Sentences with phrase «hybrid fuel economy»

One thing this highlights, though, is that we need much better plug - in hybrid fuel economy than what modified Priuses can offer.

Plug - in Hybrid Fuel Economy: Fuel economy for plug - in hybrids is provided in miles per gallon for gasoline operation and miles per kilowatt - hour for electric operation.

In addition to the Fusion Hybrid, consider the Honda Accord Plug - In Hybrid, which can only go 13 battery - powered miles but compensates with better hybrid fuel economy.

This model sets itself apart with excellent towing capability, available Audi Drive Select customization, excellent ride quality, strong safety feature content, hybrid fuel economy, and Strong performance

The new Alfa Romeo - based Dodge Dart with 1.4 - litre MultiAir engine provides hybrid fuel economy but its performance is anything but hybrid - like!

Those who desire hybrid fuel economy without the hybrid price will want to give the Fiesta SFE a serious look.

The 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has typically excellent full - hybrid fuel economy around town and in slow traffic.

The Good The 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has typically excellent full - hybrid fuel economy around town and in slow traffic.

The carmaker explained that several factors can affect hybrid fuel economy more than regular gasoline engines, and among the differences highlighted were speed, as the difference between 75 mph and 65 mph can produce a 7 mpg difference in fuel economy; outside temperature, the difference between 40 °F and 70 °F can result in a 5 mpg difference; and vehicle break - in, the difference from 0 miles to 6,000 miles can be a 5 mpg difference.

The software upgrade information is an oh - by - the - way mention in a press release this week, titled «Ford Further Improving On - Road Hybrid Fuel Economy and Hiring for Future, as Electrified Vehicle Share Quadruples.»

Ford also makes a plug - in hybrid version called the Fusion Energi, and while its hybrid fuel economy isn't as good — 38 MPG in regular hybrid mode — the Fusion Energi can be charged up from an outside source and drive up to 21 miles on battery power only.

The following table shows the overall EV / hybrid fuel economy expressed in terms of miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (mpg - e) and the utility factor for the ten MY2014 plug - in hybrids available in the U.S. market.

The Malibu only offers a mild hybrid, so its hybrid fuel economy is not that much better than the unassisted ICE.

Strengths of this model include excellent towing capability, available Audi Drive Select customization, excellent ride quality, strong safety feature content, hybrid fuel economy, and Strong performance

[85] As of March 2016 [update], only three plug - in hybrid models available in the market have a higher combined fuel economy than the Prius Eco in terms of their combined EV mode / hybrid fuel economy, the BMW i3 REx (88 MPG - e), the Chevrolet Volt (77 MPG - e), and first generation Toyota Prius Plug - in Hybrid (56 MPG - e).

The EPA's antiquated test sequence seems to overestimate hybrid fuel economy disproportionately.

Hybrid fuel economy is never as good as the EPA ratings suggest — yet is still markedly better than a comparable non-hybrid's.

Not exact matches

Many hybrids, such as the Prius, use a continuous variable transmission (CVT) that serve up good fuel economy but can result in an buzzy disconnect when accelerating; they effectively have one gear, or an infinite number of gears, depending on how you look at it.

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The data shows that the beverage industry has the largest fleet of fuel - efficient heavy - duty hybrid commercial vehicles in North America, and has increased fuel economy (miles per gallon) industry - wide by 3 percent per year since at least 2010.

Powered by a new, more affordable hybrid system, the Vue Green Line delivers a 20 - percent improvement in fuel economy.

Officials attributed the strong showing by auto manufacturers to general improvements in fuel economy as well as growing manufacturer investment in hybrid and electric - powered vehicles.

The diesel plug - in hybrid can run in all - electric mode for 14 miles with an estimated fuel economy of 89 mpg equivalent and can achieve 35 mpg as a hybrid, which a comparable gasoline - powered SUV would be hard - pressed to beat.

He also wants to put a million 150 - mile -(240 - kilometer --RRB- per - gallon plug - in hybrids on the road by 2015 and plans to raise fuel economy standards by 4 percent each year.

In the latter case, the hybrid had a 27 percent lower emissions impact than the natural - gas version, due to its better fuel economy.

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The number of car models, where at least one variant has a combined city / highway label fuel economy of at least 30 mpg, has grown from 46 models in MY 2012 to more than 70 models in MY 2017, and the number of car models with 40 mpg or higher has more than doubled (comprised of hybrid, electric (EV), plug - in hybrid electric (PHEV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV)-RRB-.

