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2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD hybrid earns 42 mpg, starts around $40,000

Baua Electric

The UX 300h AWD now gets 42 mpg, up from 39 mpg, and the UX 300h in front-wheel-drive form gets 43 mpg, up 1 mpg. liter inline-4 gasoline engine with more powerful electric motors. Either way, total system power is at 196 hp, up from 181 hp for 2024. That drops the 0-60 mph times slightly, to 7.9

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Gas prices and high-mpg models, Lucid battery primer, Ford EVs for Europe, Mach-E demand: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Gas prices are leading to a surge of demand for high-mpg vehicles. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Still sorting out energy and power, and why. Demand for the Mustang Mach-E is so strong Ford has put orders on hold. Aston and Britishvolt aim to develop performance batteries.

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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

Clean Fleet Report

With these six easy ways to boost car fuel efficiency, you will save money and also release fewer emissions into the air. One of the quickest and most efficient ways to boost your car’s fuel efficiency is to plan your trips ahead. You use 20% more fuel if you drive your car at 75 mph instead of 62 mph. Do More in One Trip.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

Green Car Congress

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. The car’s electric motor delivers power output of 39 kW (51 HP) and maximum torque of 151 lb-ft (204.8 N·m) of torque.

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Ford EV ecosystem, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review, wind-powered car carrier: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We got some time behind the wheel of the 54-mpg Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. And could car carriers go wind-powered? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is building up a “digital ecosystem” for EVs that could also include building its own batteries. Tire and wheel size can matter a lot in EV range.

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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

Green Car Congress

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Achates Power and new development parter Aramco Services ( earlier post ) showcased a Ford F-150 fitted with a 3-cylinder, 2.7-liter Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 Earlier post.).

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

Green Car Congress

mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. The report also identified a number of contributory trends, including: Fuel economy continues to increase while weight and power have leveled off. ft 2 (-0.4%).