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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid to start at $44,670; $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX

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The gasoline powertrain has an EPA-estimated 24 combined MPG for XLE FWD; the hybrid an EPA-estimated 36 combined MPG for the XLE FWD and the HYBRID MAX with an EPA-estimated 27 combined MPG. The Grand Highlander is equipped with the latest tech from Toyota, including Toyota’s Traffic Jam Assist technology (Platinum grade).

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2013 Dodge Dart Aero offers up to 41 mpg highway at MSRP of $19,295

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liter MultiAir intercooled turbo engine combined with several aerodynamic enhancements, including lightweight aluminum chassis components, active grille shutters, underbody aero kit, a lowered profile and low-rolling resistance tires, the Dodge Dart Aero model achieves 41 mpg US (5.74 High-tech features, including the class-exclusive 8.4-inch

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2015 Mitsubishi Mirage w/ 3-cylinder engine the most fuel efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in US; up to 40 mpg combined

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The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92 l/100 km) city/42 mpg (5.6

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Volkswagen to Premiere New Generation of Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion Models; Consumption As Low As 3.3 L/100km (71.3 mpg US)

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mpg US), equivalent to 87 g/km CO 2 /km. liter per 100 kilometers, due to BlueMotion Technologies that include a new high-tech 1.2-liter mpg US), with 99 g CO 2 /km. mpg US) with 114 g/km CO 2. The enabling BlueMotion Technologies are a set of diverse high-tech components and detailed solutions. L/100km (71.3

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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Fuel economy estimates are not available at this time, but Toyota expects it to be extremely competitive at the top of the segment—and a huge improvement over the previous generation (14 or 15 mpg US combined, for 4WD or 2WD models, respectively). TRD Pro will be offered only in 4WD.

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Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

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For the NYCC drive cycle, for which the diesel truck achieves only 4.6 l/100 km), life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions are 39?54% 54% and 48?61% 61% less for the electric truck than the diesel truck, depending upon the electric powertrain efficiency. For the CSHVC drive cycle, for which the diesel truck achieves 8.6

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Kia enhances 2014 Optima Hybrid

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The LX model achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5, Technological improvements to the gasoline-powered 2014 Optima carryover within the cabin of the Optima Hybrid, as drivers are greeted with more upscale and high-tech amenities. l/100km). .

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