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The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), The gasoline engine will not operate unless an override setting is selected or certain conditions are present such as the accelerator pedal being fully depressed and the driver enabling the gas engine.
Toyota will introduce both gasoline and hybrid powertrain versions of the North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon. Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 The V6-powered 2013 Avalon achieves an EPA-rated 25 mpg combined, 21 city, 31 hwy (9.4, Avalon Hybrid. Click to enlarge.
EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.
Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6
The new BMW 330e and 330e xDrive Sedans utilize an intelligently controlled powertrain consisting of an electric motor, a high voltage battery pack and an internal combustion gasoline engine to enhance the performance driving experience of the 3 Series. The BMW 330e Sedan’s electrified drivetrain allows it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6
The gasoline engine and electric motor put out 308 horsepower (230 kW )and produce 332 lb-ft (450 N·m) of torque, enough to propel the X5 xDrive40e from 0-60 mph in 6.5 Early preliminary estimates put US EPA mileage estimates at 55 MPGe.
However, Consumer Reports’ engineers cautioned that buyers expecting their car to deliver the EPA’s figure of 47 mpg posted on the window sticker might be disappointed. We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. liter gasoline V6. Earlier post.).
L/100 km (NEDC), or 45 mpg US with an EPA rating. Top speed is 227 km/h (141 mph) with 8.6 seconds required to accelerate to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in 8.1 The powertrain combines a TSI engine (gasoline-powered with 110 kW / 150 PS), an electric motor (20 kW / 27 PS), a 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), and a 1.1
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. The EPA estimates that driving C-MAX Energi saves almost $7,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years compared with the average new vehicle. Earlier post.).
0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 As a result, electric-only range doubles from a previous EPA rating of 14 miles to a new EPA estimated 30-mile range. Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. Electric-only driving may be experienced at speeds up to 68 mph in this mode. seconds, 1.2
The plug-in hybrid SUV performs nearly a second faster than the conventional Audi Q5 to sprint from 0-60 mph in 5.0 As a result of the TFSI and EV powertrain state, the SUV is EPA-rated at 65 MPGe. The Audi Q5 TFSI e is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter
liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor which allows for nearly 95 mpg (2.48 BMW 328d will be powered by a TwinPower Turbo 4 cylinder engine, delivering 180 hp (134 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 N·m ) of torque, propelling the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in about 7.2 The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter
Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank. The standard hybrid with front-wheel drive targets best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles. The all-new 1.5-liter
turbo gasoline engine, the 2.5L Designed by Calty Design Studios and exclusively assembled at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana, the 2024 Grand Highlander will have a starting MSRP of $43,070 for the gasoline engine models, $44,670 for the hybrid and $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX powertrain. Earlier post.)
28-30 miles; EPA electric range TBA). Gasoline/4 in-line. Acceleration 0-60 mph (s). est. Acceleration 0-60 mph (s). est. Top speed (mph). Top speed, electric (mph). EPA electric range (mi). With battery capacity of 13.5 Type/Number of cylinders/Arrangement. Displacement (cc). 208 at 5,500.
The vans ordered by California Department of State Hospitals have zero tailpipe emissions and achieve 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes, compared to 13 MPG for a gasoline version of the same vehicle. Vehicles equipped with the package are being deployed across the United States.
The BMW 740Ld xDrive will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.1 US EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available, however, other models equipped with this engine have seen a 25 – 30% improvement in fuel efficiency over their direct gasoline-powered counterparts. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The new, more powerful Lithium-ion battery pack helps boost EPA-rated fuel economy figures by 1 mpg city for CVT equipped models, and 1 mpg highway for CR-Z models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission. The gasoline engine can automatically turn off during vehicle stops to improve efficiency.
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. EPA rating is 21 mpg city, 24 mpg highway. The ML450 HYBRID can drive solely on electric power up to a maximum speed of 34 mph.
The Supersports Convertible, with the same 621 bhp (463 kW) twin-turbocharged W12 engine as the Coupé version introduced in 2009, is the fastest and most powerful drop-top Bentley has ever built, and can run on both gasoline and E85 bioethanol or any combination of the two. EPA City TBC. EPA Highway TBC. Supersports Convertible.
