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Volvo enhances mobile app to support V60 plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

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

Clean Fleet Report

The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. Connectivity is through two front and rear USB-C ports and a USB-A port in the center console. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.”

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

The Union of Concerned Scientists documents that an ICE vehicle in Ohio must maintain an average of 60 mpg to equal the emissions used to produce what’s needed to run an EV for the same distance. In California, it is 134 mpg. not internet-connected) and networked (internet-connected).

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

Clean Fleet Report

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. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy for the 2022 UX 250h, which runs on 87 octane gasoline, is EPA rated at 41 mpg city/38 highway/39 combined, but in the Eco drive mode our time traversing Southern California highways covered 221 miles at an average of 42.7 mpg, and on short in-town runs I was getting in excess of 50 mpg.

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Volkswagen unveils updated Golf; Millerized engines, semi-automated driving, digital cockpit and gesture control

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen presented a major update of the Golf in an event at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg. The main focus is on a completely new generation of infotainment and connectivity. l/100 km (48 mpg US), equating to 110 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (51 mpg US), or 104 g/km CO 2. App Connect. With its 9.2-inch Security & Service.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

Green Car Congress

Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, had announced Volkswagen was working on the 10-speed at the same event in 2013. l/100 km (44 mpg US). It is also easy to find addresses by Google search and integrate them into navigation. Earlier post.). High-performance diesel. Earlier post.)

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