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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 hybrids appeared most used nickel-metal-hydride batteries This question was such a big roadblock for increasing sales that Toyota began an advertising campaign for the Prius that clearly emphasized that plugging in was not necessary. So, what’s the difference between the two different types of hybrid vehicles?

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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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Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

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L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. 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 ). With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined. The Crown is well-equipped with active and passive safety features and comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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Using 87 octane fuel, the engine and transmission combination earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 36 mpg city/36 highway/36 combined. The nickel metal hydride battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. The 2021 Sienna comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 Your numbers may differ.

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BMW Provides Update on ActiveHybrid X6

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mpg US mpg), with a CO 2 emission rating of 231 grams/kilometer. Piezo-injectors positioned in the middle between the valves help to make the combustion process particularly smooth, efficient and clean, the V8 power unit therefore fulfilling both the European EU5 standard and the ULEV II standard in the USA.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the more powerful Hybrid Max Platinum at 29 mpg city/32 highway/30 combined, while the Crown THS Limited and XLE fuel economy are rated at 42 city/41 highway/41 combined. Safety The Crown is well-equipped with active and passive safety features and comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.

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