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ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) contracted with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions at West Virginia University to conduct in-use testing of three light-duty diesel vehicles (two 2.0L diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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In normal driving scenarios, SEAT’s CNG vehicles only use gasoline as an alternative fuel when the CNG tanks are empty, although with significant gas ranges, the need to use gasoline should be infrequent. But even in the event of using the gasoline tank, the switch is so seamless that the driver is unlikely to notice.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports. Standard RWD – $38,570. Standard AWD – $40,670. Standard RWD – $43,145. Standard AWD – $45,245. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

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Selecting the Dynamic drive mode presents a pleasant exhaust note for spirited acceleration delivering 0-60 mph times consistently in the 4.5 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great. Cloth seats are standard on the S trim, a synthetic CloudTex on the SE and leather on the SEL. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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The XC60 Recharge Ultimate has standard four-wheel independent suspension, but can add (as ours did) an optional air suspension for $1,800. The XC60 Recharge comes standard with eAWD and an Off-Road drive mode setting, but don’t confuse it with the likes of a Land Rover, Range Rover, Bronco or Jeep. Very clean.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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