not a clear winning 48 V power system architecture and associated components.

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Li-ion Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Market 265

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OCTOBER 21, 2013

We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48-volt mild hybrid systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA.

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Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

liter V6 gasoline engine, optimized via the Atkinson cycle, and the two-mode hybrid system to produce 46% better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. kWh 288-volt NiMH pack that’s enclosed under the rear cargo floor. The new Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter

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MARCH 2, 2011

This engineering solution targets the independent powering of the air-conditioning unit for improved full hybrid powertrain fuel economy. The smaller Prius v introduced in January at the Detroit show features a NiMH pack.). Solar panels have been applied to the entire roof surface of the Yaris HSD concept.

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Prius Downsizing Hybrid Toyota 231

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

Traditionally, maximizing fuel economy and minimizing GHG emissions are the main objectives of the control development. Although for the paper they worked with a NiMH battery system, the analysis can be easily extended to a Li-ion battery system.

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Austin Motor Motoring Motors 199

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liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. The powertrain development program focused not just on outstanding fuel economy, but also on a high level of driving appeal. UX 200 with new 2.0-liter

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AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 93

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

liter, 98 hp (73 kW) engine, 60 kW traction motor, and NiMH battery pack, the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in around 10 seconds, while returning what Toyota calls class-leading combined cycle fuel economy and sub-100g/km CO 2 emissions. Equipped with a 1.8-liter,

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Prius Concept Toyota Hybrid 239

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Optional low-rolling-resistance tires developed especially for the Panamera help this hybrid performance sedan deliver its NEDC fuel economy figure. With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1 Official US EPA fuel economy estimates will be available closer to the car’s on-sale date.

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Porsche Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Cayenne 199

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The 10 kW electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that recharges the 100V IMA NiMH battery pack. Preliminary fuel economy estimates are anticipated to result in an EPA rating of 36 city/38 highway miles per gallon on CVT-equipped models. seconds).

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Honda 2011 Hybrid Fuel Economy 231

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MARCH 9, 2011

The hybrid models are equipped with a NiMH battery pack. The Hybrid Adaptive Control System continuously communicates with the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to evaluate driving and road conditions to optimize the truck’s fuel economy and performance.

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Diesel Hybrid Market NiMH 225

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6 Battery pack.

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Prius Hybrid Motoring Motor 356

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NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system. Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6 The Fit Hybrid offers Honda’s Eco Assist (Ecological Drive Assist System) to help drivers achieve more fuel efficient driving.

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 210

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JUNE 25, 2012

Compared to the previous-generation Avalon, this 2013 powertrain combination offers improved fuel economy, performance, superior shift feel and response, with upgraded drivability and quietness, according to Toyota. volt NiMH battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle. L/100km, respectively).

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FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Start-stop systems are becoming increasingly prevalent in the vehicles we drive: helping to reduce our fuel consumption by switching the engine off whenever the vehicle is stable. However, now their contribution to fuel economy may be about to double thanks to a breakthrough from the Panasonic Corporation.

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NiMH Fuel Economy Corporation Economy 45

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JANUARY 9, 2012

It shuts off engine power smoothly when the car is stopped and seamlessly restarts as the driver releases the brake pedal, helping Fusion to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by approximately 3.5%. This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km)

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JANUARY 10, 2011

The new Prius v, with “v” expressing the vehicle’s versatility, shares the current generation Prius’ platform and Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, including the NiMH battery pack. Emission rating: SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 3. A new vehicle designed from the ground up, Prius v has a shape that evolved from Prius rather than being an elongated version.

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Prius Toyota MPG Fuel Economy 236

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

When drivers adopt an anticipatory style of driving, this has a direct and positive impact on fuel economy. Regenerative Braking : During braking, the E-Motor recovers kinetic energy, which is then stored in the high-voltage NiMH battery pack.

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Hybrid MPH Gasoline-Electric MPG 218

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MAY 11, 2009

NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system. In the US, the Insight carries an EPA city/highway/combined fuel-economy rating of 40/43/41 miles per gallon US.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The trick to getting the highest fuel economy in a hybrid is learning how to drive it efficiently. Fuel economy for the 2022 UX 250h, which runs on 87 octane gasoline, is EPA rated at 41 mpg city/38 highway/39 combined, but in the Eco drive mode our time traversing Southern California highways covered 221 miles at an average of 42.7

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 78

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Together, these technologies minimize situations when fuel enrichment is necessary to protect the catalytic converter from overheating damage, thereby improving fuel economy and lowering emissions. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter,

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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JULY 16, 2022

HYBRID MAX has a manufacturer-estimated 28 mpg US combined city/highway fuel economy rating. The variable range for the valve timings of both the intake and exhaust are set to maximize both fuel consumption and output. The fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System in the Toyota Crown combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Standards 284

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Pike suggests that North America will experience a rebound in a few years, as the economy stabilizes along with public transit funding levels. activity, although China is not pushing as aggressively in fuel cell as with battery electric buses. Fundamentally, all of these buses require either government emissions or fuel economy policy.

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2018 Li-ion Hybrid Fuel 276

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JULY 24, 2015

Hybrid systems other than the input power-split design pioneered by Toyota 17 years ago are still in early stages of development, and present huge opportunities to reduce cost through better designs, learning, and economies of scale. This favors full-function hybrids and works against mild hybrid systems.

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Hybrid Li-ion Lead Acid Fuel Economy 150

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 76

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. —Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will feature improved batteries with higher energy density.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Adopting a laser clad valve seat for the intake valve seat to make the intake port compatible with strong tumble flow (fuel consumption performance) and intake flow rate (output performance). kWh NiMH pack with 180 cells (6.5 A new parallel reduction gear format helps to reduce the loss in the transaxle. The new system uses a 1.4

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