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ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

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Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates. So, where to find a larger, fine-grained vehicle dataset?

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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. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. In 365 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 26.1

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22

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Volvo enhances mobile app to support V60 plug-in hybrid

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Volvo Car has enhanced its mobile app, Volvo On Call, with a new design, extra features and added vehicle connectivity. The app also enables users to connect with the plug-in diesel V60 Hybrid. Google Street View) and gives speed/fuel consumption/battery consumption at specific time intervals. Send destination to the car.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. The arrowhead-shaped triple beam LED headlights, fog, daytime running and cornering lights frame the grille, which sports the Lexus ā€œLā€ badge in blue, signifying this Lexus is electrified. Enform connect services are included for 10 years.

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New Nissan Note to make world premiere at Geneva show; as low as 95 g/km CO2

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This translates to combined fuel economy of 50 mpg US, while CO 2 emissions are 109 g/km. mpg US (with manual transmission) on the combined cycle. If a vehicle is detected in either blind spot, a discreet warning light illuminates in the glass of the Noteā€™s wing mirror. The entry-level 1.2-liter Further up the range is the 1.2-liter

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. miles per gallon, with a high of 30 mpg over a 40-mile stretch with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 miles per hour. The rear takes the two-line LED tail light design further as it wraps from fender-to-fender across the trunk.