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Raleigh-Durham Airport to buy 4 Proterra electric buses and charging infrastructure

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Riders will enjoy a smoother, exhaust-free ride, experiencing less noise as the bus travels between the terminal and parking lot shuttle stops. Combining this with greatly improved vehicle efficiency, at 21 MPG equivalent, and reduced vehicle maintenance costs will result in a savings of about $1.8

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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). TSI ACT BlueMotion, however, it is possible to route 100% of the exhaust gas stream via the turbine at any time by means of VTG.

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Lexus unveils new IS sport sedan and first-ever IS hybrid; IS 300h targeting 217 hp and 55 mpg US

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The IS 300h will be available in Japan where a majority of the vehicles we sell are hybrids and in Europe and other international markets where CO 2 emissions drive buying behavior. liter, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine featuring a new D-4S fuel injection system, Dual VVT-I and a high-efficiency Exhaust Gas Recirculation system.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

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You can also set up auxiliary gauges on the center screen or put the exhaust into quiet mode. Other options include an active exhaust, a decklid spoiler, and magnetic damping. One note – if you want the magnetic ride package, and I think you do, you need to first buy the Performance Package.

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Ford 1.0L EcoBoost wins 3rd consecutive Int’l Engine Of The Year; VW 1.4L TSI takes 9th straight win; Tesla the Best Green Engine

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Later this year, US customers will be able to buy the new Focus 1.0-liter liter features a cylinder head with an integrated and cooled exhaust manifold that lowers exhaust temperatures for optimizing the fuel-to-air ratio. l/100 km (57 mpg US) and thus a CO 2 figure of 94 g/km. Ford vehicles equipped with the 1.0-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. And yes, you can spin the tires! The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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seconds, but straight line speed is not why anyone should be buying a BRZ. The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. The BRZ is powered by a 2.4-liter,

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