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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The 2017 Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated 133 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent)—a substantial 26% enhancement over its predecessor model, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as a result of greater battery capacity and the improved hybrid system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph.

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Jaguar bringing XE diesel to US in 2016

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Mated with the eight-speed automatic transmission, the Jaguar XE 20d will be the brand’s most fuel efficient model (EPA figures to be released at later date). Variable exhaust valve timing enables more rapid catalyst heating, thereby minimizing harmful emissions during the critical warm-up phase. 0-60 mph (sec). Cylinders.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). In other words, there is not a separate intake or exhaust camshaft. This means we have on the one camshaft one intake valve and one exhaust valve. Top: Valve layout.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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liter mild hybrid produces 335 hp and has an EPA rating of 20 mpg city/27 highway and 22 combined. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 Leather & “hot climate” features. Hitting the Road.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 32.5 In 365 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 26.1

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

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The EPA rates the Range Rover’s all-electric range (AER) at 51 miles with a full charge of the 38.2 Selecting the Dynamic drive mode presents a pleasant exhaust note for spirited acceleration delivering 0-60 mph times consistently in the 4.5 The four-zone climate control has an air quality sensor with cabin air ionization.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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liter mild hybrid has an EPA rating of 21 mpg city/26 highway and 21 combined. Select the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note and spirited acceleration, with 0-60 mph runs consistently turned in the 5.4 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips.

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