Sentences with phrase «traditional hybrid»

Of course, the whole beauty of plug - in hybrids is that if you fail to charge them up, they'll still run great as traditional hybrids.

This is ideal for forest conservation because there would be less chance of unintended consequences and more benefits for the ecosystem than traditional hybrid breeding methods.

That's pretty good, but still notably lower than the 40 - 50 mpg commonly achieved by most traditional hybrids.

The big benefit would be better fuel economy on the highway, where traditional hybrids show smaller gains (very little regenerative braking).

At current vehicle and energy prices, the lifetime costs to consumers of an electric vehicle are generally higher than those of a conventional vehicle or traditional hybrid vehicle of similar size and performance, even with the tax...

Yet owners also reap some serious green benefits, since the EPA certifies the pluggable XC90 for 13 miles of all - electric travel, 25 mpg in combined driving in traditional hybrid mode, and more than double that mark — 53 MPGe — in plug - in mode.

To attract EV fans, the C - MAX Energi takes things to the next level with a plug - in hybrid propulsion system where drivers enjoy a 20 - mile all - electric driving range, plus 550 miles of range using traditional hybrid power.

As part of its five - year plan, Chrysler Group currently is developing a Ram 1500 with traditional hybrid capability for 2010.

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid's full parallel hybrid configuration and breakthrough lithium polymer batteries offer a new take on traditional hybrid design, while its unique design sets it apart from the mid-size hybrid pack.

This porch offers a tropical / traditional hybrid design which is perfect for the space, honoring the panoply of waving palms and ferns beyond while also inserting some clean - lined, bright - hued order to the porch.

The company predicts that BEVs will comprise less than 10 % of the alternative propulsion car market over the next decade, compared with 70 % for traditional hybrids.

«We're bringing new hybrid buyers into the market, many of whom wouldn't be considered traditional hybrid buyers,» said Amy Marentic, marketing manager, Global Small and Medium Cars.

Traditional hybrids also do particularly well in city driving, and two are offered in this class: the Hyundai Ioniq and Toyota Prius, both of which also offer plug - in - hybrid versions.

Traditional hybrids do so while the vehicle is running on engine power and through reclaiming energy with a process called regenerative braking where kinetic energy created by both braking and «coasting» is stored and utilized by the vehicle's batteries.

Though its styling is a bit staid for our tastes, it certainly will attract traditional Honda customers at the same time its 50 - mpg city rating attracts traditional hybrid customers.

Electrified powertrains, which include traditional hybrids, plug - in hybrids (PHEV), and all - electric vehicles (EV), achieve gains in fuel economy, often with improved driving characteristics over a gasoline - only vehicle.

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Compared to traditional hybrid systems, the electric motor driving range is expanded for high - speed driving (up to over 100km / h on a level highway) and the EV mode is frequently applied, helping the Fuga Hybrid achieve best - in - class fuel economy.

CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that by 2030, he wants more than two - thirds of U.S. Honda and Acura volume to come from green cars such as traditional hybrids, plug - ins, fuel cell vehicles and EVs, as reported in Automotive News.

Various driving modes allow the Cross Coupe to operate in electric - only mode or traditional hybrid mode, along with other driving profiles meant for off - roading and sportier driving.

In the past, GM has either stretched beyond the normal hybrids (as with the Volt plug - in) or fallen short (as with the previous Malibu «mild» hybrid, which couldn't move an inch on electric - only power), but it's going head - to - head with traditional hybrids this time.

When we were assembling our list of the 10 best - value hybrids, we focused on traditional hybrids (a gas engine paired to an electric motor) though we decided to make an exception for the Chevy Volt, because it's worth highlighting this car's value.

Traditional hybrids like the Toyota Prius have both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor; most of them charge their batteries through braking.

As part of our effort to support alternatively fueled vehicles, El Camino Real Charter High School will be designating several parking spots in the faculty lot for electric vehicles, plug - in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, and traditional hybrids.

BMW already says a traditional hybrid version of the 5 Series, called the ActiveHybrid, but the plug - in will have a much larger battery so it can drive for moderate distances with the gasoline engine shut off.

When you're trying to save a buck on gas bills, don't worry — the drivetrain acts like a traditional hybrid system if you keep your right foot away from the firewall.

Then, there's a hybrid mode which uses the 918 Spyder's V - 8 engine in combination with the car's electric motors like a traditional hybrid, with the engine shutting off under light loads.

Unlike the traditional hybrid model, this is not a pursuit - rated vehicle.

As in a traditional hybrid, the battery works in tandem with the fuel cell to provide maximum acceleration, is recharged under deceleration, and can occasionally power the car itself without the fuel cell's input.

The Prius Prime drives first on electricity from the 8.8 - kWh battery pack and then, using a 1.8 - liter four - cylinder engine, it operates like a traditional hybrid.

Traditional hybrids, or HEVs, use both an electric motor and internal combustion engine.

The sedan would not be powered by a full - electric drivetrain, but instead feature a traditional hybrid - drive setup, yet with enough electric power and range to justify the «i» badge designation.

The second integrated system can be likened a miniaturized version of a traditional hybrid system — the key difference is it can not power the car alone.

However, interestingly, it's not a traditional hybrid, nor a conventional crossover.

Meanwhile, Honda will bolster its lineup of electric cars next year, adding a plug - in and traditional hybrid to the Accord lineup.

The Hybrid - Mode, which is the mode the GTR Sport returns to when the battery depletes during E-Mode, works like a traditional hybrid.

He goes on to state that the Lexus hybrid SUV will add a performance dimension to the traditional hybrid advantages of high mileage and low emissions.

The Silverado's hybrid assist drivetrain functions as an mpg aid during city driving, and isn't like a traditional hybrid setup.

Not only are most buyers new to the Ford brand, but the company said early data suggest Fusion Hybrid is appealing to younger buyers outside the traditional hybrid vehicle demographic.

Along with the informative instrument panel, you also get the traditional hybrid power animation on the central LCD.

Falling back to traditional hybrid mode, it's rated at 53 mpg, and between BEV and EV drive, one tank of gas will take you 500 - plus miles.

The other PHEV worth looking at is the Hyundai Ioniq, which can be had as a plug - in hybrid with an 8.9 - kWh battery (almost the same as Prius Prime), traditional hybrid, or pure EV.

Fully charged, the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi can go about 20 miles in its EV mode before switching seamlessly to a traditional hybrid operation.

The Good Fully charged, the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi can go about 20 miles in its EV mode before switching seamlessly to a traditional hybrid operation.

Next up is EV Automatic which works more like a traditional hybrid switching between electric and gas on the fly as conditions change.

Most PHEVs can operate exclusively on electricity for a limited range before turning to the gasoline engine and operating like a traditional hybrid.

Crosses between a Giant Schnauzer and a Standard Poodle are much larger than the traditional hybrids, and are called Giant Schnoodles.

A traditional hybrid like the Prius has two means of propulsion: one electric motor run by a battery and one engine run by gasoline.