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Hyundai introduces 2015 Sonata Eco with 1.6L Gamma turbo; 32 mpg combined

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As a comparison, the baseline 2015 Sonata with 2.4-liter million), uses an exhaust manifold integrated turbocharger with twin scroll, air-guided intercooler, direct fuel injection system and dual CVVT, while a bed plate and a serpentine auxiliary belt were adopted to enhance engine reliability. Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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Astra ‘Rocket 3’ nosecone dooms first Florida launch attempt

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We are deeply sorry to our customers NASA, University of Alabama, the University of Mexico and the University of California Berkeley,” said Astra Space Director of Product Management Carolina Grossman. In comparison, for a dedicated Electron launch, Rocket Lab charges about $7.5M ” As of November 2021, Astra charges around $2.5-3.5M

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Mazda races to feed U.S. call for for CX-90 amid looming transport dearth

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All through the pandemic, many send corporations determined to interchange their fleets with extra fuel-efficient vessels, and there’s now a dearth of ships as brandnew ones are being constructed. has risen via $7,000 – topping out at $33,700 in 2022, in comparison with $26,700 in 2018. 11 million cars, from 1.56

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Costs of Charging vs. Fueling. Charging (fuel) is one area where EVs save. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less.

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ORNL Research Project Seeks to Boost Combustion Engine Efficiency To 50-60% By Reducing Combustion Irreversibility; RAPTR

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Today’s engines can deliver a fuel efficiency of 40-42%, with corresponding loss of initially available fuel energy of 58-60%. One of the issues concerning the potential use of ethanol as a fuel is the energy required to remove the water (i.e., Really we’re trying to push the boundaries in our thinking.at

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two-Mode Hybrid ML450 SUV at New York Auto Show

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Fuel consumption and emissions from the ML 450 HYBRID are up to 60% less than a conventional eight-cylinder SUV with permanent all-wheel drive. The ML 450 HYBRID offers a system output of 250 kW (340 hp) and a combined torque of 517 Nm (381 lb-ft), with city fuel consumption of 21 mpg (11.2 The two-mode ML 450 HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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