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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid costs just $500 more than non-hybrid

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe All-wheel drive is an $1,800 option on all hybrid models, but was standard on the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid. Outgoing versions of the Santa Fe Hybrid were EPA rated at 34 mpg combined, but fuel-economy ratings for the new model haven’t been released yet. The Ioniq 7 might be one of several upcoming U.S.

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Kia Optima Hybrid sets a new Guinness World Record for fuel economy; Gerdes and Bernius achieve average 64.55 mpg through 48 US states

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Gerdes and Bernius successfully piloted a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid sedan through a 7,899 mile (12,712 km) route across America and achieved an average fuel consumption of 64.55 l/100 km), beating the car’s official EPA highway fuel consumption figure by 61.37%. Earlier post.). mpg US (3.64

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CALSTART white paper shows nationwide tech supplier industry ready to support more efficient heavy-duty trucks and buses

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These include the heavy-duty manufacturing regions of the upper Midwest; technology hubs in California and along the Pacific Coast; technology innovators on the East Coast including Massachusetts, New York, and the Carolinas; and a corridor that runs through, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana and Ohio.

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American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

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Built for Honda by Peterbilt Motors Company, the EPA Smartway-certified Model 386 hybrid truck is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by almost 45 tons per year, as compared to its diesel counterpart. Honda uses Class 8 trucks to transport service parts between its parts centers and dealerships.

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Georgia Tech study suggests unlinking EVs from CAFE and coordinating with power sector for low-cost benefits

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Only in the case of high EV market share and a high renewable electricity standard (RES) do EVs make a material contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, they found. The orange increment, in the 20% EV and 100% EV cases, is from linking fuel efficiency standards. Click to enlarge. Credit: ACS, Choi et al. Click to enlarge.

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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

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While the engines have yet to receive EPA certification, the 2.4-liter Both engines have been retuned for fuel economy and better performance and drivability with maximum torque now available at a lower RPM. The transmission optimizes the engine’s responsiveness for a sporty feel that doesn''t sacrifice fuel economy.

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Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

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The study, by a team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, University of Georgia, Aerodyne Research, California Air Resources Board (ARB), Ohio State University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Diego is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. The EPA GHG program is aimed at reducing tailpipe CO 2 emissions.

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