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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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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, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 The NiMH battery pack is the same as on the third-generation Prius liftback, but with a cooling duct located under the rear seat. The standard audio system has a 6.1-inch

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Toyota launches Aqua compact hybrid in Japan; targeting 12,000 units per month in sales

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mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 The hybrid transaxle, which includes the power control unit, the power-generation motor and drive motor, has also been designed to be small and light. The Aqua features a small 1.5-liter liter Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with reduction gear, which achieves fuel efficiency of 35.4

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Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

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litres/100 km (62 mpg US), with 99 g/km of CO 2. This system places the HDi diesel engine in standby when the vehicle is at a standstill (at traffic lights, a stop sign or in a traffic jam, etc) and when the vehicle is being driven in electric mode. High-voltage NiMH battery pack. Sanyo is the provider of the NiMH batteries.

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Toyota Unveils Sai Compact Luxury Hybrid in Japan

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km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 mpg US, 5.1 The Sai uses a NiMH battery pack. A Hybrid System Indicator that shows real-time driving status and an Eco Driving Indicator that lights up to signify fuel-efficient vehicle operation provide visual support to the driver. The Sai offers fuel efficiency of 23.0

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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HDi FAP 120 kW (163 bhp) internal combustion engine, with a displacement of 1,997 cm 3 , was introduced this year and complies with the Euro 5 standard. Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack is located under the rear load area floor, near the electric motor. Sanyo provided its expertise on the NiMH high voltage batteries.

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Toyota Introduces Hybrid Version of the Auris 2010, Optimal Drive for Gasoline and Diesel Units

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L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving. L/100 km (39 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. L/100 km (40 mpg US) and 136 g/km respectively. Optimal Drive. liter unit.

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