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New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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Increased efficiency in all of the new Ecotec engines is achieved in part through lower engine friction, which was reduced by up to 16% using new technologies such as a variable-displacement oil pump. A hydraulic tensioner keeps the timing chain adjusted for life, and extended-life spark plugs deliver 100,000 miles (160,000 km) of service.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The benefit is being able to drive many miles on pure electricity, and then have “unlimited range” when heading-out on the open road with a fuel-efficient gasoline engine and hybrid system. A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter

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GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

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Increased efficiency in the new four-cylinders was achieved partly through lower engine friction, which was reduced by up to 16% using new technologies such as a variable-displacement oil pump and, with the 2.5L, an actively controlled thermostat. Even the oil volume is optimized for minimal weight. Air-to-air intercooling system.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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Squeezing-out That Extra Mile. To maximize performance and efficiency there are five driver selectable drive modes of Conserve, Normal, Excite, Slippery and Snow/Sand. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power. The way to Lincoln. kilowatt-hours/kWh).

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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Ford’s twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 raced to three wins in its first season of the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship in 2014, including a win in the 12 Hours of Sebring, along with seven podiums over more than 15,000 endurance racing miles. Mud and sand mode for muddy and sandy trails and terrain. Weather mode for rain, snow or ice.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile). Integrated exhaust manifold with cooling. Click to enlarge.

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