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

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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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2025 Honda Civic Hybrid nears 50 mpg with Civic Si pep

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Honda has also programmed the two-motor hybrid system to run the engine in a way that mimics gearshifts. The 2025 Civic Hybrid will come in LX (sedan only), Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid versions, with the Sport adding a sunroof, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate controls.

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50 mpg city 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid starts at $29,155

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The EPA-rated 50 mpg (4.7 The 2014 Accord Hybrid, equipped with a two-motor hybrid system, also carries EPA ratings of 45 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.2 The 2014 Accord Hybrid, equipped with a two-motor hybrid system, also carries EPA ratings of 45 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.2

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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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liter Dynamic Force ( earlier post ) four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650V electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid.

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid goes on sale; 84 mpg US

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liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. The combustion engine can be completely decoupled from the electric motor. The S 500 Plug-In combines an 85 kW, 340 N·m electric motor, externally rechargeable battery pack, and a new 245 kW, 480 N·m 3.0-liter The certified fuel consumption is 2.8

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Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

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Both the wagon and sedan versions of the new Mazda6 made their collective debut at the Paris Motor Show. l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km (European combined cycle with standard diesel SKYACTIV-D 2.2 l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km (European combined cycle with standard diesel SKYACTIV-D 2.2

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