That means that it would take about 1 year to pay back the extra cost
of the hybrid drivetrain, and then a $ 5000 bonus each year after that (and more as oil gets more expensive).
The just - released 2011 Hyundai Elantra gets 40 mpg highway without resorting to the complexity and cost
of a hybrid drivetrain.
Kia has also fitted the Niro with «Predictive Energy Control» which uses Sat Nav to plot upcoming terrain and maximise the efficiency
of the hybrid drivetrain.
Styling tweaks, renewed infotainment equipment, the latest suite of safety technology, and a new sporty SE trim level are all on the menu, but the biggest news by far is the addition
of a hybrid drivetrain.
Still, the 2016 is a relevant vehicle, offering families a reasonably priced vehicle with plenty of all - round capability, including seating for seven, towing up to 5,000 pounds, and the option
of a hybrid drivetrain and AWD.
The second - gen XC90 has no less than five powertrains at its disposal, but the big news is the addition
of a hybrid drivetrain.
The new UKL1 platform is also suitable for at least one type
of hybrid drivetrain so expect to see this in the next Mini family.
Designed in the energy - efficient vein
of the Hybrid drivetrain, Idle Stop cuts the engine when the Accord comes to a complete stop with the car in drive mode and the brake depressed.
The ActiveHybrid 5 is able to deliver substantial torque off of the line thanks to the design
of its hybrid drivetrain, making it much quicker than one would expect from an electrically - assisted car.
The new system alters the behaviour
of the hybrid drivetrain and the power steering assistance as well as the throttle mapping between the three modes.
However, the addition
of a hybrid drivetrain changes things dramatically, especially with 680 horsepower and 750 pound - feet of torque on tap.
Hybrid SUVs and crossovers like the 2017 Kia Niro and 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid are great ways for a driver to keep the utility and space that an SUV provides, while also taking advantage
of a hybrid drivetrain for exceptional fuel efficiency.
Klaus also stresses the NSX's adoption
of a hybrid drivetrain, all - wheel drive and dual - clutch gearbox are akin to the original's aluminum semi-monocoque chassis and titanium engine connecting rods pushing the performance envelope.
Nonetheless the peak combined output
of the hybrid drivetrain is 122PS, which lower than what you'd expect.
Spotted at Ferrari's Fiorano test track, this 488 test chassis clearly pulls away with no noise at all, indicating a new - to - Ferrari layout
of hybrid drivetrain
The Bottom Line The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the most engaging car in the Camry lineup, not due to performance driving characteristics but for the sheer cleverness
of its hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around utility.
My primary hesitation is durability and reliability
of a hybrid drivetrain.
The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the most engaging car in the Camry lineup, not due to performance driving characteristics but for the sheer cleverness
of its hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around utility.
Specifics on the five - door wagon are not being released, but expect a diesel with or as part
of a hybrid drivetrain for the European version, and some less - diverse line of powertrains for our shores.
Of the 31 contenders in the 2016 Wards 10 Best Engines competition, only two are naturally aspirated inline - 4s working free
of hybrid drivetrains.
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.
A production version LF - LC would be built on a shortened version
of the next Lexus LS chassis, and have a plug - in
hybrid drivetrain.
Infiniti confirms that the Q80 Inspiration utilizes a
hybrid - electric
drivetrain, advanced adaptive suspension, and plenty
of lightweight acoustic glass to keep the cabin quiet.
The
hybrid display screen isn't as clear as Toyota «s, either, but at least it gives you an idea of what's going on with the drivetrain, unlike GM's Saturn Vue H
hybrid display screen isn't as clear as Toyota «s, either, but at least it gives you an idea
of what's going on with the
drivetrain, unlike GM's Saturn Vue
HybridHybrid.
All
of them should eventually become available with plug - in
hybrid drivetrains so Cadillac will be able to meet ever stricter global emissions mandates.
The notion
of a
Hybrid supercar may not sound like that much of a leap in our post-Holy Trinity world, but the Regera's hybrid drivetrain is a little different to those seen in others like the Porsche 918 Spyder and McLar
Hybrid supercar may not sound like that much
of a leap in our post-Holy Trinity world, but the Regera's
hybrid drivetrain is a little different to those seen in others like the Porsche 918 Spyder and McLar
hybrid drivetrain is a little different to those seen in others like the Porsche 918 Spyder and McLaren P1.
The SQ8 is rumored to get a performance
hybrid drivetrain comprised
of Audi's already - potent turbocharged 3.0 - liter V - 6 and an electric motor, a combination making as much as 470 hp.
