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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

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For 2024, both will come standard with a Direct Connection Stage kit already fitted, to allow maximum acceleration from launch. The R/T with the Stage 1 kit is quoted at 496 horsepower, while the more powerful Scat Pack with a Stage 2 kit produces up to 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. Power matters, but range?

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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Transit Connect van and wagon. Four of these modifiers offer CNG or propane bi-fuel and dedicated kits for the 2016 F-150: Altech-Eco , bi-fuel & dedicated CNG. F-650 and F-750 chassis cab. F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis. Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab. E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis.

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

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The first vehicle based on the all-new Modular Electric Platform (MEB) designed specifically for plug-in vehicles, the BUDD-e with its 101 kWh battery pack offers a range of up to 373 miles (600 km) based on the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), or up to 233 miles (375 km) based on EPA drive cycle) miles.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The RX 450h tips the scales at 4,740 pounds, so topping the EPA estimate in a freeway-oriented driving environment is an achievement. The power gets to all four wheels via an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. 72 miles, with 35.3

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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Preliminary EPA fuel economy estimates for the 228i are 23 city/35 highway/27 combined (10.2, Customers can order their BMW 220d Coupe from launch with a BMW M Performance Power Kit from the Original BMW Accessories range. This kit lifts engine output by 12 KW and increases peak torque by 20 N·m (15 lb-ft). 220d Coupe.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. The Lexus Enform Safety Connect allows for emergency help to be summoned with the push of a button. The parallel system comprises a 2.5-liter,

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