The Optima HEV
adds hybrid efficiency to the standout styling and vehicle dynamics of our all - new Optima, and the PHEV takes things one step further with all - electric range that is among the best in the segment,» said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning, Kia Motors America (KMA).
Not exact matches
The company also expects to
add hybrid digital printing capabilities to the mix within the next few months to help improve cost
efficiencies for its customers, he says.
Meanwhile, he
added, the steady erosion of fuel duty yield is well known, as vehicle fuel
efficiency improves and
hybrid, electric and other vehicle technologies achieve significant market penetration.
Add efficiency and exhilaration to every drive in the no - compromise Accord
Hybrid.
Adding a
hybrid version of the popular X5 makes sense, as it would help BMW boost the energy
efficiency of all its products.
Of the two trims, we recommend the RLX Sport
Hybrid, which has standard all - wheel drive, more power,
added features and higher fuel
efficiency.
Most have simply
added to their new vehicles (
hybrid or gas - powered) some kind of
efficiency - boosting technology: aerodynamic body pieces designed to cheat the wind; turbocharging; high transmission gearing to keep engine speeds low; and so forth.
The 2017 Nissan Rogue
Hybrid builds on the standard model with improved fuel
efficiency without
adding much to the price tag.
A
hybrid model will
add an electric motor to that V8 sometime around 2020, but will be designed simply to better
efficiency, as opposed to improve performance.
Unlike mechanical AWD systems that reduce fuel
efficiency via
added weight and friction, the RX 450h's rear - mounted electric motor - generator allows all four wheels to perform regenerative braking, charging the
hybrid battery more effectively.
Whether you're looking for more fuel
efficiency, an eco-friendly car that won't give you range anxiety, or maybe even the
added oomph of a torquey electric motor,
hybrid cars have a lot to offer.
Seeking a balance between performance fun and a little
efficiency as well, the 530e iPerformance gets all the same good stuff as the regular 5 Series, including the latest interior technology, snappy good looks, and a decent amount of performance, but
adds a solid dose of
hybrid efficiency and torque on top.
The combined extra weight of the Plug - in
Hybrid technology therefore
adds minimal weight to the Ioniq, but significantly increases its
efficiency.
More important, the QX60 line
adds a
hybrid, which promises impressive fuel
efficiency to go with its already - exceptional capabilities.
The Regal eAssist uses a stripped down regenerative braking system to deliver
hybrid - like fuel
efficiency gains without the weight or
added complexity of a...
The instrument cluster
adds an additional gauge that monitors the
efficiency of the vehicle, and the instrument panel has some
hybrid graphics.
«It is exceptionally well - suited to deliver the primary attributes we sought to infuse in the Pacifica
Hybrid's propulsion system — class - leading
efficiency and superior refinement,»
added Lee, who also oversees the Company's global powertrain operations.
With a combined rating of 26 mpg and a driving range over 500 miles, Nissan toutes that the
hybrids feature the same styling and features as the standard V6 models, but
add fuel
efficiency and driving range.
With a new flagship sedan imminent, this trademark filing could suggest that the LS lineup will be
adding a new
hybrid model — perhaps as a more entry - level alternative to the LS 600h L. Another feasible possibility could be that Lexus is planning to replace the 5.0 - liter V - 8 in the LS 600h L with a more advanced, downsized engine with similar power but better
efficiency.
Whereas most automakers are fixated on
efficiency at the cost performance and driving pleasure when building a
hybrid vehicle, MINI says that its new plug - in
hybrid model «is not solely focused on
efficiency,» but also uses its electric motor to
add to the vehicle's performance and fun - factor.
Though the available plug - in
hybrid drivetrain
adds a considerable amount to the cost of the base BMW 3 Series sedan, we can see how some drivers might appreciate the balance of power and
efficiency.
The combined extra weight of the
hybrid technology therefore only
adds minimal additional weight to the IONIQ but, significantly increases its
efficiency.
The Bottom Line The 2016 Audi A3 e-tron
adds eco-friendliness and a bit of utility to the already premium A3, but it's far from the best choice for plug - in
hybrid efficiency or EV range.
The 2016 Audi A3 e-tron
adds eco-friendliness and a bit of utility to the already premium A3, but it's far from the best choice for plug - in
hybrid efficiency or EV range.
Furthermore, diesel already has high part - load
efficiency, much better than gasoline Otto - cycle engine, so,
adding a
hybrid drive train to a diesel won't improve
efficiency as much as
adding hybrid to a gasoline engine.
The four displaces 2.4 liters and is
efficiency - aided by eAssist that
adds 15 horsepower with a mild
hybrid system.
Add in the fuel
efficiency of a
hybrid and you have a sedan with lots to offer.
Ford of Europe
added the Mondeo
Hybrid offers pricing competitive with Mondeo diesel powertrain variants, delivering on Ford's promise to give fuel -
efficiency - minded customers the power of choice.
Any kind of
hybrid / electric vehicle costs considerably more than a non-
hybrid (non-
hybrid vehicles with similar fuel
efficiency are available) due to the complexity and
added costs of batteries.
While companies like Audi and Jaguar are racing to deliver luxury electric SUVs to compete with the Tesla Model X, Toyota has delivered an affordable option in the RAV4
hybrid and Kia's Niro Hybrid has the looks and practicality of a crossover without the added weight of all - wheel drive for car - like effic
hybrid and Kia's Niro
Hybrid has the looks and practicality of a crossover without the added weight of all - wheel drive for car - like effic
Hybrid has the looks and practicality of a crossover without the
added weight of all - wheel drive for car - like
efficiency.
Frito - Lay is
adding over 1,200 fuel efficient vehicles to their fleet so store deliveries will have a lower carbon footprint.It'd be great to see the company using radically better vehicles - like all electric, or even electric
hybrid - but we're still giving them some snaps for the choice to go with Sprinter vehicles, which give them a 50 % better fuel
efficiency rate over what they're currently using, as well as a 28 % reduction of CO2 emissions per vehicle.