The low - slung shooting brake body
of the Instinct concept is instantly appealing; less so for evo readers thanks to the
hybrid drivetrain and raft
of autonomous driving tech.
As already reported, the GT Concept is a near production - ready super-saloon with over 800bhp
of combined power from its
hybrid drivetrain.
In fact, I couldn't think
of a compelling reason to buy a Fusion without the
hybrid drivetrain.
The days
of truly lightweight, minimalist, only - has - what - it - barely - needs sports cars came and went in the age
of touchscreen multimedia systems, airbags for your kneecaps and
hybrid - electric
drivetrains.
It's the brand's first ever fully electric vehicle and paves the way for Bentley's future strategy
of adding electric and
hybrid drivetrains to its range
of vehicles.
Again, a list
of incredible superlatives made the rounds: a
hybrid drivetrain with an aggregate power output
of 903 hp, a curb weight
of 3303 pounds, a carbon - fiber monocoque, an adjustable suspension and active aerodynamics, 0 to 62 mph in 2.8 seconds, a governed top speed
of 217 mph, average fuel consumption
of 28 mpg, and production
of only 375 units at $ 1.15 million each.
With the exception
of the
hybrid, however, the
drivetrain overall is a bit behind the times — most competitors are offering six - speed automatics across the range, plus turbocharging or at least direct - injection technology.
No
drivetrain details have been revealed, but as the UX is similar in size to the Toyota C - HR, it's likely any production model would use the same mix
of hybrid and turbocharged petrol engines, perhaps with a larger displacement turbocharged option to offer a performance model suitable for Lexus customers.
Its CO2 emissions are rated at 49g / km thanks to its plug - in
hybrid drivetrain, less than half that
of the tiny Renault Twingo GT at 115g / km.
Offering a range
of advanced gasoline and
hybrid drivetrains so the world can experience the luxury
of Lexus.
We had a chance to drive a prototype
of the 2017 Kia Niro a few months ago, and found that its
hybrid drivetrain offers smooth transitions between electric and gas power.
The new convertible GT, called the EXP12 Speed 6e, is the brand's first ever fully electric vehicle and paves the way for Bentley's future strategy
of adding electric and
hybrid drivetrains to its range
of vehicles.
In terms
of alternative
drivetrains, there is a 27 - hp electric motor slated for the E300 BlueTec
Hybrid and the U.S. - bound E400
Hybrid in the works, which will be followed by a 68 - hp plug - in edition in 2014.
The concept behind the car is one
of efficiency, maximising the potential
of a small
hybrid drivetrain, showing the direction in which the company wants to move its B - segment (Yaris sized) car.
As JLR also heads towards a wider range
of electrified
hybrid and pure EV models like the upcoming I - Pace, the company is expected to use the letter E to represent such
drivetrains.
Apart from this all new 6 - litre W12, Durheimer is looking at several other alternative powerplants, including Bentley's new 4 - litre twin - turbo V8 (recently debuted in the 2012 Continental GT), a six - cylinder
hybrid drivetrain and, most controversially
of all, a powerful V8 diesel engine for the European market in particular.
Although Toyota sells a
hybrid version of its Highlander crossover with a V - 6 hybrid drivetrain, the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid will more likely use the powertrain from the 2015 Camry H
hybrid version
of its Highlander crossover with a V - 6
hybrid drivetrain, the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid will more likely use the powertrain from the 2015 Camry H
hybrid drivetrain, the 2016 Toyota RAV4
Hybrid will more likely use the powertrain from the 2015 Camry H
Hybrid will more likely use the powertrain from the 2015 Camry
HybridHybrid.
The «
hybrid» badge on the side means a petrol - electric
drivetrain will sit beneath the bodywork
of this concept at least, perhaps the Lexus LS600h's 439bhp 5.0 - litre V8 / electric setup.
(We expect a more traditional
drivetrain instead
of the diesel -
hybrid.)
Under the bonnet will sit an uprated version
of Volvo's high performance plug - in
hybrid drivetrain, combining two electric motors and a lithium - ion battery pack with a turbocharged and supercharged 2 - litre four - cylinder engine.
The 0 - 62 mph run takes 2.8 seconds in the 903 hp P1, which uses a modern
hybrid drivetrain that is on the cutting edge
of technology and performance, much like the F1 was back in the 90s.
Ford's all - new saloon is packed full
of cutting - edge technology, advanced
hybrid drivetrains and a new style that Ford hopes will propel them back to the front
of this highly competitive market.
Back in 2014 Volkswagen announced the Golf GTE, which paired the sporting appeal
of the GTI and GTD models with a plug - in
hybrid drivetrain.