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OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. On the other hand, it is well known that in an internal combustion engine up to 35% of the energy developed by the fuel combustion is dissipated in the exhaust gases. Δ in electric range.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

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JANUARY 4, 2013

Using a new optimization framework, Dr. Andreas Malikopoulos of the Energy & Transportation Science Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has explored the impact on fuel economy and GHG emissions of varying the size of the motor/generator and battery pack in pre- and post-transmission hybrid configurations of a medium-duty PHEV.

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MAY 23, 2021

The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control.

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MPH Miles Gas Fuel Economy 145

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MAY 6, 2012

Coolant circulation above the cylinder head is then controlled by an electric pump to meet the needs of interior heating and to recover energy from exhaust gas recirculation. The common rail fuel injection system builds a system pressure of up to 1,800 bar; the fuel is atomized by eight-hole nozzles.

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Audi Engine Exhaust Oil 334

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. Designed to be lighter and more efficient, the new EA888 Gen 3 turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder powerplant features a number of refinements, including a novel cylinder-head-integrated exhaust manifold with exhaust gas cooling. liter model.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Proterra battery-electric buses in service in a 12- vehicle demonstration by Foothill Transit in California offered significant fuel savings compared to similar conventional vehicles, according to a recently published analysis of the results of the demonstration by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). miles per DGE.

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JULY 22, 2010

Lincoln’s new MKZ Hybrid ( earlier post ) will be priced the same as its conventional gas sibling when it goes on sale this fall, with an MSRP starting at $35,180, including destination and delivery. Lincoln is the first automaker to offer luxury customers a premium hybrid vehicle with an MSRP that matches its conventional gas version.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

Whether you are seeking to develop more eco-conscious driving habits or reduce gas expenditure, there are many benefits to reducing the miles you put on your vehicle. But how can you increase your fuel economy? Here are some ways to reduce your mileage and gas usage. 1 – Lighten the Load in Your Car.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maintenance 105

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APRIL 10, 2018

Core EcoBoost technologies including advanced turbocharging, high-pressure direct fuel injection and Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing, also feature for both engines. Particulate emissions are reduced using standard gas particulate filter technology. ACC works at speeds up to 200 km/h (125 mph). The all-new 1.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

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JUNE 17, 2013

E-Thrust is a “series hybrid” electrical distributed propulsion system concept using one gas power unit providing the electrical power for six fans for lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions and less noise. E-Fan: electric aircraft in progress. Click to enlarge. E-Fan in the hangar. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Re-Charge Electric Electrical 334

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

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 Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Jetta Hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 296

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

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. seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). The Golf GTE offers combined cycle fuel economy (provisional) of about 157 mpg US (1.5

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APRIL 4, 2013

Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance. Unlike airbags which generate heat when deploying, Ford’s inflatable rear seatbelt uses cold compressed gas.

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Engine China Ford Fuel Economy 281

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JANUARY 27, 2014

EVDrive has developed and demonstrated an electric 4-wheel, 4-motor torque vectoring technology (Terra-Torque-Drive) specifically targeted at 4-wheel off-road powersports vehicles such as side-by-side Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs). Superior fuel economy, estimated average 50-100% better, and for short trips, no fuel may be needed at all.

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Motoring Motors Motor Electric 299

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MAY 18, 2012

Light-duty vehicle fuel economy penalties for CNG in conventional engines, with and without scaling for performance equivalence. the CNG-fueled engine has lower performance) and up to a 12% fuel consumption penalty when the engine is resized (i.e., “up-sizing”) On the UDDS cycle, the fuel consumption penalty was 3.3%

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite of active safety systems comes standard on the hybrid.

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

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MARCH 13, 2014

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.

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Parts Plug-in Gasoline-Electric MPH 368

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

natural gas vehicle. natural gas vehicle, previewed in a concept form in 2011 ( earlier post ) and revealed in its production version at the Geneva auto show in March this year, in Europe. The natural gas version produces its 50 kW output at 6,200 rpm and reaches its maximum torque of 90 N·m (66 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm.

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JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 The base version of the Golf GTD, at 3,036 pounds (1,377 kg), accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.5 With a new 2.0L By comparison, the earlier A6 Golf GTD posted 8.1

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Plug-in Hybrid Miles Plug 220

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APRIL 28, 2009

miles out of a single tank of gas during a fund-raising effort in Washington, DC that concluded today. Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques such as smooth acceleration and coasting to red lights were able to wring 1,445.7 They did it by averaging 81.5

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Fusion Miles Gas Ford 231

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JANUARY 9, 2020

liter engine family with a 12-volt BSG electric motor and a lithium-ion battery that delivers 70hp (51kW). liter 69hp gasoline engine, the mild hybrid version improves fuel efficiency, reducing CO 2 emissions on the road by up to 30% without impeding performance. Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda Hybrid Launch Edition.

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Hybrid Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy 284

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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AUGUST 4, 2016

Based on an average new car fuel economy of 25.3 mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. The second-generation Volt improves on the pioneering work of the original, adding additional electric-only range, improved fuel economy of 106 mpg-e and 42 mpg, and a chassis that is lighter than the original.

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Volt Miles All-Electric Chevrolet 150

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter,

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

liter gas engine—and is projected to save taxpayers between $3,500 and $5,700 per vehicle in fuel costs annually. liter-equipped model in 0-60 mph by 1.1 seconds and in the 0-100 mph run by 4.7 V6 engine and 75 kW electric motor to deliver 494 combined horsepower and best-in-class 630 combined ft-lbs of torque.

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AUGUST 12, 2015

liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h).

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Jeep Diesel Europe MPG 150

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

BMW estimates that the BMW X3 xDrive28i will provide much improved fuel economy figures with the new TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine over the former 6-cylinder engine it replaces—as it has with other BMW models that have transitioned from 6- to 4-cylinder engines. The BMW X3 xDrive28i accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5

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BMW Auto Fuel Economy Exhaust 210

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JULY 1, 2010

whenever the driver releases the accelerator pedal or brakes—the system elevates the voltage of the alternator (generator), and this electricity is used to intensively charge the vehicle’s battery. This relieves engine load, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph).

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MAY 6, 2013

The fuel is injected by means of magnetic injectors and seven-hole injection nozzles. Charging takes place at all times via a two-stage exhaust-gas turbocharger system. The electric fuel pump controls the fuel supply for the Sprinter according to requirements—i.e. 20 mph (32 km/h).

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Diesel 2014 Standards Exhaust 306

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system. An associate at the Anna Engine Plant assembles the Atkinson-cycle engine.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The extra output, more instantaneous power delivery and high-revving character that these measures provide go hand in hand with not only greater fuel economy but also a reduction in weight of around two kilograms (4.4 All the model variants—in both Sedan and Touring guise—accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) 0.2

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BMW MPG Diesel Exhaust 255

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MARCH 22, 2013

In addition there are two gas engines, adaptable to run on biogas, compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied LNG. 410 hp fuel-saver with only SCR. A fixed-geometry turbocharger and an electric intake throttle are used. A basic version of Scania Opticruise is an additional option for maximum fuel economy.

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Fuel Exhaust Economy Engine 275

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MARCH 29, 2025

liter 4-cylinder and twin electric motors, one each on the front and rear axles, that enable the electronic on-demand all-wheel drive. 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.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

EPA-estimated fuel economy is 126 MPGe city, 109 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most efficient electric vehicles on the market (tied with the Chevy Bolt, second after the Hyundai Ioniq Electric). The electric motor on the 2017 e-Golf has been upgraded as well.

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