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MINI JCW 1TO6 Edition Promises Performance, Not Time-Telling

The Truth About Cars

Acceleration to 60 mph is pegged at around six seconds. All this kit contrasts decently with a grey go-faster stripe that runs over the length of the car. Such is the cost of exclusivity. As a refresher, there’s a turbocharged 2.0-liter liter engine under the hood, making 231 horses and a roughly like amount of torque.

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KIT presenting modular battery concept for electric bus

Green Car Congress

Source: KIT. At the upcoming IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will present a modular battery concept for the efficient operation of an electric bus; an electric city bus demonstrator will illustrate the concept. Source: KIT. Design of the modular batteries. Click to enlarge.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

Green Car Congress

This could eventually have a role comparable to that of the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel and modular gasoline engine kits (MDB and MOB). (“Baukasten” = German for construction kit). The resulting two-motor system could become part of the MLB evo kit, said Prof. Hackenberg. At speeds above 80 km/h (49.7

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. If you want extra oomph, select the Excite mode and expect 0-60 mph times of 6.6 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

If you want extra oomph select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. The drive and power modes described above present several options for tailored driving.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Other safety features are eight air bags, a tire pressure monitoring system with a tire sealer and repair kit, collapsible steering column, anti-theft alarm, and an engine immobilizer. Safety equipment backs up the RDX’s sporty demeanor.

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

Clean Fleet Report

Acceleration, 0-60 mph in 8.6 Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Your numbers may differ. Driving Experience: On the Road.

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