Among Freeman's specific recommendations are a «20 percent federal tax credit to electricity and natural gas utilities that gives highest priority to the efficient use of the energy they supply,» and ban on new coal or nuclear plants and retirement of the existing plants within the next 30 years, government - funded demonstration plants for Big Solar and hydrogen, increasing federal fuel economy standards one mile - per - gallon a year over the next 24 years, tax credits for plug - in hybrids or flex - fuel vehicles, and an excess - profits tax on oil to fund the tax credits.

Even the ’12 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist, a mild hybrid that trumps many rivals in fuel economy, becomes less compelling, rated at 25/37 mpg (9.4 - 6.3 L / 100 km).

In addition, its hybrid competitors, the Infiniti M35h and the Lexus GS450H, promise much better fuel economy — combined figures are 29 and 31 (estimated), respectively — and give up little in terms of performance.

Fuel - economy ratings for the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid are 49/47/48 mpg (city / highway / combined), which eagle - eyed readers will note are lower than the 2015 model's numbers.

The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is cancelled for 2016; this gas - electric SUV was previously the most expensive Touareg in the lineup, but provided worse fuel economy than the TDI models, at 20/24 mpg city / highway.

With the departure of the V - 8 engine in the new GS, the Lexus GS450H hybrid attempts to cover both the performance and the fuel - economy ends of the spectrum.

Though exact numbers aren't out yet, Volvo has at least confirmed its new T8 twin - engine plug - in hybrid powertrain will be available — it develops 395bhp in the XC90 with a 0 - 60 time of 5.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy figure of 112.9 mpg.

The inside word from Japan is that the 2009 version of the landmark hybrid will deliver better fuel economy and more power.

Powertrain choices remain the same — a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder or a 3.5 - liter V - 6 with a six - speed automatic, and a 2.5 - liter Hybrid Synergy Drive system with a CVT — but we wouldn't be surprised to see a slight fuel economy bump over the current Camry's 25/35 mpg (city / highway) ratings with the four - cylinder and 21/31 mpg ratings with the V - 6.

Because it gets fuel economy that's significantly better than the S400 Hybrid, particularly on the highway (the EPA rates the hybrid at 19/25 mpg city / highway, and Mercedes reckons that the diesel will earn a 20 / 31 - mpg rating), but is expected cost only a few thousand dollarsHybrid, particularly on the highway (the EPA rates the hybrid at 19/25 mpg city / highway, and Mercedes reckons that the diesel will earn a 20 / 31 - mpg rating), but is expected cost only a few thousand dollarshybrid at 19/25 mpg city / highway, and Mercedes reckons that the diesel will earn a 20 / 31 - mpg rating), but is expected cost only a few thousand dollars more.

A twelve - cylinder variant is an inevitability (probably in 2011) as is a sporty S8 (following after); while a hybrid variant or, potentially, a 3.0 - liter V - 6 TDI, could appeal to those who prize fuel economy.

Kia says that this «through - the - road» hybrid system also helps reduce turbo lag thanks to the electric motor's instant torque, while also helping fuel economy through regenerative braking.

Toyota's new hybrid system for rear - wheel - drive vehicles promises improved fuel economy at high speeds, allowing for intermittent use of the engine at such speeds.

With the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited, we're seeing that promise fulfilled, as this ute now delivers both trucklike utility and carlike practicality, refinement, and fuel economy.

The first rule in selling hybrids is to engineer them to achieve outrageous fuel economy.

The fuel economy champ, however, is the Civic Hybrid, with a rating of 44/47/45 mpg from its gasoline - electric powertrain.

This doesn't come as a surprise; in a bid to achieve better fuel economy and efficiency, the next Wrangler will pack a host of upgrades, including an eight - speed automatic transmission, «Hurricane» turbocharged four - cylinder engine, and a mild hybrid system.

It's still unconfirmed at this point, but there's also a chance that the A35 will use a mild hybrid system similar to the one found in the new CLS to improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance.

It might have one of the best - integrated hybrid systems in the world, but with no significant performance advantage and a negligible fuel economy improvement, there's simply no compelling reason to buy it.

For only $ 375 more than the Honda Insight, the Toyota Prius C offers the highest city fuel economy of any hybrid in America, with its 53/46/50 mpg city / highway / combined rating.

The 2014 Mercedes - Benz E250 BlueTec is the clear fuel economy leader of the 2014 E-Class lineup, which also includes 3.5 - liter V - 6 E350 models, an E400 Hybrid model with a V - 6 mated to an electric motor, and the 5.5 - liter V - 8 E550 models.