Sentences with phrase «hybrid drivetrain allows»

The plug - in hybrid drivetrain allows 22 miles of electric range and total output reaches 357 horsepower.

Not exact matches

Although ORNL's proposed system would allow PHEV - makers to leave out the onboard charger that they currently install in their cars, the first - generation PHEVs are not intended for high - speed charging, says Frank, who is also founder of Efficient Drivetrains, Inc., a U.C. Davis start - up that designs energy - management systems for electric vehicles and hybrids.

This Jekyll - and - Hyde character is supported by the hybrid drivetrain, which allows you to choose between silent, laid - back, zero - emissions progress and hypercar performance with a Formula 1 — style KERS effect.»

A few short years later, Honda introduced a hybrid version of the Civic utilizing improved technology that allowed buyers to enjoy the well - documented style, driving dynamics and comfort of a standard Civic while simultaneously reaping the rewards of a highly efficient drivetrain.

The mid-size Lincoln MKZ even allows you to choose whether you want a hybrid or traditional drivetrain without touching its entry - level MSRP.

The BlueMotion also makes use of the Jetta Hybrid's DSG trans; allowing the wheels to be totally disconnected from the drivetrain to reduce mechanical drag.

Starting at about 55 km / h (34.18 mph) the drive system allows the TFSI engine together with the alternator to couple to the drivetrain — in this hybrid mode, the drive sources combine to optimize both efficiency and performance.

The hybrid «s drivetrain allows an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in an astonishing 4.6 seconds, at a topping of 278 km / h, which is a good increase from the previous 270 km / h.

However, it does not currently allow either hybrid drivetrains or AWD configurations.

In so doing, the SAV with all - electric drivetrain will blaze a trail for both the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology and a flexible vehicle architecture which in future will allow every model in the line - up to be fitted with a combustion engine, a plug - in hybrid system or a battery - electric drive unit, as desired.

Advanced technologies like hybrid drivetrains, diesel engines, direct fuel injection, turbocharging, advanced transmissions, low rolling resistance tires and aerodynamic designs are allowing standard - sized vehicles to be very fuel efficient.

Motor Racing Becomes Greener Many of the organizations that create the rules for racing are looking into allowing regenerative braking and hybrid drivetrains in the coming years, and hopefully we'll have 100 % electric racing soon enough (it could be possible with swappable battery packs).