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Peugeot 308 diesel hybrid coming soon - 69 mpg (US)

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by clett, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. clett

    clett New Member

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    "Peugeot will use the Frankfurt Motor Show for the world premiere of its new 308 Hybrid HDi, a diesel hybrid which emits 80g/km of CO2 and reduces fuel consumption by 58% in the NEDC Urban Drive Cycle compared to a standard 308 HDi."

    http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/08/pe...-show.html#more

    Quick facts:

    * 69 mpg (US)
    * 107 hp TDi engine + 22 hp parallel electric motor
    * 1.1 kWh NiMH battery
    * EV mode button standard
    * Aimed for 2010 production

    :)
     
    #1 clett, Aug 29, 2007
  2. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Is Peugoet going to re enter the US market?
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Looks pretty small about Yaris size. I wonder how much they are going to sell for.
     
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    Wow, that's like saying the Prius gets 89MPG if you convert it from the Japanese roadway test. After looking up the NEDC Urban Drive Cycle I can safely say that the US will get FAR under that. The highest average speed they have in that test is 39MPH. They do go up to 75MPH, but that doesn't mean much since the average speed is nearly half that.
     
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  5. clett

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    The 307 (the current version) is about the same size as the Prius:

    ................ Prius - 307
    length (in): 175.0 v 165.8
    width (in): 67.9 v 69.2
    height (in): 58.7 v 60.2
    wheelbase (in): 106.3 v 102.7
    luggage capacity (ft^3): 14.4 v 12.0
    Power: 110 hp v 129 hp

    I think the 308 should be a little bigger than the 307, as Peugeot make each model bigger at each redesign.
     
    #5 clett, Aug 29, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alexstarfire @ Aug 29 2007, 11:35 AM) [snapback]503778[/snapback]</div>
    Did you ever have a vehicle with an "average MPH" readout? Unless you are driving crosscountry on the interstate an average MPH of 39 is about right when you take into consideration sitting at stoplights. My commute is 22 miles one way, and about 15 of that is on limited access highway with light traffic so I drive around 70 MPH for 2/3 of the trip. My average speed is usually under 40 MPH.
     
    #6 kingofgix, Aug 29, 2007
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