The new Focus features a broad suite of Ford advanced driver assistance technologies and advanced EcoBoost gasoline and EcoBlue diesel engines offering a 10% fuel-efficiency improvement across the range. ACC works at speeds up to 200 km/h (125 mph). Ford has unveiled the all-new Ford Focus. Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-liter
Official US EPA fuel economy estimates will be available closer to the car’s on-sale date. The Panamera S Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top track speed of 167 mph (270 km/h). With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg US) (167 g/km CO 2 ).
liter gasoline engine. The Regal with eAssist achieves an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg (6.5 Acceleration matches the manual with an estimated 0-60 mph time of 6.7 kW) @ 1,000-2,200 rpm maximum electric motor power (electric assist). The motor generator is liquid-cooled. The eAssist system is matched to a 2.4-liter
The front-wheel drive B-Class F-CELL offers an operating range of around 240 miles (386 km) (Euro driving cycle, 190 miles (306 km) estimated EPA)—more than twice the range of the 2004 A-Class F-CELL—and short refueling times. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 11.4 seconds; top speed is 106 mph (171 km/h).
This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. l/100 km), and the overall EPA estimated combined fuel economy is now 29 mpg (8.1 now goes from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer estimated 7.3 The new engine runs on regular unleaded gasoline.
Final US EPA label values will be calculated closer to the time the car is on sale in the United States. liter flat 6-cylinder engine with direct gasoline injection produces 520 hp (383 kW) in the 911 Turbo and 560 hp (412 kW) in the S model. l/100 km (24.3 mpg US); these figures apply to both models. The bi-turbocharged 3.8-liter
Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) BMW 2 Series Coupe. Click to enlarge.
BMW 4-cylinder gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo. With the anticipated fuel economy ratings at the end of the EPA test cycle, BMW projects that the X3 will be the most fuel-efficient gasoline powered BMW SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) sold in the US to date. The BMW X3 xDrive28i accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5
The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). The Fit EV will achieve an estimated 100-mile ()161 km) driving range per charge using the US LA4 city cycle (70 miles (113 km) when applying EPA’s adjustment factor). liter gasoline engine.
liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter Paddle-shift controls will be available as an option with all automatic and PowerShift transmissions, both diesel and gasoline. liter TDCi diesel engine.
The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Gasoline-only models. The DOHC 3.5-liter
miles per gallon in an off-the-showroom floor, non-modified 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, nearly doubling its EPA rating. miles—setting a world record for gasoline-powered, midsize sedan. Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques such as smooth acceleration and coasting to red lights were able to wring 1,445.7
Maximum vehicle speed in Normal mode is 85 mph (137 km/h); maximum in Sport mode, which also has a more aggressive accelerator pedal feel, is 100 mph (161 km/h). In standard mode, the high voltage battery charges only up to 35 kWh and the vehicle is expected to achieve an EPA-estimated driving range rating of 92 miles.
The 2017 Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated 133 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent)—a substantial 26% enhancement over its predecessor model, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as a result of greater battery capacity and the improved hybrid system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph.
The result is 0-60 mph acceleration in 7.2 seconds and a top track speed of 135 mph (217 km/h). L/100km, respectively) on its US EPA label. The Cayenne Diesel is powered by a 3.0-liter liter V6 turbo diesel engine, delivering 240 horsepower (179 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 N·m) of torque from as low as 1,750 rpm.
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. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3
Baseline EDV top speed is approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) and has limited acceleration at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h). The medium-duty PEDV resulting from this project should have a top speed of at least 65 mph and be capable of strong acceleration at speeds above 35 mph and on highway entry ramps. EPA Tier 3.
On the gasoline side, the launch engine is the BMW X5 xDrive50i with a new generation of the 4.4L V8 gasoline engine (330 kW/450 hp), to be joined in December by the BMW X5 xDrive35i and the X5 sDrive35i powered by the 3.0L The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.9 TwinPower Turbo in-line six.
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, On the other hand, the highway fuel economy (when not facing with a choked Interstate crawling with traffic) was at or above the EPA estimate (with the air-conditioning on).
liter in-line, four-cylinder gasoline engine (INZ-FXE) that utilizes an Atkinson cycle to increase efficiency, a new hybrid transaxle (P510), an air-cooled, high-output 144V, 6.5 Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 EPA label calculations do not include ECO Mode.
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 fuel economy as compared to a conventional Saturn VUE, as well as a 7.5 four-cylinder turbo-diesel to a 3.6L
Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, The RAV4 gasoline version comes in four grades: LE, XLE, Limited and the new SE.
We made 0-60 mph runs in 7.1 Toyotas hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined.
The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 accelerates to 60 mph in 4.8 Official EPA ratings will be available closer to the US market launch. Twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine with High Precision Direct Injection. Acceleration to 60 mph in 4.8 Top speed of BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is electronically limited to 150 mph (241 km/h).
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