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2010 Ford Fusion

Specs

Engine: 2.5 liter Atkinson Cycle 1-4 sequential multi port electronic fuel injection.
Permanent Magnetic AC Synchronous Motor powered by 275 volt nickel metal hydride.
191 combined hp.
Electronic Continuously variable transmission.
Mileage 41 city 36 highway.

2010 Ford Fusion Overview:
The Fusion Hybrid comes with Electric Power assist steering and a regenerative braking system. It also has a very handy reverse [...]

Nissan Altima Hybrid

Specs

Engine: 2.5 liter DOHC 16 valve four cylinder with Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves.
158 hp at 5,200 to 6,000 rpm.
Electric motor: Permanent magnet AC synchronous electric motor with 650 Volt and 40 hp maximum output, powered by a Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery.
Maximum combined 198 hp.
Gas Mileage 35 [...]

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Specs
Specs on this vehicle are somewhat still speculative but here are the basics.

Engine: direct-injected Audi 3.0-liter V6.
Electric motor: 240-cell nickel-metal-hydride battery that produces a peak 288 volts.
Another electric motor functions as a starter/generator and will mount between the engine and transmission.
The transmission: 8 speed automatic without torque converter.
The vehicle will be equipped with what [...]