Ford engineers did a remarkable job of eliminating the flutter - rumble that many hybrids make when transitioning
from electric mode to gas engine and vice versa.
Not exact matches
The toothbrush has the same 30 - second interval timer we've all come to expect
from our
electric oral care devices, and can be operated in three different
modes, which are Clean, Soft, and Massage.
The all -
electric CUV zips
from zero to 60 in 3.2 seconds in «Ludicrous Speed»
mode, an upgrade that will set drivers with the need for speed back an extra $ 10,000.
You actually get to choose
from 3
modes:
electric shock, vibration, and sound.
But despite sharing his uncle's deep - rooted disdain for wildlife, which he hides
from Bea, it is Thomas who we begin to feel sorry for as the increasingly belligerent Peter goes
from likably cheeky chap to sneering sadist as he tries to torture his enemy by repurposing McGregor's animal traps,
electric security devices and explosives as weapons of ever - escalating destruction in the
mode of «Home Alone.»
The
electric motor and lithium - ion battery now have four
modes operable
from the Manettino control on the center console: Qualify delivers maximum performance for a shorter period of time, Long Run ensures consistent performance for longer periods of time, Fast Charge rejuvenates the battery more quickly, and Manual Boost provides, «instant maximum torque delivery.»
Niro's hybrid powertrain is notable for its smooth transitions, launching
from stoplights
from electric stop / start -
mode to EV
mode, then going full internal - combustion power when giving it full throttle.
In performance terms, and utilising the GTE
mode that supplies full power
from both the petrol engine and its
electric sidekick, the result is a 6 - second 0 - 62mph time and 139mph top speed.
Road
mode provides an RCZ R - beating 300bhp
from the engine and rear
electric motor on overboost.
The engineering of this ultramodern car is absolutely unreal: a monocoque built
from carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic; a racing - type weight distribution of 43 percent front / 57 percent rear; rear tires that are each over a foot wide; a plug - in hybrid powertrain with
electric motors on each axle that delivers 19 miles of range in full -
electric mode; a seven - speed PDK transmission; and a 4.6 - liter V - 8 engine that revs to 9150 rpm and makes 608 hp.
At speed on the turnpike in Comfort
mode, the i8's turbocharged engine is doing business through the rear wheels, and the
electric motor kicks in to provide a boost
from the front wheels when the throttle pedal calls for it.
Part of the reason for that is increased responsiveness, as you'd want when driving enthusiastically; part of the reason is that, in sport
mode, the engine tries to keep the battery topped up to a level that allows maximum performance of the
electric drive system, extracting the greatest total performance
from the car without the sad face of an empty battery popping up on your instrument panel display.
«Sport +»
mode has even more aggressive throttle mapping and enables max torque
from the
electric motors.
«Track»
mode also causes the battery pack to manage its charge differently so that the torque
from the
electric motors stays more consistent.
In E Power
mode, the gasoline engine is completely decoupled
from the drivetrain and power is routed
from the battery to the
electric motor through the eight - speed transmission to the rear wheels.
When you dial the SS's four -
mode chassis setting to the Track calibration, you get firmer damping and a higher effort level
from the
electric - assist steering, and this is certainly a good start to creating a worthwhile weapon on the track.
(800 / min — 5,000 / min) Maximum Revs: 9,150 rpm Power output per l: 133 hp / l (V8 engine) Power transmission: Combustion engine with hybrid module and transmission bolted together to form a single drive unit; seven - speed dual - clutch transmission; rear - wheel drive; front
electric motor with gearbox for driving the front wheels (decoupled
from 146 mph); five pre-selectable operating
modes for optimum coordination of all drive units.
Kia says the Niro's hybrid powertrain will feature smooth transitions
from electric stop - start
mode to EV
mode to full internal - combustion power.
Using the machined aluminium collar that surrounds the start / stop button, there are three dynamic
modes to choose
from: «Dynamic» is default, «Sport» hones the magnetic ride dampers and sharpens the already
electric throttle response (come to think of it, they did plug the car in several times during the day... perhaps it was all an elaborate hoax and this is in fact the world's first hybrid supercar?)
A BMW 3 Series with the fuel consumption of a small car: Thanks to BMW eDrive technology
from BMW EfficientDynamics, a range of up to 37 kilometres is possible in the purely
electric mode — with zero local emissions and zero fuel consumption.
This M4 benefits
from having a wonderful spec list including, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Fully
Electric Adjusting M Seats with Memory Function, Heated Front Seats, Automatic Xenon Projector Headlights, Carbon Fibre Interior Trim, Dual Climate Control, Air Conditioning, Heated Rear Screen, DAB Radio, LED Daytime Running Lights, Cruise Control, Rain Sensor, Headlights Washers, Satellite Navigation, Switchable Driving
Modes, Quad Exhaust, Bluetooth Phone & Audio Streaming, Light Package, High Gloss Shadowline Trim.
The second generation Volt's improved battery system and drivetrain increased the all -
electric range to 53 miles (85 km), its EPA rated fuel economy in charge - sustaining
mode to 42 mpg ‑ US (5.6 L / 100 km; 50 mpg ‑ imp), and the combined city / highway fuel economy in all -
electric mode to 106 MPG - e, up
from 98 MPG - e.
