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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System, 1.8L kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the Hybrid system.

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New BMW 7 Series offers revamped plug-in hybrid powertrain, other major changes in powertrain lineup

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The new BMW 7 Series is also available with gasoline and diesel engines using six, eight and twelve cylinders. The technology package for the gasoline engines comprises twin-scroll turbochargers, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and Double-VANOS variable camshaft control. kWh per 100 kilometers.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils V-Class concept plug-in hybrid MPV at Geneva; 78 mpg US

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liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km. The four-cylinder gasoline engine has an output of 155 kW (210 hp) and develops a maximum torque of 350 N·m (258 lb-ft), while the electric motor delivers 90 kW and 340 N·m (250 lb-ft) of torque. ision e accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 6.1

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Honda introduces Accord hybrid and plug-in in Japan; hybrid in US in October

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mpg US, 3.33 The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4 mpg US, 1.42 Honda estimates that the Accord Hybrid will earn an EPA fuel economy rating of 47 mpg US (20 km/L, 5.0 The plug-in hybrid in the US has a fuel economy rating of 115 mpg US (48.9

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. This is accomplished by using a much larger, more powerful lithium-ion battery pack. Here’s a brief overview.

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Volkswagen introduces the Sport Coupé Concept GTE PHEV at Geneva; 118 mpg US

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l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. The electrical components consist of a lithium-ion battery that’s housed in the center tunnel and two electric motors. Despite this dynamic performance, the concept car has an EC combined fuel consumption of 118 mpg US. The lithium-ion battery, which has a capacity of 10.7

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. The Renault gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid system supports 60 km of electric range plus extended range due to the gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Hybrid system. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E.

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