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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring. New shift-by-wire technology uses electric signals to transmit shift operations and offers light, fingertip operation from the dash-mounted shifter.

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Study: California will hit climate targets >100 years too late at current pace of reductions; transportation, wildfires & landfills

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By the fourth quarter of 2018, light-duty pickup trucks, mini-vans, and SUVs made up 57.3% percent, respectively, from 2016 to 2017. from 2016 to 2017. With a growing economy, Californians are consuming more, and waste is increasing remarkably. compared to 2016. of new vehicle registrations, up from 39.3%

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Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness

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in 2016), the company said it is expanding its scope to include vehicles and services—all designed around human-centered experiences. Finally, the innovation on aluminum and light weighting will pay off across a range of Ford trucks and SUVs.

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Industry survey finds aluminum use in autos at all-time high; average per vehicle use expected to more than double from 2012 by 2025

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The report expects aluminum to double its share of the light vehicle material mix by 2025 vs. the 2008 EPA baseline vehicle. light-duty pick-up trucks) mainly due to the comfort, safety and functionality requirements expected from the customer. kg) per year per light vehicle. Ducker Worldwide. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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The EPA rates fuel economy to be 13 city/20 highway/16 combined while running on 91 octane. Its design, which debuted in 2016, went through a refresh in 2021 with revised front and rear fascias. The LED boomerang-shaped tail lights sit high above the twin, rectangular tailpipes where that wonderful exhaust notes escapes.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. The good news is that the 2016 Volt will come out with 50 miles (85 km) AER.)

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