From the cockpit, the driver is able to choose between three power settings (EV, Eco or Power) based on driving needs; each controls how long the HS stays in pure -
electric mode, or whether it mixes its gasoline and
electric powerplants for propulsion.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced that its redesigned 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid van received a fuel - efficiency rating
from the U.S. EPA of 84 MPGe (miles - per - gallon equivalent) in
electric - only
mode during combined city and highway driving.
For the 2012 model year, EPA revised the Volt's fuel economy ratings, increasing the combined city / highway rating in all -
electric mode from 93 MPG - e to 94 MPG - e, and the highway rating was increased
from 90 MPG - e to 93 MPG - e.
Activating the Camry Hybrid's Sport driving
mode provides an
electric power boost
from the hybrid system and six simulated gears for the CVT.
The official second generation Volt's rating for combined city / highway fuel economy in all -
electric mode is 106 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPG - e), up
from 98 MPG - e for the 2015 first generation model.
Audi claims the e-tron will hit 83mph in
electric mode, which we can vouch for, and acceleration around town is brisk enough, with only a faint whine
from the motor.
Slip the shift lever into Sport
mode — when the gas engine becomes fully engaged, maximum thrust is available
from the
electric motor and brake regen is at its highest — and BMW claims the i8 will sprint to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds.
Transitions
from electric to engine
mode are seamless and barely noticeable, and power output
from the
electric and gas motors is smooth and linear for the most part.
This particular M6 also benefits
from a long list of specification including, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Blue M Brake Calipers, Automatic Xenon Projector Headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, 360 Cameras, Reverse Parking Camera, Rear Privacy Glass, Quad Exit Exhaust, Fully
Electric Adjusting Seats with Lumbar Support and Memory Function, Heated Seats, Carbon Fibre Interior Trim, Multi Functional Leather Steering Wheel with Paddleshift, Cruise Control, Switchable Driving
Modes, Bluetooth Phone & Audio Streaming, Keyless Push Button Start, Auto Stop Start, Head Up Display, Electronic Parking Brake, Full Colour Satellite Navigation, Dual Climate Control, Air Conditioning, Rear Climate Control, Headlining in Black and Red, Fully Electronic Folding and Adjusting Mirrors,
Electric Windows, Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Automatic High Beam, Automatic Wipers, CD Player, DAB Radio, Full Leather Dashboard, Carbon Fibre Roof, Lane Assist.
It carries a 5.13 - ratio Auburn Gear ECTED Max
electric locker (made
from 9310 heat - treated billet steel) that offers limited - slip and fully locked
modes.
The system is a «full hybrid,» meaning that the Lexus hybrid is capable of operating in separate gas or
electric modes, as well as a
mode that combines power
from both.
The transition
from pure
electric power to range extender
mode is a seamless one.
Because it also has a high torque right
from the moment it starts, the vehicle has the same driving performance as a car with a V6 gasoline engine even when operating in
electric mode.
However, the Asterion's steering wheel also includes three buttons
from which the driver selects his engine driving
mode: Zero - for zero emissions / full
electric; I for «Ibrido» (hybrid); and T for «Termico» (thermal) power.
According to Porsche, this engineering marvel of a car can achieve somewhere around 85 to 95 miles to a gallon and will race
from 0 - 62 MPH in pure
electric mode.
This plug - friendly Prius can be charged in 3 hours
from a simple household outlet and can travel up to 13 miles in
electric mode, then it reverts to the hybrid function of the standard Prius.
Although the little sedan generally starts silently in
electric mode and eases quietly away
from stops, the engine springs to life instantly with even a gentle prod of the accelerator.
The overall gear ratio selected provides a balance between the amount of tractive torque available
from the
electric motor and the vehicle speed range available before the EV
mode is disengaged at higher vehicle speeds.
Drivers will have the option to manually select
from the default start - up all -
electric mode to hybrid
mode.
It is quiet, which is no surprise in
electric mode, but continues to be quiet when it makes the switch
from electric to gas power.
The two -
mode full - hybrid drive system differs
from the typical single -
mode systems, which rely on much larger
electric motors.
For purposes of an accurate estimation of emissions, the analysis took into consideration the differences in operation between those PHEVs like the Chevrolet Volt that can operate in all -
electric mode without using gasoline, and those that operate in a blended
mode like the Toyota Prius PHV, which uses both energy stored in the battery and energy
from the gasoline tank to propel the vehicle, but that can deliver substantial all -
electric driving in blended
mode.
These green zones became when the vehicle would switch
from running the gasoline engine to using only the
electric driving
mode.
In addition to
electric assist, the second
mode provides full power
from the 5.7 - liter HEMI ® V - 8 when conditions demand it, such as when passing, pulling a trailer or climbing a steep grade.
It also will be able to travel up to 62 mph (100 km / h) in all -
electric mode, up
from the 42 - mph (67 - km / h) limit of the outgoing Fusion Hybrid.
With the 97bhp and 128 lb ft of torque of the completely re-engineered 1.8 litre petrol engine boosted by the 71bhp permanent magnet synchronous
electric motor, the Prius will whizz and whirr itself
from rest to 62mph in a leisurely 10.6 seconds, even if you switch
from eco
mode to power
mode.
In EV and Hybrid
modes, when power to the front wheels is all coming
from the
electric drive motor, the car doesn't need a transmission because of the
electric motor's ability to deliver full torque instantaneously.
Gone is the uncontrolled, undamped ride we experienced in the development mules» «comfort»
mode, but far more impressive than that is the now - seamless transition
from pure -
electric motoring to petrol power.