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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 [...]
Ford Escape Hybrid
Specs:
Engine: 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Engine.
Two permanent magnet AC synchronous motors powered by 330 volt nickel metal hydride battery.
Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable.
153 hp at 6,000 rpm.
Front Wheel Drive rated at 24/31 mpg.
Four Wheel Drive rated at 30/27 mpg.
177 combined hp.
Ford Escape Hybrid Overview
This has been and continues to be the most fuel efficient SUV hybrid on [...]