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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Honda’s most popular SUV backs up its strong new looks with a more fun-to-drive personality, more confident and refined dynamics, and increased torque and capability. It also allows for a higher sustained top speed, improves fuel economy and enables up to 1,000 pounds of towing.

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Toyota boosts 2023 Corolla Hybrid; starting MSRP $1,250 lower than 2022 Corolla Hybrid

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The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. The upgraded hybrid system improves acceleration and mid-range power.

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Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

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The new turbocharged gasoline engine achieves a superior level of engine performance with maximum power output of 155kW (211ps) while improving fuel economy with its downsized displacement. All grades of the next-generation Skyline turbo model achieve the 2015 fuel economy standard, qualifying for tax breaks. km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35

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Navigant forecasts global medium- and heavy-duty alt powertrain sales to exceed 820K units in 2026

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Similar ratios have been identified in other world regions; further, as economies grow, the truck population is forecast to increase. As manufacturers of conventional engines are forced to add more technology to clean up exhaust gases, the cost differential to implement new drive technologies will be further reduced.

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2024 Hyundai Elantra N Review – Tightening Up

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Give me internal-combustion and real exhaust noise and a trunk – hatchbacks have too much utility for me! My biggest beef was noise – while loud exhaust noise is baked in (and reduces a bit when the car isn’t in a performance drive mode) – the sounds coming out of the rear intrude on conversation. Too tall, too expensive, too electric.

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Mercury Marine Launches New Lower-Emission Outboard Motors with Orbital FlexDI System

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The two new outboards, the 200 Pro XS and the 125 hp, use Orbital FlexDI direct injection fuel systems ( earlier post ), and are reported as having best in class fuel economy. A four-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards.

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Japan to Provide Tax Breaks for Hybrid, Electric Cars

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This means a person buying a 2 million yen [US$21,700] car that weighs 1.3 Other types of environmentally friendly cars will also receive 50-75% tax reductions depending on their fuel economies and exhaust emissions. tons has to pay a total of 146,700 yen [US$1,600] in taxes.

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