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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Renault introducing three Energy engines in the Mégane Collection 2012; fuel economy up to 67 mpg US

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L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. Energy recovered by the deceleration/braking energy recovery system is used to recharge the battery and restart the vehicle. liters/100km (44 mpg US) NEDC combined cycle, a saving of almost 1.5 Click to enlarge. 16V engine.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 It uses a start/stop system and regenerative braking to conserve fuel and recharge the battery upon deceleration. L/100km, respectively). Driving modes.

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Peugeot showcasing 208 Hybrid Air 2L Demonstrator at Paris show

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The 2L stands for two liters per 100 km, equivalent to 118 mpg US, and is based on a production version of the Peugeot 208 1.2-liter The Combined mode is designed for transition phases in urban environments, such as standing starts and acceleration. liter PureTech 82 hp 5-seater Hatchback. Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid'

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 Just like in Formula 1, the battery is specifically designed for fast power output and draw with innovative direct cooling of the cells. The system is designed to ensure even heat distribution in the battery.

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New Ford Focus ECOnetic with Start-Stop Targets 62 mpg US, 99 gCO2/km

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100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. The ‘free’ electric current is used to recharge the battery, so that it can be used by the electrical systems at a later stage. Fuel consumption (L/100km / mpg US). Urban. Extra-Urban. Combined.

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